Boulder Bourbon Cask Strength 2023 Limited Release Reviewed Read Post »
On deck for review today is Boulder Spirits’ 2023 limited release of their Cask Strength Bourbon. We’ve consistently been impressed with the high malted barley bourbon mashbill being distilled at Vapor Distillery in Boulder, so we have high hopes (and expectations) for this release. You should check out our podcast with Boulder Spirits in our […]
Revisiting Scarlet Shade 14 Year Old Rye Whiskey Read Post »
In this week’s podcast, Jake & Scott connected with Samantha Johnson, whiskey blender for Diageo’s Orphan Barrel lineup. In the episode, we discuss the nearly forgotten barrels of whiskey that were used to create this 14 year rye whiskey. Let’s dive into a Scarlet Shade Review! Just the facts: Jake’s Tasting Notes: Scarlet Shade 14
Spring Release of Old Fitzgerald 10 Year Is Delish! Read Post »
It isn’t every day that you get to drink 10 year old bourbon from one your favorite distilleries. But Saturday night was definitely a day that this big, bold, and delicious bourbon was needed. Only having had a few Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond decanters I knew one thing. This bourbon was going to be good, so
Blue-Collar Bourbon Review – Five Nine Bourbon by Troll Co. Read Post »
Today, we are reviewing Five Nine Bourbon Whiskey from Troll Co., the lifestyle brand that celebrates blue-collar America. This bourbon, known as “the tools-down whiskey” was released back in November 2022. The name, Five Nine, comes from the hours many blue collar workers work – from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., instead of the nine to
New Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series: Anejo Tequila Barrels Read Post »
Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series is something I look forward to as it is a great way to see what is happening in Lynchburg, TN. Guess what? They didn’t disappoint with this new finished Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series: Anejo Tequila Barrels. Whiskey and Tequila; what could go wrong? Let’s dive into this new pour! Just the
Taking a Closer Look at Hidden Barn Read Post »
In this week’s episode of the Bourbon Lens Podcast we sat down with Jackie Zykan and Nate Winegar of Hidden Barn. In honor of the podcast release we will be sharing a review of Series One – Batch Five and Series Two – Batch One. These two whiskies are nothing alike, they are two different
