Sharing our thoughts on whiskey, one sip at a time.
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
Abraham Bowman French Oak Series – Too Good To Be True? Read Post »
Discovering A. Smith Bowman Distillery was a pleasant surprise when Buffalo Trace vanished from local shelves. Embracing the Sazerac family, I opted for the Small Batch and Single Barrel, setting off on a delightful journey. Fast forward to podcast Episode 118 with Master Distiller Brian Prewitt, reigniting my curiosity about Virginia’s distillation scene. The release
