Sharing our thoughts on whiskey, one sip at a time.
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:
Rye Whiskey With a Kick, Emerald Giant Review Read Post »
We keep the Redwood Empire reviews rolling with Emerald Giant Rye Whiskey. Excited to dive into a straight rye with a little wheat built into a blend, first time I believe I tried anything like this mashbill! Just the facts: Emerald Giant Proof: 116.4 Age: Undisclosed Mash bill: 94% Rye, 5% Malted Barely, 1% Wheat Style:
This Is No Pipe Dream, This Is A Solid Whiskey! Read Post »
My first ever sip of Redwood Empire Whiskey is the new release Pipe Dream. While I have seen a variety of these whiskeys on the shelf over the years but hadn’t pulled the trigger. With that in mind let’s dive into this whiskey! Just the facts: Proof: 116.8 Age: Undisclosed Mash bill: 74% corn, 20% rye, 4.5
