Luke is a Level I Certified Whiskey Specialist with a passion for exploring and unearthing the best whiskeys around. Luke has a preference for Rye whiskeys but has tasted over 250 different whiskeys to date varying from bourbons to scotches. He continues to expand upon his whiskey knowledge by tasting dozens of bottles monthly and reviewing them here on Barrel and Brew as he pursues his Masters of Whiskey certification.
TX Whiskey is a brand of whiskey produced by Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. out of Fort Worth, Texas. You’ve probably seen the bottle on the shelves of your local liquor store and would recognize it at first glance. A large T and X are found right on the front of the bottle to let…
Tequila may be the most controversial spirit out there. Often times, people either love it or they really hate it. So, we decided to go out and find some tequila that everyone can enjoy. This brought us to El Padrino Tequila, one of the most highly rated tequilas on the market at a fair price….
Woodford Reserve is one of the oldest and most historical distilleries in America. With this comes a rich history in the shaping of Kentucky and the shaping of the bourbon industry. This is one of the reasons Woodford has been the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby since 1999. Every year since they have produced…
Johnnie Walker is the most sold Scotch whisky in the world by a large margin. In 2020, according to this report, Johnnie Walker sold double the number of cases as Ballentine’s, the next closest competitor. This is largely due to the fact that Johnnie Walker has two Scotch whiskies in the top three most sold…
Like most liquor brands in today’s age, there are endless options to choose from. Captain Morgan is no different. They have 13 different products in their selection ranging from 100 Proof Spiced Rum down to pre-mixed cocktails. So, in this article, we are going to cover a couple, not all, of the Captain Morgan varieties…
In this article, we’re going to discuss Gordon’s Gin and Gordon’s Pink Gin, two of the best selling Gin’s in the world. While there is no debating their sales numbers, we are going to dive into the more important questions. Is Gordon’s Gin good? What is Gordon’s Pink Gin? How much do they cost? However,…
If you’ve ever had a party and wondered what to serve or if you’ve ever gone to a party and wondered what to bring, worry no more – especially if said party is tropical, island, or beach themed! Bacardi has a line-up of 7 pre-made cocktails to pour over ice or to blend (my preference)…
Hennessy has been and continues to be the most popular cognac on the market, but recently D’ussé has been making a push of its own thanks to Jay-Z, the rapper who owns a 50% stake in the company. In this comparison guide, D’ussé vs Hennessy, we’re going to cover the key differences between the two…
Tequila is somewhat of a polarizing liquor. Some absolutely love it while others stay away from it as if their life depends on it – and in the middle you find those who enjoy tequila shots, margaritas, or classic cocktails. Both Don Julio and Patron are popular top shelf tequilas among those enjoy drinking the…
Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength is the cask strength bourbon of Knob Creek’s 12 year bottle. In 2019, Knob Creek released their 12 year as a limited selection. However, after they saw great success, they decided to keep the 12 year around as a staple. While most bottles of Knob Creek are 100 proof,…
Almost every liquor brand nowadays has many variations of their original liquor and Crown Royal is no different. While variety and options are a good thing, it can also be overwhelming. Have you ever seen 5 different versions of the same brand and wondered which to buy? Which is better? What are the differences? “In…
Jim Beam vs Jack Daniels is an interesting comparison as the two American whiskeys are by far the largest sellers of whiskey in the world. In 2020, Jack Daniels topped the charts selling 12.3 million cases with Jim Beam not far behind at 10.7 million cases. The next closest was Evan Williams which sold 3…