When I tell you that we drank a lot of whiskey when we went to VA, well, I meant it. This was another whiskey we had the chance to try with friends. And, unlike the other whiskies this rye whiskey was not always produced in Kentucky. Pikesville was first produced in Maryland during the 1890s….
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Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon Whiskey
After falling in love with Redwood Empire, Emerald Giant Rye I simply had to try more from this Sonoma County, CA, Distillery. This bottle is named after the Redwood Empire Pipe Dream tree which is the 14th tallest tree on the planet. It is also amongst the fastest growing and rises 367 feet from the…
Westland Colere 2nd Edition
In a previous post, I mentioned that Westland is not only a great American whiskey brand but also one of my favorites. So, let me follow up with another option in their range, Colere 2nd Edition. This whiskey is made with Talisman, a grain that is a 2-row winter variety from none other than Maris…
Uncle Nearest: 1884 Small Batch, 1856 Premium Batch and Straight Rye Whiskey
The Uncle Nearest Distillery celebrates and honors the legacy of Nathan “Nearest” Green, America’s first-known African American master distiller and the person who taught Jack Daniel the craft of whiskey. Today, this black woman owned whiskey has become the fastest growing American Whiskey in U.S. history. If that doesn’t make you want to clap, I…
Stagg Jr. Batch 17
This is still hands down my favorite bourbon. The downside, you really can’t find these anywhere and the secondary markets ask for your first-born child if you buy from them. We got lucky that a friend of ours not only gave us Batch 15 but also this Batch 17. Batch 17 doesn’t disappoint and although…
Spiritless Kentucky 74
Finally, we’ve reached the last day of Dry January and I have one more non-alcoholic spirit to review. I promise, this is the last one. Kentucky 74 was created to be used in bourbon cocktails. They use a proprietary reverse distillation process to create this non-alcoholic spirit. Nose: sweetness, oak, and vanillaPalate: caramel, vanilla, and…
Lyre’s Highland Malt Non-Alcoholic Spirit
Now here is a non-alcoholic spirit that was extremely popular because every time I went searching for it, it was sold-out. Like Monday non-alcoholic spirit, Lyre’s Highland Malt also has amazing reviews on its website, but does it really taste like Single Malt Scotch? Nose: Oak and Toffee Palate: vanilla, almonds, and light honey Finish:…
Penelope Architect
Here’s an example where American whiskey meets French Oak and it’s simply done right. Penelope Architect is a collaboration with Tonnellerie Radoux of France, the market leader in oak barrel manufacturing and innovation. Architect combines three of their bourbon mash bills composed of corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley and finishes off in two different…
Monday Zero Alcohol Whiskey
We’re officially more than halfway through dry January and if you’ve made it this far, congratulations. I sampled all my January content back in December except for this, a zero-alcohol whiskey. Monday is a non-alcoholic whiskey inspired by the American classic whiskies. They’re made in small batches in CA. Nose: sweetness and raisinsPalate: caramel, sweetness,…
Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye Whiskey
Redwood Empire is a Sonoma County, CA, Distillery. This bottle is named after the fastest growing Redwood Tree, the Emerald Giant. For every bottle sold they plant a tree. That’s amazing for the environment but is this juice any good? Truth be told, when I heard about them my first thought was, UGH, another distillery…
Putnam Barrel Aged Old Fashioned
I’ve always loved an easy ready to drink cocktail. It takes the bartending work away and all you need to do is pour over ice and enjoy. This ready to drink cocktail is produced by Boston Harbor Distillery. It’s made with their Putnam Rye Whiskey, Angostura Bitters and Demerara. It’s 35% ABV and a 375ml…
Calumet Farm 15-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Hello 2023! After all the holiday gluttony and drinking I’m kicking off the year with a healthier outlook and a dry January but, fear not, I’ve got plenty of whiskey content to fill the month. I had the chance to try this brand while in VA back in November. My friend Sara purchased the bottle…
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