Bottle Kill: George T. Stagg 2018
GEORGE T. STAGG 2018 MASH BILL – Buffalo Trace mash bill #1 PROOF – 124.9 AGE – 15 years 4 … Continue reading Bottle Kill: George T. Stagg 2018
Tag: bourbon
Nine Ryes, a Wheater, and a “Barely Legal” Bourbon walk into a bar…
I recently had the great pleasure of sharing an epic rye flight at a friend’s place. Three of us gathered … Continue reading Nine Ryes, a Wheater, and a “Barely Legal” Bourbon walk into a bar…
Toasting Jimmy Russell’s 65th Anniversary as Master Distiller at Wild Turkey
Jimmy Russell, one of the few truly legendary and living master distillers of this or any era, celebrates his 65th … Continue reading Toasting Jimmy Russell’s 65th Anniversary as Master Distiller at Wild Turkey
Rebel Yell 100 (and then things went off the rails…!)
REBEL YELL 100 MASH BILL – Unstated. Rumored 75% corn, 20% wheat, 5% barley. Also rumored 68% corn, 20% wheat, … Continue reading Rebel Yell 100 (and then things went off the rails…!)
Revisiting: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, selected by Richard III
WOODFORD RESERVE DOUBLE OAKED Single Barrel picked by Plumpjack Wines & Spirits (2019) Nicknamed “Richard III” MASH BILL – 72% … Continue reading Revisiting: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, selected by Richard III
Comparison: Willett 5 Year Single Barrel Bourbon / Willett 4 Year Small Batch Rye
WILLETT FAMILY ESTATE BOTTLED SINGLE BARREL BOURBON Barrel #4747 MASH BILL – 52% corn, 38% rye, 10% barley PROOF – … Continue reading Comparison: Willett 5 Year Single Barrel Bourbon / Willett 4 Year Small Batch Rye
The Whiskey Hunt! Tales and Tips…
Second to the pleasure of tasting and sharing whiskey? The pleasure of hunting for it! I thoroughly enjoy The Hunt. … Continue reading The Whiskey Hunt! Tales and Tips…
Comparison: Wild Turkey 101 / W.B. Saffell / Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
WILD TURKEY 101 Bottled in 2001 MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% barley PROOF – 101 AGE – … Continue reading Comparison: Wild Turkey 101 / W.B. Saffell / Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
W.B. Saffell Batch #1
W.B. SAFFELL BATCH #1 MASH BILL – Wild Turkey (75% corn, 13% rye, 12% barley) PROOF – 107 AGE – … Continue reading W.B. Saffell Batch #1
Breaking In The Home Bar With No-Brainer Bottles That Won’t Break The Bank
When I first started this whiskey journey I wasted a lot of money on mistakes. (That still happens occasionally!) What … Continue reading Breaking In The Home Bar With No-Brainer Bottles That Won’t Break The Bank
The Right Spirit 