Sharing our thoughts on whiskey, one sip at a time.
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
Sourland Mountain Spirits Cabernet Cask Finish Read Post »
Sourland Mountain Spirits out of Hopewell, NJ brings a variety of spirits. If the brand sounds familiar Scott and I highlighted their Gin aged in charred American Oak barrels earlier this year. As part of the the package that was sent to us this unique straight bourbon whiskey finished in Cabernet cask was shared with us
Whisky Live in the Music City Read Post »
On Saturday, July 23, 2022, whiskey brands from around the world flocked to the Music City. Whiskey Live is an experience for lovers of the brown spirit and gives them a taste of more than America’s Native Spirit, bourbon. This unique showcase attracted many bourbon drinkers like myself with brands such as Heaven Hill, Michter’s,
Booker’s “Ronnies Batch” Has Arrived! Read Post »
Batch 2022-01 The name: this batch is named in honor of Ronnie Land, a long time employee of Jim Beam Clermont and Boston, Ky., plants, when Booker Noe was master distiller. Age: 6 years 11 months and 22 days Proof: 124.3 Bourbon Lens Thoughts: Nose: creamy caramel, roasted peanuts almost JIF peanut butter, orchard fruits Palate:
This is a Must-Taste Rye Whiskey Finished in VDN Orange Wine Casks Read Post »
Starlight Distillery x Bourbon Lens VDN Finished Rye Whiskey is available now.
