Tag Archives: USA
Old Hermitage Rye Whiskey Reserve, Pre-prohibition rye whiskey
I’m no buff on old American whiskey, but if I get the chance to try one I will. This, however, is only my second sample of such a dram. A couple of years back I wanted to get into bourbon … Continue reading
Is bourbon being de-premiumized?
This will be me just voicing my worries about the bourbon industry. A while ago I read on Sku’s Recent Eats that Elijah Craig no longer has the big ’12’ on the front label. It has moved to the back label … Continue reading
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye, 64.5%, Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2009
The popularity of bourbon, rye and American whiskey in general has driven up prices massively. Especially on this side of the pond price tags are far less interesting than a couple of years ago. This is partially done by exporters and importers … Continue reading
Prichard’s Tennessee Whiskey, 40%
It’s a bit of a long story for Prichard’s in The Netherlands. They’ve been trying to get a foot hold for a couple of years now with stands at festivals and a couple of liquor shops supporting them. Unfortunately for … Continue reading
One Eight Sherry Finished Bourbon, 52.5%
One Eight Spirits seems to be one of those sort-of random spirits producers in the USA of which there are hundreds popping up everywhere. They are called One Eight for Article One, Section Eight of the constitution which provided for … Continue reading