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…
Category: bourbon
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…
Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon Whiskey
I’ve always been a big fan of Wild Turkey Rare Breed. In fact, until this weekend, it was the only Wild Turkey bourbon I’d ever tasted. After finally getting my hands on a mini bottle of Wild Turkey 101, I was eager to see how it stacked up. Here are my thoughts. Nose: vanilla, cinnamon…
Wolcott Ready to Serve Old Fashioned
In case you didn’t know, Wolcott is a private bourbon label made exclusively for retailers like Total Wine, which is where I grabbed this Ready-to-Serve Old Fashioned. It’s getting hot here on the East Coast, meaning cocktail season is officially upon us. So, as an Old Fashioned fan, I had to find out: does this…
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond 7-Years
Old Fitzgerald is a historic brand produced by Heaven Hill Distillery, with roots dating back to 1870. In its early years, it was served exclusively in private clubs, as well as aboard steamships and rail lines. We recently came across their 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond release and picked up a bottle right away. For those unfamiliar, “Bottled-in-Bond”…
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