Reviews

Hirsch

USA - New American Oak barrels, 18 month air-dried, char #4. The Bivouac delivers a high-quality Kentucky bourbon blend, carefully curated to appeal to those seeking rounded flavors. No stone is left unturned. Bottled at 100 proof, to be enjoyed neat or on the rocks. 

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DESCRIPTIONS

Classification-Straight
Proof-100
Price-65.00
Color-Medium Gold

Contrasts

Youthful-Refined Refined
Rich-Bland Rich
Creamy-Watery Creamy
Balanced-Dominating Balanced
Harsh-Smooth Smooth
Big-Subtle Big
Complex-Basic Complex
Sweet-Dry Sweet

Cereal-Wheat
Fruit-Banana and Summer Fruits
Floral-Botanical
Spice-Cinnamon and Ginger
Wood-Fresh Wood
Other-Butterscotch, Toffee, Honey and Caramel

RATINGS

Nose-3.50
Palate-3.54
Finish-3.67
Uniqueness-3.25
Value-3.54
Overall-3.50



Oregon Spirit

Oregon - Using only fresh mountain water, locally-grown grain, and aged four years to create a lovely bourbon that is great neat or in a cocktail. 2017 San Francisco Spirits Competition - Double Gold and Voted "Best Craft Whiskey Distiller"

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DESCRIPTIONS

Classification-Straight
Proof-94
Price-35.00
Color-Medium Amber

Contrasts

Youthful-Refined Refined
Rich-Bland Rich
Creamy-Watery Creamy
Balanced-Dominating Balanced
Harsh-Smooth Smooth
Big-Subtle Big
Complex-Basic Complex
Sweet-Dry Sweet

Cereal-Wheat
Fruit-Apricot, Cherry and Raisin
Floral-Grassy
Spice-Pepper, Cinnamon and Rye
Wood-Seasoned Wood
Other-Ethanol Honey and Caramel

RATINGS

Nose-3.08
Palate-3.13
Finish-3.13
Uniqueness-2.67
Value-3.65
Overall-3.13



Five Trail

Kentucky- The journey to craft and blend this amazing whiskey includes whiskies distilled by the most renowned bourbon pioneers in Kentucky and Indiana, as well as whiskey made of high country barley straight from their own malthouse.  

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DESCRIPTIONS

Classification-Barrell Proof
Proof-119
Price-65.00
Color-Medium Copper

Contrasts

Youthful-Refined Refined
Rich-Bland Rich
Creamy-Watery Middle
Balanced-Dominating Dominating
Harsh-Smooth Harsh
Big-Subtle Big
Complex-Basic Complex
Sweet-Dry Dry

Cereal-Malt
Fruit-Dark Fruits and Raisin
Floral-Botanical
Spice-Pepper, Cinnamon and Licorice
Wood-Seasoned Wood
Other-Ethanol and Leather

RATINGS

Nose-3.5
Palate-2.16
Finish-2.83
Uniqueness-4
Value-3.83
Overall-3.26



Brothers Bond

Indiana- Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley have crafted a hand-selected batch that is distilled and aged in the tradition of all great bourbon. Smooth, complex and balanced taste with a touch of sweetness and spice. 

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DESCRIPTIONS

Classification-Straight
Proof-80
Price-35.00
Color-Medium Gold

Contrasts

Youthful-Refined Middle
Rich-Bland Rich
Creamy-Watery Middle
Balanced-Dominating Balanced
Harsh-Smooth Smooth
Big-Subtle Middle
Complex-Basic Complex
Sweet-Dry Sweet

Cereal-Malt
Fruit-Apple and Banana
Floral-Herbal
Spice-Pepper, Nutmeg and Ginger
Wood-Fresh Wood
Other-Caramel, Leather and Honey

RATINGS

Nose-4
Palate-3
Finish-3.33
Uniqueness-3
Value-3.83
Overall-3.43



Bradshaw

Kentucky- Born in the heart of Kentucky Bourbon Country, Bradshaw Bourbon is distilled by a third-generation Master Distiller at one of the oldest distilleries in the nation. Bottled at 51.9% as a tribute to Terry Bradshaw's passing completion rate of 51.9% 

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DESCRIPTIONS

Classification-Straight
Proof-103.8
Price-55.00
Color-Dark Gold
Cereal-Wheat
Fruit-Cherry and Banana
Floral-Herbal
Spice-Ginger and Mint
Wood-Cigar Box
Other-Butterscotch, Chocolate and Honey

RATINGS

Nose-3.42
Palate-3.71
Finish-3.42
Uniqueness-3.28
Value-3.28
Overall-2.92



Bardstown

Kentucky- An exquisite high-rye bourbon with extraordinary flavor. The Origin Series bourbon uses a 36% high-rye mashbill that showcases the best of classic bourbon with a burst of rye spice. Perfect as a unique pour or the foundation for a premium craft cocktail. 

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DESCRIPTIONS

Classification-Straight
Proof-96
Price-45.00
Color-Medium Copper
Cereal-Wheat
Fruit-Cherry and Raisin
Floral-Grassy
Spice-Pepper and Licorice
Wood-Fresh Wood
Other-Nutty, Ethanol and Vanilla

RATINGS

Nose-3.42
Palate-2.85
Finish-3.14
Uniqueness-3.28
Value-4.28
Overall-3.39



Yellowstone

Kentucky- Bottled at 102 proof, the Yellowstone Hand Picked Collection is a unique Single Barrel bourbon. It features a hand-picked blend of sweet, spicy, and smoky bourbons, each selected to give this exclusive whiskey a taste that celebrates its deep, family origins. 

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DESCRIPTIONS

Classification-Straight
Proof-102
Price-70.00
Color-Medium Amber
Cereal-Wheat
Fruit-Apricot and Banana
Floral-Herbal
Spice-Nutmeg and Allspice
Wood-Old Wood
Other-Caramel, Butterscotch and Vanilla

RATINGS

Nose-2.8
Palate-3.66
Finish-3.78
Uniqueness-3.21
Value-3.02
Overall-3.38



Laws Whiskey House

Colorado- Crafted from all four of the American mother grains: corn, wheat, barley, and rye. There aren't many four grains on the market as they are very difficult to make. Complex whiskey with vanilla and caramel notes from the newly charred, American white oak barrels. Classic taste. 

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DESCRIPTIONS

Classification-Straight
Proof-94
Price-30.00
Color-Medium Amber
Cereal-Wheat
Fruit-Apple and Orange
Floral-Grassy
Spice-Cinnamon and Pepper
Wood-Fresh Wood
Other-Caramel and Ethanol

RATINGS

Nose-3.5
Palate-3.1
Finish-2.9
Uniqueness-2.8
Value-3
Overall-3



Gunslinger Golden

This delicious aged spirit is created from a three grain blend of corn, wheat, and barley, then aged and mellowed using a time honored south Georgia recipe from  the mid 1800s.   Our number one most requested spirit. Served straight, over ice or mixed in a cocktail, we know lovers of aged spirits will find this creation to their liking.   

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DESCRIPTIONS

Classification-Small Batch
Proof-80
Price-49.99
Color-Dark Copper
Cereal-Malt
Fruit-Dark Fruits
Floral-Herbal
Spice-Cinnamon, and Nutmeg
Wood-Seasoned Wood
Other-Butterscotch, Vanilla Honey and Maple Syrup

RATINGS

Nose-3.5
Palate-3.8
Finish-4.3
Uniqueness-4.3
Value-3.8
Overall-4.0



Gunslinger Bourbon

Gunslinger Bourbon is created from a three grain blend of corn, wheat, and barley, then aged and mellowed using a "double barreled" process to give it a unique taste profile and flavor.  Proofed at 87, it is as smooth and refreshing as lower proofed bourbons on the market.  Whether served straight, over ice or mixed in a cocktail, we know lovers of bourbon will find this creation to their liking. 

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DESCRIPTIONS

Classification-Small Batch
Proof-87
Price-49.99
Color-Medium Amber
Cereal-Wheat
Fruit-Apple, Citrus and Peach
Floral-Grassy
Spice-Mint, Nutmeg and Ginger
Wood-Seasoned and Fresh Wood
Other-Ethanol, Tobacco and Leather

RATINGS

Nose-2.35
Palate-2.01
Finish-2.18
Uniqueness-3.01
Value-2.01
Overall-2.36



Willet

Kentucky- Kentucky, USA- Nose is delicate and refined; palate is quite graceful. An easy drinking whiskey. Balanced flavors of creaminess, spiciness and floral. Finish has mint, spice and earthy wood character. Beautiful pot still decanter. 90 Malt Advocate 

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DESCRIPTIONS

Classification-Small Batch
Proof-94
Price-49.99
Color-Medium Amber
Cereal-Malt
Fruit-Citrus, Raison and Peach
Floral-Grassy
Spice-Cinnamon, Ginger and Licorice
Wood-Smokey Oak
Other-Butterscotch, Maple Syrup and Vanilla

RATINGS

Nose-3.36
Palate-4.10
Finish-3.87
Uniqueness-3.93
Value-3.44
Overall-4.16



Rebel Distiller's Collection

Kentucky- Wheated’ Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey hand-picked from extraordinary barrels by Lux Row Distillers. It is bottled at an optimal 113 proof, as determined by their Head Distiller, to achieve the smoothest taste profile for Rebel. Rebel uses the original ‘wheated’ recipe invented in 1849 from what would become the famous Stitzel-Weller Distillery. 

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DESCRIPTIONS

Classification-Small Batch
Proof-113
Price-51.99
Color-Medium Amber
Cereal-Wheat
Fruit-Apple, Orange and Peach
Floral-Grassy
Spice-Cinnamon
Wood-Smokey Oak
Other-Ethanol, Leather and Vanilla

RATINGS

Nose-2.16
Palate-2.61
Finish-3.04
Uniqueness-3.17
Value-2.69
Overall-2.84



Bib and Tucker

Tennessee- Aromas of vanilla, freshly mowed grass and leather-bound books. Notes of sweet fruit, vanilla beans, caramel and dried apricots dominate the palate, and are complemented by a subtle touch of ginger spice. The finish is complex and lingers, with hints of chestnuts and corn. 

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DESCRIPTIONS

Classification-Small Batch
Proof-92
Price-48
Color-Dark Amber
Cereal-Wheat
Fruit-Cherry and Pear
Floral-Grassy
Spice-Pepper and Licorice
Wood-Fresh Wood
Other-Caramel, Leather and Wine

RATINGS

Nose-2.7
Palate-2.9
Finish-2.8
Uniqueness-3.2
Value-3.1
Overall-2.9



Horse Soldier

Ohio- Crafted by the U.S. Army Green Berets who answered America's call days after 9/11. 2019 Gold Medal winners at the NYISC. Tasting notes of butterscotch, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, fruits, and a hint of sweet oak. Meant to be sipped neat or with ice. 

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DESCRIPTIONS

Classification-Small Batch
Proof-95
Price-58
Color-Medium Amber
Cereal-Malt
Fruit-Banana
Floral-Grassy
Spice-Pepper and Allspice
Wood-Oak
Other-Butterscotch, Honey and Leather

RATINGS

Nose-3.2
Palate-4
Finish-3.5
Uniqueness-3
Value-3.3
Overall-2.9



Russell's Reserve

KY, USA- Matured in the deepest No. 4 alligator char barrels. Individually bottled at 110 proof and non-chill filtered to guarantee maximum flavor, each barrel has its own personality yet still captures our signature toffee and vanilla tones. Rich oaky notes meet an intense spiciness, which creates a robust taste that is best experienced right out of the bottle. 

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DESCRIPTIONS

Classification-Single Barrell
Proof-110
Price-52.99
Color-Light Copper
Cereal-Wheat
Fruit-Dark Fruits
Floral-Grassy
Spice-Pepper and Allspice
Wood-Seasoned Wood
Other-Caramel and Leather

RATINGS

Nose-3
Palate-3
Finish-3
Uniqueness-3
Value-3
Overall-3



Rabbitt Hole Cavehill

KY, USA- Our Four-Grain Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a unique expression of American Whiskey. Three malted grains- wheat, barley and honey malt- complement the corn base. This is spectacular sipping Bourbon with a strong backbone that explodes with flavor 

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DESCRIPTIONS

Classification-Straight Bourbon
Proof-95
Price-52.99
Color-Medium Amber
Cereal-Peat
Fruit-Apple
Floral-Vegatative
Spice-Rye and Nutmeg
Wood-Smoky Wood
Other-Caramel and Maple Syrup

RATINGS

Nose-2.75
Palate-3.5
Finish-3.5
Uniqueness-3.5
Value-3.8
Overall-3.4



Michter's US1 Bourbon

KY, USA- This drink is made from a carefully selected mash bill that features the highest quality American corn. Complex nose, with an overlay of camphor. Sweetness, then corn and wood smoke flavors with rye underneath. The finish is lingering with wood notes mingling with maple syrup.

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DESCRIPTIONS

Classification-Small Batch
Proof-91
Price-49.99
Color-Medium Mahogany
Cereal-Malt
Fruit-Apple
Floral-Botanical
Spice-Licorice
Wood-Cigar Box
Other-Butterscotch, Vanilla

RATINGS

Nose-4
Palate-4
Finish-4
Uniqueness-4
Value-4
Overall-4



Calumet Farms 

Calumet Farm Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey is distilled and aged in Kentucky - the heart of bourbon & horse country. It is aged in deeply charred (#4) oak barrels, then hand selected for premium quality. It is carefully crafted into a bourbon worthy of carrying the name of one of the most prestigious horse racing farms in all of history. 

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DESCRIPTIONS

Classification-Small Batch
Proof-86
Price-52.99
Color-Light Copper
Cereal-Wheat
Fruit-Peach
Floral-Herbal
Spice-Pepper
Wood-Fresh Wood
Other-Honey

RATINGS

Nose-4
Palate-3
Finish-4
Uniqueness-3
Value-3
Overall-3.4