Never Settling Lux Row Distillers Improved Whiskey Lineup Read Post »
Lux Row Distillers reaches new heights with introduction of Ezra Brooks 99 Rye and reimagination of Ezra Brooks Bourbon Cream Latest Ezra Brooks brand-family variants now available with elevated proof and taste ST. LOUIS (May 15, 2023) – Lux Row Distillers announced two new variants in the Ezra Brooks brand family: Ezra Brooks 99 Straight […]
Will “Charlie’s Batch” Be Better Than Last Year’s Releases? Read Post »
It was a banner year for Booker’s Bourbon last year, according to my palate! Each of the releases lived up to a premium small batch product from Jim Beam. I was excited, but nervous, to try “Charlie’s Batch”, as I was enamored with all four releases last year! Let’s dive in to my thoughts below:
226: Catoctin Creek Goes All-In On Rye Whiskey Read Post »
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26831085/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1085999/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Our guest is Becky Harris, Co-Founder and Chief Distiller of Virginia’s Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. We discuss their unique rye whiskey portfolio, including their Roundstone Rye Whiskey lineup. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review
Have You Tried The Hirsch Horizon? Read Post »
Hirsch is a name that you might be familiar with if you are a whiskey fan. While this isn’t the AH Hirsch of critical acclaim, the team at Hotaling & Co. have resurrected the brand and created three distinct offerings: Horizon, Bivouac, and Cask Strength. Today, we are checking out Hirsch Horizon. Just the Facts: Jake’s
Old Rickhouse Rye Double Oaked Whiskey Review Read Post »
We conclude our Starlight Whiskey review series with an Old Rickhouse Rye Double Oaked in French Oak Barrels. When it comes to finishes, double oaks can be some of the most polarizing finishes. Let’s dive into this whiskey! Just the Facts: Jake’s Tasting Notes: Old Rick House Rye Double Oaked In French Oak Barrels Nose:
French Double Oaked Bourbon, Better Than American Double Oak? Read Post »
How do you feel about French Oak? If you were to ask Scott he would say he isn’t a fan, if you ask me I am a fan. What makes it so unique and why is it so different from American Oak? While we don’t have all the answers today we explore a French Double
