Hokus Pokus recently got in a Barrell Single Barrel, complete with Bob Ross tater sticker. The Joy of Bourbon. Too funny. This already dropped in Prairieville and will be released in Alexandria tomorrow; I am not sure about Lake Charles. 10 years old, 109.92 proof. Color: Nice medium amber. Swirl: Thin film with medium legs. … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Barrell Single Barrel Bourbon Hokus Pokus Joy of Bourbon Ghost of Bob Ross Edition

I didn't know there were two barrels picked. This one is the same age, mashbill, and yeast as the other one, but aged in a different part of the warehouse and is 119 proof, or 1% more alcohol than the other barrel. Color: This one is not as dark as the other one; just a … Continue reading Tasting Notes: The Higher Proof New Orleans Bourbon Festival Wilderness Trail Bourbon Pick

I am a member of a number of bourbon and whiskey groups on Facebook, and there has been a lot of hype about the re-release of the fifth release of Old Forester's Whiskey Row series, the 1910 Old Fine Whisky. While I love Old Forester's Prohibition and Bottled in Bond releases from the series, and … Continue reading The Hype: Old Forester Whiskey Row 1910 Old Fine Whisky Kentucky Straight Bourbon

So, this Tasting Note ought to be a full blog post since Peerless is new to me; I have seen and read about it on the internet, but this is my first bottle and I was able to get it at Hokus solely because it is a New Orleans Bourbon Festival release. Given that the … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Peerless Single Barrel Bourbon Selection for the New Orleans Bourbon Festival

It has been a long time since I got my hands on an OESQ Four Roses Single Barrel bottling. This one is ten years old to boot and is at a hefty 114.2 proof. OESQ is the low rye floral yeast recipe of Four Roses. While OESK, with its spicy vanilla yeast, is probably my … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Four Roses Single Barrel Barrel Strength 2021 New Orleans Bourbon Festival Release