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Family is a very important aspect in many of our lives, including us here at Barrel and Brew. The same can be said for the owners of Penelope Bourbon. Two friends and their wives teamed up to produce a bourbon that they would name after one couples daughter that was yet to be born. In…
Recently, we reviewed Kentucky Deluxe, but we needed a little hiatus before hopping back on the wagon of bottom shelf whiskey. Today, we’re back with a whiskey that many of us likely enjoyed in high school or college, especially those hailing from southern states. In this Rebel Bourbon review, we’ll discuss the history, price, tasting…
After reviewing Kentucky Deluxe, we had to go back to reviewing the good stuff. That’s when we came across a bottle of Legendary Duke Bourbon that was seemingly crafted in the honor of John Wayne, an iconic movie star during the golden age of Hollywood. We figured we had to have a bottle to see…
You know Jim Beam, but do you know the much smaller distillery started by two members of the Beam family? Limestone Branch Distillers Inc. produces Yellowstone Select Bourbon, a blend of Kentucky straight bourbons that has begun taking home gold medals at spirits competitions. In this Yellowstone Bourbon review, we’ll cover the history, taste, price,…
Noble Oak is a brand with a clear mission – one that is more than just whiskey and profits. Noble Oak has committed to planting a tree for every bottle sold. So, we figured we should do a review on their whiskey and look more into their noble efforts. After discussing more on their mission…
Bourbon and whiskey isn’t all about Kentucky. Recently, I’ve been trying to review as many bourbons as possible from various states and regions. So, I figured I’d take a look at the first distilled whiskey in the state of New York post prohibition – Hudson Whiskey. Whether you’ve had Hudson Whiskey or not, if you’re…
William Grant & Sons has been a prominent producer of Scotch and Irish Whiskey for over a century. Their notable brands include Balvenie, Grant’s, Glenfiddich, Monkey Shoulder, Tullamore Dew, Hendrick’s Gin, and Sailor Jerry. Well, recently they’ve moved into the bourbon market with Fistful of Bourbon. I have written a couple reviews of William Grant…
As a Colorado resident and frequent traveler to Breckenridge, I’ve had Breckenridge Bourbon before. I’ve never actually sat down and done a tasting with it, though. So, I figured it was high time I pour myself a glass and write a Breckenridge Bourbon review. After we discuss some of the history and specs of Breckenridge…
Rye used to be a prominent grain used in American whiskeys. For hundreds of years, rye matched or outpaced corn as the predominant grain used in the production of whiskey. That’s even with bourbon requiring at least 51% corn in its mash bill. However, rye was unable to recover from the effects of prohibition. Corn…
With brands such as Jack Daniel’s and Woodford Reserve, it’s no wonder why Old Forester isn’t the most popular bourbon produced by Brown-Forman, but they are the oldest. We’re going to peak inside some of the history of Old Forester to see how they’ve managed to stay around for so long. Along with that, we’ll…
According to reports done by Drizzly, Bulleit and Woodford Reserve are the #1 and #3 best selling bourbons in the US, respectively. Last night I found myself drinking Bulleit, and the Kentucky Derby is coming up, which Woodford has sponsored for over 20 years. So, I figured it was a great time to write a…
Wild Turkey 101 is the standard Wild Turkey whiskey. In 2021, the company was the #8 best selling American whiskey across the world. So, what is it about this high proof whiskey that has so many people drinking it? Is Wild Turkey a good whiskey? What is it distilled from? These are all questions we…