Sharing our thoughts on whiskey, one sip at a time.
High West Whiskey – American Single Malt 2021 Read Post »
This review is rather timely as two big things are happening during or shortly after this review: 1st – the newest episode of the Bourbon Lens podcast that drops Monday is featuring Brendan Coyle the Master Distiller of High West. 2nd – the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau or better known as the TTB […]
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year – Does it still hold up? Read Post »
It’s been almost a year since this Russell’s Reserve 13 2022 arrived at casa Lewellen, right on the heels of the hype train that dubbed this one of, if not the best bourbon in 2021. While I hold this bottle in high esteem as I write this I can’t exactly remember anything about it. Think for a
American Highway Reserve – Route 2 Read Post »
Brad Paisley’s American High Reserve Route 2 a Bardstown Bourbon Company collaboration hits the road with this new unique blend that gives fans a “touring” experience of Kentucky bourbon. To find out more about the “touring” head over to AmericanHighwayReserve.com Proof: 98 Mashbill: 12-year-old Kentucky Bourbon (7%) 4-year-old Kentucky Bourbon (27%) 8-year-old Georgia Bourbon (66%) Jake’s Tasting
Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea – Rye Voyage 26 Read Post »
Double Barrel Rye Whiskey Jefferson’s completes another voyage with the release of this double barrel rye whiskey. Jefferson’s unique take on crafting whiskey by loading up barrels and placing them on a ship to let them age may seem a little far fetched but we all know that exposing the barrel to different elements that can
Booker’s “The Lumberyard Batch” Batch 2022-02 Read Post »
Booker’s is back with its second release of 2022 The Lumberyard Batch. The name for the batch is an ode to the lumberyard that Booker Noe worked at during his pre-distillery years. While his journey to becoming a distiller wasn’t exactly a straight path, it led him to his true passion. So how does Lumberyard compare
Bardstown Bourbon Collaboration- Collaborative Series Read Post »
Plantation Rum Finish In one of the latest editions to BBCo. Collaboration series they bring forth an innovative blend of 10-year-old Tennessee bourbon finished for 22 months in Plantation Rum barrels. That is 110 proof with a retail price of $159.99 Official Site Tasting Notes: Orange peel, allspice, and cinnamon highlight layers of banana bread
