Introduction Today, we’re tasting the Bowmore Aston Martin Master’s Selection 22-Year-Old, a stunning Islay single malt produced in collaboration with Aston Martin. As Scotch enthusiasts, we couldn’t pass up the chance to dive into this co-…
Introduction Today, we’re tasting the highly coveted Eagle Rare 17-Year from the 2023 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Both of us have a long-standing relationship with Eagle Rare, dating back to when we first started drinking …
Introduction Today, we’re diving into Barrell Vantage, a high-proof, complex blend that’s finished in Mizunara, French, and Toasted American Oak casks. This 114.44-proof whiskey is a blend of bourbons from Indiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky, and whil…
Introduction Today, we’re diving into the esteemed Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, focusing on a classic rye: Sazerac Rye 18-Year-Old. This expression stands out with its impressive age of 18 years and 5 months, first barreled in May of 2005. Bot…
Buffalo Trace Distillery is back with the highly anticipated 2024 release of its celebrated Antique Collection (BTAC). As always, this fall marks the arrival of some of the most sought-after whiskeys in the world, including five standout expressions…
Introduction Today, we’re diving into Rebel 10-Year Single Barrel Bourbon, a new release from Lux Row Distillers. If you're familiar with the Rebel brand, you already know it has quite a reputation, especially with its budget-friendly offerings lik…
Introduction Today, we're diving into one of the heavy hitters from Buffalo Trace's coveted Antique Collection: William Larue Weller 2023. This bourbon is part of the BTAC (Buffalo Trace Antique Collection) lineup, often considered the pinnacle of …
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 the World” ac…
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 Creek offering, clockin…
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 world of T…
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 availability. What mak…
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 of their higher-pro…
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 stateme…
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 bourbon. …
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 Blended Malt Scotch …
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…
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 from mul…
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 supplying…
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 status. The …
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 …
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…
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 uniqu…
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 well-aged bo…
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 this is our first time trying …