For a whiskey to qualify as bourbon, it starts with the mash, which has to have a 51-79% corn base, with the other grains being barley and wheat or rye, depending on the distiller's preference. Unlike other liquors, there are no aging requirements for bourbon. However, to instill smoot...
Bourbon takes time, and with almost a century of combined experience, our Master Distillers know that better than anyone.HANDLING AND MILLING It starts when the Master Distiller selects the corn, rye and malted barley for distilling. We use only the best ingredients at the Wild Turkey Distillery...
14th June marks National Bourbon Day in the U.S., and if there’s one thing that brings together connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike, it’s the smooth and soul-warming taste of Bourbon. This quintessentially American spirit has a rich history, fascinating origin stories, and a set of law...
it’s believed that Double Oaked is aged for at least six years. The juice starts its time in a new charred oak barrel (as it should) before it is dumped into a second charred oak barrel that’s been more deeply toasted. This makes a wonderful sipper or gift to a friend, and since...
This is a bourbon that starts off great but quickly goes downhill. Its beautiful sweet nose is rendered obsolete by the time you arrive at the bourbon’s dry finish. There’s nothing inherently bad about this bourbon, it just falls short of being anything meaningful and memorable. It’s a...
This summer-meets-autumn sip juxtaposes the essence of juicy late summer fruit with a smoky grilled edge, infused with spicy autumnal warmth to create the ultimate transitional cocktail that’s equal parts sweet ‘n spicy. If you still haven’t had your fill of late summer peaches, get your...
Old Weller Antique is a full-bodied, wheated whiskey that is bottled at 107 proof. Origin: Frankfort, KY, U.S.A. Price: $35 for 750 ml. ABV: 53.5% By:Buffalo Trace Distillery It starts off thin but finishes strong, balancing sweet and heat. Spicy, with vanilla, butterscotch and caram...
Why We Like It:This Maker’s MarkCask Strength bourbonwhisky expression is not for bourbon starters but for bourbon enthusiasts that are into bolder and higher-proof bourbons. Maker’s Mark Cask Strength bourbon is made in its purest form, uncut, and not diluted with water. ...
Our bourbon starts with the finest local ingredients distilled in micro-batches and aged in American oak. We personally taste every barrel throughout each step to ensure that the spirit meets Lincoln’s malcontent legacy. 'This would be enough for any other premium bourbon, but Lincoln had ...
It's tough to find a small batch product that is as consistently delicious as the one Four Roses makes. The bourbon is a precise blend of four of their ten proprietary recipes with nothing younger than 6-year-old bourbon in the mix. Each batch is bottled at 90 proof and is a reliable...