Riel David
Bardstown Discovery Series 4 Review (video)
Bardstown Raises the Bar Significantly with Release Number Four of its Discovery series. Video Review Transcription: Say hello to...
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BOTTLE REVIEWS
Riel David
- Apr 16, 2021
Woodford Reserve Very Fine Rare Bourbon Review
The last release of Woodford's Masters Collection from 2020 is a true masterpiece. About Woodford's Master's Collection Each year...
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Riel David
- Apr 11, 2021
Old Ezra 7 Year Barrel Strength Review
Lux Row Distillers' Old Ezra 7 Year is an outstanding example of substance and style. Tasting Notes Nose: Caramel, dark cherry, and oak...
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Riel David
- Mar 17, 2021
Stagg Jr. Batch 15 Review
The last 2020 batch of Stagg Jr. is a near perfect swan song from Buffalo Trace Distillery. Tasting Notes Nose: Notes of caramel, cherry,...
1,405 views
Riel David
- Mar 14, 2021
New Riff Malster Kentucky Bourbon Malted Wheat Review
New Riff leverages a unique mash bill to create a truly one of a kind bourbon experience. A little background on this bottle before we...
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Riel David
- Feb 26, 2021
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch A121 Review (2021 Release)
One of Heaven Hill's most anticipated limited releases makes its 2021 debut. Tasting Notes Nose: Robust vanilla, cheery, and caramel...
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Riel David
- Feb 25, 2021
Barrell Bourbon Private Release: Blend A40i Review
Barrel Craft Spirits brings the exclusivity of store and private barrels picks to its portfolio in stunning fashion. Blend A40i Tasting...
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Riel David
- Feb 19, 2021
Little Book Chapter 4 "Lessons Learned" Review (2021)
The fourth edition of Booker's Little Book is a true family affair. Tasting Notes Nose: Buttery caramel and sweet oak pour out of the...
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Axe Winters
- Feb 14, 2021
Woodford Double Oaked Review (2021)
Happy Valentine’s Day Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Riel David
- Feb 12, 2021
Pinhook Bourbon War 5 Year Vertical Series Review (2021)
Pinhook's second release of it's nine year bourbon experiment hits the ground running. The Story Pinhook is a non-distiller producer...
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Riel David
- Feb 10, 2021
Knob Creek: The Bourbon Brand to Watch in 2021
Jim Beam's Knob Creek is quietly building an arsenal of top shelf bourbon expressions. The Back Story Allocations from other big name...
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Riel David
- Feb 6, 2021
1792 Aged 12 Years Bourbon Review (2021)
A twelve year age statement on any bottle is desirable, but is 1792's oldest expression worth the hunt? Tasting Notes Nose: Vanilla and...
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Axe Winters
- Feb 4, 2021
Rabbit Hole Cavehill Bourbon Review (2021)
4-Grain Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey The Story Don’t think about a white rabbit... Do think about a gold medal in the San Francisco...
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Riel David
- Feb 3, 2021
New Riff Winter Whiskey Bourbon Review (2021)
A limited release from New Riff that reaches new heights. Tasting Notes Nose: Caramel, honey, oak, and nutmeg spice are noticeable out of...
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Riel David
- Jan 26, 2021
Barrell Bourbon Batch 27 Review
Barrell's last bourbon batch of 2020 is the perfect bottle to start 2021 with. Tasting Notes Nose: Sweet red fruits come through in full...
433 views
Axe Winters
- Jan 21, 2021
Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit
A Wild Turkey in its Natural Habitat The Story In the Kentucky forest, at the dawn's early light, the sun filters through a canopy of...
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Riel David
- Jan 17, 2021
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Review
One of the oldest annually released bourbons from any major distiller, EC 18yr makes its mark in 2020. Tasting Notes Nose: Apple, salted...
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Riel David
- Jan 1, 2021
2020 Angel Envy Cask Strength Review
The 9th edition of Angel Envy Cask Strength is a stunner in and out of the box. The Story Over the years Angel Envy Cask Strength has had...
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Riel David
- Dec 25, 2020
2020 Barrell Bourbon Craft Spirits 15 Year Review
Barrell Bourbon's third release of its premium 15 year expression has high hopes and a steep price tag. Before I get started with this...
145 views
Axe Winters
- Dec 21, 2020
Rossville Union Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey
Rossville Union Hero Series Lt. Phil Bender (2020) The Story Bourbon/Rye/Whiskey is a working drink. It’s been that way in American for a...
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Riel David
- Dec 11, 2020
Kings County Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Review
The Brooklyn's based distiller's bottle-in-bond expression drops by for a long awaited reunion. The Story The last time I had a bourbon...
366 views
Riel David
- Dec 6, 2020
Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review
Sorry but this review site is sold out of Buffalo Trace. Please come back on our delivery day next week. The Story When it comes to big...
156 views
Riel David
- Dec 1, 2020
Woodenville Bourbon Private Barrel Select Review
The Woodenville private barrel selection program finally reaches Ohio. The Story There's just something about the words "privately...
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- Nov 28, 2020
Barrell Bourbon Batch 22 Review
It's devious trouble. My third child was my first son. I named him Sturgill Trouble Winters. His mom wanted his middle name to be a...
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Riel David
- Nov 28, 2020
E.H. Taylor Rye Whiskey Review
One of the hardest to find bottles of rye whiskey finally graces us with its presence. The Story Dear E.H. Taylor Rye, You are very hard...
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Riel David
- Nov 25, 2020
Three Cord Whiskey Drummer 15 Year Bourbon Review
A 15 year sourced Kentucky Straight Bourbon that hits all the right notes. The Story Every once in a while you stumble across a bottle of...
1,422 views
Axe Winters
- Nov 24, 2020
William Larue Weller 2019 Review
Revisiting one of the most celebrates bourbons of 2019. The Story I have one 6 ounce sample for this review. I've had two previous pours....
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Axe Winters
- Oct 20, 2020
EH Taylor Small Batch Review
Capture Fleeting Moments in Time The Story We are always trying to capture fleeting moments in time. The best of which occur when you...
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Axe Winters
- Oct 20, 2020
Weller Special Reserve Review
Weller Special Reserve is made of corn, wheat, limestone, water, trees, fire and Kentucky The Story Weller Special Reserve is made of...
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Axe Winters
- Oct 20, 2020
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Review
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Sometimes bourbon hurts. It burns. It builds character. Somewhere in America is a man in a walking boot, taking his
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Axe Winters
- Oct 20, 2020
1792 Small Batch Review
A reflective moment with a great companion. The Story It was April 2020, 11 pm, Kentucky. My state and country dealing with the first...
171 views
Axe Winters
- Oct 20, 2020
Old Forester 1910 Review
1910, shortly before the 1918 Spanish Flu (sound familiar)? The Story Dear Old Forester, I have just come from the stock market and it is...
147 views
Riel David
- Oct 18, 2020
Smoking Wagon Small Batch Review
Too bad you're not suppose to judge a bourbon by it's bottle. The Story This is the second bourbon expression from the Nevada H&C...
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Riel David
- Oct 17, 2020
Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered Bourbon Review
Rolling the dice on an age blended MGP bottle from Nevada. What could go wrong? The Story Tap. Scroll. Tap, tap. Scroll... The sound of...
170 views
Riel David
- Oct 17, 2020
Old Tub Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review
A limited edition bottling from Jim Beam that harks back to the good old days of quality whiskey and affordability. The Story During a...
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