It’s that time of year again! Here’s my 2023 gift guide to help you buy a delicious gift for someone or for yourself. It’s a short list with all price points. Note: If you aren’t familiar with my blog, I purchase every single whiskey, whisky, and bourbon I have featured in this blog. I have…
Category: Bourbon whiskey
Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Bought a mini of this bourbon as I wasn’t sure I was going to like it and I’m very glad I did. Not because it’s a bad bourbon but, because I have plenty of other bourbons in my collection that simply rival this one if not are better. Nose: vanilla and tobaccoPalate: spices, rye, bitter…
Hudson Whiskey NY
Back in August my Husband and I had a chance to visit Hudson Whiskey (Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery) tucked away in Gardiner, NY. We passed on the tour (because if you’ve done one distillery tour, you’ve done them all) and went straight to the bar and sampled their whiskey. Hudson Whiskey is owned by Scottish Independent…
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey
Now this is cask strength at its best. This guy right here is 65.45% if you know whiskey then you know what that means. If you don’t know, be prepared to grow some chest hair, maybe even a beard all while screaming, hot dang! OK, I’m exaggerating, but this whiskey is powerful. Before I even…
Parker’s Heritage Collection 16th Edition Double Barrel Blend
No, we’ve not opened the bottle we own but, thanks to fellow Instagrammer Stirred and Boozy who shared where we could sample, we were able to taste this whiskey at Daiquiris and Daisies at High Street Place here in Boston. Our bartender Joe was phenomenal and extremely knowledgeable about whiskey. We paid $36 for a…
Willett Family Estate 3-year Straight Rye Whiskey Cask Strength
Whiskey minis are my favorite whiskies to buy! You get to sample at a fraction of the price. So, when I saw this mini bottle of Willett Family Estate 3-year Straight Rye Whiskey Cask Strength it was a no brainer to buy it. Especially, when you look at the prices, you’d have to pay in…
Clyde May’s Cask Strength Aged 11 Years
Let me start by saying that this was the first Clyde May’s whiskey that I didn’t completely go… meh. Why? This is a smooth tasting whiskey even though it’s at an ABV of 60%. Nose: oak, cedar and vanillaPalate: spices, vanilla, pepper, and molassesFinish: spices and oakCost: $130-$160 (depending on where you buy) Surprisingly, it…
Heaven Hill Bourbon Whiskey Bottled-In-Bond
Here’s another whiskey I had a chance to try in Virginia thanks to our friend Kevin. We spent an evening sampling 4-5 whiskies. What I truly enjoyed the most weren’t the whiskies we drank but the laughs and memories we created. The minute friends gather around a bottle you know it’s going to be a…
I.W. Harper 15 Year
I had the opportunity to try this when we were down in Virginia. Our friend Jeff bought it and kindly shared some with us. The story of I.W. Harper began in 1848 when the founder Isaac Wolfe came to America from Germany with $4 in his pocket. And then, it wasn’t till 1872 when the…
Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon Whiskey
After falling in love with Redwood Empire, Emerald Giant Rye I simply had to try more from this Sonoma County, CA, Distillery. This bottle is named after the Redwood Empire Pipe Dream tree which is the 14th tallest tree on the planet. It is also amongst the fastest growing and rises 367 feet from the…
Father’s Day 2023 Whiskey Gift Guide
We are less than 2-weeks away from Father’s Day and if you don’t have a gift yet, I am here to help. Below is a list of great whiskies I’ve had within the last year or so. I’ll provide the same cocktail guide as those have not changed and they’re still my go to. You’ll…
Keeper’s Heart Irish + Bourbon Whiskey
We’re about 4 days away from St. Patrick’s Day, so why not feature a brand that brings together the heart of Ireland and America. I recently had a chance to try Keeper’s Heart much awaited second release, Irish + Bourbon and the main question is, good or not? Let’s find out. Bourbon used was aged…
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