A Year In Review With Blue Run Spirits’ Shaylyn Gammon Read Post »
Bourbon Lens Thoughts: As Shaylyn Gammon’s first year with Blue Run Spirits comes to a close, she shared some of her success and growth opportunities during a Q&A with Raptor Communications. We wanted to highlight this Q&A as we are focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Bourbon Lens during the month of February. […]
Podcast Preview: Bourbon With Heart Art Exhibit Launches This Week Read Post »
Bourbon Lens Thoughts: If you want to get a little taste of what the Bourbon Lens is up to for the month of February, then look no further than this brand new exhibit by “Bourbon with Heart”. The exhibit, Barrels of Heart, will be located at the Frazier History Museum, opening Wednesday, February 1st. We
This Grizzly Beast Has A Softer Side Read Post »
The last of the five Redwood Empire reviews is here! We turn our attention to Grizzly Beast, a wheated bourbon with a higher rye content. These unique mashbills are keeping me on my toes and I can’t wait to see how this one tastes. Let’s review, shall we? Just the facts: Proof: 100 Age: Undisclosed Mash
Birthday Bourbon Makes It Feel Like A Celebration! Read Post »
My first ever pour of birthday bourbon comes at a unique time; the week of January 23rd as I sit down to get ready for a podcast. It isn’t my birthday or a significant day at all really, but after wrangling my toddler and walking into a mess both my dogs made, I felt the
Redwood Empire Rocket Top, Bringing A Punch Of Flavor Read Post »
After reviewing the new cask strength offerings from Redwood Empire, we’re diving into their 100 proof offerings. Up first is the Rocket Top Straight Rye Whiskey. This is a unique blend of rye whiskey featuring four grains. Let’s see how it tastes in our latest review! Just the facts: Rocket Top Proof: 100 Age: Undisclosed Mash bill:
Rye Whiskey With a Kick, Emerald Giant Review Read Post »
We keep the Redwood Empire reviews rolling with Emerald Giant Rye Whiskey. Excited to dive into a straight rye with a little wheat built into a blend, first time I believe I tried anything like this mashbill! Just the facts: Emerald Giant Proof: 116.4 Age: Undisclosed Mash bill: 94% Rye, 5% Malted Barely, 1% Wheat Style:
