I never buy American whiskies below 90 proof. Had I been invited to help pick this barrel, I would have said no way, the ultimate proof is only 80. Had I just seen this bottle and not sampled it, I would not have bought it even though I pretty much buy almost all of Hokus … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Hokus Pokus Pick-Dickel Single Barrel 15 Year Old

Thanks to Buffalo Trace's new distribution scheme, I've been able to get Eagle Rare fairly regularly again. It is still allocated, demand still after out strips supply, and it has not returned to being regularly available on liquor store shelves. However, I am generally able to get a bottle every couple of months now, which … Continue reading Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Bourbon: What It Was; What It Is

On July 18, 2023, Jonathan Masiano released a toasted barrel bourbon and rye for his K.Luke brand whiskies. Like previous releases, the bourbon is a blend of high and low rye bourbons from Kentucky and Indiana, and bottled at Bardstown Bourbon Company in Kentucky. The bourbon is 119.2 proof, which is a little bit higher … Continue reading Tasting Notes: K.Luke Toasted Barrel Bourbon Batch 1

I previously reviewed the Old Elk Infinity Blend and have tried Old Elk Wheated Bourbon at a buddy's house. In the dog days of summer before the fall limited release bourbons come out, it is sometimes hard to find something new to review for the blog. But I decided to try Old Elk Double Wheat … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Old Elk Double Wheat-Master’s Blend Series