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Russell’s Reserve 10: Review

Russell's Reserve 10

Right before the holiday season, I picked up a bottle of Russell’s Reserve 10 Bourbon. It was a bottle that I have seen on the shelves before, but I had never tried it. After finishing our Thanksgiving Wild Turkey bottle, I wanted to give the Russell’s Reserve a try.… Read the rest “Russell’s Reserve 10: Review”

Old Overholt 114: Review

Old Overholt 114 on the bar.
Old Overholt on the bar at home.

A few weeks ago, Alie and I dropped into a local liquor store in Washington, D.C.. We picked up a couple of options to enjoy in our hotel while visiting the area. I wanted to try something that I don’t typically find on the shelf at home.… Read the rest “Old Overholt 114: Review”

Brush Creek Railroad Rye: Review

The box, bottle, and a pour of Brush Creek Railroad Rye.
A pour of Brush Creek Railroad Rye.

It has been a whirlwind month since I last sat down to write a formal review. In that time, we packed up our entire life in our old home and moved to a new place.… Read the rest “Brush Creek Railroad Rye: Review”

Wild Turkey 101: Review

Wild Turkey 101 posing in Arizona.

This year for Thanksgiving, we went back to Arizona to go visit family. While we were there, we also needed to do some work at my mom’s house. Alie is always down for a good home project, but it required a stop to pick up some supplies.… Read the rest “Wild Turkey 101: Review”

Russell’s Reserve 6-Year Rye Whiskey: Review

Russell's Reserve 6-Year Rye Whiskey next to a dram.
Russel’s Reserve 6-year Rye on our 2nd pour.

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, we snagged a bottle of Wild Turkey to enjoy over the break. It is always a fun choice when I want to mix up what I’m drinking. Wild Turkey is always better than I remember, so it inspired up to pick up a couple of bottles of Russell’s Reserve.… Read the rest “Russell’s Reserve 6-Year Rye Whiskey: Review”

Kentucky Tavern Bourbon: Review

Ahh, Kentucky Tavern, the taste of college.

From time to time, I just need a really inexpensive bourbon for mixing. Whether we need it for basic cocktails or to make a larger pitcher cocktail, it is useful to have a basic bourbon on hand.… Read the rest “Kentucky Tavern Bourbon: Review”

Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series: Review

Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series 2021 FAE-1.

My journey with Maker’s Mark began a long time ago. For the most part, I enjoyed Jack Daniels, usually mixed with coke and sometimes in the form of a shot. Back in the early aughts, I started to opt for Maker’s Mark from time to time.… Read the rest “Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series: Review”

Old Forester Signature 100: Review

Old Forester Signature 100 near the Arkansas River somewhere in Colorado.

During my past few runs to the liquor store, I’ve found myself mixing up my selection. The norm is for me to run in and grab our normal daily drinker and browse through the available stock to see what else catches my eye.… Read the rest “Old Forester Signature 100: Review”

Laws San Luis Valley Rye: Review

Laws San Luis Valley Rye with Mt. Princeton in the background.

One of the most exciting parts of the craft whiskey boom is that a number of great distilleries have opened in Colorado over the past several years. One such distillery is Laws Whiskey House, based in Denver, Colorado.… Read the rest “Laws San Luis Valley Rye: Review”

Kirkland Bottled-in-Bond: Review

Kirkland Bottled-in-Bond whiskey with a view of the mountains.

There are few things I enjoy more than a budget bottle of whiskey. I’m constantly looking for bottles of whiskey that run $30 or less out the door. Alie and I are known to partake in a nightly pour or two, so we drink our whiskey relatively quickly.… Read the rest “Kirkland Bottled-in-Bond: Review”

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