In my recent live tastings, I’ve been walking into a liquor store and buying everything on the shelf in a certain price range. Last week, it was under $15. Heaven Hill Green Label, 6 year, won that taste off, and it should be noted that … Continue readingValue Bourbon: Ranking A Shopping Cart Full of $16 to $25
In this episode, Fred does a bourbon tasting with Kyla Jade, a Nashville-based singer who was a contestant on Season 14 of “The Voice.” During their time together, they cover a number of diverse topics, Kyla – who is a tequila fan – gets a … Continue readingKyla Jade of ‘The Voice’ Talks Bourbon, Star Trek and Tornadoes
Heaven Hill announced a new offering in its Elijah Craig line–Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. It’s $49.99. Toasted joins Elijah Craig rye, small batch and barrel proof, while also jumping into a growing so-called “toasted” category that seems to be the language … Continue readingNew Whiskey: Elijah Craig Toasted, $49.99
A couple weeks ago, I tweeted an admission that I never thought would come from my account. I love canned cocktails. That tweet led to dozens of canned cocktail companies reaching out, and I was stunned by some of the people who were connected to … Continue readingThe Pandemic Has Me Drinking Canned Cocktails
When I first learned of the small barrels around 2008, I did what I normally do and judged the process by the whiskey. Well, the whiskey stunk. It largely tasted like a mossed-over wooden fence post rotting from the inside. And if you’re about to … Continue readingDear Small Barrels, I Am Sorry I Made Fun of You
Buffalo Trace Distillery announced its special charity barrel raised more than $1-million. In May 2019, Buffalo Trace Distillery chose 378 charities to receive special edition bottles from the six millionth barrel of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The whiskey filled 375ml bottles was exclusively … Continue readingBuffalo Trace Raises $1M + For Charities With 6th Millionth Barrel