Just in time for the holidays, Hokus Pokus has a new Maker's Mark Private Selection pick, Ghost IV. What makes this selection unique is that is has three of the toasted French Spice staves in the mix. There are 240 bottles in this batch, and it is 109.4 proof. For wheated bourbon lovers unable to … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Maker’s Mark Private Selection Hokus Pokus Ghost IV

It's always appropriate to have turkey around Thanksgiving, particularly if it is Wild Turkey Master's Keep. This year's release, Unforgotten, is a blend of a thirteen year old bourbon and a nine year old rye that was then married together in used rye casks. It is 105 proof and, as all Master's Keep releases, is … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Unforgotten

In July of this year, Fruge Spirits who have had a rice vodka on the market since 2018 released their first Rice Whiskey, J.T. Meleck. During the pandemic they made hand sanitizer which was available at Hokus and I bought some. Made with Louisiana rice and aged in newly charred oak barrels for four to … Continue reading J.T. Meleck Louisiana Rice Whiskey Hand Selected Single Barrel for Hokus Pokus

This year's Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series release uses the same stave profile as last year's, using toasted American Oak. However, this years has two batches, BRT-01 and BRT-02. I picked up the BRT-01. The difference between the two batches is based on the times the barrels stayed at various parts of the warehouse. BRT-01 … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2022 Batch BRT-01