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…
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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%…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hochstadter’s Slow & Low Rye Old Fashioned
If you’re a whiskey lover like I am, it’s hard to beat a good Old Fashioned, especially when it’s as simple as pouring it over ice. But can a bottled version capture that same experience? Today, we’re taking a look at Hochstadter’s Slow & Low Rye Old Fashioned, a ready-to-pour cocktail from The Cooper Spirits…
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…
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