Sharing our thoughts on whiskey, one sip at a time.
Reviewing the Latest Birthday Bourbon (2023) from Old Forester Read Post »
Up for review today is Old Forester’s annual limited release, Birthday Bourbon. All the details on the 2023 release can be found in the Bourbon Lens archives. Is this rare release going to be worth the hunt this year? Let’s dive in! About 2023 Birthday Bourbon: Scott’s Tasting Notes: Closing Thoughts I will note that […]
Heaven Hill Is More Than Just Bourbon – Parker’s Heritage Review Read Post »
It’s Frye-day! Which means its finally time to spill the beans on our thoughts on the 17th Edition of Parker’s Heritage Cask Strength Rye Whiskey. Parker’s Heritage releases tend to be some of the best whiskies of the year. Let’s dive in and find out what it is all about! Just the facts Jake’s tasting
The Beverly High Rye American Whiskey Review Read Post »
Beverly Spirits crafted this whiskey as a collaboration with Cedar Ridge Distillery in Iowa. Beverly High Rye American Whiskey features a unique blend of straight rye and straight bourbon from Iowa and Indiana. You can find all the details in the original press release from June 2022 on Bourbon Lens. About The Beverly High Rye
Reviewing a Unique Brazilian Amburana Wood Finished Bourbon from RD1 Spirits Read Post »
Today, I am reviewing RD1 (Registered Distillery One) Spirits Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished With Brazilian Amburana Wood. This whiskey was released earlier this year and you can find more details on RD One’s website. We’ve heard some grumblings in the whiskey world that Amburana may be one of the most polarizing finishes around. So how
Closing Out Bourbon Heritage Month With A Look at Weller Full Proof Read Post »
Bourbon Heritage Month Day 30 As we close out Bourbon Heritage Month I would like to say what a month. From Kentucky Bourbon Festival to the birth of my daughter spending time sharing thoughts about 30 different bourbons every day has been a pleasure. For the final review we will look at Weller Full Proof
Which New Finished Barrell Bourbon Do I Prefer? Read Post »
Bourbon Heritage Month Day 29 Barrell Bourbon celebrates Bourbon Heritage Month with two new finished products – Tale of Two Islands and Amburana. We dive in tonight during our penultimate 30 Days of Bourbon review! Just the Facts: Barrell Bourbon – Tale of Two Islands Barrell Bourbon – Amburana Finish Jake’s Tasting Notes: Barrell Bourbon
