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Explore expert whiskey reviews from Film & Whiskey, featuring in-depth ratings, tasting notes, and insights on bourbons, ryes, and more. Discover the perfect pour for your next sip.

Dive into detailed reviews of bourbons, ryes, and scotches featured in each episode of our podcast. From flavor profiles to price comparisons, our tasting notes help you find the right whiskey for every occasion.
Jan. 26, 2025

Whiskey Review: Jack Daniel's 12-Year Tennessee Whiskey

Introduction Today, we’re diving into Jack Daniel's 12-Year Batch 1. Last week, we tried Jack Daniel's 10-Year, but now we’re stepping up with this older, higher-proof offering. At 107 proof, it feels like a sweet spot for us—enou…

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Jan. 21, 2025

Port Charlotte 10 Review

Today, we’re giving you a Port Charlotte 10 review. This is a heavily peated single malt Scotch whisky from the legendary Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay. This distillery has been crafting quality Scotch since the 1800s and has made a name f…

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Jan. 15, 2025

Whiskey Review: Jack Daniel's 10-Year Tennessee Whiskey

Introduction Today, we’re diving into Jack Daniel’s 10-Year Tennessee Whiskey, specifically Batch 3, released in February 2024. It’s a 97-proof whiskey, a bit below the typical barrel-proof offerings that dominate the market, and …

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Jan. 7, 2025

Whiskey Review: Bushmills The Rare Casks 29-Year Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish Irish Whiskey

Introduction Today, we're diving into something truly special: Bushmills “The Rare Casks” 29-Year-Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish Irish Whiskey. This bottle is part of Bushmills’ Rare Casks series, and this specific release r…

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Dec. 30, 2024

Whiskey Review: Tullamore DEW Irish Whiskey

Introduction Today, we’re revisiting one of the most iconic names in Irish whiskey: Tullamore D.E.W. Bob kicks things off by clearing up the pronunciation debate. “It’s labeled as Tullamore D-E-W, with little periods in between ea…

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Dec. 30, 2024

Whisky Review: Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or Single Malt Scotch

Introduction Today, we’re diving into Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or, a single malt Scotch whisky that has become a touchstone for us over the years. The Nectar D’Or has gone through a few transformations since we first tried it. Back t…

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Dec. 30, 2024

Whiskey Review: Noah's Mill Bourbon

Noah’s Mill is a bourbon produced by Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Ltd. (KBD), better known as Willett Distilling Company or simply “Willett.” Established in 1935, Willett has a storied history that includes a shift to ethanol produ…

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Dec. 30, 2024

Whiskey Review: Bushmills 30-Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Introduction Today, we’re diving into Bushmills 30-Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey. This rare expression from Bushmills is aged for 14 years in a mix of bourbon barrels and sherry butts, then finished for an additional 16 years in first-fill P…

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Dec. 24, 2024

Whiskey Review: Penelope Valencia Bourbon

At Film & Whiskey, we’re diving into Penelope Valencia, the annual release from Penelope Bourbon. This four-grain straight bourbon whiskey, finished in Vino de Naranja casks from Seville, Spain, is bottled at 95 proof and offers a unique p…

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Dec. 20, 2024

Whiskey Review: Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series Ice Wine and Batch 036 Bourbon

At Film & Whiskey, we’ve always appreciated Barrell Craft Spirits for their innovative approach to blending and finishing. Today, we’re diving into two of their latest releases: Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series Ice Wine and Barrell…

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Dec. 18, 2024

McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt: Reviewing 2 Whiskeys from Clear Creek Distillers

When it comes to exploring American single malt whiskey, McCarthy's from Clear Creek Distillers in Hood River, Oregon, offers a truly unique perspective. Today, we’re diving into two standout offerings: the three-year-old McCarthy’s Pot …

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Dec. 18, 2024

Old Line Spirits: Review of Three American Single Malts

At Film & Whiskey, we’re always on the hunt for unique whiskey experiences, and Old Line Spirits has quickly become one of our favorite American single malt producers. Previously, we reviewed their Navy Strength American Single Malt and we…

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Dec. 18, 2024

Whiskey Review: Westland Solum American Single Malt

Introduction Today, we’re diving into something truly unique: Westland Solum, the first peated whiskey from Westland Distillery, part of their Outpost Range. Westland has been on our radar for a while, and their commitment to American single …

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Dec. 17, 2024

American Single Malt Whiskey Is Official: Here Are 4 You Need to Try Now

In January 2025, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) formally recognized American Single Malt Whiskey (ASM) as its own category. This landmark decision gives the growing segment of American single malt producers a standardized identit…

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Dec. 17, 2024

American Single Malt Whiskey Earns Official Recognition from TTB

In a landmark decision, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has officially ratified the American Single Malt Whiskey (ASM) category. This announcement, effective January 19, 2025, follows years of advocacy by distillers, industry orga…

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Dec. 17, 2024

Whiskey Review: Stranahan's Snowflake

Introduction Today, we’re diving into one of the most sought-after and elusive American single malts out there: Stranahan’s Snowflake. Released once a year in December, this whiskey is named after one of Colorado’s 14,000-foot mou…

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Dec. 16, 2024

Whiskey Review: Wild Turkey Longbranch Bourbon

Here at Film & Whiskey, we’re diving into a whiskey that comes with a unique backstory—Wild Turkey Longbranch. This 86-proof Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey is refined with mesquite charcoal to bring a smoky Texas flair, reflecting…

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Dec. 13, 2024

Whiskey Review: Eagle Rare Bourbon

Introduction Eagle Rare 10 Year holds a special place in the history of our whiskey journey. This bourbon, distilled by Buffalo Trace, carries a 90-proof rating and was once labeled as a single barrel. While the single-barrel designation has been r…

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Dec. 12, 2024

Whisky Review: Laphroaig Lore Single Malt Scotch

Introduction Today, we’re diving into a Laphroaig Lore review, a premium expression from the renowned Islay distillery. For those who have been following along, back in Season 1, we explored Laphroaig 10 Year, our very first peated Scotch. At…

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Dec. 12, 2024

Whiskey Review: Hardin’s Creek Colonel James B. Beam Bourbon

Introduction Today, we’re diving into Hardin’s Creek Colonel James B. Beam Bourbon Whiskey, an exciting release from Jim Beam’s new line of annual offerings. Launched in 2022, this whiskey is distilled at the Fred B. Noe Distiller…

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Dec. 5, 2024

Whiskey Review: Jefferson's Reserve Pritchard Hill Cabernet Cask Finished Bourbon

There’s something both amusing and humbling about revisiting our early reviews. In those days, our scores often reflected a stricter stance, and we didn’t always weigh market value as heavily as we do now. Case in point: our review of J…

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Dec. 5, 2024

Whiskey Review: Jefferson's Small Batch Bourbon

From the Vault It's funny revisiting reviews from the early days of our podcast--we were certainly harsher with our scoring than we are now. Not that we've softened up our stance on whether we like something, but I think now we have a better unders…

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Dec. 3, 2024

Whiskey Review: Rebel 100 6-Year Bourbon

Introduction Today, we’re diving into Rebel 100 6-Year Bourbon, a whiskey that holds a special place in our hearts. As longtime fans of the Rebel lineup, we’ve been consistently impressed by what Lux Row has to offer, and this age-state…

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Nov. 27, 2024

Old Grand-Dad 114 Review

Old Grand-Dad 114 is a high-proof bourbon from the Jim Beam Corporation with a mash bill that features a notable 27% rye content. As bourbon enthusiasts, we decided to give this expression a fair shake, especially since it's the highest-proof offeri…

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