Sharing our thoughts on whiskey, one sip at a time.
The Midnight Silkie Revives Old Irish Technique Of Turfed Whiskey Read Post »
If you haven’t caught our conversation with James Doherty of Sliabh Liag Distillers, then before you go any further, please listen now! Now that you have that done, let’s discuss Turfed Irish Whiskey. What’s that, you say? For lack of a better term, it is peated whiskey. Let’s dive in to the Midnight Silkie and […]
The Wait Is Over: Yellowstone American Single Malt Is Here! Read Post »
It’s so great to see many brands jumping on the American Single Malt bandwagon. Stephen B. Beam and the team at Limestone Branch are a perfect fit for this new and innovative spirit category sweeping the spirits landscape. While Yellowstone American Single Malt does hail from Southern Indiana, there is no shame in using the whiskey portfolio
High N’ Wicked Cask Strength is in a Class Above Read Post »
I was truly blown away with what the team created with their straight bourbon whiskey, which was featured in our last review. Let’s see how the “proofed up” version will fare. Just the Facts: High N’ Wicked Cask Strength Jake’s Tasting Notes: High N’ Wicked Cask Strength Closing Thoughts: This whiskey was perfect for the transition from
High N’ Wicked, A Triumphant Return To Bourbon Read Post »
High N’ Wicked might not be a brand you are familiar with, however the team behind it you may be more familiar with: Altamar Brands. That not ringing in bells? Four Square Rum, still nothing? Well the brain trust behind it has deep roots in bourbon and whiskey as founder and owner, W.L. Lyons Brown III of
Kings County Straight Bourbon, The Head Of New York Whiskey Read Post »
When Scott and I sat down with Colin Spoelman of Kings County Distillery, I knew a lot about the brand but had never tried their whiskey. I was excited of what could come in these sleekly designed bottles with a variety of different whiskies in them. Before I got too far ahead of myself, I
Bold Flavors and Taste From Five Trail Barrel Proof Whiskey Read Post »
Fresh off our reviews of Five Trail Blended American Whiskey, we dive into their limited edition, barrel proof offering! How will the malted barely shine in this bold new offering? Let’s dive in and find out! Just the facts: Proof: 119 Age: Undisclosed Mash bill: Undisclosed Style: Blended American Whiskey Jake’s Tasting Notes: Five Trail Barrel Proof
