Regular readers know I have been following Dixon Dedman’s 2XO project with interest, from my review of 2XO French Oak Bourbon to my recent Tasting Notes on 2XO The Sneakerhead Blend. In both cases, I found his double‑barreling approach could make relatively modestly aged Kentucky bourbon drink older than the label might suggest, a lesson … Continue reading

Tasting Notes: 2XO Gem of Kentucky – Barrel #161 (108 Proof)

A couple of years ago, I reviewed Nashville Barrel Company's single barrel straight bourbons picked from Midwest Grain Products (MGP) in Indiana after visiting their tasting room while on vacation — and I was genuinely impressed. You can read that review here. Nashville Barrel Company is a non-distiller producer that has built its entire identity … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Nashville Barrel Company Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey — Single Barrel #9527

100 Proof · NAS (Est. 4+ Years) · Sourced & Bottled by Bardstown Bourbon Company(?) · ~$70–$75 Introduction Frank August is a brand that arrived with a lot of style and a story that reads more like a fashion house launch than a bourbon release. The brand was co-founded by Johnathan Crocker, a former fashion … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Frank August Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon