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…
Tag: American whisky
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…
Watchpost Whiskey
Yesterday I attended a launch party for Watchpost Whiskey at The Citizen in Boston. As many of you know, Citizen has been one of our go-to spots for trying new whiskey since it opened back in 2010 so, if you’re a whiskey lover in Boston and haven’t been yet, it’s worth a visit. Watchpost is…
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”…
UPDATE: Rabbit Hole Boxergrail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Five years later, we’ve finally polished off our bottle of Rabbit Hole Boxergrail, the replacement for the one I once accidentally dropped. So, would we buy it again, and do we still feel the same way? Let’s take a look, but first, a quick revisit of our original notes. Nose: spices, vanilla and butterscotch Palate:…
UPDATE: Dark Arts Amburana Oak Stave Finished, Small Batch Rye
After two years on our shelf, we’ve finally finished our bottle of Dark Arts Amburana Oak Stave Finished Small Batch Rye. With the bottle now empty, I wanted to revisit it to see whether I still enjoyed it as much as I once did, and whether it’s something we’d buy again. Let’s dive in, but…
Sazerac Rye Straight Rye Whiskey
Those who know me know that rye whiskeys tend to be either a complete win or a clear miss, there’s rarely an in-between. Today, though, I want to highlight a rye that firmly lands in the win column: New Orleans’ own Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey. It’s a bottle we’ve owned, finished (as you can see…
Keeper’s Heart American Pot Still
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of this brand and what they’ve been building. Up until now, the 10-year has been my favorite expression. Recently, though, I had the chance to taste their American Pot Still, their first fully self-distilled whiskey. Let’s see how this one, stacks up. This expression is triple pot distilled…
On The Rocks: Whiskey Sour
When the weather heats up, drinking whiskey on its own can feel a bit heavy. In cocktail form, however, it makes a lot more sense—particularly when convenience is part of the equation. On The Rocks partnered with Jim Beam to bottle a ready-to-drink Whiskey Sour designed to be poured straight over ice. The question remains:…
Rabbit Hole Dareringer Finished in PX Sherry Casks
Rabbit Hole isn’t a brand I’ve spent much time with—this is only the second expression I’ve tried after Boxergrail, which I surprisingly enjoyed despite being a rye. How does this one compare? Let’s dive in. Made from a mash bill of 65% corn, 25% wheat, and 10% malted barley, this whiskey is finished in PX…
UPDATE: Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream
We’ve finally finished our bottle of Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream—but was it worth it? Would we buy it again? Keep reading to find out. First, let’s recap the tasting notes. Nose: vanilla, spices and sweetness Palate: creamy vanilla Finish: vanilla and spice Cost: $25 ABV: 15% In my initial review, I described this as melted…
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