

The Inside Scoop on Liberty Pole Spirits' First-Ever Double Oaked Wheated Bourbon
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

Amongst the Whiskey Team
Dec 10, 2025


Still Austin Cask Strength Rye Whiskey Review: A Unique Blend of Technicolor Flavors
Anyone who is anyone in the whiskey world, which is you, me, and a few others, likely loves it when a distillery moves a core product...

Jes Smyth
Apr 5, 2025


Two Souls Spirits Florida Light Whiskey Review: Proof that Age is Just a Number
Two Souls Spirits is at it again, challenging commonly held beliefs in the whiskey world in hopes that consumers will step out of their...

Jes Smyth
Mar 25, 2025


New England Barrel Company Small Batch Bourbon & Rye Review: Whiskey that Won't Break the Bank
Let's talk whiskey! If you're thinking, "of course, that's why I'm here," then bravo to you for your time and intentions. Yes, whiskey is...

Jes Smyth
Feb 13, 2025


Hard Truth French Oak Harvest Rye Review: A Taste of Measured Expectations
I remember my first pour of Hard Truth during a whiskey festival at a local liquor store here in Illinois a few years ago. Over the...

Jes Smyth
Oct 4, 2024


Still Austin Cask Strength Bourbon Review: The Artistry of Grain-to-Glass Whiskey
What started as a father's post-retirement dream and a son's desire to spend more time with his dad transformed into a year of purposeful...

Jes Smyth
Sep 28, 2024






