Review: Cream of Kentucky Bourbon – Small Batch and Cask Strength 2024
Cream of Kentucky, not to be confused with King of Kentucky, is one of the many projects from Four Roses alumnus Jim Rutledge, produced in his increasingly misbranded “retirement.” While the brand was revived in 2018, we’ve surprisingly never covered any of the releases, which are produced roughly annually, until now. As the name suggests,…
Review: Laws Super Wheater Whiskey
Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana serve as the hub of American whiskey. If asked to pick a state with excellent whiskey outside of that hub, Colorado is a superb choice. Located in Denver, Laws Whiskey House was founded in 2009 and has grown a significant portfolio of whiskey releases. Laws Whiskey House is known for thinking…
Review: Mijenta Tequila Blanco Maestra Selection No. 1
We’ve been big fans of Mijenta Tequila since its 2021 launch, and now we’re excited to see the brand move into its first limited edition offering, part of a new series called the Maestra Selection. Per the company, “The concept behind the series is to give Maestra Tequilera Ana Maria Romero a platform to explore…
Review: The Dalmore 14 Years Old
You’ll have to forgive us for completely overlooking the new-ish The Dalmore 14 Years Old. We’ve diligently kept up with the Highland distillery’s more exotic and pricey releases in recent years, but somehow, we’ve missed some of the more affordable offerings. For all the rarified ambrosia in their portfolio, Dalmore offers quite a few sub-$100…
Review: Jura Time 21 Years Old
On my last trip to Scotland, I spent several days on the famed whisky island of Islay. The rugged, low slung Paps of Jura, on the nearby island of Jura, were often just in the distance as I distillery-hopped along the northern coast. I even got as close as Port Askaig where a short ferry…
Review: Ology Royal Lavender Gin
The oddly named Ology is a Tallahassee, Florida-based brewery and distillery (it’s first and only distillery, actually), and to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversary, the operation dropped an unusual special edition: Ology Gin, infused with lavender. They call it a “touch of lavender,” but, as we’ll see, there might be more of the stuff here…
Review: Stonestreet Bourbon Founder’s Edition
Stonestreet Founder’s Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon is the creation of Christopher Stonestreet Jackson, the son of renowned wine producer Jess Stonestreet Jackson. The Jackson family, founders of well-known brands such as Kendall Jackson and Stonestreet Winery, are celebrated for their contributions to American wine. They have also achieved remarkable success in thoroughbred racing, with Stonestreet…
Review: Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Founder’s Release 12 Years Old
One of America’s oldest single malt distilleries, Colorado-based Stranahan’s, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. These days, the Proximo-owned brand seems to have plenty of older juice to play with. In late 2024, they rolled out a 12-year version of the core Mountain Angel whiskey, which is (for now) among the oldest single malts produced entirely…