With over five thousand different bottles of bourbon tracked on the Bourbon Blue Book®, it just goes to show that there’s no shortage of bourbon on the market. A handful of the thousands of bottles however stand out for various reasons, and if Pappy wasn’t already collectible enough, the 2017 Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year […]
In the heart of Rochester, New York, a unique group catering to bourbon enthusiasts has carved out a niche in the ever-expanding world of spirits. Roc Elite Barrel Pickers, founded by Jeff March in 2018, has become a beacon for those seeking high-quality, unique barrel picks. A barrel pick for those who may not have […]
Welcome to a deep dive into the world of Four Roses bourbon, where tradition meets innovation in every bottle. With ten distinct recipes, each crafted with a unique combination of yeast strains and mash bills, Four Roses offers a rich tapestry of flavors waiting to be explored. In this post, we’ll unravel the secrets behind […]
As I sat down to write this post, I admittedly was riffing a bit off Buffalo Trace’s Weller “CYPB” and for those who don’t know, that acronym stands for “create your perfect bourbon.” That bottling came about through the collective review of over 100,000 entries into an online site that Buffalo Trace had stood up. […]
The first of a new annual limited-release series, The Reserves was officially announced this past week and per Freddie Noe, it commemorates his grandfather Booker Noe’s contributions to the bourbon world. The inaugural release is a blend of eight- to fourteen-year-old bourbons that are uncut, unfiltered and offered at cask strength – pulled from the […]
We try a LOT of bourbon in the Bourboneur garage bar speakeasy, and there always seems to be something that we’re either emptying the last few drops of into our famous infinity barrel, or that we’re opening to fill a void on our shelves. Admittedly, not every one of the bottles we try is a […]
Blanton’s and Hancock’s President’s Reserve bourbons are both single barrel bourbons distilled at the one and only Buffalo Trace Distillery. Of course, if you were to visit the Buffalo Trace website, you’d never know that Hancock’s was a bourbon they produce at all as it’s not even listed. A true oddity, Freddie’s Old-Fashioned Soda is […]
Barrel finishing bourbon isn’t exactly a new or novel concept, and there’s a litany of different folks out there who are barrel finishing bourbons in a myriad of different ways imparting some distinctive flavor profiles to their whiskey. Jos. A Magnus & Co. however is a standout in terms of highlighting what can be done […]
A lot of folks think of the fall when they think of bourbon drops, when iconic releases such as the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, Pappy Van Winkle, and other mainstays in the bourbon world find their way to market. Truth be told however, great bottles trickle out throughout the year and offer great value for […]
In May of this year Buffalo Trace announced with great fanfare the arrival of a new bottling in their incredibly sought after Weller line, Weller Millennium. For years, Buffalo Trace’s William LaRue Weller offering, a part of their Buffalo Trace Antique Collection or “BTAC” for short, was the pinnacle of the Weller lineup. Last year […]
