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September 2013 Bourbon of the Month

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We are very pleased to announce that Blanton’s Bourbon has been selected as our September 2013 Bourbon of the Month. Blanton’s Bourbon is an excellent bourbon definitely worthy of this title. You can find our full rating & review below.   Name: Blanton’s Bottled By: Sazerac ABV: 46.5% Proof: 93 Age: No age statement Our Rating: 96% Notes: Blanton’s will greet you with […]

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Georgia Sour Mash Whiskey Review

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Name: Georgia Sour Mash Whiskey Bottled By: Ivy Mountain Distillery ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Age: 1 Year Notes: Georgia Sour Mash Whiskey has a pleasant oak and sweet corn scent to it. At the first sip, I can taste the sweet corn with some vanilla, caramel, and oak. Although it is only aged 1 year this whiskey is exceptionally smooth. The […]

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Georgia Sour Mash Spirits Review

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Name: Georgia Sour Mash Spirits Bottled By: Ivy Mountain Distillery ABV: 47.5% Proof: 95 Notes: Georgia Sour Mash Whiskey has a pleasant light corn scent to it almost like a sweet corn muffin. At first sip I noticed a sweet corn taste with some hints of vanilla & honey. The finish is moderate and mellow, with a sweet corn and […]

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September Blue

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Aside from our love of bourbon we are big fans of craft beer and do a little home brewing as well. I have brewed many times but I generally brew IPA’s or Imperial IPA’s that are usually too hoppy and strong for my wife. A few weeks ago when trying to decide what to do […]

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Ancient Ancient Age Review

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Name: Ancient Ancient Age Bottled By: Buffalo Trace ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Age: 10 Years Notes: On the nose, fresh fruit, caramel, vanilla, apples, and wood. At first sip there is a nice vanilla and caramel taste which makes way for a spicy rye and cinnamon taste to come in. The finish is moderate and has some bite, the familiar taste […]

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August 2013 Bourbon of the Month

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We are very pleased to announce that Black Ridge Bourbon has been selected as our August 2013 Bourbon of the Month. Black Ridge bourbon is small batch bourbon distilled by the Sazerac Company at its Barton 1792 Distillery. The whiskey ranges in age from 5-6 years depending on the taste of specific barrels. It is bottled […]

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Prichard’s Lincoln County Lightning Review

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Name: Prichard’s Lincoln County Lightning ABV: 45 Proof: 90 Price: around $20 Notes: On the nose, Prichard’s Lincoln County Lightning has a lot of grain, sweet corn, and vanilla. At first sip you are hit with a burst of corn flavor which slowly mellows out and allows a slight vanilla flavor to move in. The finish is short but […]

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Jameson Irish Whiskey Review

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Name: Jameson Irish Whiskey ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Notes: Jameson’s has a sweet grain and light oak scent. On the palate we can taste the grains and oak but with a slight spicy taste. The finish is moderate with a honey, vanilla, and smoky grain taste that slowly fades away. Jameson is another great bargain Irish whiskey. It is […]

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Bushmill’s Irish Whiskey Review

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Name: Bushmill’s Original ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Age: 5 Years Notes: Bushmill’s Original has a rich, warm inviting vanilla scent to it. At first sip we noticed the spicy vanilla and oak taste with a light sweet grain background. The finish seems to be fairly hot with some grain and honey tastes that linger. Overall this is a good […]

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Drinkwire Summer Drink Roundup

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Check out our post on Drinkwire’s Summer Drinks Roundup here.

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