Sharing our thoughts on whiskey, one sip at a time.
Extremely Limited Old Potrero 16 Year Bottled-Bond Rye Whiskey Reviewed Read Post »
Over the years, the Bourbon Lens has been able to connect with the Bruce Joseph from Old Potrero numerous times. When news of the 16 year old single barrel Old Potrero broke in April, I reached out immediately to see if any samples would be available of this extremely limited run of 432 bottles. Lucky […]
Let’s Place Your Bet, Which Mint Julep Was The Best – Part 3 Read Post »
This multi-part series on the Mint Julep is presented in honor of the upcoming 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby. Long time friend and supporter, Corey White, generously authored this series and we are thankful for his support. On race day, there may be a long shot! Corey experiments with rye whiskey and budget bourbon
Never Say Die Has A New Rye Whiskey, Let’s Review It Read Post »
When you hear about something unique like taking whiskey barrels and shipping across the Atlantic and letting them age in England you either think of two questions: Is this a gimmick? Or What will actually happen to the whiskey? I am very curious person so I asked the second question and when this bottle arrived
New Variations on the Mint Julep: Part 2 Read Post »
This multi-part series on the Mint Julep is presented in honor of the upcoming 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby. Long time friend and supporter, Corey White, generously authored this series and we are thankful for his support. This series started with a piece on History of the Mint Julep and Review, but now we
A History and Review of the Mint Julep: Part 1 Read Post »
This multi-part series on the Mint Julep is presented in honor of the upcoming 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby. Long time friend and supporter, Corey White, generously authored this series and we are thankful for his support. The following is taken from a May 1935 letter between Lieutenant Colonel S.B. Buckner, Jr., and General
Kavalan Whisky Triple Sherry Cask, How Good Is It? Read Post »
I have become a fan of Kavalan the Taiwanese whisky over the last several years as I have gotten more familiar with the Hotaling & Co. brand portfolio. Last year in our first ever Bourbon Lens blind tasting a Kavalan Whisky reigned supreme. How will Kavalan Whisky’s Triple Sherry Cask taste? Let’s find out. Just
