Category: Buy It Again

Three year old Buffalo Trace, mashbill #1 bottled at 80 proof. First off, the ground work of Buff Trace is in every bottle, the baseline sweetness is there along with a young spice, that drinks a little hot, but for the price, it’s hard to beat. The oak is foundational, and leans towards cinnamon on the palate finishing with a perfectly pleasant bite to go along with the vanilla, toffee, caramel sweetness apparent already even at this young age. No joke, grab a decanter and give this a try on a weeknight sipping neat.

After years of successfully growing the Old Forester brand, Master Blender Jackie Zykan struck out on her own with the Neeley Family Distillery in Stanford, Kentucky. Their first product, called Hidden Barn, honors the tradition of illicit stills dotting the Kentucky countryside, painted black as to avoid detection by the telltale fungus that grows black on all the buildings where distilling is taking place. Their Series 1 product is a small batch blend of 4 and 5 year old Kentucky Bourbons with a 70% corn, 20% rye, and 10% malted barley mashbill bottled at 110.1 proof. Grain and sweet oak on the nose with dark fruit. On the palate, honey and grain with a very rich, fruit and spice forward finish.

Real Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and ginger ale perfectly mixed at 7% ABV. The refreshing taste of ginger ale and Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey come together in perfect harmony, creating an easy-to-drink, smooth and balanced Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey cocktail. It’s a crisp canned cocktail with notes of tangy ginger highlighted by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey.

Green River continues to make great strides under the watchful eye of Bardstown Bourbon Co. Their latest release of a rye whiskey does not fail to impress as well, both in terms of the mature flavor profile, but also the price. Sweet pine and florals on the nose with a touch of nutmeg. On the palate, sweet cinnamon, smooth oak, a lifted, tingling pine note with a touch of soft caramel and a little vanilla as well. Bottled at 95 proof and for $40 it’s a great value from a proud and old DSP.

A triple distilled blended Irish whiskey from single malt and grain, Bushmills is Northern Ireland’s answer to Jameson. If you’re looking for a shot to pair with a Guinness, there may be no better whiskey in the world than this! Sweet malt aroma bursting with citrus, lanolin, and tropical fruit. On the palate, Bushmills is rich beyond its price, and smooth beyond its years.

Massive tropical fruit notes for a rye whiskey. Spice is fairly subdued. I’ve been critical of some ham-fisted Hard Truth releases in the past, but what we have here emerging is an actual new “house style” of whiskey. You have to manage your expecatations though, becasue it is NOT an MGP 95% rye, and it’s not even in the same universe as most standard distillery 51% ryes. This is wholly on it’s own. First off, it’s 100% fruit driven, almost cordial-like in both nose and palate. Apple skins, pears, and peaches along apricot and even lime! On the palate, the 93 proof spirit, skims the tongue, leaving anise, clove, ginger, and a distinct oak note. Tried it neat, on the rocks, and in an Old Fashioned and I have to say the Old Fashioned stood out becasue of how soft and fruity the whiskey is to begin with, so give it a shot. It’s local, it’s made with integrity, and it tastes pretty darn good!

Was $89.99, NOW $69.99. From our 2023 archives, don’t sleep on this NULU toasted barrel. Many have tried toasted barrel finishes in the past several year, but Nulu’s are some of the best, and this EXCEPTIONAL cask proves it all day long. Sweet coconut and along on the nose with marshmallow, shortbread, banana, and pear juice. On the palate, major toast coming through, sweet burnt marshmallow followed by oak, leather, and spice.

On SALE for $59.99, this single barrel of Jefferson’s Reserve is as soft and fruity as they come. Soft leather, tropical fruit, and butterscotch define the nose. On the palate, a perfectly sweet romp through vanilla, caramel, and more butterscotch. It’s 100 proof but drinks so much softer and sweeter. Take advantage fo the price and be on the look out for Barrel #586!

This 107 proof “XO” bourbon is truly “pure Kentucky,” distilled, aged, and bottled by Willett at 107 proof. Tell us 107 and we’re ALL IN! Pure Kentucky is a blend of 72/13/15 Corn/Rye/Malted Barley & 52/38/10 Corn/Rye/Malted Barley. The mix creates a soft and spicy malt forward bourbon with biscuit and bread on the nose. On the palate, the spice kicks up but a malty backbone persists throughout.

If you’re always on the lookout for a great “everyday” sipper or Old Fashioned Bourbon that’s not going to break the bank and may just be a little outside the norm, then Johnny Drum might be your new “go to”. It’s been a Willett house brand for years, first as a sourced whiskey, then as a homegrown one. Bottled at 101 proof with no age or mashbill given, which means it’s at least 4 years old, the nose is green apple, toffee, lemon, and jut a touch of oak. On the palate, the 101 proof is as expected, soft and sweet with a richer fruit and oak mid-palate than what I remember from the past. This is definitely an easier sipper and certainly a Tuesday night “go to”