Sharing our thoughts on whiskey, one sip at a time.
Broken Barrel Whiskey: Luciferous American Single Malt Read Post »
It is always good to connect with Seth Benhaim of Broken Barrel Whiskey, not just because he allows us to try killer whiskey but mainly because, Seth and the Bourbon Lens have grown up together the last several years since the brand has launched. It is great to see where Broken Barrel is continuing to […]
Nashville Barrel Company: Cask Strength Rye Review Read Post »
Starting in 2018 and making their first barrels available in 2020, Nashville BarrelCompany is a relative newcomer. Founded by Mike Hinds and James Davenport inNashville, TN it seems that the entire small team has been going hard at it ever since.This cask strength blend states that it is made of 4-9 year ryes which create
Very Olde St. Nick Summer Rye – Patreon Member Review Read Post »
From a distillery with an old name, this rye is a bit of an odd bird. Not much is said about its contents other than what can be presumed to be a rye blend acquired from “somewhere” else. That by itself doesn’t make it inferior, just part of the growing breed of blends created by
Bardstown Bourbon Reimagines Château de Laubade Collaboration with Second Release Read Post »
Following the runaway success and critical acclaim of their inaugural partnership, Bardstown Bourbon Co. will release a second iteration of the Collaborative Series with leading French Armagnac house Château de Laubade on Friday, September 9, 2022. The 2022 Château de Laubade Armagnac release includes a blend of 12-year Kentucky and 10-year Tennessee bourbon, finished in
A New Look Brings Rendezvous Rye Back To Life Read Post »
Since being elevated to a limited release whiskey, Rendezvous Rye from High West Whiskey has received a remake each of the last two years. The blend of older stock, own-make High West Rye Whiskey plus the youth of their sourced products makes for a complex blend. While last year’s Rendezvous Rye blew the previous blends out of
A Midwinter Nights Dram Read Post »
Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys finished in French Oak port barrels Midwinter Nights Dram by High West Whiskey is the first whiskey that started my affinity for this distillery west of the Mississippi. The aura of this whiskey speaks to its big bold flavor that it creates as you drink it sip by sip! What
