Sharing our thoughts on whiskey, one sip at a time.
Knob Creek 18 2023 is Aged Bourbon at its Finest Read Post »
Do you like extra-aged bourbon? Knob Creek 18 2023 edition is a highly aged bourbon that falls right in line with some other recent releases. Whether it’s Sazerac 18 or Eagle Rare 17 from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, King of Kentucky from Brown-Forman, or even Beam’s Hardin’s Creek series. Is this a trend you’d like to […]
Fall Wheated Bourbon Blind Flight For The Win Read Post »
There have been some great brands releasing wheated bourbons lately. Whether it Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged or the newest release of National Parks no. 3 from Wyoming Whiskey, there’s no shortage of fine wheated bourbon on the market. With all these exciting releases of late, the best way to share my thoughts is to do
Trying Something New With A Rye Whiskey Flight Read Post »
Partly inspired by our good friend Zach Johnston from UPROXX, I sat down with a flight of heavy-hitting rye whiskies a few weeks back. In this tasting, I will share my notes from these great tasting pours and how I ranked them at the end. Rye Whiskies Tasted: Which one do you think comes out
Discovering Indian Whisky! An Interview with Royal Ranthambore Read Post »
Introduction Royal Ranthambore Whiskey is my first introduction to Indian Whisky. During this conversation with the team from Royal Ranthambore, we explore the connection between Indian and Scotch Whisky and discuss the unique ability for Indian Whisky to take center stage in the global bourbon and whiskey landscape. Just the Facts: Royal Ranthambore Whisky Jake’s
Reviewing the First Release from McTavish Spirits: “The Warchief” Bourbon Read Post »
Today, we are reviewing McTavish Spirits’ debut whiskey release, The Warchief, which is a 7 Year Bottled-in-Bond Straight Bourbon. Scotsman and actor, Graham McTavish, launched McTavish Spirits in August 2023. You can find the full press release in our archive. Let’s get right into the review. About the Bourbon: Scott’s Tasting Notes: The Warchief Bourbon Closing
Tasting the Old Forester 117 Series: Bottled in Bond Release Read Post »
Up for review today is Old Forester’s limited release, 117 Series Bottled in Bond Bourbon. All the details on the 2023 release can be found in the Bourbon Lens archives. Is this a release that you’ve been hunting this year? Let’s dive in! About 117 Series Bottled in Bond Bourbon: Scott’s Tasting Notes: Closing Thoughts As
