I was able to pick up a bottle of the latest batch of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof at Hokus Pokus for $72, batch B522. Meanwhile, I just recently finished off the Hokus Barrel pick and am glad to have a replacement. This is twelve years old and is 121 proof. Color is a very deep … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch B522

Old Carter has recently released batches 2 and 3 of their Straight Kentucky Whiskey, and I picked up a bottle of batch 3 for $180, which is not cheap but generally in line for retail pricing for Old Carter whiskies. Now, I am really not sure what this is. Batch 1 was reported to be … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Old Carter Straight Kentucky Whiskey Batch 3

On June 22, 2018, a tornado hit Warehouse 30 at the 1792 Barton Distillery, causing the warehouse to partially collapse. Since that time, I have been waiting for 1792 to put out this limited release. Most bourbon nerds at the time thought, somewhat jokingly but somewhat not, that 1792 would put out some bourbon that … Continue reading Hokus Pokus Barrel Pick: Blue Note Juke Joint Whiskey Uncut – Warehouse Collapse Surviving Bourbon