Dire Wolf Bourbon
A bottle caught my attention from the corner of my eye with its shiny, gold label. I picked up the bottle to look more closely and noticed a wolf on the label.… Read the rest “Dire Wolf Bourbon: Review”
Category: Bourbon
Steamboat Whiskey Company Warrior Whiskey
One of our favorite places to visit in Colorado is Steamboat Springs. It is an area we try to visit annually. Like many Colorado mountain towns, it offers a little bit of every type of adventure.… Read the rest “Warrior Whiskey: Review”
Old Tub Whiskey
An adage I’ve heard before is that whatever whiskey is in your glass today is probably better than the whiskey your granddad drank. It makes a lot of sense when you stop to think about it.… Read the rest “Old Tub Whiskey: Review”
Rebel 100 Kentucky Straight Bourbon
A few years ago, I went on a budget bourbon kick. I sought to find a bottom-shelf whiskey that was good enough to drink straight up. A lot of budget whiskeys are OK mixed in cola, but on their own, they miss the mark.… Read the rest “Rebel 100 Whiskey: Review”
Blue Note Juke Joint Whiskey
Blue Note Juke Joint Whiskey caught my attention recently, but not in a liquor store. Blue Note has instead been popping up on our Instagram feed. In the past few weeks, I’ve seen several pictures and posts praising this whiskey.… Read the rest “Blue Note Juke Joint Whiskey: Review”
Giant Texas Bourbon
You’ve heard the adage before: “Everything’s bigger in Texas.” Following the state’s claim to fame, Giant Texas Bourbon Whiskey also brings size directly into the name, which should make it easy to remember (and giggle at, a little).… Read the rest “Giant Texas Bourbon Whiskey: Review”
Wolf Moon Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Every time I pop into the liquor store, I am on the lookout for good deals. Through my exploring, I’ve found that those budget bottles of whiskey are often better than their price point indicates; they’re just not subjected to the hype of the higher-priced brands.… Read the rest “Wolf Moon Bourbon: Review”
Elijah Craig Whiskey
Spring hath sprung and camp season is upon us. There are few better ways to celebrate the changing of the seasons than sitting by a campfire and enjoying a glass of whiskey. For our inaugural camp trip for 2022, we snagged a bottle of Elijah Craig Small Batch to enjoy on our expedition.… Read the rest “Elijah Craig Small Batch: Review”
Axe and the Oak
Axe and the Oak is a small distillery making waves in Colorado Springs, CO. Conveniently located in our backyard, A&O was established in 2013, shortly after Alie and I met. Making their home in the basement of an Elementary school-turned brewery, A&O provided new options for the non-beer drinkers at Ivywild.… Read the rest “Axe and the Oak Colorado Mountain Bourbon Whiskey: Review”
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond has been my go-to daily drinker for the better part of the past two years. This 100 proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon is widely available in many liquor stores, so you don’t have to go treasure hunting to get your hands on a bottle.… Read the rest “Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Review”