Reviews

The full history of the Camp Nelson property, which is now owned by Wild Turkey, which spawned the Russell's Reserve Single Rickhouse release. The 2025 release features Camp Nelson warehouse E, which has historically produced some of the finest Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey in recent memory. Settle in for a deep dive review from Nick Anderson of Amongst the Whiskey.

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

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

"Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else." — Marsha Mellows Russell's Reserve 13 year is back after a year hiatus with its spring 2025 release. Let's be honest, though, did you notice its absence in 2024? If you weren't living under a rock, then chances are Russell's Reserve 15 Year had your attention, your affection, or, at the very least, had you running around to liquor stores far and wide in 2024. It's okay to admit that you may have forgo

The oldest expression from the modern Jack Daniel's distillery is hot on the scene and making waves in the whiskey world. Seemingly distributed in one of the smallest quantities possible, I had everything to do just to get a hold of one bottle for review. Stores across Massachusetts kept telling me month after month since the Jack Daniel's press release dropped, "It hasn't arrived yet, and when it does come in, we might only get one bottle."

The once-yearly released E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof bourbon is one that long-time whiskey enthusiasts sure like to hunt. Dropping in the...