Jim Beam has entered the ready-to-drink cocktail scene, and of course, we had to see what the buzz was about. They’ve rolled out two new flavors: Bourbon & Ginger Ale and Bourbon & Cola. I managed to get my hands on the Bourbon & Ginger Ale—so let’s dive in and see how it stacks up….
Category: American Straight Whiskey
King’s Creek Black Label Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey
I picked up this whiskey alongside the Lonehand Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey. Like Ellington Reserve Apple Flavored Whiskey, it’s produced by United States Distilled Products Co. in Princeton, Minnesota. So, how does the King’s Creek expression stack up against Lonehand? Let’s find out. Keep reading. Nose: oak, banana and vanilla Palate: vanilla, baking spices and…
Lonehand Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey
Lonehand Whiskey is a brand owned by Dynasty Spirits, though I couldn’t find much information about the company. If you happen to know more, feel free to share in the comments! This whiskey is crafted using the Lincoln County Process, a traditional charcoal filtering method. When I spotted a 50ml mini bottle, I figured—why not…
Bulleit Whiskey Sour Cocktail
Just like that, September is here. To celebrate the long weekend, I treated myself to a few cocktails—one of them being the Bulleit Whiskey Sour. I think it’s one of their newer releases, but feel free to correct me if I’m wrong. Fun fact: whiskey sours were the first whiskey-based cocktail I ever tried and…
Willett Pot Still Reserve
Isn’t this miniature bottle just the cutest? It’s a scaled-down replica of their patented Willett pot still, expertly crafted by Vendome Copper and Brass. I went with the 50ml version — a perfect intro size since I hadn’t tried it before. Let’s dive in! Nose: oak and vanilla Palate: creamy, woody, and vanilla Finish: smooth…
Early Times Kentucky Whisky
Early Times is a whiskey under the Sazerac portfolio, originally crafted in 1860 by John Henry “Jack” Beam. Its name is a tribute to the traditional, old-fashioned methods of whiskey-making. For decades, Early Times held a place of honor as the bourbon used in Mint Juleps at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby—until a change…
Benchmark Bourbon Old No. 8 Brand
At a very reasonable price, I picked up a 100ml bottle of Benchmark Bourbon Old No. 8 Brand—a label proudly produced by the renowned Buffalo Trace Distillery. This bourbon pays tribute to the pioneering spirit of the McAfee brothers—James, George, and Robert—who ventured into what was then uncharted territory, now known as Kentucky. Let’s dive…
Lazy River Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
I recently had the chance to sample this Lazy River bourbon that’s distilled and aged in Kentucky, then bottled by Frank-Lin Distillers Products in California. Beyond that, details are scarce—I couldn’t find any information on the mash bill or the aging period. If you’ve got any additional info on this bourbon—whether it’s the mash bill,…
Still Austin “The Musician” Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The Musician was my introduction to the Still Austin brand—a craft distillery based in Austin, Texas, that began distilling in 2017. Founded by father-and-son duo Cleveland and Chris Seals, Still Austin is a grain-to-glass operation: they mill, mash, distill, barrel, and age everything on-site at their distillery. Their grains are thoughtfully sourced from farms across…
Traveller Whiskey Blend No. 40
Traveller Whiskey is a blended expression from Buffalo Trace, born from a collaboration between Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley and Grammy-winning artist Chris Stapleton. I’d had my eye on this bottle for a while, but only recently decided to give it a try when I spotted a 50ml mini available. I’ve said it before, and I’ll…
Craftmix Black Cherry Old Fashioned
I’ll admit it – Instagram ads got me. I ended up buying the Craftmix Black Cherry Old Fashioned cocktail packets. We spent $14.99 for a packet of 12, which breaks down to about $1.25 (alcohol not included). If you are not familiar, these are cocktail or mocktail packets that you can mix with either alcohol…
UPDATE Old Ezra Aged 7 Years
Well, after having this bottle on our shelves for six years, we have finally finished it. Now, it’s time for an update on my overall impression and whether I would consider repurchasing it. Before we proceed, let me briefly recap the notes. Nose: oak, vanilla and toffee Palate: wood, vanilla, cinnamon, lightly sweet with notes…
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