Distiller: Pepper DistilleryRelease: 2021Whiskey: Old Pepper Rye WhiskeyRegion: Lexington, KYPrice: $55.00Proof: 108.4Age: 4 years About the Bourbon: Assessment: Old Pepper Rye is an easy drinker. It’s smooth in both texture and flavor, boasting plentiful sweet notes and a fantastic creamy nature. While it may not be the bold, spicy rye some seek, it remains a…
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Pursuit United Bourbon Whiskey
Distiller: Various Release: 2021 Whiskey: Pursuit United Region: Bottled in Louisville, Ky Price: $59.00 Proof: 108 Age: 4 + years The Barrel Cellar Score: 85 Points Review Date: 10/25/2023 About the Bourbon: The guys behind the Pursuit United podcast (which is well regarded by many bourbon enthusiasts) have ventured into blending and marketing their own line of whiskies. Today I’m reviewing their Pursuit…
Blue Note “Juke Joint Whiskey”
Distiller: B.R. distilling Release: 2022 Whiskey: Straight Bourbon Whiskey Region: Memphis, Tennessee Price: $49.99 Proof: 120.1 Age: No age statement The Barrel Cellar Score: 89 Points Review Date: 07/29/2023 About the Bourbon: Blue Note Straight Bourbon Whiskey was distilled in Kentucky (unknown source) and aged/bottled in Memphis Tennessee. While there is no age statement on the bottle, it is reportedly aged a minimum…
Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distiller: Nevada H&C Distilling Co Release: 2021 Whiskey: Smoke Wagon Region: Las Vegas Price: $40.00 Proof: 92.5 Age: No Age Statement The Barrel Cellar Score: 87 Points Review Date: 03/01/2023 About the Bourbon: Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a blended bourbon. It’s produced by Nevada H&C distilling which has received acclaim for it’s more limited and high proof bourbons since its…
Ty Caton 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2010 Wine Name/Vineyard: Ty Caton Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon Grape blend: 100% Cab Sauvignon Bottle size: 750 ml Region: Sonoma Valley State or country: California Price: $34.99 ABV: 14.7% Cases produced: N/A The Barrel Cellar Score: 88 points Review date: June 21, 2022 About the Winemaker: Caton Vinyards is located in the foothills of Sonoma Valley. The grapes in the vineyard benefit from various…
Muga Riserva 2019
Vintage: 2009 Wine Name/Vineyard: Muga Wine Category: Rioja Reserva Grape blend: 70% Tempranillo 20% Grenacha, 7% Mazuelo 3% Graciano Bottle size: 750 ml Region: Haro State or country: Spain Price: $30.00 ABV: 14% Cases produced: N/A The Barrel Cellar Score: 89 points Review date: March 13, 2022 About the Winemaker: The Rioja wine region of Spain is most well known as a Mecca for producing…
2009 “Maestria” Madiran
Vintage: 2009 Wine Name/Vineyard: Maestria Wine Category: Red Blend Grape blend: 70% Tannat 30% Cab Sauvignon Bottle size: 750 ml Region: Madiran State or country: France Price: $10.00 ABV: 13.5% Cases produced: N/A The Barrel Cellar Score: 90 points Review date: February 22, 2022 About the Winemaker: This wine is an expression of the Madiran appellation of South-West France. The grapes are hand harvested…
Bonanza “lot 4” Red Wine
Vintage: “Lot 4” Wine Name/Vineyard: Bonanza Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon Grape blend: 100% Cab Sauv Bottle size: 750 ml Region: North Coast State or country: California Price: $22.99 ABV: 13.8% Cases produced: N/A The Barrel Cellar Score: 88 points Review date: January 25, 2022 About the Winemaker: Chuck Wagner and his parents started Caymus Vineyards. Chuck, separate from Caymus, has developed Bonanza Wine. He…
Old Bardstown Bottled in Bond
Distiller: Willett Release: 2021 Whiskey: Old Bardstown Bottled-in-Bond Region: Bardstown, Ky Price: $25.00 Proof: 100 Age: No Age Statement The Barrel Cellar Score: 88 Points Review Date: 01/10/2022 About the Bourbon: Old Bardstown BIB is an inexpensive, entry level bourbon produced by the celebrated Willett Distillery. Found on the bottom shelf of many liquor establishments, it is often passed…
Smoke Wagon – Unfiltered Uncut
Distiller: Nevada H&C Distilling Co Release: 2021 Whiskey: Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered – Batch 69 Region: Las Vegas, NV Price: $80.00 Proof: 116.8 Age: ~8 Years The Barrel Cellar Score: 91 Points Review Date: 11/23/2021 About the Bourbon: Nevada H&C Distilling Company’s “Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered” is a blend of barrel strength bourbons ranging in age between 4 and 8 years. The…
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