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Just the Sip: Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse CN-E Review
We’re jumping around the timeline a bit with this review. The last time I covered the Single Rickhouse line was with the inaugural Camp Nelson C release, a whiskey that I thought was borderline great, but nowhere near worth its asking price. In a way, Single Rickhouse is a spiritual successor to the lauded Russell’s […]
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A. Overholt Monongahela Mash Scoresheet & Review
The whiskey industry is entering a potentially precarious position. Dust from the largely pandemic-born boom continues to settle while producers find ways to adapt to the shifting landscape. It wasn’t so long ago that a release could sell strictly on the laurel of novelty, but now? Customers and consumers alike are becoming more selective with […]
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Nashville Barrel Company “Plomo” Shelf Clear Society Pick Scoresheet & Review
Nashville Barrel Company (NBC) has become something of a haven for whiskey enthusiasts. Almost from the get-go, this Tennessee-based non-distilling producer (NDP) made a name for itself with some stellar rye whiskey releases before expanding to bourbons and even Canadian whisky. Much of the acclaim behind NBC seems to stem from the team’s penchant for […]
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Larceny Barrel Proof B524 Scoresheet & Review
The last time I had Larceny was with the Barrel Proof Batch C922. If we look at the number of individual SKUs, then Heaven Hill’s preferred outlet for their wheated bourbon recipe is clearly Old Fitzgerald. Meanwhile, Larceny only sees attention in the form of the standard 92 proof bottle, three annual barrel proof batches, […]
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Michter’s 10-Year Rye Whiskey (2023) Scoresheet & Review
The whiskey industry has seen no shortage of brand reincarnations, particularly of previously legendary names like Kentucky Owl, Black Maple Hill, and even Michter’s. Although little remains of the original distillery, Michter’s (previously Shenk’s followed by Bomberger’s) was once a centerpiece of Pennsylvania whiskey. Now the brand exists as a premium Kentucky-based outfit nearing the […]
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Sagamore Spirit 9-Year Scoresheet & Review
Sagamore has been on a bit of a tear lately. Although their Double Oak rye whiskey left me with lukewarm first impressions, everything non-finished so far has been right up my alley. Between the 8-Year Reserve Series release and Bottled in Bond (actually aged 7 years), the latter of which used their own distillate, I’m […]
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Sagamore Bottled in Bond 7-Year Scoresheet & Review
Becoming a hobbyist often carries the risk of eventual cynicism. For example, I’ve been into whiskey since 2018, and I’d be insincere to say that I’ve risen above all jaded thoughts or feelings. It’s an unfortunate yet inevitable reality for many of us, especially when it comes to distilled spirits, an expansive but mostly explored […]
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Just the Sip: Found North Batch 001 Review
I’ve been sitting on a pair of Found North samples for some time now. When I decided it was time to finally sit down and give the brand its just due, I knew I’d prefer to start with a full-fledged review if I could help it. This is why my first Found North review didn’t […]
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Knob Creek 18-Year KC003 Scoresheet & Review
Knob Creek appears to be Jim Beam’s darling brand for both high-value and limited release products. We might see the occasional new brand pop up and even return (Hardin’s Creek) while the usual mainstays like Booker’s and Little Book come out at an expected schedule, but there’s also no shortage of Knob Creek releases to […]
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Booker’s The Reserves 2024 Scoresheet & Review
If there’s one bourbon distillery that earns the designation, “jack of all trades,” it’s almost certainly Jim Beam. About the only thing missing from the distillery’s otherwise expansive portfolio is a core wheated product. Yet for all of the strong and consistent releases that Jim Beam puts out, it’s rare to find one that could […]
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Just the Sip: Hardin’s Creek Jacob’s Well 184-Month Review
Few legacy bourbon producers are as prolific as Jim Beam, particularly when it comes to introducing new product SKUs to the market. Although some brands receive more attention than others, Jim Beam rarely misses an opportunity to fill shelves with bottles—even if temporarily. One of these brands seems poised to stick around, based on the […]
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Just the Sip: Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 7-Year Review
The Old Fitzgerald Decanter series might be one of the most ubiquitous and sought-after modern bourbon brands. In fact, if you asked multiple bourbon enthusiasts what the best-looking bottle is, Old Fitzgerald would certainly be a frontrunner. Whether the whiskey inside reflects the quality of these ornate vessels is up to interpretation, particularly from release […]
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Little Book Chapter 3: The Road Home Scoresheet & Review
If you asked me for my three favorite bourbon distilleries, I’d instantly respond with Wild Turkey and Four Roses for my top two. The third spot I might deliberate, but without putting too much thought into it, I’d likely give Jim Beam the bronze medal. Part of me is surprised that I’d consider ranking Jim […]
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Just the Sip: Stagg 24D Review
Stagg is a brand that requires no introduction to anyone remotely up to speed with the bourbon landscape. In fact, most bottles produced by Buffalo Trace are so strongly established that it feels about as familiar as ABCs. So for the sake of direction, I’ll touch on how this particular batch of Stagg differs from […]