Sharing our thoughts on whiskey, one sip at a time.
Milam & Greene Announces New Very Small Batch Bourbon Read Post »
Bourbon Lens was recently invited to an exclusive, early look and tasting at the Louisville Bourbon Inn with Heather Greene, Master Blender and CEO of Milam & Greene Whiskey. At this tasting, we were given all the details on the newest release, Very Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Heather’s energy and enthusiasm for whiskey is […]
Sipping Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, Barrel Proof Rye Read Post »
Jack Daniel’s recently announced their Single Barrel, Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey would be a permanent expression. In whiskey circles, their Single Barrel Rye Whiskeys have always been held in very high regard. Not having ever tried any of the Single Barrel Rye offerings before, this one piqued my interest. Would it be as good as
Happy World Whisky Day: Yoichi 10 Year Old Single Malt Review Read Post »
I crave more Japanese Whisky! With Nikka bringing an age stated Yoichi 10 Year Single Malt to the US Market, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it! Just the facts: Proof: 90 Age: 10 years old Mash bill: 100% Malted Barley Style: Japanese Single Malt Whisky Jake’s Tasting Notes: Yoichi 10 Year Old Single
Eric Church’s New Whiskey JYPSI Takes You On A Journey Read Post »
I sat down and turned on Eric Church to get into the Whiskey JYSPI review writing mood. However, before I could get into actually enjoying the whiskey, my brain recalled a fond story from the summer before my Freshman year of college. Locally, in Louisville, they used to have a series called Hot Summer Nights
Will “Charlie’s Batch” Be Better Than Last Year’s Releases? Read Post »
It was a banner year for Booker’s Bourbon last year, according to my palate! Each of the releases lived up to a premium small batch product from Jim Beam. I was excited, but nervous, to try “Charlie’s Batch”, as I was enamored with all four releases last year! Let’s dive in to my thoughts below:
Have You Tried The Hirsch Horizon? Read Post »
Hirsch is a name that you might be familiar with if you are a whiskey fan. While this isn’t the AH Hirsch of critical acclaim, the team at Hotaling & Co. have resurrected the brand and created three distinct offerings: Horizon, Bivouac, and Cask Strength. Today, we are checking out Hirsch Horizon. Just the Facts: Jake’s
