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…
Tag: affordable whisky
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…
Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch Whisky
One of the reasons I enjoy Johnnie Walker whiskies is because many of them are affordable and easy to find. To me, whisky doesn’t have to be hard to find or expensive to be good. So, with that said, today let’s talk about Johnnie Walker Red Label, which I found out has some very mixed…
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…
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: 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…
Johnnie Walker Black 12 Years
We’re back with another affordable whisky that’s not only good, but also easy to find. You don’t always need to spend a lot of money to enjoy a great dram, nor should you have to hunt endlessly for a bottle. One of my favorite Johnnie Walker expressions is Blue Label, but you don’t have to…
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…
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…
Aberfeldy 12 Year
Every now and then, you need a whisky that’s not only easy to sip but also versatile enough to hold up in a cocktail. Honestly, I think Aberfeldy 12 Year is one of those whiskies. But before I get into this expression, let’s talk a little about the brand. Aberfeldy was founded in 1898 by…
Penelope Cocktails: Blackberry Old Fashioned
Penelope has dropped another ready-to-pour cocktail, and with this heat wave, and my ongoing mission to try as many ready-made cocktails as possible, you know I had to give it a shot. Let’s crack it open and see if it’s worth adding to your cart. This Old Fashioned is made with a blend of straight…
