One of my current favorite bourbon brands is Dark Arts Ambura Oak Stave Finished, Small Batch Rye. They had me at cinnamon and just when I thought they couldn’t top that, Dark Arts Toasted Mizunara Bourbon entered the chat. Let’s get right into this. This whiskey has a mash bill of 64% corn, 24% rye,…
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Blue Note Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Now let’s explore a distillery that is new to me – Blue Note. Blue Note is a Tennessee whiskey produced by B.R. Distilling Co. Interestingly, when I asked if they were new, they shared that they are not a new distillery, but it was only recently that they made their products available in Massachusetts. I…
Uncle Nearest – Nearest Green
As we celebrate Black History Month, I would like to shine a spotlight on a remarkable whiskey distillery that is not only black-owned but also owned by a woman. This brand, owned by Fawn Weaver, pays tribute to the Legacy of Nathan “Nearest” Green, America’s first-known African American master distiller, who played a significant role…
Penelope Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Here is another mini bottle that I purchased towards the end of last year. I generally enjoy Penelope whiskey, and I had high hopes for this one. While this offering wasn’t necessarily bad, it simply didn’t leave a lasting impression on me. But let’s dive more into this whiskey. The bourbon is aged 4 years,…
Jack Daniel’s No. 7 and Coke Zero
Now here’s a fun thing we stumbled across recently and of course I had to get it. We purchased a pack of four at $12 which puts each can at $3. That’s a great price for the amount you pay at a restaurant for a Jack and Coke. To me, this idea by the brands…
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey
I love the story behind this brand. The genesis goes back to just after 9/11 when an Elite group of Green Berets were inserted into Afghanistan, some on horseback. They were dubbed “Horse Soldiers” and later inspired the blockbuster movie “12 Strong”. Nose: oak, vanilla, butterscotch and spicesPalate: oak, ginger, toffee and vanillaFinish: charred oak…
Manhattan 1792
I do love a good ready-made cocktail. I find them affordable and for the most part a lot better than what some bartenders serve you. So, my mission is to try as many of them as possible, so you don’t have to. This Manhattan 1792 is by Original Cocktails by Heublein and is bottled by…
Untitled Bourbon Whiskey private barrel selection
This bourbon was produced by District Made Spirits which was distilled by One Eight Distilling in Washington DC. Sadly, this distillery has closed. I got the chance to taste this because our friends had a bottle but, before this we had not heard of this brand before. The one we tried was a cask strength…
2XO Bourbon Whiskey
I’ve always been a Scotch Whisky gal but within the last two years I’ve embarked on a mission to try more bourbon. In that amount of time I’ve had duds, whiskies that go from OK to good, some even great. Few have stopped me on my tracks, this brand was one of them. 2XO is…
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream
OK, so I didn’t know Buffalo Trace made Bourbon Cream until my husband mentioned it. It seems he had been seeking a bottle and we finally found it. So, let’s dig into this offering. This is a small batch product using their Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, cream and according to the bottle, a hint…
Dark Arts Amburana Oak Stave Finished, Small Batch Rye
Dark Arts Whiskey House is a brand I was recently introduced to. They take sourced whiskey, blend it, rebarrel it and finish it in Lexington, Kentucky. To them, whiskey blending isn’t just science but rather a form of art. Dark Arts’ goal is to take that art to a whole new level. I had the…
Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition
Very recently, I had the chance to taste Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition on our trip to DC when visiting friends. This black woman owned whiskey has become the fastest growing American Whiskey in U.S. history The distillery celebrates and honors the legacy of Nathan “Nearest” Green, America’s first-known African American master distiller and the…
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