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Review and tasting notes for Old Overholt Rye.
Review and tasting notes for Old Overholt 114 Proof Rye (2020 Release).
Review and tasting notes for Old Overholt 11 Year Rye (2020).
Review and tasting notes for Old Overholt Bottled in Bond 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.
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.
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 Stagg delivers an expressive sip that lives up to its namesake. Review and tasting notes for Old Stagg (2023).
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.
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).
Another 6 months in the barrels helps tease out rich sweet flavors, however Extra Extra Old shows that this experiment may be butting up against the maximum amount of time to continue to age Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whiskey. Review and tasting notes for Old Forester The 117 Series: Extra Extra Old.
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 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.
Review and tasting notes for Old Bardstown Estate Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes for Old Weller Antique Bourbon.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Review and tasting notes for Old Dominick Huling Station 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).
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 Old Forester 2013 Birthday Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes for Old Forester 2014 Birthday Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes for Evan Williams 23 Years Old.
Review and tasting notes for Old Medley 12 Year Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes for Old Grand-Dad Bonded Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes for Old Forester 2017 Birthday Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes for Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon.
With its impactful proof point and flavorful sip, including its stand-out finish, you’d be foolish not to have a bottle of Old Grand-Dad 114 in your collection. Review and tasting notes for Old Grand-Dad 114 Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes for Old Dominick All the Cookies.
Review and tasting notes for Old Forester 2009 Birthday Bourbon.
Review and tasting notes for Old Forester 2012 Birthday Bourbon.
An unpretentious bourbon that excels in the value category, but has a hard time distinguishing itself where it counts. Review and tasting notes for Quality House Old Style Bourbon.
Though Old Grand-Dad 16 Year isn’t exactly what some wanted it to be, what we got instead is a nicely tempered and gracefully-aged high rye bourbon with widespread appeal. Review and tasting notes for Old Grand-Dad 16 Year Bourbon.
