Whiskey Reviews – All Types

At BourbonObsessed.com we love bourbon. However, we love all whiskeys, too! On these pages, you will find all of our Whiskey Reviews, including bourbons, ryes, American Single malts, starting with the most recent. While we focus mainly on American whiskey, we do have a few reviews of international expressions, as well. To see only our bourbon reviews, or only our rye reviews, click one of these links: Bourbon Reviews / Rye Whiskey Reviews. Finally, to see a list of all of our bourbon, rye and other whiskey reviews on one page, click this link: List of All Bourbon, Rye and Other Whiskey Reviews.

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Two Stacks The First Cut Signature Blend Irish Whiskey Review

Two Stacks The First Cut Signature Blend Irish Whiskey Review - Bottle and Dram in a Can

Two StacksThe First CutSignature BlendIrish Whiskey86 ProofMSRP: $37.99/700ml, $4.99/100ml Dram in a Can Please enjoy our Two Stacks The First Cut Signature Blend Irish Whiskey Review and learn about the Dram in a Can! Introducing Two Stacks Whiskey From the…

Bardstown Bourbon Company Cathedral French Oak Barrel Finish Bourbon Review

Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve Cathedral French Oak Barrel Finish Bourbon Review

Bardstown Bourbon CompanyDistillery ReserveCathedral French Oak Barrel FinishBlend of Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeysFinished for 14 Months in 300 Year Old French Oak Barrels110.1 ProofMSRP: $99.99 / 375ml bottleReview Please enjoy our Bardstown Bourbon Company Cathedral French Oak Barrel Finish Bourbon…

Wheel Horse Bourbon 101 Review

Wheel Horse Bourbon 101 Review - Bottle and Horse

Wheel Horse 101Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey101 ProofMSRP: $34.99Review Please enjoy our Wheel Horse Bourbon 101 Review by Laura Becker! Green River Distilling produces All Wheel Horse Whiskeys Our earlier Wheel Horse Double Oak Bourbon Review shares the pertinent production details…

High N’ Wicked Bourbon Review

High N Wicked Bourbon Review - Bottles

High N’ WickedKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey104 proofMSRP: $80 ($73 on brand site)Review Please enjoy our High n’ Wicked Bourbon Review! High n’ Wicked History High n’ Wicked was founded in 2019 by W. L. Lyons Brown, III, and Kevin E.…

Wheated Bourbon: The Ultimate Guide

Ultimate Guide To Wheated Bourbons

The Ultimate Guide to Wheated Bourbon Wheated bourbon holds a special place in the hearts of bourbon enthusiasts, including myself. By substituting wheat for rye in the mash bill, these bourbons offer a softer, sweeter profile, making them approachable for…

Chicken Cock Small Batch Bourbon Review

Bottle - Chicken Cock Small Batch Bourbon Review

Chicken CockSmall BatchKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey100 ProofMSRP: $69.99Review Please enjoy our Chicken Cock Small Batch Bourbon Review! Chicken Cock History The Chicken Cock brand was originally established by James Miller in Paris, KY, in 1856. However, it was not known…

Lasso Motel Le Stave Bourbon Review

Lasso Motel Le Stave Bourbon Review

Lasso MotelLe StaveKentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyFinished with French Oak Staves100 ProofMSRP: $69.99Review Please enjoy our Lasso Motel Le Stave Bourbon Review by Laura Becker! The Founder of Lasso Motel Whiskey is Devin Odell Lasso Motel Whiskey was founded by cocktail…

Stranahan’s Founder’s Release Single Malt Whiskey Review

Stranahan's Founder's Release Single Malt Whiskey Review - Photo Credit Stranahan's

Stranahan’s Founder’s ReleaseSingle Malt Whiskey120 Proof12 Year AgedMSRP $199.99Review Please enjoy our Stranahan’s Founder’s Release Single Malt Whiskey Review! Stranahan’s Founder’s Release commemorates the historic moment on January 19th, 2025, when American Single Malt became the first new whiskey category…

Michter’s Bomberger’s PFG (Precision Fine Grain) Bourbon Review

Michter's Bomberger's PFG (Precision Fine Grain) Bourbon Review

Bomberger’s Declaration PFGPrecision Fine Grain2025 ReleaseKentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyMichter’s Distillery100.2 ProofMSRP: $140Review Please enjoy our Michter’s Bomberger’s PFG (Precision Fine Grain) Bourbon Review! Finished in Precision Fine Grain Oak Barrels A New Addition To The Bomberger’s Declaration Line Bomberger’s Declaration…

World Whiskey Society Doc Holliday Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Review

World Whiskey Society Doc Holliday Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Review - Bottle photo credit: World Whiskey Society - Background Photoshop AI

Doc HollidayBottled-in-BondStraight Bourbon WhiskeyWorld Whiskey Society100 ProofMSRP: $39.99Review Please enjoy our World Whiskey Society Doc Holliday Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Review! The World Whiskey Society From the brand: “Established in 2020, the World Whiskey Society (WWS) comprises an ultra-premium collection of rare…

Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon Review

Barrel Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon Review

Barrell FoundationDouble Barrel BourbonAged 5 Years100 ProofMSRP: $54.99Review Please enjoy our Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon Review! A blend of straight bourbon whiskeys Barrell Craft Spirits Barrel Craft Spirits, founded in 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky, selects and blends whiskeys that…

Borchetta Small Batch Bourbon Review

Borchetta Small Batch Bourbon Review

Borchetta BourbonSmall BatchBourbon Whisky80 ProofBig Machine DistilleryMSRP: $34.99-$42.99 (Total Wine price, varies by state)Review Please enjoy our Borchetta Small Batch Bourbon Review! From the back label: The Borchetta name is synonymous with success. Music, motorsports, spirits, philanthropy are just some…

RD ONE 10 Year Amburana Finished Bourbon Review (RD1)

RD ONE 10 Year Amburana Finished Bourbon Review

RD ONE – RD1Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyFinished With Brazilian Amburana WoodCask Strength117.78 ProofAged 10+ YearsLimited ReleaseMSRP: $299Review Please enjoy our RD ONE 10 Year Amburana Finished Bourbon Review! (RD1 10 Year Amburana Finished Bourbon Review) The RD1 Distillery is named…

AM Scott’s Rye Whiskey Barrel Proof Review

AM Scott's Rye Whiskey Barrel Proof Review - Photo Credit: AM Scott Distillery Facebook page with an assist from Photoshop AI

AM Scott’sRye Whiskey Barrel Proof116.6 proofAM Scott DistilleryMSRP: $54.99Review Please enjoy our AM Scott’s Rye Whiskey (from AM Scott Distillery) Review by Ray Marcano! Readers know I generally don’t like ryes. But this one is pure fire. History The A.M. Scott…

All Nations Single Barrel Bourbon Review

All Nations Single Barrel Review

All NationsSingle BarrelKentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyGarrard County Distilling111 ProofMSRP: $72.99Review Please enjoy our All Nations Single Barrel Bourbon Review! Garrard County Distilling Co. Garrard County Distilling Co in Lancaster, KY is owned by Staghorn, an Atlanta based spirits company. The…

All Nations Small Batch Bourbon Review

All Nations Small Batch Bourbon Review

All NationsSmall BatchKentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyGarrard County Distilling Co.Age: 4-7 Year Blend107 ProofMSRP: $54.99Review Please enjoy our All Nations Small Batch Bourbon Review! All Nations Whiskey The All Nations Whiskey brand honors the heritage of Carry A. Nation (also spelled…

All Nations Flagship Bourbon Review

All Nations Flagship Bourbon Review

All Nations“Flagship Bourbon”Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyGarrard County Distilling Co.Age: 5-7 Year Blend96 ProofMSRP: $39.99Review Please enjoy our All Nations Flagship Bourbon Review! All Nations Flagship Bourbon – An Important Clarification First, I want to clarify which bourbon in the All…

Charles Goodnight Texas Bourbon Review

Charles Goodnight Texas Bourbon Review

Charle GoodnightTexas Straight Bourbon WhiskeyOak Aged 6 Years115 ProofMSRP: $79.99Review Please enjoy our Charles Goodnight Texas Bourbon Review! Charles Goodnight Texas Bourbon is produced by Foley Family Wines. According to the brand, Bill Foley, the founder of Foley Family wines,…

Hidden Barn Perfect Harmony Madeira Finished Bourbon Review

Hidden Barn Perfect Harmony Madeira Finished Bourbon Review - Photo Credit: Neeley Family Distillery

Hidden Barn Perfect HarmonyKentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyFinished In Madeira CasksNeeley Family Distillery99.9 ProofMSRP: $89.99Review Please enjoy our Hidden Barn Perfect Harmony Madeira Cask Finished Bourbon Review! “Master Distiller Royce Neeley and Master Blender Jackie Zykan named this year’s release Perfect…

Preservation Estate Pot Distilled Wheated Bourbon Review

Preservation Estate Pot Distilled Wheated Bourbon Review

Preservation DistilleryEstate Pot DistilledKentucky Bourbon Whiskey117.2 ProofAge 6-7 YearsLot 1MSRP: $129Review Please enjoy our Preservation Estate Pot Distilled Wheated Bourbon Review! The Distillery Preservation Distillery + Farm, nestled in a rustic setting in Bardstown, KY, offers a unique farm-to-glass experience.…

Hidden Barn Slow Fade Bourbon Review

Hidden Barn Slow Fade Batch Bourbon Review - Photo Credit: Neeley Family Distillery

Hidden BarnThe Slow Fade BatchKentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBatch 2024B (Series 1)106.5 ProofMSRP: $79.99Review Please enjoy our Hidden Barn Slow Fade Batch Bourbon Review! The Latest Release in the Hidden Barn Series 1 Line Hidden Barn Bourbon was established in 2022…

Copper and Cask Double Oak Bourbon Batch 9 Review

Bottle - Copper & Cask Double Oak Bourbon Review

Copper & CaskDouble Oak Bourbon WhiskeyLimited Small Batch SeriesBatch No 009Age: 8 Years119.2 ProofMSRP: $69.99Review Please enjoy our Copper & Cask Double Oak Bourbon Review! Copper & Cask Copper & Cask is an independent bottler that specializes in single barrel…

Ass Pocket Whiskey Holiday Proof Bourbon Review (Lot No 2)

Ass Pocket Whiskey Holiday Proof Bourbon Review! (APW Lot No 2)

Ass Pocket Whiskey (APW)Heritage Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyAged 10 Years122.5 Proof (“Holiday Proof”)Lot No 2MSRP: $65/200mlReview Please enjoy our Ass Pocket Whiskey Holiday Proof Bourbon Review! The Ass Pocket Whiskey Brand Ass Pocket Whiskey (APW) is a brand created by…

Wheel Horse Double Oak Bourbon Review

Wheel Horse Double Oak Bourbon Review

Wheel HorseDouble OakKentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyAged In Oak 5 Years101 ProofMSRP: $42.99Review Please enjoy our Wheel Horse Double Oak Bourbon Review! Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in New Charred Oak Barrels Wheel Horse Whiskeys Are Distilled at Green River Distilling…

AJ Schreiner Heritage Rye Review

AJ Schreiner Rye Heritage Review

AJ SchreinerHeritage RyeStraight Rye Whiskey100 ProofAge: 6 yrsBatch 1MSRP: $124.99Review Please enjoy our AJ Schreiner Heritage Rye Review! Steeped in History AJ Schreiner Spirits truly has a unique history. I know, I know; you’ve heard that before. However, in this…

Horse Soldier Bourbon Reserve Barrel Strength Review

Horse Soldier Reserve Barrel Strength Bourbon Whiskey Review - Bottle Photo: Horse Soldier

Horse SoldierReserveBarrel Strength Bourbon Whiskey117.2 ProofMSRP: $89.99Review Please enjoy our Horse Soldier Bourbon Reserve Barrel Strength Review by Ray Marcano! It’s so good I went out and bought a second bottle Horse Soldier Bourbon History Horse Soldier has a tremendous…

Casey Jones Founder’s 10th Anniversary Blend Whiskey Review

Casey Jones Founder's 10th Anniversary Blend Review - Bottle

Casey JonesFounder’s 10th Anniversary Blend103.6 ProofMSRP: $99.99Review Please enjoy our Casey Jones Founder’s 10th Anniversary Blend Whiskey Review! About Casey Jones Distillery Casey Jones Distillery was founded in 2014 by Master Distiller Arlon “AJ” Jones’ and his wife, Peg. The…

Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 11 Year Fall 2024 Review

Old Fitzgerald Bottled In Bond Bourbon 11 Year Fall 2024 - Review - Photo Credit: Heaven Hill Distilleries

Old Fitzgerald11 Years AgedBottled in Bond100 ProofKentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyFall 2024MSRP: $154.99Review Please enjoy my Old Fitzgerald Bottled In Bond 11 Year Fall 2024 Bourbon Review! Old Fitzgerald Was Purchased By Heaven Hill in 1999 Heaven Hill purchased the Old…

Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey Review (2024)

Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey Review (2024) - Photo Credit: Buffalo Trace Distillery

Thomas H. HandySazeracStraight Rye Whiskey2024 Release127.2 ProofMSRP: $149.99Review Please enjoy our Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey Review! The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey is part of Buffalo Trace’s Antique Collection, an annual release generally…

Lasso Motel 18-Year American Whiskey Review

Lasso Motel 18-Year American Straight Whiskey Review

Lasso MotelAmerican Straight WhiskeyAged 18 Years121 ProofMSRP: $129.99Review Please enjoy my Lasso Motel 18-Year American Straight Whiskey Review! An enjoyable light whiskey distilled by MGP. Lasso Motel Whiskey Was Founded By Devin Odell Lasso Motel Whiskey was founded by drinks…

The 10 Best Bourbons Under $50 For Your Holiday Party

The 10 Best Bourbons Under $50 For Your Holiday Party

We hope our list will help you find the best bourbons under $50 for your holiday party! We’ve included a couple of ryes, too, to help you mix things up! So, you’re throwing a holiday party. Awesome! Your friends will…

Ten Day Bourbon Surgeon’s Cut Review

Ten Day Bourbon Surgeon's Cut Review - Bottle Photo Credit: Ten Day Bourbon (collage my own creation)

Surgeon’s CutTen Day BourbonKentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyAge: 8 YearsBarrel strength110 proofMSRP: $99.99Review Please enjoy our Ten Day Bourbon Surgeon’s Cut Review! A Tribute To Physicians Of The Prohibition Era Ten Day Bourbon, the brand founded by three doctors to pay…

Old Elk Straight Rye Whiskey Review

Old Elk Straight Rye Whiskey Review - Bottle

Old ElkStraight Rye Whiskey100 ProofOld Elk DistilleryFort Collins, COMSRP: $79.99Review From the bottle label: “At Old Elk Distillery, the proof is in the bottle. In his distinguished career spanning more than four decades, our Master Distiller, Greg Metze, has distilled…

World Whiskey Society Wyatt Earp Hazmat 13 Year Whiskey Review

World Whiskey Society Wyatt Earp Hazmat 13 Year Whiskey Review - Photo Credit: World Whiskey Society

World Whiskey SocietyWyatt Earp13 Year-Old American Whiskey164.67 proof (Hazmat)MSRP: $249Review Please enjoy our World Whiskey Society Wyatt Earp Hazmat 13 Year American Whiskey Review! The World Whiskey Society Has Released Their First Hazmat Whiskey World Whiskey Society Wyatt Earp 13…

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye Review

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye Review

Sagamore SpiritDouble OakAged 6+ YearsA Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys96.6 ProofBatch 8A0MSRP: $64Review Please enjoy our Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye Review! The Sagamore Spirit Distillery The Sagamore Spirit Distillery produces rye whiskeys in the old Maryland style. They are located in South…

ROW 94 Bourbon Whiskey Review

Dierks Bentley Row 94 Bourbon review - Bottle

ROW 94Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyAge: 4 Years94 ProofMSRP: $39.99Review Please enjoy our Dierks Bentley Row 94 Bourbon Whiskey Review! “Three Ingredients and the Truth“ Country Music’s Dierks Bentley recently released his first whiskey, called ROW 94. The whiskey is named…

Eric LeGrand Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

Eric LeGrand Single Barrel Bourbon Review - Bottle

Eric LeGrandKentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyHand Selected Single Barrel104 proofMSRP: $59.99Limited ReleaseReview Please enjoy our Eric LeGrand Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review! Who is Eric LeGrand? For those who don’t know his story, Eric LeGrand was a defensive tackle…

Southern Star Double Rye Review

Southern Distilling Company - Southern Star Double Rye Review - Bottle and Swag

Southern StarDouble RyeA Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys88 ProofBatch 14Southern Distilling CompanyMSRP: $34.99 (Distillery Price)Review Please enjoy our Southern Star Double Rye Review! (from Southern Distilling Company) From the distillery: Southern Star Double Rye is a Select Blend of two…

Keeper’s Heart 10 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey Review

Keeper's Heart 10 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey Review - Bottle

Keeper’s HeartSingle MaltAged 10 YearsIrish Whiskey Finished in Malaga Wine Casks86 ProofMSRP: $74.99O’Shaughnessy Distilling CoReview Please enjoy our Keeper’s Heart 10 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey Review! From the distillery: Our first aged statement [whiskey] is made from a mash…

Lasso Motel 8-Year Kentucky Straight Whiskey Review

Lasso Motel 8-Year Kentucky Straight Whiskey (Bourbon) Review - Bottle

Lasso MotelAged 8 YearsKentucky Straight Whiskey100 ProofMSRP: $74.99Review Please enjoy our Lasso Motel 8-Year Kentucky Straight Whiskey (Bourbon) Review! Lasso Motel Whiskey Was Founded By Devin Odell Lasso Motel Whiskey was founded by drinks industry veteran Devin Odell, President of…

Lasso Motel 4-Year Kentucky Straight Whiskey Review

Lasso Motel 4-Year Kentucky Straight Whiskey Review - Bottle, Cap & Side View

Lasso Motel4-Year Kentucky Straight Whiskey100 ProofMSRP: $44.99Review Please enjoy our Lasso Motel 4-Year Kentucky Straight Whiskey Review! Lasso Motel Whiskey Was Founded By Devin Odell Lasso Motel Whiskey was founded by drinks industry veteran Devin Odell, President of Dynasty Spirits.…

Four Branches Founders Blend Bourbon Review and History

Four Branches Bourbon Review - Founders Blend - Featured on the Today Show on Veterans Day

Four Branches BourbonFounder’s BlendBlended Straight Bourbon Whiskey96 ProofMSRP: $79.99-$89.99Review & Brand History Please enjoy our Four Branches Founders Blend Bourbon Review and Brand History! “Drink Honorably” / “Sip To Remember” The Four Branches Bourbon Brand From the bottle label: “Four…

Lux Row PX Sherry Cask Finished Bourbon Review

Lux Row Small Batch PX Sherry Cask Finished Bourbon Review - Photo Credit: Lux Row Distillers

Lux RowKentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyFinished in PX Sherry CasksProof: 112MSRP: $59.99Review Please enjoy our Lux Row Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in PX Sherry Casks Review by Ray Marcano! This one brings the heat. In a very good way. History…

O.H. Ingram Flagship Bourbon Review (2024)

O.H. Ingram Flagship Bourbon Whiskey Review - 2024 Release - Photo credit: O.H. Ingram River Aged

O.H. Ingram River Aged2024 Flagship BourbonKentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyAged 6 Years 6 Months117.7 ProofMSRP: $79.99Review We hope you enjoy our O.H. Ingram Flagship Bourbon Whiskey Review (2024)! O.H. Ingram Bourbon is Mellowed on the Mississippi O.H. Ingram, founded in 2015,…

Little Book The Infinite Edition 1 Review

Little Book The Infinite Edition 1 Bourbon Review - Photo Credit: James B. Beam Distilling Co

Little BookThe Infinite: Edition 1Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey119.3 ProofJames B. Beam Distilling Co.MSRP: $199.99Review Please enjoy our Little Book The Infinite Edition 1 Bourbon Review! Little Book was the first brand released by Freddie Noe, Eighth Generation Master Distiller of the…

Booker’s The Reserves Bourbon Review

Booker's The Reserves Bourbon Review - Composite Image - Bottles

Booker’s BourbonThe ReservesA Blend of 8-14 Year Old BarrelsKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey125.9 ProofMSRP: $129.99Review Please enjoy our Booker’s The Reserves Bourbon Whiskey Review! Booker’s Bourbon is Named After Master Distiller Booker Noe According to the company, Booker’s Bourbon is inspired…

Angel’s Envy Triple Oak Review

Angel's Envy Triple Oak Bourbon Review - Bottle

Angel’s Envy Triple OakKentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyFinished in a blend of Hungarian, Chinkapin& French Oak Barrels92 proofMSRP: $74.99Review Please enjoy our Angel’s Envy Triple Oak review! A New Permanent Addition to the Line Angel’s Envy Triple Oak is the brand’s…

Jack Daniel’s Coy Hill Barrelhouse 8 Review

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Special Release Coy Hill Barrelhouse 8 Tennessee Whiskey Review - Bottle - Photo Credit: Jack Daniel's

Jack Daniel’sSingle Barrel Special ReleaseCoy Hill Barrelhouse 8Tennessee Whiskey134.7 ProofMSRP: $79.99Review Please enjoy our Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release Coy Hill Barrelhouse 8 Tennessee Whiskey Review! Coy Hill Barrelhouse 8 Begins With Jack Daniel’s Standard Mash Bill Jack Daniel’s…

Wolves American Single Malt Whiskey Review

Wolves American Single Malt Whiskey Review - Bottle, Neck and Cap.

WolvesAmerican Single Malt WhiskeyAged 5 YearsSanTan Spirits, Chandler, AZ96 ProofMSRP: $89.99Review Please enjoy our Wolves American Single Malt Whiskey Review! A Big Step For Wolves Wolves American Single Malt Whiskey represents a big step for the Wolves Whiskey brand. While…

Ass Pocket Whiskey Review

Ass Pocket Whiskey Review - Bottle

Ass Pocket WhiskeyHeritage Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyLot No 1100 ProofMSRP: $50/200mlReview Please enjoy our Ass Pocket Whiskey (APW) Review (Lot No 1)! (Also be sure to check out my review of their second release, which was bottled at barrel proof.…

Remus Repeal Reserve Series VIII Review

Remus Repeal Reserve VIII Review - Series VIII Review - Series 8 - Photo credit: Ross & Squibb

Remus Repeal ReserveSeries VIIIStraight Bourbon WhiskeyRoss & Squibb Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Indiana101 ProofMSRP:$99.99Review Please enjoy our Remus Repeal Reserve VIII review by Ray Marcano! (Remus Repeal Reserve 8) A big bourbon with a rye-like finish that will keep you sipping. History…

Milam & Greene Unabridged Bourbon Volume 3 Review

Bottle and Box - Milam & Green Unabridged Volume 3 Bourbon Review

Milam & GreeneUnabridged Volume 3A Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskies118 ProofMSRP: $94.99Review Please enjoy our Milam & Greene Unabridged Volume 3 Bourbon Review! Unabridged Volume 3, as its name would imply, represents the third release in the series. The previous…

Keeper’s Heart Irish + Bourbon Cask Strength Review

Bottle Collage - Keeper's Heart Irish + Bourbon Cask Strenght Review

Keeper’s HeartIrish + BourbonCask Strength Whiskey118 ProofO’Shaughnessy Distilling Co., Minneapolis, MNMSRP: $49.99/700mlReview Please enjoy our Keeper’s Heart Irish + Bourbon Cask Strength Whiskey review! “Bottled at Cask Strength, our award-winning blend marries the sweetness of bourbon with the earthy spices…

Baker’s 13 Bourbon Review (2024 Release)

Bottle and Hang Tags - Baker's 13 Year Bourbon Review

Baker’s 13 BourbonKentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeySingle Barrel2024 Release Year13 Years Old (Minimum)107 ProofMSRP: $149.99Review Please enjoy our Baker’s 13 Year Old Bourbon Review! (2024 Release) So, Just Who Is Baker? Baker’s Bourbon was named by prior Beam Master Distiller Booker…

Bardstown Bourbon Silver Oak Review

Bottle - Bardstown Bourbon Company Silver Oak Bourbon Review - Collaborative Series

Bardstown Bourbon CompanyCollaborative SeriesSilver OakBlend of Straight Bourbon WhiskeyFinished in Silver Oak Cabernet Barrels108 ProofMSRP: $159.99Review Please enjoy our Bardstown Bourbon Company Silver Oak Bourbon Review! Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Collaborative Series, according to the company, “celebrates the art of finishing,…

J Mattingly 1845 Bourbon Review

Bottles - J Mattingly 1845 Double Staved 6-Year-Old Kentucky Bourbon Review!

J Mattingly 1845Classic Double Staved6-Year-OldKentucky BourbonBatch 1119 ProofMSRP: $110 / 750mlReview Please enjoy our J Mattingly Distillery 1845 Double Staved 6-Year-Old Kentucky Bourbon Review! (Classic Small Batch) J Mattingly 1845 Distillery History The Mattingly family has a long history of…

Old Elk Cognac Finish Wheat Whiskey Review

Whiskey Bottles - Old Elk Cognac Cask Finish Wheat Whiskey Review

Old ElkCognac Cask Finish WheatStraight Wheat Whiskey Finished In Cognac Barrels95 ProofMSRP: $89.99 /750mlReview Please enjoy our Old Elk Cognac Cask Finish Wheat Review! The Cask Finish Series The latest release in the Old Elk Cask Finish Series is a…

Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Bourbon Review

Bottle and Display Box - Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Bourbon Review

Bardstown Bourbon CompanyOrigin SeriesHigh WheatKentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon WhiskeyAge: 6 Years106 ProofMSRP: $49.99Review Please enjoy our Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Bourbon Review! (a wheated bourbon) The latest addition to Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Origin Series is High Wheat,…

Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey Review

Front & Back of Bottle - Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey Review

Never Say DieSmall Batch Bourbon WhiskeyKentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyNon-Age Stated (but ~6 Years)95 ProofMSRP: ~$68/700mlReview Please enjoy our Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey Review! Kentucky Provenance English CharacterDistilled and matured in Kentucky, additionally aged, proofed and bottled in…

Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon Review

Front and Back of Bottle - Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon Review

Heaven HillGrain to GlassKentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon6 Years Old121 ProofMSRP: $99.95 / 700mlReview Please enjoy our Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon review! A New Series From Heaven Hill The Grain to Glass Collection represents a whole new line…

The Whisky Drop by Maker’s Mark – A Review

Whisky Drop by Maker's Mark

The Whisky Drop by Maker’s Mark – A Review A member’s honest feelings after 3 years The Whisky Drop Started in 2021 The Whisky Drop was a new service from Maker’s Mark Distillery at the time I originally wrote the…

15 STARS Three Kings Review

Bottle and Hang Tag - 15 STARS Three Kings Review

Three Kings15 STARSFine Aged Whiskey107 ProofAged 11 & 15 YearsMSRP: $179.99Review Please enjoy our 15 STARS Three Kings Review! “A unique blend of Straight Bourbon, Rye & Wheat Whiskeys” History 15 STARS, started by father and son Rick and Ricky…

Elijah Craig Straight Rye Review

Bottle - Elijah Craig Straight Rye Review

Elijah CraigStraight RyeKentucky Straight Rye Whiskey94 ProofMSRP: ~$30-33(original MSRP was $29.99)Review Please enjoy our Elijah Craig Straight Rye review! “Spicy Rye Perfectly Balanced with Corn for a Distinctly Smooth Taste” – Heaven Hill Distillery Elijah Craig Straight Rye was announced…

Elijah Craig Toasted Rye Review

Elijah Craig Toasted Rye Review - Photos: Heaven Hill Distillery

Elijah CraigToasted RyeKentucky Straight Rye Whiskey94 ProofMSRP: $54.99Review Please enjoy our Elijah Craig Toasted Rye review! “Our Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Toasted New Oak Barrels – Twice Barreled for Flavor“ Both Elijah Craig Straight Rye and their Toasted Bourbon…

Pursuit United Double Oaked Bourbon Review

Bottle - Top - Hang Tag - Pursuit United Double Oak Review

Cecil + ColemanPursuit UnitedDouble Oaked BourbonBlended Straight Bourbon WhiskeysEvergreen Liquors SelectionBatch 12CD-A-02108 proofMSRP: $74.99 for store pick, $69.99 for regular releaseReview Please enjoy our Pursuit United Double Oaked Bourbon review! An Adventure In Bold Flavors Pursuit United Double Oaked Bourbon…

Green River 1885 Bourbon Review

Bottle and Box - Green River 1885 Bourbon Review

1885 BourbonGreen River Distilling CoKentucky StraightSour Mash WhiskeyAge: Minimum of 4 Years85 ProofMSRP: $21.99 / 1 literReview Please enjoy our Green River 1885 Bourbon Review! “Make Mine an ’85” It seems like just yesterday when Green River Distilling released their…

Maker’s Mark Bourbon: Proof Matters | Review

Maker's Mark Bourbons

A Comparison of three Maker’s Mark Bourbons that differ only in their proofs Three of the Maker’s Mark Bourbons – Maker’s Mark, Maker’s 101 and Maker’s Cask Strength Bourbon Whisky – differ only in their proofs. Does that really make…

Weller Antique 107 Review

Weller Antique 107 Review - Bottles

Weller Antique has had changes in its name, price and packaging over the years, but it’s still a solid, classic bourbon. Learn all about it in our Weller Antique 107 Review!

Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whisky Review

Makers Mark Bourbon Whisky (Whiskey) Review - Bottle on Brick

Maker’s MarkKentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky90 ProofMSRP: $23-27 Avg. PriceReview Please enjoy our Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whisky (Whiskey) Review! Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whisky is a Classic Maker’s Mark is one of Kentucky’s classic bourbons. In addition, the brand and its founders,…

Maker’s Mark 101 Review

Bottle - Maker's Mark 101 Review

Does an 11 point increase in proof have a significant effect on the taste of Maker’s Mark Bourbon? Let’s find out in our Maker’s Mark 101 review!

Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Bourbon Review

Maker's Mark Cask Strength Bourbon Review - Bottle

Maker’s Mark Cask Strength boasts a proof of 108-114, versus 90 proof for “regular” Maker’s Mark Bourbon. Does that make a difference? You bet it does! Read on to learn all about it!

Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye Review

Bottle - Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye Review

Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye is a new release from the James B. Beam Distilling Co. It is a blend of 70% rye and 30% bourbon. For me, the blend works. Learn all about it in our full review!

Hazelbaker Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Review

Hazelbaker Bottled In Bond Bourbon Review

Prohibition Craft Spirits, the makers of NULU Whiskeys, just introduced a new bourbon: Hazelbaker Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon! It’s a 6 year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, blended and bottled by PCS. Read on to learn all about it in our review!

15 STARS Kentucky Stars Bourbon Review

15 Stars Kentucky Stars Bourbon Review - Label & Bourbon Obsessed Glass

15 STARS Kentucky Stars is a blend of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys aged at least 8 years. It is available only in Kentucky. Wondering what it’s like? Read our review to find out!

Green River Full Proof Bourbon Review

Bottle - Green River Full Bourbon Review

Green River Full Proof Bourbon is an amped up version of their high rye bourbon, blended in small batches and bottled at barrel proof. So what’s it like? Read on to find out!

Penelope Toasted Bourbon Review

Penelope Toasted Bourbon Review - Photo Credit: Penelope Bourbon

Mature Bourbon is then finished in a new freshly toasted barrel to created Penelope Toasted Bourbon. How does that affect its flavor? Find out in our review!

Penelope Barrel Strength Bourbon Review

Penelope Barrel Strength Bourbon Review - Bottle Photo Credit: Penelope Bourbon

Penelope Barrel StrengthStraight Bourbon WhiskeyFour GrainBatch 18114 ProofMSRP: $59.99Review Please enjoy our Penelope Barrel Strength Bourbon Review by Ray Marcano. History Penelope Bourbon launched in 2018 to celebrate the impending birth of CEO and Founder Mike Paladini’s daughter. Penelope distills its…

Penelope Architect Bourbon Review

Penelope Architect Bourbon Review - Bottle photo: Penelope Bourbon

Penelope Architect is a line of bourbons finished with French Oak Staves. The end result is a very full flavored spirit. Want to learn more? Then read our full review!

Heaven Hill 7 Year Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Review

Heaven Hill 7 Year Bottled In Bond Review

Heaven HillKentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBottled-In-Bond7 years oldDSP-KY-1DSP-KY-31ReviewMSRP: $45-$50 Please enjoy my Heaven Hill 7 Year Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Review! (Updated June 2024) Buy Heaven Hill 7 Year Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon at Frootbat Out with the 6 Year. In with the 7 Year.…

Jim Beam Black 7 Year Bourbon Review

Jim Beam Black Aged 7 Years Bourbon Review

Jim Beam Black Aged 7 Years, is a rich, smooth bourbon that has recently regained its age statement. It offers a flavorful experience that’s not overly complex, making it a great choice for those new to bourbon. For detailed tasting notes and more on its history, check out our full review!

Knob Creek 10 Year Rye Review

Knob Creek 10 Year Old Rye Review

Knob Creek Rye was first introduced in 2012. The portfolio has expanded over the years, with this latest addition now boasting a 10-year age statement. Intrigued? Dive into our detailed review to explore more about this delicious whiskey!

Jeptha Creed Wheated Bourbon Review

Jeptha Creed Wheated Bourbon Review - 6 year

Jeptha Creed has released their first wheated bourbon! Six years old and made with malted wheat as well as their trademark Bloody Butcher corn, it has a unique flavor profile. Find out what it’s like in our full review!

Limestone Farms Bourbon Review – Morgan Family Collection

Limestone Farms Bourbon Reviews - The Morgan Family Collection - photo credit: Limestone Farms

It is in the blending facility in Georgetown, Kentucky, where industry veteran Barry Downing crafts Limestone Farms’ complex bourbons. Their first line of bourbons, the Morgan Family Collection, includes the Select Batch, Small Batch, and Private Stock, all of which are full-bodied, bold bourbons with layered flavors and a mature character. Each bourbon offers a unique tasting experience, from the sweet and spicy Select Batch to the complex and rich Private Stock, making Limestone Farms Bourbons a rewarding experience for all bourbon enthusiasts. Learn all about them in our Review!

Angel’s Envy Bourbon Review

Angels Envy Bourbon Finished In Port Wine Barrels Review - Front Label

Angel’s Envy Bourbon is finished in port wine barrels. It’s easy to drink, with relatively low proof, and just the right amount of fruit, caramel, rye spices, white pepper, oak & cedar to keep the flavors soft and balanced. Learn more in our review!

Basil Hayden Bourbon Review

Basil Hayden Bourbon Review

Basil Hayden Bourbon from the James B. Beam Distilling Co is an 80 proof high rye bourbon meant to have a more subtle flavor profile. Find out what it’s like in our review!

Milam & Greene Bottled in Bond Bourbon Review

Milam & Greene Bottled in Bond Bourbon Review

Milam & Greene Bottled in Bond Bourbon is this Blanco, Texas distillery’s latest release. Distilled at Bardstown Bourbon Company, aged almost 5 years and bottled in Texas, this bourbon has complex flavors that should please most bourbon drinkers. Read our review to learn all about it!

Bardstown Bourbon Company Amrut Collaborative Series Review

Bardstown Bourbon Company Amrut Collaborative Series Review - Media Kit

Curious about a whiskey that combines American Rye and Kentucky Bourbon with Indian Single Malt flavors? The Bardstown Bourbon Company Amrut Collaborative Series does just that. Our review dives deeply into the tasting experience and explores the unique influence of the Amrut barrels. Want to learn more? Check out our full review to see if this decadent whiskey is for you!

Fireball Dragon Reserve Review

Fireball Dragon Reserve Review - Bottle

Fireball Dragon Reserve is a limited edition version of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky. Dragon Reserve is Fireball which was further aged in used bourbon barrels. Does that make any difference in the flavor? Read our full review to find out!

Blood Oath Pact 10 Review

Blood Oath Pact 10 Bourbon Review - Photo credit: Lux Row Distillers

Blood Oath Pact 10 is the latest release in this series from Lux Row Distillers. To celebrate this 10th edition, one of the three bourbons in the blend is double finished in Cabernet and Merlot barrels. So what’s it like? Read our full review to find out!

Hatozaki Omakase Rye Mizunara Cask Finish Review

Hatozaki Omakase Rye Mizunara Cask Finish

Hatozaki Omakase Rye Mizunara Cask Finish is the third in the distillery’s Omakase series. This rye whiskey is first aged in American new charred oak barrels and then aged further in Japanese Mizunara barrels, in Japan. So how does the spicy Japanese oak affect the rye? Read our full review to find out!

Ezra Brooks Port Cask Finished Bourbon Review

Ezra Brooks Port Finished Bourbon Review Bottle Photo: Lux Row Distillers

Dive deeper into the flavor profile of Ezra Brooks Port Wine Cask Finished Bourbon! It’s got notes of cherry candy, cinnamon, and dark chocolate, all at an attractive price point. Read our full review to see if this might be your new favorite bourbon!

Balcones Mirador Eclipse Review

Balcones Mirador Total Eclipse Texas Single Malt review Bottle Photo: Balcones Distilling

To commemorate the recent total solar eclipse, Balcones Distilling has released a special version of their Mirador Single Malt – Mirador Total Eclipse. Fermented using special yeast strains, and aged longer, it has a wonderful balance of flavors. Read on to learn all about it!

Elijah Craig PGA Championship Edition Bourbon Review (2024)

Elijah Craig PGA Championship Edition Bourbon Review

Elijah Craig PGA Edition Bourbon is a limited edition which commemorates the PGA Championship in Louisville, KY. It has PGA themed packaging and is a blend of barrels selected from specific rickhouses, just for this batch. So, how does it differ from the regular Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon? Read our full review to find out!

Ten Day High Rye Bourbon Review (Single Barrel)

Ten Day High Rye Bourbon Single Barrel Review - Bottle photo credit: Ten Day Bourbon. Background: AI

Curious about a bourbon with surprising notes of raspberry candy? Our review dives into Ten Day High Rye, a unique take on high-rye bourbon with a light and interesting flavor profile. For the full tasting notes and verdict, head over to our in-depth review!


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