I have written extensively on the Van Winkle Bourbons before. This years allocation to my local liquor store was pretty sparse, but better than last year. I was able to get a Pappy 15 and an Old Rip 10. Of late, Buffalo Trace wheated bourbons have been on an upswing in quality, and I am … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Old and Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 2022 releases

Hokus Pokus has sourced another barrel from Old Soul in Mississippi, with this one not being a particularly high rye bourbon, but rather one with a mashbill 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley. I believe this has been sourced from MGP and aged mostly at Cathead Distillery in Mississippi. Uncut and unfiltered, this … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Old Soul Single Barrel Cask Strength Hokus Pokus 2022 Private Selection

Hokus Pokus has sourced another Heaven's Door Single Barrel Cask Strength bourbon. Still around $60, this pick is higher in proof than the last one at 123.4 proof. However, the mashbill and the barrels are the same as the prior release, 80% corn, 10% rye, 10% malted barley, and both are 100% Tennessee bourbon. Color … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Hokus Pokus Heaven’s Door Cask Strength Single Barrel (Heaven’s Pour II)

Last April, around Easter at that, my brother in law invited me to help him and Glenn Dauzat pick a Woodford Reserve pick for Glenn's store, Kerry's, in Marksville, LA. Knowing that I had participated in store picks for Hokus Pokus, and this being Glenn's first store pick, they wanted my help. So, I met … Continue reading Inside the Woodford Reserve Barrel Selection Program and a Review of Kerry’s Private Selection