To me, the Four Roses annual release Small Batch Limited Edition is the pinnacle of the Fall Limited Release Bourbon season. This is the only limited release bourbon Four Roses does each year, whereas other distilleries have multiple limited release bourbons. I look forward to getting this bottle each year, and the price has continued … Continue reading 2025 Fall Limited Release Series Part III: Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition

Penelope's recent release of their Toasted Barrel Private Batch Marshmallow Toast caught my eye specifically because of the marshmallow profile—a flavor descriptor you don't see every day in bourbon circles, and frankly, when I saw it, I had to grab a bottle and see what all the internet chatter was about. My purchase was delayed … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Penelope Toasted Barrel Private Batch Marshmallow Toast

I picked up this bottle of Yellowstone Small Batch 107 at a really good price—just $43—which is frankly a steal for what this whiskey delivers. Given the Beam family influence on this bourbon and the Cherry-forward profile reviewers had highlighted online, I had to grab it and crack it open to see for myself. For … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Yellowstone 6 Year Old Small Batch 107 Proof Bourbon

I love fall. Not just the cool weather but because it is limited bourbon release season. I count the Parker's Heritage I reviewed in October is my first bottle of the season. So this is the second. And I already have a third purchased to be reviewed in the future. It has been a minute … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Penelope Omega 11 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in French Oak

Found North has been carving out a niche in the whisky world with their High Altitude Collection, which focuses on well-aged Canadian grain whiskies finished in innovative cask types. I have enjoyed Peregrine and Hell Diver, both second and first flights, and expected another release of Hover Hawk would be next. But, nope, we have … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Found North Goldfinch First Flight 15 Year Old Whisky