This is Part III of the Whiskey Jar's Series, The Bourbon Future. In Part I, I made a bunch of grandiose predictions about the future of Bourbon. In Part II, I discussed the grain to glass movement and the increase in disclosure about what goes into bourbon, which is bringing increased competition into the bourbon … Continue reading The Bourbon Future Part III: Contract Distilling

Hokus Pokus has been picking great barrels all year. After the threefer Knob Creek earlier this month, we now have a twofer Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Pick. One bottle is a Toast to Tradition and the other a Toast to the Future. And how cool is it that the Russells signed the labels! Also, the … Continue reading Drinking with Jimmy and Eddie: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Store Picks-Toasts To Tradition and the Future

Disclaimer: This is my first review to The Whiskey Jar, and I will do my best not to bore you. You will notice I have my own approach to writing reviews that works for me. You may find what I have to say informative, or you may think I am full of shit. Either way, it's my … Continue reading Heaven Hill BIB 7yr…

The one thing I love more than Knob Creek Single Barrel is Knob Creek Single Barrel Select, that is to say store picks of this wonderful bourbon. Knob Creek Single Barrel is bottled at 120 proof, which is generally very close to barrel proof. Imagine throwing about a red solo cup of water in a … Continue reading The Court of Three Sisters: Knob Creek Single Barrel Select release from Hokus Pokus