Category: United States

  • Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel

    Overall Character: Sweet, with mild tropical fruits and baking spices. | Nose: Butterscotch, toffee, passion fruit and nuts | Palate: Spicy and nutty, with more tropical fruits, but only hints. Mostly caramel, pepper, and mild cinnamon | Finish: Long and… Continue reading "Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel"

    • Score8.5/10.0
    • Recommended ForAs with the standard RR, this is for people whom are tired of hunting rare bottles, but want a great priced, great single barrel bourbon.

  • Russell’s Reserve 10

    Overall Character: Sweet [caramel], with nuts and cherry. | Nose: Cherry bonbons, mild marshmallow and cedar, nutty and sweet, with cherry/berry notes all around. | Palate: Cherry, but not as strong as the nose. Good caramel and almond butter. Dry,… Continue reading "Russell’s Reserve 10"

    • Score8.1/10.0
    • Recommended ForAnyone looking for a great bourbon for a great price, and are sick of hunting for rare picks.

  • Rowan’s Creek (Batch 21-3)

    Overall Character: Lemongrass, Caramel, and mild chlorine. | Nose: Lemongrass, tapioca pudding, butterscotch and mild chlorine. | Palate: More lemongrass and caramel, and even mild chlorine, along with pepper, orange peel and nutmeg. | Finish: Medium finish of nuts and… Continue reading "Rowan’s Creek (Batch 21-3)"

    • Score8.0/10.0
    • Recommended ForAnyone whom wants a to try a solid balanced Willett bourbon, and anyone whom likes high-end "smooth" bourbons like Basil Hayden

  • Noah’s Mill (Batch 21-44)

    Overall Character: Cherries, caramel and baking spices | Nose: Cherry, bread pudding, caramel and baking spices. | Palate: Cherry tart, tangy pineapple and other lovely fruits, with some baking spices, caramel and oak. | Finish: Nice long finish of honey,… Continue reading "Noah’s Mill (Batch 21-44)"

    • Score8.8/10.0
    • Recommended ForWillett fans, cask strength bourbon drinkers (such as Bookers), and pretty much anyone looking for a high ABV bourbon of great quality and pedigree. This one always gets overlooked.

  • Thomas H. Handy 2022

    Overall Character: Spicy, bitter and burnt caramel | Nose: Nutty, woody, caramel, cinnamon, glazed donut | Palate: spicy as soon as it hits the tongue. Bitter tannins, charred hay, burnt caramel, toasted bread, and sweet pastries mixed in | Finish… Continue reading "Thomas H. Handy 2022"

    • Score8.4/10.0
    • Recommended ForDare I say... Collectors?!?! Aside from that, only those who love their rye extra hot and spicy. I'm a Handy fan, so I don't totally recommend it to other fans, unless you get it at MSRP. Don't bother paying high bar prices IMO. Other years were better.

  • Jefferson’s Reserve Pritchard Hill Cabernet Cask Finished

    Overall Character: Nuts, Chocolate, and Cherries. | Nose: Butterscotch, custard, and caramel chews. Some mild milk chocolate. Sweet all around. | Palate : Nuts and cherry Bonbons. Milk chocolate and very mild hints of pistachio. Apple butter, marshmallow, and toasted… Continue reading "Jefferson’s Reserve Pritchard Hill Cabernet Cask Finished"

    • Score8.6/10.0
    • Recommended ForBourbon and non-bourbon drinkers alike. I think almost anyone can enjoy this one. It's a unique flavor for bourbon lovers, and an easy drinker for non-bourbon lovers.

  • Old Forester Statesman

    Overall Character: Sweet and balanced | Nose : Apricot and butterscotch, citrus zest and prunes. | Palate : Vanilla and oak with some more mild prune notes, cocoa, and nutmeg. Less fruity here. More salty and sweet. | Finish :… Continue reading "Old Forester Statesman"

    • Score8.7/10.0
    • Recommended ForMovie fans and average bourbon drinkers (ie. whiskey snobs may not be impressed, unless it's for a simple gift)

  • Old Forester 1920

    Overall Character: Sweet and nutty, with stone fruit notes | Note : Figs, nuts and vanilla. | Palate : caramel chews, luxardo cherries, and super rich all around. | Finish : medium caramel and figs again. | Overall : Rich… Continue reading "Old Forester 1920"

    • Score9.0/10.0
    • Recommended ForAbsolutely any bourbon drinker, especially if you're looking for something widely available and reasonably priced