Reviews and Articles

Oct. 22, 2024

Whiskey Review: George T. Stagg Bourbon (2023)

Introduction Today, we’re diving into one of the most highly anticipated whiskeys from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC): George T. Stagg. This bourbon is known for its bold, high-proof offerings and has won “Best Bourbon in t…

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Oct. 18, 2024

Whiskey Review: Knob Creek 9-Year Bourbon

Introduction Today, we're diving into Knob Creek 9-Year Bourbon, a classic from the Jim Beam family. It’s part of their small-batch collection alongside Basil Hayden’s, Booker’s, and Baker’s. This bottle is the standard Knob…

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Oct. 18, 2024

Nelson's Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey Review

Introduction Today, we’re diving into Nelson's Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey. This whiskey is aged for a minimum of two years, clocks in at 91 proof, and carries a fairly low price point. Nelson's Green Brier has been making waves in the worl…

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Oct. 18, 2024

Whisky Review: Maker's Mark Cask Strength Bourbon

Introduction Today, we’re diving into Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Bourbon, a bolder take on the classic Maker’s Mark. This is one of the most popular wheated bourbons on the market, a fan favorite known for its consistency and avai…

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Oct. 17, 2024

Whisky Review: Glenmorangie Astar Single Malt Scotch

Introduction Today, we’re diving into Glenmorangie Astar, a limited-release Scotch from Glenmorangie’s impressive lineup. We’ve had great experiences with Glenmorangie in the past, and Astar stands out as one o…

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Oct. 17, 2024

Whisky Review: Glenlivet Enigma Single Malt Scotch

Introduction Today, we're diving into something a bit mysterious: Glenlivet Enigma. This is a special release from the Glenlivet distillery, part of their "Mystery Series," where they release a whiskey with almost no details provided—no age s…

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Oct. 16, 2024

Whiskey Review: Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon

Welcome back to another review on Film & Whiskey! Today, we're wrapping up our Four Roses lineup with the Four Roses Single Barrel. After sampling the Yellow Label, Small Batch, and Small Batch Select, it's time to check out this 100-proof bourb…

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Oct. 14, 2024

Whisky Review: Mossburn Island Blended Malt Scotch

Introduction Today, we’re diving into another blended malt from Mossburn, specifically their Island blend. Following our review of Mossburn’s Speyside blend, we’re excited to see how their Island blend holds up. Mossburn Island Bl…

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Oct. 14, 2024

Whiskey Review: Ezra Brooks 99 Bourbon

Introduction Today, we're diving into Ezra Brooks 99 Bourbon, a 99-proof expression from Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky. Ezra Brooks, part of the Luxco portfolio, is known for its rye-forward profile, while their sister brand, Rebel, lea…

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Oct. 14, 2024

Whisky Review: Mossburn Speyside Blended Malt Scotch

Introduction Today, we’re diving into a bottle of Mossburn Speyside Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, a unique take on a blended malt scotch from the Speyside region. For those unfamiliar, blended malt means this whisky is a mix of malt whiskies fr…

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Oct. 10, 2024

Whiskey Review: Remus Repeal Reserve Batch VIII Bourbon

Introduction Today, we're reviewing the highly sought-after Remus Repeal Reserve Batch VIII Bourbon Whiskey from the Ross & Squibb Distillery, also known as MGP (Midwest Grain Products). MGP is a powerhouse in the whiskey world, known for suppl…

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Oct. 2, 2024

Whiskey Review: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon (2023)

Introduction In today’s review, we’re diving into the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Whiskey, Fall 2023 release. This semiannual release from Heaven Hill is a resurrection of an old brand that has been elevated to super-premium …

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Sept. 26, 2024

"Blink" Documentary Directors on Telling a Family's Emotional Journey

In Blink, the latest documentary from National Geographic, filmmakers Daniel Roher and Edmund Stenson take viewers on a deeply emotional journey following a family whose children are diagnosed with a rare degenerative disease. As the family embarks …

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Sept. 26, 2024

Whiskey Review: Whiskey Del Bac Sentinel of the Desert Batch 3 Rye

Introduction Today, we dive into a unique whiskey from Arizona's Whiskey Del Bac, their Sentinel of the Desert Batch 3 Rye Whiskey. This straight rye is finished in mesquited casks, giving it a flavor profile not often found in rye whiskey. At 92…

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Sept. 24, 2024

Exploring Blackwood Distilling Co.: Mastering Toasted Barrel Bourbon and Rye

In the heart of Kentucky’s bourbon country, Blackwood Distilling Co. is making waves with its bold, meticulously crafted whiskeys. At the helm of this operation is Guinness McFadden, a horse trainer-turned-distiller with a passion for creating…

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Sept. 18, 2024

Whiskey Review: Sam Houston 15 Year Bourbon

This review is taken from our episode "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl / Sam Houston 15-Year Bourbon." Click the link to listen to this review in audio format. At Film & Whiskey, we’re always excited to dive into we…

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Sept. 18, 2024

Whiskey Review: Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength Bourbon

Introduction Today, we’re diving into a special bourbon that rounds out a significant part of the Maker's Mark lineup: Maker’s Mark 46 Cask Strength. We’ve previously reviewed Maker’s Cask Strength and Maker’s 46, but …

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Sept. 18, 2024

Whiskey Review: Clontarf 1014 Classic Blend Irish Whiskey

Introduction Today, we’re reviewing Clontarf 1014 Classic Blend Irish Whiskey, a budget-friendly option that caught our attention when Bob spotted it on the OHLQ Ohio Liquor "last call" shelf for just $11. Made by Pernod Ricard's Irish Distil…

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Sept. 17, 2024

Whiskey Review: Redwood Empire Lost Monarch

Introduction At Film & Whiskey, we’re always excited to dive into new whiskey experiences, especially from lesser-known distilleries. Today, we're taking a close look at Redwood Empire Lost Monarch, a blend of straight whiskeys that hails…

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Sept. 17, 2024

Whiskey Review: Watershed Bourbon Finished in Pinot Noir Casks

Introduction At Film & Whiskey, we’re always eager to dive into something new, and today is no exception. We're reviewing Watershed Distillery's bourbon finished in Pinot Noir casks, a special release from the craft distillery located in …

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Sept. 17, 2024

Whiskey Review: Rebel 100 Straight Rye

Introduction At Film & Whiskey, we've long been fans of the Rebel brand. Their affordable yet surprisingly good Rebel 100 Bourbon has been a go-to recommendation for us. So when we got our hands on Rebel 100 Straight Rye Whiskey, we had high ho…

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Sept. 16, 2024

Whiskey Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company Silver Oak Bourbon

Introduction Today, we’re diving into the Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series Silver Oak. This is a blend of straight bourbon whiskey finished in cabernet barrels from Silver Oak Winery in California. The blend includes bourbon…

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Sept. 10, 2024

Whiskey Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company High Wheat Bourbon (Origin Series)

Introduction In this review, we’re revisiting Bardstown Bourbon Company with their latest addition to the Origin Series: High Wheat Bourbon Whiskey. This release is part of Bardstown’s permanent lineup and is designed to welcome enthusi…

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Sept. 6, 2024

Whiskey Review: Green River 1885 Bourbon

Introduction At Film & Whiskey, we’re always on the lookout for quality bourbons that deliver exceptional value. Today, we’re diving into Green River 1885 Bourbon, a bottle that caught our attention not just because of its intriguin…

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