Reviews

“Nothing more completely baffles one who is full of trick and duplicity than straightforward and simple integrity in another.” – Charles Caleb Colton Did you think this was another one of those legendary Heaven Hill Heritage Collection releases at first glance? I did too—and didn't hesitate to spend the $150 that was asked of me at the register when one of my local stores got a few bottles in. It's a simple mistake when the marketing is so similar. They both come in a blue bo

“The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it.” – Albert Einstein I love reviewing all the Stagg Junior releases whenever I can, but this shift towards four releases a year is getting a little ridiculous. Not only do I believe this has caused a significant slide in the general quality of these batches, as we saw with the 2024 releases, but it also makes understanding which ones are wor

Nick Anderson gets his hands on the latest release of Michter's Toasted Barrel Finish Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey for a deep dive review that you'll only find on the best independent whiskey review site on the web.

Now in its 4th year since first being introduced in late 2021, Jack Daniel's 10 year continues to attempt to stretch the boundaries of blending prowess for an age-stated whiskey. Presumably made up entirely of 10 year old barrels, the team at Jack Daniel's certainly has a hard act to follow. Since I've covered the first 3 releases already and documented well the variability that has occurred batch to batch, this may be the seminal year for this release.

With Irish whiskey prices seemingly ever-increasing over the last year, it's harder than ever to find a good deal on a great bottle. I...

15 Stars: named in honor of Kentucky's legacy of being the 15th state on the historical 15 star and 15 stripe US flag. As for the "First...