When it comes to bourbon, there's something thrilling about hunting down the perfect bottle. But there's one category that continues to surprise, impress, and completely change the game for me: store picks. These aren't just off-the-shelf bottles. They're hand-selected, often by individuals or groups with great palates and experience —…
Barrel Proof vs. Cask Strength vs. Small Batch vs. Single Barrel: What’s the Difference? Introduction: Navigating Bourbon Terminology The bourbon world is rich with terminology that can be both intriguing and confusing. Labels boasting terms like "barrel proof," "cask strength," "small batch," and "single barrel" are commonplace, yet their meanings…
Table of Contents Toggle 1. Redwood Empire Cask Strength Series (Emerald Giant, Lost Monarch, Pipe Dream) – Around $702. Penelope Bourbon Barrel Strength (Four Grain) – Around $65–703. Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series – $130–160 (depending on batch)4. Four Roses Small Batch Select – Around $605. Benchmark Full Proof –…
Buffalo Trace Distillery April 2025 Flood Update – Thursday, April 24 FRANKFORT, KY (April 24, 2025) – Buffalo Trace Distillery continues to make great strides towards resuming normal operations after historic flooding caused damage throughout Frankfort. Campus-wide cleanup efforts are now complete, and restoration has ramped up inside buildings affected by…
Table of Contents Toggle Bottle Details:Tasting Notes:How Much Would I Pay for Blue Note Crossroads Bourbon?Should You Buy Blue Note Crossroads Bourbon?Is Blue Note Crossroads Bourbon Worth It?GalleryJoin the Bourbinsane Family on Patreon! Blue Note Crossroads Bourbon is a unique finished bourbon that blends classic Southern craftsmanship with a French…
Table of Contents Toggle Myth #1: Bourbon Must Come from KentuckyMyth #2: Older Bourbon Is Always BetterMyth #3: Only Expensive Bourbons Are GoodMyth #4: Adding Ice or Water Ruins BourbonMyth #5: Bourbon and Whiskey Are the SameMyth #6: The Higher the Proof, the Better the BourbonMyth #7: All Bourbon Tastes…
Table of Contents Toggle What We Know So Far: A Look at the LabelsSweet Mash, Barrel Proof, No Chill Filtration: A Whiskey Nerd’s DreamTasting Expectations: What Might These Old Reserve Ryes Deliver?Why I’m Personally Excited About These Peerless Rye ReleasesThe Big Question: What Will the Price Be?Where to Buy: Will…
Table of Contents Toggle Bottle Details:Tasting Notes:How Much Would I Pay for Blue Note Rye Whiskey?Should You Buy Blue Note Rye Whiskey?Is Blue Note Rye Whiskey Worth It?GalleryJoin the Bourbinsane Family on Patreon! Blue Note Rye Whiskey brings a youthful, vibrant rye to the table—unfiltered and bottled at 93 proof,…
Blanton’s Bourbon has become a cultural icon in the whiskey world—a bottle that seems to hold as much mystique as it does bourbon. Whether you're a seasoned whiskey collector, a curious newcomer, or a gift shopper trying to impress someone who loves bourbon, chances are you’ve heard whispers (or shouts)…
A new age statement has officially hit the TTB, and it's one that bourbon fans have been waiting for: Knob Creek 21 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. While we’ve seen Beam Suntory push the envelope in recent years with age-stated releases like the 15 and 18 Year, this marks the…