Bourbon

Jim Beam is the best selling bourbon in the world, and it’s not really close. Well, that’s true if we count out Jack Daniel’s since it’s a Tennessee Whiskey. According to VinePair, Jim Beam sold 10.7 million cases in 2021. Evan Williams, the next closest, sold 3 million. It’s clear many people out there appreciate…

When I moved to Denver a couple of years ago, all I heard about was craft brewery this, craft beer that, craft, craft, craft….Well I tried most of the beers at most of the breweries and thought 95% of them were pretty bad. However, just a couple hours north, I found some of the best…

Recently, I’ve reviewed a lot of good whiskey. However, a lot of that has been small batch, single barrel, and cask strength options. While that’s going to be your best whiskey, it’s also your more expensive whiskey. So, today we’re going to discuss the top 5 bourbons you can buy for $25, give or take…

After reviewing some not so good spirits, I am desperate to get back to the good stuff. That’s why I’m going with what I think is a fairly safe pick with this Old Forester 1870 review. Old Forester is one of the most popular and celebrated bourbons, and it’s also one of the staple Kentucky…

My last two reviews, I covered two classical and historical whiskeys in Old Forester and George Dickel. Today, we’re talking about a newer whiskey company that’s located in the bourbon capitol of the world, Bardstown Bourbon Company – and specifically their Fusion Series #8. We’ll talk about the Bardstown Bourbon Company and their beautiful, state-of-the-art…

I’m disappointed it’s taken me this long to write a review on Four Roses Small Batch Select. They’re a unique whiskey brand that is extremely open and forthcoming about exactly how their whiskey is made and what it’s made of. We’ll touch on more of that in a second. In this Four Roses Small Batch…

I’m not a huge fan of buying Total Wine Spirits Direct whiskey, especially when the store and employees push it in your face so much. I understand why they do it, I understand that they have some pretty good options, I just don’t like it, and I don’t fully trust it. But, I decided to…

Our guide today is going to be a battle between two powerhouses of the bourbon and whiskey world – Elijah Craig vs Buffalo Trace. We’re going to find out which is better…. Well, at least by my opinion. Elijah Craig and Buffalo Trace both have a long history, and this battle will see one of…

Heaven’s Door is a whiskey that I’ve seen pop up more and more over the last couple years, but I suppose I’ve always overlooked it because I’ve yet to have it. One reason for it’s popularity is the co-creator of Heaven’s Door – Bob Dylan. For those of you that don’t know, Bob Dylan is…

Look, I’ve never been a huge fan of Basil Hayden. It’s never been bad, but it’s never been worth it in my opinion either. Depending on location, it’s a $35+ bottle that comes in at 80 proof and lacks any kind of special quality. Basil Hayden shares a mashbill with Old Grand-Dad, so it’s really…

We were walking through Total Wine and see a Total Wine Spirits Direct bourbon for $30 that won gold at the San Fran World Spirits Competition. We’ve had plenty of Spirits Direct whiskeys like First Call, Glen Fohdry, Grangestone, and more, and we have some mixed opinions on them. Well, we figured we try another…

Kentucky is the birthplace of Bourbon and has been the leading producer of Bourbon for centuries, by a long shot, too. However, the 21st century has seen a growth of craft distilleries, and an expansion of distilleries outside of the bourbon trail. Some of our favorite whiskey hails from Colorado, Texas, Maryland, Tennessee, and other…