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Ah, Woodford! The wedding-staple shelfer everyone knows and loves. But that's enough about stories and lore - let's see what's going on in this Woodford bottle! Company on Label: Woodford Reserve Distillery Whiskey Type: Finished Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 72% Barley Proof: 90.4° Age: NAS Further identification: This is the flagship double oaked release from Woodford Reserve; despite the fill level being as low as it is, this bottle was opened not too long ago and should

.” — Kakuzo Okakura Maker's Mark, Wild Turkey, Woodford Reserve—these are the brands that are steady, The small batch is also bottled at cask strength and intentionally non-chill-filtered, which preserves

Lucky for you, I have a gripping tale of how Weller Special Reserve entered my life and the irreversible Weller Special Reserve (or Weller's Green , as my dad affectionately calls it) is one such bottle that From my first encounter with Weller Special Reserve to every pour since, it's been a steady, comforting And I truly believe everyone deserves a bottle like that on their shelf! Buy Weller Special Reserve WRITTEN BY: JES SMYTH W ith what started as a genuine curiosity for the “water

." — Marsha Mellows Russell's Reserve 13 year is back after a year hiatus with its spring 2025 release If you weren't living under a rock, then chances are Russell's Reserve 15 Year had your attention, your It's okay to admit that you may have forgotten that Wild Turkey typically releases Russell's Reserve So, with that said, let's dive into the Spring 2025 release of Russell's Reserve 13 year!

”  - Robert Macfarlane, The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot The latest release of Russell's Reserve Single Bird 101 started to take notice of the details listed on hang tags of Kentucky Spirit and Russell's Reserve Russell's Reserve Single Rickhouse release history: 2022: Camp Nelson C – Barrels from floors 3 and 4 enough, I'll leave you with one more fact: this is the highest proof official bottling under Russell's Reserve that fruity character I have found on so many of my favorite Camp Nelson E barrel picks of Russell's Reserve

Enter my first introduction to Old Hermitage Rye Whiskey Reserve, distilled at the Hermitage Distillery The company soon purchased the Old Crow Distillery on Glenn's Creek in Woodford County, and by the late never permitted to come into direct contact with the grain, malt, beer, mash, or spirits at any stage, preserving

The first release of Russell's Reserve Single Rickhouse is iconic: this may be the last release to feature

where I was amazed to find another bottle of the since-discontinued 'Cask Strength' version of the Reserve I will definitely be reviewing the 108.3 proof Reserve release soon as well, but for now it's time to

-Tennessee Williams With the wild successes of the Russell's Reserve 13 year releases flying off the whiskey vying for your attention and the FOMO reaction of whiskey enthusiasts everywhere: Russell's Reserve Percentages:  75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof:  117.2° Age:  15 years Further identification:  Russell's Reserve palate Rating:  4.5/5 ( Really good; I want one of these on my shelf. ) When compared to the Russell's Reserve I do know that historically, Russell's Reserve bottlings do tend to get better with time and oxygen,

angels, Bardstown Bourbon Company has found a way to fill the empty space in its latest Distillery Reserve Distillery Reserve Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend, a pioneering release that bridges Kentucky bourbon Distillery Reserve Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend is presented at 109.8 proof (54.9% alc. by vol.) and offered for $99.99 in the Distillery Reserve’s signature 375mL format. The Distillery Reserve is available exclusively at Bardstown Bourbon Company’s distillery gift shop and

No better time to get into this Remus Repeal Reserve than on the anniversary of such a historic date. To commemorate this milestone, we created Remus Repeal Reserve. In short, Remus Repeal Reserve is the best we make.

What do you mean you haven't heard of KO Distilling yet? This distillery out of Manassas, Virginia boasts the statement that they are Virginia grown, Virginia made, and grain to glass. I know everyone wants to use great buzz words in their marketing, but this one fits the bill. I've been trying to celebrate and explore many of the craft distilleries from around the country lately, especially the ones that are making great whiskey. After getting tasted on the entire line from KO, I knew I had to do a write up on at least one as time has allowed. One tidbit from their website says: KO is proud to be one of more than 1200 craft distilleries in the US and one of only 50 in Virginia. The distillery attracts visitors seeking locally crafted spirits. Most folks are here to read about if they whiskey tastes any good, so I am going to opt to skip over the distillery history on this one, and we'll jump right into a review. I'd like to thank Luke Farley from KO Distillery for giving me this bottle so that I can give it an honest review with no strings attached. Company on Label: KO Distilling Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 100% Rye Proof: 100° Age: 4 years Further identification: Single Barrel # 19-0279, bottle #26 selected by the Prestige Ledroit Distributing Company Nose: Whew - funky maple syrup jumps out the glass with emphasis. It's bold, dark and sweet before transitioning into caramel and floral tones. This is wonderfully expressive right from the get-go. Brown sugar, tobacco and white lily perfumery aromas put on a wonderfully impressive show. It's got vintage funk and an oily nose-feel. What more could you ask for? Nosing deeper I find sweet coffee bean, mace and vanilla extract. A swirl of the glass unleashes a silky wave of maple cinnamon pudding. Hints of well-crafted bread show off a quality mash that has been aged out of widespread recognition by what feels like good cooperage. Subtle hints of barbecue begin to trail off as I yearn for a sip. Let's go! My goodness coming back to the nose is such a treat. Honeysuckle has amplified drastically, but the same wonderful funk is still there. I get a sweet lemon Haribo gummy bear note that I'm loving & certainly haven't found in any other whiskey before. I could leave my nose in this glass all day. The overall highlight is an aroma of tobacco, anise, caramel, toffee and horse barn. It reminds me of that first whiff of a nice cigar out of the humidor. The empty glass smells of cassis, orange blossom and split stone. Exceptionally fun to explore from start to finish. Palate: My first sip shows off a cacophony of lemon pudding, Earl Gray tea and honey fondant. There's no heat through the mouth or chest as this as I chew through a honey-ladened granola bar. Another sip and swish reveals a wonderful fruit bowl filled with blueberry, black cherry, chia seeds, and fresh cut strawberries. Sipping lower in the glass reveals slightly sugary tones with a slowly building backbone of creamy fruit. What it lacks in overall depth it makes up for in quality with exquisite effervescence. For a spirit and grain well known for delivering spice, this just sings in lemon zest, raisin and bready vibrato. My last sip is such a treat. It delivers maraschino cherry, plum, raisin, and a long, shimmering finish of steeped bergamot. The palate didn't offer as much nuance and variation as the nose did, but I am thoroughly satisfied with this glass through and through. TL;DR: Wonderful rye whiskey that drinks exceptionally delicate and sweet Rating: 4/5 (Really good. I want one of these on my shelf.) This is great whiskey. If you haven't heard of this distillery yet, you're in for a treat. Their rye really sings. I've had plenty of tastes of this bottle to know it is absolutely the real deal. I'd compare it readily to many well-aged Kentucky rye stocks such as Michter's 10 year rye, and it absolutely holds up. It did really well in a blind flight as well. I can't wait to see what this distillery does in the future as their whiskey continues to get older. As always I welcome any feedback in the comments. Cheers!