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: bourbon
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…
New England Barrel Company: Tasting Room
This past Labor Day weekend, my husband and I headed up to Reading, MA, to visit the recently opened New England Barrel Company tasting room. Today, I’m not focusing on a specific whiskey, although I did purchase a bottle that I’ll be reviewing soon. Instead, I wanted to share our experience at the tasting room…
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…
Castle & Key Small Batch Wheated Bourbon
Castle & Key is a distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, occupying the historic and beautifully restored Old Taylor Distillery, originally built in 1887 by Colonel E.H. Taylor. This Small Batch Wheated Bourbon serves as my introduction to the brand, so let’s dive in. This whiskey is aged for five years and features a mashbill of 73%…
King’s Creek Premium Cocktails King and Lemonade
So, this is my second time trying a King’s Creek cocktail. The first one I tried was their Whiskey Cider, and honestly, I found it a little too sweet for my taste. Because of that, I was hesitant when I saw this one. I was concerned it might have that same overly sweet profile. Still,…
Cherry Bounce by Bully Boy Distillers
It had been a long time since I’d had anything from Bully Boy. That all changed recently when my husband told me they had released a line of canned cocktails. As soon as I heard one of them featured bourbon, I was on a mission to track them down… and thankfully, I found them. For…
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…
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…
