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Review and tasting notes for Old Overholt Rye.
Review and tasting notes for Old Overholt Bottled in Bond Rye.
Review and tasting notes for Old Overholt 11 Year Rye (2020).
Review and tasting notes for Old Overholt 114 Proof Rye (2020 Release).
Old Overholt Cask Strength 12 Year Rye is a mature and complex whiskey that showcases a beautiful balance of red fruits, spice, and oak without being overly dry or tannic. Review and tasting notes for Old Overholt Cask Strength 12 Year Rye.
Old Overholt Cask Strength 10 Year Rye is a hefty rye, packing in a high proof point, sizable age statement, and big flavors, which results in a rye with overwhelming staying power. Review and tasting notes for Old Overholt Cask Strength 10 Year Rye.
Reviving the brand’s original mashbill was a smart decision, unfortunately, the whiskey’s age and proof hold it back. Review and tasting notes for A. Overholt Straight Rye.
Overholt, the longest-standing American whiskey brand maintained continuously since 1810, announced its newest release, which uses the same mashbill Overholt founder Abraham Overholt used in 1810.
Review and tasting notes for Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky. Review and tasting notes for Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky.
Old Crow may be deep rooted in the history of bourbon, but today’s modern iteration leaves a lot to be desired. Review and tasting notes for Old Crow Bourbon.
Old Stagg delivers an expressive sip that lives up to its namesake. Review and tasting notes for Old Stagg (2023).
Review and tasting notes for Old Blowhard Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes of Old Forester Rye. Review and tasting notes for Old Forester Rye.
A slight tweak of the standard Old Forester mashbill, along with a double-digit age statement, results in an Old Forester bourbon that stands out in their current lineup. Review and tasting notes for Old Forester 1924 10-Year-Old (2025).
A lower-than-expected proof, combined with a higher-than-expected age statement, results in Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye’s inaugural batch expertly balancing lush stewed fruit notes against moderate rye spice and aged oak. Review and tasting notes for Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye (Batch A925).
Old Grand-Dad 7 Year Bottled in Bond Bourbon offers a more robust and enjoyable sip with enhanced aged oak and deeper flavors compared to its non-age-stated counterparts, though these improvements come with a higher, market-level price tag. Review and tasting notes for Old Grand-Dad 7 Year Bottled in Bond Bourbon.
Hunting for the perfect holiday pour? Our Bourbon Buying Guide breaks down the bottles worth gifting - and keeping for yourself.
Aptly named Christmas Spirit, this limited release from Old Potrero is a holiday gift to beer and whiskey geeks alike. Review and tasting notes for Old Potrero Christmas Spirit.
Review and tasting notes for Old Bardstown Estate Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes for Old Weller Antique Bourbon.
With each passing year, Old Elk Infinity Blend becomes more complex thanks to its ever-changing mashbill. 2022 adds a heavy amount of wheat bourbon which adds its own standout influence. Review and tasting notes for Old Elk Infinity 2022.
The Whiskey Row Series is back in the spotlight thanks to 1924, debuting a new mashbill and a 10 year age statement, but despite a satisfying sip, its price will be a point of contention. Review and tasting notes for Old Forester 1924 (2024).
Review and tasting notes for Old Forester Statesman Bourbon.
At 80 proof and for less than a Jackson, the historic Old Grand-Dad brand is a value-seeker’s dream offering quality bourbon at a very low price point. Review and tasting notes for Old Grand-Dad Bourbon.
Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon is a new ongoing release that sets a baseline, building on the brand’s more fine-tuned limited edition decanter series by offering a classic bourbon flavor profile at a more accessible price point. Review and tasting notes for Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled in Bond Bourbon.
This delicate and gentle limited release from Hotalings & Co. is a fascinating (and tasty) glimpse into Old Potrero’s past. Review and tasting notes for Old Potrero Bottled in Bond 16 Year Old Whiskey.
Review and tasting notes for Old Forester 2014 Birthday Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes for Old Medley 12 Year Bourbon.
Old Elk’s very first limited edition release, Infinity Blend gives a nod to bourbon enthusiasts and showcases Greg Metze’s ability to craft a satisfying, high quality blend. Review and tasting notes for Old Elk Infinity Blend (2021).
The expectations for Old Forester Birthday Bourbon to deliver a great sip are raised every year due to its increasing price tag, and this year’s release struggles to fully back up its increased cost. Review and tasting notes for Old Forester 2024 Birthday Bourbon.
An unexpected madcap pour, Old Stubborn by Rising Tide Spirits, will keep you on your toes. Review and tasting notes for Old Stubborn Straight Wheated Bourbon.
Featuring 100% of their own distillate with a combined blend of 20% malted barley and malted rye, this Old Pepper Single Barrel Bourbon bourbon drinks more traditional than you’d expect. Review and tasting notes for Old Pepper Single Barrel Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes for Evan Williams 23 Years Old.
Review and tasting notes for Old Dominick Huling Station Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes for Old Forester 2013 Birthday Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes for Old Forester 2019 Birthday Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes for Old Hickory Bourbon Black Label.
Review and tasting notes for Old Forester 2018 Birthday Bourbon.
Bulleit Rye 12 Year is back in a similar style as before, with exceptional value and approachability proudly on display once again. Review and tasting notes for Bulleit Rye 12 Year Old.
For the Birthday Bourbon’s 25th anniversary, Old Forester employs a sweet mash process along with an interesting proof choice. Review and tasting notes for Old Forester 2025 Birthday Bourbon.
