Sharing our thoughts on whiskey, one sip at a time.
Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Latest Collaboration Focuses On The Barrel Read Post »
In the latest edition of the Bardstown Bourbon Company collaboration series, the art of blending along with the use of unique barrels come together to make a unique rye whiskey. Let’s dive into this pour! Just the Facts: Proof: 110 Age: 6 year Indiana / 12 Year Ontario Mash Bill: 95% Rye, 5% Malted […]
Kentucky Tea? That’s A Bourbon, Right? Read Post »
Booker’s Bourbon Batch 2022-03 is here! The “Kentucky Tea Batch” is the third release of the year following “Ronnie’s Batch” and “The Lumberyard”. It has been a banner year for the Booker’s releases this year so let’s get into the review. Just the Facts: Proof: 126.5 Age: 7-years, 4-months and 14 days Mash Bill:
A Pour As Big As The Roaring 20’s Read Post »
Remus Gatsby Reserve Review: When news of this bourbon broke a few weeks back, we got excited here at the Bourbon Lens. Not knowing if this limited release would find its way to us, we are extremely grateful to have received a sample. When you think of Gatsby, you think of over the top and
Knob Creek 18: Does More Age Always Mean Better Flavor? Read Post »
Knob Creek 18 is hitting markets across the country. How will one the oldest of the age-stated bourbons fare after its sister bottlings, Knob Creek 12 and 15, received much praise. The great thing about this product line is that it has been reasonably priced for the age statements it carries and this release is
A Whiskey Worthy of a Story: Hemingway Rye Whiskey Review Read Post »
We were pleasantly surprised to receive a sample of Hemingway Whiskey which is being released by Steve Groth and the Call Family. While a limited amount of details were available at the time of my tasting, I was excited to dive in with a new whiskey in my glass. You can find the full press
Bourbon Lens Reviews Blue Run Spirits’ NEW Emerald Rye Whiskey Read Post »
Blue Run Spirits just announced its second release in their series of rye whiskey – Blue Run Emerald Rye Whiskey. This is the first Blue Run Rye Whiskey to be contract distilled by Blue Run Liquid Advisor Jim Rutledge at Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Blue Run Whiskey Director Shaylyn Gammon was tasked with blending Emerald
