Oct 31, 2023
Tasting Notes:
Not since Smooth Ambler was sending 15, 17, and 19
yr old MGP out into the world for under $100 more than a decade ago
have I tasted a 15+ year old MGP, let alone a cask strength version
at 98.1 proof!!! If you are planning to go out and chase Pappy and
BTAC, hold up, because this year's 15yr Remus...
Oct 30, 2023
Tasting
Notes:
The key to
any great cream liqueur is a balance between sweetness and alcohol.
The key to any good Kentucky bourbon ball is to have a LOT more
alcohol than sweetness. And so arrives Barton Bourbon Ball from the
1792 distillery, perhaps the PERFECT cream liqueur. Just NOW
hitting the Indiana market,...
Oct 27, 2023
Tasting Notes:
Bottom shelf review alert! Previously known as
"Heaven Hill White Label 80 proof" and now affectionately called
"Quality House" this 3 year, 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye
bourbon competes in the same category as Old Crow from Suntory
and Benchmark from Sazerac. All three are basically 3yr
old,...
Oct 26, 2023
Tasting Notes:
A maple bourbon cream from the woods of Brown
County? What else would you want for the holidays. When Hard Truth
first got into creams, it was a year before the maple bourbon cream
made an appearance, and we're now so glad that it did. Made
with REAL bourbon and REAL maple syrup and bottled at 30...
Oct 25, 2023
Tasting Notes:
This revived brand from Limestone Branch, which was
first bought by Luxco, and then purchased by MGP is a 4+ year 93
proof straight Kentucky bourbon. No frills, just an everyday
"shelfer" worth taking a second or even third look at. On the nose,
a light lemon custard with floral aromas and fresh cut
oak....