Have you ever heard of Wenzel Distillery? If not, no worries, I was recently introduced to them myself, so let me put you on. Founded in 2022, Wenzel is a craft distillery and boutique blending experience located in Covington, Kentucky. Not only can you visit for their blending experience, but they’re also producing their own…
Category: American Whisky
UPDATE: Sazerac Rye 100 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey
Back in May, we picked up this bottle of Sazerac Rye 100 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey. This was my first time trying the 50% ABV version, as we had always purchased their original 45% ABV expression. Now that we’ve come to the end of the bottle, I wanted to come back and share our final…
Mad River Distillers Burnt Rock Bourbon
Let’s talk about the last sample bottle I have from Mad River Distillers, and that is Burnt Rock Bourbon. Now, I’ll share once again that the samples were provided at no cost, with absolutely no obligation to post, review, or share my thoughts. As always, all opinions expressed here are entirely my own. This expression…
New England Barrel Company 7 Year American Whiskey Toasted French Oak Finish
Hello, Fall! My favorite time of year is here. Today, I want to revisit a brand I mentioned earlier this month: New England Barrel Company. At the beginning of September, we visited their tasting room, and although I enjoyed all the samples we tried, there was one whiskey we left with that day: this 7-Year…
Bully Boy Bourbon Whiskey Finished in a Honey Barrel
The last time we visited Bully Boy Distillery was way back in 2013, but this past weekend we finally made our way back after seeing they were releasing a new Bourbon Whiskey Finished in a Honey Barrel. The upside? They were offering free samples, and you know one thing I love is being able to…
Mad River Distillers: Double Tapped Maple Bourbon Whiskey
And just like that, it’s already September. That means my favorite time of year is just around the corner, and cooler temperatures always signal whiskey drinking season. A week ago, I wrote about Mad River Distillers’ Revolution Rye, a sample that was sent to me by The Whiskey Bard. Today, I want to talk about…
Mad River Distillers: Revolution Rye Whiskey
A couple of weeks ago, The Whiskey Bard (on Instagram) reached out and offered to send me some samples from Mad River Distillery. The samples were provided at no cost, with absolutely no obligation to post, review, or share my thoughts. As always, any opinions I share are entirely my own. The lineup included Revolution…
Jim Beam Black Aged 7 Years
With so many whiskey brands releasing new expressions, it’s easy to get caught up chasing the latest and greatest. And yes, I definitely enjoy doing that. But I also want to make sure I’ve covered the classic whiskies that have stood the test of time. These are the budget-friendly bottles that are still worth keeping…
Toucan Old Fashioned Cocktail
This brand caught my eye because it’s not your typical ready-to-drink cocktail that you simply pour over ice and serve. With this one, you get to play bartender for a minute, no fancy equipment required. Their whole concept is that cocktails should taste as fresh as the moment they’re made. As for the name Toucan,…
Evan Williams Straight Bourbon Whiskey
I’ve realized there are quite a few classic American bourbons I’ve never reviewed, so let’s change that, starting with Evan Williams Bourbon. Evan Williams founded Kentucky’s first commercial distillery along the Ohio River in Louisville back in 1783. Today, the bourbon most commonly known as “Black Label” is produced by Heaven Hill Distillery. Aged around…
Putnam American Single Malt and Tall Ships Gin
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, Boston Harbor Distillery released two limited-edition expressions: an 18-month-aged gin matured in ex-bourbon barrels, which previously held local honey, and a 5+ year American Single Malt aged in new American oak before being finished in rum barrels. While we’re mainly here for the whiskey, you know I’m still going…
Howler Head Bourbon
I’m a sucker for eye-catching bottles, and the bottle for Howler Head Bourbon is exactly that. Although the 750ml bottle is quite affordable, I was happy to see they had a 50ml available because I wasn’t exactly sure I’d enjoy a banana-flavored bourbon, regardless of the price. This Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is aged in…
