Weller, formerly W.L. Weller, is a wheated bourbon originally made at Stitzel Weller and was run by Pappy Van Winkle. The distillery was opened in 1935 after prohibition ended and operated until 1992 when the distillery was shuttered. The distillery was reopened in 2014 by Diageo. When the distillery was shuttered, the brands were ultimately … Continue reading 2022 Weller 12 Year Old, Antique 107, and Full Proof

The Lake Charles crew of Hokus Pokus picked an 8 year old Elijah Craig Private Barrel, weighing in at 135.6 proof; definitely on the super heavyweight side of proof. Color is a nice amber that is about right for an eight year old cask strength bourbon. Very traditional bourbon notes on the nose with an … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Elijah Craig Private Barrel 8 Year Old Hokus Pokus Pick

So, I picked up the latest Stellum limited release bourbon, named Equinox Blend No. 1 as they finished the blend last spring during the Equinox. The cost was a little over $100, and the base of the blend is Stellum's MGP Bourbon, which was then layered with bourbons from Kentucky and Tennessee. It is a … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Stellum Bourbon Equinox Blend No. 1

Got to pick up Old Carter Bourbon Batch Louisiana 2 today at Hokus Pokus. Uncorked is the distributor for Old Carter in Louisiana and arranged for this batch to be sent to Louisiana. This is MGP bourbon that, after blending but that is uncut and unfiltered, comes in at a nice 119 proof, in a … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Old Carter Bourbon Batch Louisiana 2