Every now and then, a distillery comes along that doesn’t just make whiskey — it makes whiskey with identity. Not sourced, not generic, not something you’ve tasted a hundred times before. Whiskey that feels rooted in a place, in the grain, and in the people who craft it. Middle West…
When two ryes come from the same legendary Kentucky distillery, you expect a family resemblance. But when the bottles are Pikesville Straight Rye and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye A925, you’re looking at something far more interesting—a comparison of age, proof, depth, and complexity within the same house style from…
About the Woodford Reserve Masters Collection Launched in 2005, the Woodford Reserve Masters Collection has become one of bourbon’s longest-running experimental series, offering a new limited-edition whiskey each year. Every release highlights a specific element of whiskey-making — whether it’s grain, fermentation, distillation, or maturation — to explore how small…
About New Holland Distillery New Holland Brewing & Distilling, founded in 1997 in Holland, Michigan, began as a craft brewery before expanding into spirits in the mid-2000s. Today, it’s one of Michigan’s premier producers of both beer and whiskey, best known for their Dragon’s Milk brand of barrel-aged stout and…
About Blue Note Bourbon Blue Note Bourbon™, produced by B.R. Distilling Company in Memphis, Tennessee, has quickly become one of the most exciting names in American whiskey. Their lineup pays tribute to the city’s blues heritage, offering both approachable everyday bottles and bold limited editions. One of their most buzzed-about…
Introduction After reviewing the Member’s Mark Small Batch Bourbon and being impressed with the value it delivered, I was curious to see how its bigger sibling, the Member’s Mark Single Barrel 110 Proof, would hold up. This release takes things a step further—upping the proof, bottling from individual barrels, and…
About Woodinville Distillery Woodinville Whiskey Co., founded in 2010 by Brett Carlile and Orlin Sorensen, has steadily built a reputation as one of the premier craft bourbon producers in the United States. Known for their dedication to quality, patience, and innovation, the distillery partnered with Independent Stave Company to create…
Introduction The 1792 Cognac Cask Finish is one of Barton 1792 Distillery’s latest forays into finished bourbon, taking their high-rye Kentucky Straight Bourbon and giving it a second maturation in French cognac casks. The goal? To add a layer of rich fruit, honeyed sweetness, and refined elegance to Barton’s naturally…
Introduction Old Forester 1920 is widely regarded as the standout release from the brand’s Whiskey Row series—a collection that honors pivotal moments in the company’s history. Introduced in 2016, 1920 Prohibition Style pays homage to the era when Old Forester was one of the few distilleries legally allowed to produce…
Introduction Wild Turkey 8 Year 101 marks a bold new chapter for one of Kentucky’s most iconic distilleries. While Wild Turkey 101 has long been a staple of the bourbon world—praised for its consistency, affordability, and no-nonsense flavor—the return of an age-stated 8-year version in the U.S. is a significant…