- Review #21: Sam's Pappy Van Winkle 20yr
A couple of months ago I sat down with this bottle to dissect it for a review. I wrote down my tasting notes, began writing a review for it, and left it as a draft because I was honestly having a...
295 points50 comments7 d ago
- Review: Elijah Craig 18, the first vintage (1976); plus, the 30th anniversary of the Heaven Hill fire and the end of the yeast mystery
The Beams November 7, 2026 marks the 30^(th) anniversary of the Heaven Hill fire that destroyed the original DSP-KY-31 Old Heavenhill Springs distillery in Bardstown built in 1935. For a lot of...
236 points54 comments6 d ago
- Costco's A Whiskey Tour of America, or I drank 24 whiskies so you don't have to.
225 points152 comments4 d ago
- Review #17 - Peerless 10yr Bourbon
I’m honestly a little scared/intimidated to write this review. I’d like to consider myself one of, if not the, Peerless guy in my local groups. I’ve waited a few months since receiving this bottle...
205 points48 comments6 d ago
- Review #990 - Four Roses 10 Year OBSO Single Barrel Barrel Strength
159 points19 comments2 d ago
- Review #260 - Wild Turkey Austin Nichols Archive Gold Foil Edition (2026)
151 points29 comments5 d ago
- Review 22: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye
Age: NAS Proof: 137.4 proof Mash Bill: 70% rye, 18% corn, 12% malted barley Cost: $65 Nose. Classic rye notes, dialed up a notch or two. The distinct aroma of dill seed is what makes this stand...
136 points27 comments2 d ago
- Review #23: Penelope Estate Collection - Founder's Reserve 2025
Age: 13 years - Age stated Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey -Sourced from Heaven Hill Proof: 121.40 Msrp - $199 Paid - $177 - purchased locally in OKC in November 2025. Drank - Neat Rested...
133 points20 comments4 d ago
- Bourbz Review #252: Elijah Craig SiB 15yr (2026)
Bourbz Review 252: Elijah Craig SiB 15yr (2026) MASH BILL: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley AGE: 15 yr PROOF: 108 COST: $150 for 750mL bottle (at the distillery) Today marks the 30^(th)...
117 points6 comments4 d ago
- Review 2026-24: Weller Full Proof, Front Row Bar & Grill “Noah’s Ark Pick”, 2026
Weller Full Proof, Front Row Bar & Grill “Noah’s Ark Pick”, 114°, 2026 Barrel Filled: February 12, 2020, Char Level 4, 6 month stave seasoning Whse EE, 5th floor, Rick 100 Selected: April 16,...
99 points9 comments5 d ago