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Utilizing a rare two grain mashbill, Warbringer Mesquite Smoked Bourbon delivers a mesquite smoke dominate pour that falls squarely in the love-it-or-hate-it camp. Review and tasting notes for Warbringer Mesquite Smoked Bourbon.
As the American Single Malt category heats up, Frey Ranch® Distillery enters the market with the limited release of Frey Ranch American Single Malt Smoked Whiskey.
The DIY approach to its creation results in a whiskey that tastes original and thoroughly Frey Ranch. Review and tasting notes for Frey Ranch American Single Malt Smoked Whiskey.
Desert Dessert doesn’t quite live up to its name, but instead offers a nice contrast with a fruit forward palate and dominating mesquite smoke on its backend. Review and tasting notes for Lost Lantern Single Distillery Series: Whiskey Del Bac “Desert Dessert”.
Young, small barrel size, desert heat…all ingredients that normally don’t work on their own, but Lost Lantern pulls a rabbit out of their hat with their Single Distillery Series: Whiskey Del Bac “Mega Mesquite.” Review and tasting notes for Lost Lantern Single Distillery Series: Whiskey Del Bac “Mega Mesquite”.
Blending smoked maple syrup into whiskey results in a smoky, sweet sipper that works in a cocktail, but might be too overpowering as a sipper. Review and tasting notes for Village Bonfire (Batch 2).
Review and tasting notes for Henry A. Sipes’ Smoked Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Review and tasting notes for Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Cherry Wood Smoked Barley.
Review and tasting notes for New Riff Backsetter Bourbon.
Utilizing unique barrels and leaning into its Texas climate, this Andalusia Whiskey Co. American single malt from Lost Lantern produces an intriguing, complex sip for its young age. Review and tasting notes for Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #2: Andalusia Whiskey Co. Peated Texas Single Malt Finished in a Tequila Cask.
Copperworks Peatsmith American Single Malt is well-balanced with manageable peat influence throughout. Review and tasting notes for Copperworks Peatsmith American Single Malt.
Those open to a smoky whiskey will be rewarded with a single malt that works its barrel finishes to a rewarding effect. Review and tasting notes for Lost Lantern Flame.
Chattanooga Whiskey today announced the return of their Vault Series – a collection of offshoot experiments, alternate concepts, and rare single barrels – which offers a glimpse into their distilling team’s creative process.
Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke’s name doesn’t lie, the inclusion of smoke is soft and approachable when paired with its 80 proof, makes it an inoffensive, albeit largely unexciting sip. Review and tasting notes for Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke.
Review and tasting notes for Copper Fox Single Malt.
Review and tasting notes for New Riff Backsetter Rye.
Tasting notes and our thoughts of War Penny Krogh's Stout Beer Barrel Finish Bourbon.
Featuring a native varietal of South Dakota-grown applewood-smoked corn makes for a decidedly non-Kentucky style sip. Review and tasting notes for Two Souls South Dakota Straight Bourbon “The Black Queen”.
Utilizing tobacco smoke finished barrels, Buzzard's Roost Cigar Rye Batch 3 brings a new twist to what you think you may know about how cigar barrel whiskeys should taste. Review and tasting notes for Buzzard's Roost Cigar Rye Batch 3.
Chattanooga Whiskey announced the newest release in their Experimental Single Batch Series: Batch 033: Triple Peat.
This latest release from Lost Lantern will appeal to those who like an earthier American single malt with a dab of sweetness. Review and tasting notes for Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #1: Santa Fe Spirits New Mexico Single Malt Finished in an Apple Brandy Cask.
Lost Lantern, will celebrate the many ways whiskey can be enjoyed during the winter with its annual Winter Whiskey Wednesday drop.
Buffalo Trace Distillery announced the release of Buffalo Trace Experimental Peated Bourbon, an innovative Kentucky straight bourbon made with smoked peated malt, as the latest innovation from their ongoing Experimental Collection.
A devilish bourbon that comes across as straightforward before it reveals its complex underside. Review and tasting notes for Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond Bourbon Vintage Series: Fall 2018.
The sixth release in the Little Book series, “To the Finish” is a crowd-pleaser offering an enjoyable savory-sweet-spicy flavor profile. Review and tasting notes for Little Book Chapter 6 “To the Finish”.
A smoky undertone found throughout this bourbon defines its unique yet polarizing flavor profile. Review and tasting notes for Lost Lantern 2023 Single Cask #10 New Riff Distilling.
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Middle West Spirits announces the release of its new Cask Strength Whiskey Series and rerelease of its Double Cask Collection: the Napoleon.
Shining a Light on New American Finishing Traditions.
Full of unique scents and flavors, Fireside Triple Rye Whiskey Single Barrel continues to chart its own course as its age statement rises year over year. Review and tasting notes for Fireside Triple Rye Whiskey 6 Year Single Barrel.
Chattanooga Whiskey clearly has a passion for peated whiskey, and Triple Islay Cask Finished Bourbon is their best one yet. Review and tasting notes for Chattanooga Whiskey Triple Islay Cask Finished Bourbon.
A bold Scotch-styled single malt that packs a punch. Review and tasting notes for Lost Lantern 2022 Single Cask 5 McCarthy’s Peated Oregon Single Malt.
Lost Lantern announces the launch of its new Single Distillery Series in collaboration with Balcones Distilling in Waco, TX, and Whiskey Del Bac in Tucson, AZ.
Review and tasting notes for MB Roland Dark Fired Bourbon.
Stolen Spirits, which successfully launched Stolen X in 1L and 750ml bottles earlier this year, is now extending the line with 100ml cans.
An American single malt that treads familiar Scotch grounds, yet still has something to say in its own right. Review and tasting notes for Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey.
For the Spring 2021 release, Lost Lantern is shining a light on whiskies that represent three rapidly emerging regional styles: Southwest single malt from Whiskey Del Bac, Texas bourbon from Balcones and cool climate/Northeastern rye from New York Distilling Co.
An untraditional mashbill delivers one very untraditional-tasting rye from Mile High Spirits. Review and tasting notes for Fireside Triple Rye Single Barrel.
A wild combination of three 100% malt mashbills AND three different finishes, Whiskey Del Bac’s Ode to Islay pushes the boundaries of what it means to be an American single malt. Review and tasting notes for Whiskey Del Bac Ode to Islay.
Triple the peat, triple the fun? Chattanooga Whiskey goes all-in on a peated whiskey in their own unique way. Review and tasting notes for Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Batch 033: Triple Peat.
Their first exploration into finishing, Pursuit United’s inaugural Oak Collection Bourbon release adds richness and a creamy mouthfeel to their base blend. Review and tasting notes for Pursuit United Bourbon The Oak Collection.
