Reviews

Part of what makes whiskey hunting every winter so fun is the not-so-rare bourbon release like Colonel E.H. Taylor barrel proof bourbon, which shows up far more regularly than the likes of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection . This year, however, the Colonel does show up in the Antique Collection, with the addition of the E.H. Taylor bottled-in-bond expression , which is extra-aged to 15 years and 4 months and bottled at 100 proof. In preparation for addressing my top bourbo

Good Trouble Bourbon is on a mission to spread meaningful impact beyond what's inside a bottle. Founded by Dee M. Robinson, a Chicago entrepreneur and social impact advocate, the brand's focus is not just on how the bourbon tastes but also on connections and the impactful conversations you can find when you "look for good trouble"—a phrase rooted in activism and positive change. Guided by this mantra, the brand donates a portion of the proceeds from Good Trouble bourbon sale

Nestled in the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania is a quiet, family-owned operation producing premier grain-to-glass whiskey. Recently, the Amongst the Whiskey writers had the opportunity to visit Liberty Pole in Washington, Pennsylvania, and met with the family behind this once hobby-turned-distillery. Jim Hough, his wife Ellen, and their two sons Rob and Kevin are the heart of the operation. The warm greetings provided at their distillery felt like being welcomed into t

“Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” - Carl Bard Through the years, I have admittedly grown weary of toasted barrel finishes. Far too often, the process of adding a new barrel late to the equation typically de-ages already mature stock. Even if processed in a way that is favorable to producing sweet tones, this nonsensical approach to whiskey maturation has drawn my ire in more than a few reviews .

A deep dive review of Stagg Junior batch 25A Kentucky Straight Bourbon, written by Nick Anderson for Amongst The Whiskey

"There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know." — Harry S Truman When you sip on the whiskey of today, you may also find yourself opening a door to a nuanced view of American history. Often, brands will feature a historical figure on their packaging, leaning into their unique history of whiskey-making as a way of meaningful marketing. Whether the stories are true and verified, or whether they're simply lore passed down from generation to generation, p