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Combining their brandy making knowledge and whiskey making knowledge results in a rye finished whiskey that delivers the perfect sip for a crisp fall day. Review and tasting notes for Starlight Single Barrel Rye Finished in Apple Brandy Barrels.
Known for their brandy, Copper & Kings “Bourbon in Apple” clearly shows the influence of brandy barrels the whiskey rested in, but over-indexes in certain parts. Review and tasting notes for Copper & Kings "Bourbon in Apple".
Black Velvet Whisky, the second-largest selling Canadian whisky in the world, today launched Black Velvet Apple.
A unique-tasting, New York distilled, apple-forward finished rye that’s rounded out with accents of warming spice. Review and tasting notes for Lost Lantern 2025 Single Cask #5: Finger Lakes Distilling Straight Rye Finished in a Pommeau Cask.
Review and tasting notes for Watershed Barrel Strength Bourbon Finished in Apple Brandy Barrels (Batch 001).
In its third iteration, a ramp up in proof and resulting robustness makes this apple brandy finish bourbon sing. Review and tasting notes for Watershed 6 Year Bourbon Finished in Apple Brandy Barrels (Batch 003).
Utilizing a finishing barrel that isn’t reached for often, Heaven's Door Bourbon Exploration Series 1 delivers a contrasting sip. Review and tasting notes for Heaven's Door Bourbon Exploration Series 1.
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Watershed Distillery is releasing batch four of its bourbon finished in apple brandy barrels.
Full of rich bold flavors, the latest lot of barrels pulled from a Jack Daniel’s famed Coy Hill barrelhouse will have consumers clamoring to try to get their hands on a bottle. Review and tasting notes for Jack Daniel’s Coy Hill Barrelhouse 8 Special Release Single Barrel Whiskey.
Focusing on a theme of various forms of apples and spices, Trackside Founder Release 2025 High Proof is an easy-to-enjoy bourbon. Review and tasting notes for Trackside Founder Release 2025 High Proof.
New limited release anniversary bourbon expression commemorates 10 years of independent distilling at Watershed Distillery.
Copper & Kings has launched a new tour that will give distillery guests a first taste at something never-before-tasted from the brand: Bourbon.
Broken Barrel continues their quest to prove the validity of stave finishing and Americana is their best proof-of-concept yet. Review and tasting notes for Broken Barrel Americana.
Finishing in oft-underutilized French calvados casks, Del Bac Normandie is an American single malt that is full of flavor, but requires you to put in the work to truly appreciate it. Review and tasting notes for Whiskey Del Bac Normandie (2023).
Hard Truth comes out swinging for their initial bourbon release, producing a wheated bottled in bond bourbon that is full of autumn flavors. Review and tasting notes for Hard Truth Wheated Bourbon Bottled in Bond.
Though it tastes like it's from a certain Tennessee distillery, the extra aging time in Texas helps enhance the entire sip. Review and tasting notes for Milam & Greene The Castle Hill Series (Batch 3).
Tasting notes and our thoughts of Barrell Bourbon Batch 020, 021, & 022.
How do you take an already amazing product and make it better? New Holland set out to do that with their Dragon’s Milk Origin Toasted Barrel series, and in the end, succeeded. Review and tasting notes for Dragon’s Milk Origin Toasted Barrel 2024C “Apple Turnover”.
A limited annual release from Whiskey Del Bac out of Tucson, Arizona, Normandie is an American single malt with its own unique spin, rich in unique flavors. Review and tasting notes for Whiskey Del Bac Normandie (2022).
Shining a Light on New American Finishing Traditions.
Review and tasting notes for The Mattie Gladden Bottled in Bond Bourbon.
First introduced in 2018, Cask Strength Four Grain batches are released on an ongoing basis and available year-round. At two years old, the bourbon offers a pleasant array of flavors but still shows its age. Review and tasting notes for Black Button Cask Strength Four Grain Bourbon (Batch 4).
Tasting notes and our thoughts of Belle Meade Bourbon Cask Strength Reserve.
Utilizing a well aged MGP bourbon finished in Calvados casks produces a complex and delicious sip, but it comes at a high cost of entry. Review and tasting notes for Bhakta Rye 2013 Finished in Calvados Casks.
A perfect storm of a rich base whiskey combined with a harmonious finishing barrel that results in a flavorful union. Review and tasting notes for Middle West Spirits Double Cask Collection: Napoleon Calvados Cask-Finished Whiskey.
New Line of Rare, Award-Winning Spirits Represents Debut for Tate Since Joining Foley Family Wines & Spirits as Master Distiller for Innovation.
Heaven’s Door Spirits, Bob Dylan’s portfolio of American whiskeys, announces the release of their new Exploration Series: a straight bourbon whiskey finished in Calvados casks and toasted oak staves.
Review and tasting notes for Corbin Cash Merced Rye.
Review and tasting notes for Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond Bourbon Fall 2021 Edition.
Copper & Kings, Kentucky’s American Brandy distillery and official member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail will offer for the first time state-wide, something never-before-tasted from the brand: Bourbon.
Embracing its fall origins, Watershed Fall Finishing Series: Maple Syrup Finish Batch 001 delivers a sweet sip that will transport you into the Fall season no matter what time of year you drink it. Review and tasting notes for Watershed Fall Finishing Series: Maple Syrup Finish Batch 001.
Review and tasting notes for Clyde May’s Straight Rye.
Copperworks Distilling Co. has unveiled two special releases created from a pair of St. George Spirits California Reserve Apple Brandy casks.
Romulan Stellum Rye is a bold, robust rye that pays homage to the classic sci-fi show, offering a significant improvement in quality over previous Star Trek Spirits Romulan releases. Review and tasting notes for Romulan Stellum Rye.
Review and tasting notes for Wheel Horse Rye (Batch 3).
Bulleit Rye 10 Year Old is an approachable, highly drinkable rye that impresses with its age statement and price. Review and tasting notes for Bulleit 95 Rye 10 Year Old.
Review and tasting notes for Watershed 6 Year Bourbon Finished in Apple Brandy Barrels (Batch 002).
Watershed Distillery announces 2021 Watershed Barrel Strength Bourbon Batch 002, created from copper pot-distilled bourbon aged four years in virgin char #4 White Oak barrels and finished for 34-45 months in Watershed’s own Ohio apple brandy casks.
Lux Row Distillers announced the release of Blood Oath Trilogy – Third Edition, the latest collection of limited-release bourbons, or “Pacts,” created by Lux Row Master Distiller John Rempe.
