Sharing our thoughts on whiskey, one sip at a time.
Old Elk Rye Whiskey Finished In Rum Cask, Is There A Better Combo? Read Post »
While we dove into the finished bourbons first we will not leave out Old Elk’s Rye Whiskey finished in Rum Casks. While I am very familiar with the bourbon profile of Old Elk, I am interested to dive into this rye whiskey. Just the facts: Old Elk Rye Whiskey Finished In Rum Cask Proof: 101 Age: […]
Old Elk Cognac Finished Bourbon, Better Than The Rest? Read Post »
Following the first review of the Old Elk Port finished Bourbon, I couldn’t wait to dive into Old Elk Cognac finished bourbon. With a similar proof point and assumed base spirit I’m excited to see what the team has done with the second of three new finished whiskies. Is it better than the Port? Stay tuned
Old Elk Port Cask, Finished Bourbon Done Right! Read Post »
We know that Old Elk is putting out some of Greg Metze’s award-winning wheated distillate from his previous employer. But why stop there? Old Elk has joined the fray of finished bourbon and first up is their Old Elk Port Cask. Just the facts: Old Elk Port Cask Proof: 108.1 Age: Undisclosed Mash bill: Undisclosed
This Grizzly Beast Has A Softer Side Read Post »
The last of the five Redwood Empire reviews is here! We turn our attention to Grizzly Beast, a wheated bourbon with a higher rye content. These unique mashbills are keeping me on my toes and I can’t wait to see how this one tastes. Let’s review, shall we? Just the facts: Proof: 100 Age: Undisclosed Mash
Birthday Bourbon Makes It Feel Like A Celebration! Read Post »
My first ever pour of birthday bourbon comes at a unique time; the week of January 23rd as I sit down to get ready for a podcast. It isn’t my birthday or a significant day at all really, but after wrangling my toddler and walking into a mess both my dogs made, I felt the
Redwood Empire Rocket Top, Bringing A Punch Of Flavor Read Post »
After reviewing the new cask strength offerings from Redwood Empire, we’re diving into their 100 proof offerings. Up first is the Rocket Top Straight Rye Whiskey. This is a unique blend of rye whiskey featuring four grains. Let’s see how it tastes in our latest review! Just the facts: Rocket Top Proof: 100 Age: Undisclosed Mash bill:
