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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.
March 13, 2025

Whiskey Review: Eagle Rare 17-Year (2024) Bourbon

Introduction For the second time this season, we're reviewing Eagle Rare 17-Year. That alone is wild—after nine seasons of the podcast without ever getting our hands on a bottle, we've now had it twice in one season. Buffalo Trace has somehow…

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Feb. 25, 2025

Bourbon Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve Cathedral French Oak

Introduction This week on Film & Whiskey, we're diving into something special: the Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve Cathedral French Oak Bourbon. As the inaugural release in Bardstown’s new Distillery Reserve line, this bottle…

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Feb. 20, 2025

Whisky Review: BenRiach 10 Year "The Original Ten" Speyside Single Malt Scotch

When it comes to Speyside single malts, we usually expect delicate, fruity profiles that showcase the region's signature style. But as we found out last week with Benromach 10, some Speysides pack an unexpected smoky punch. This week, we turn our at…

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Feb. 11, 2025

Whisky Review: Benromach 10 Year Speyside Single Malt Scotch

Introduction Today, we're reviewing the Benromach 10 Year Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky—a scotch that, despite its regional designation, surprised us with its unexpected flavor profile. Benromach is a lesser-known but respected name in t…

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Feb. 6, 2025

Whiskey Review: Barrell New Year 2025 Bourbon

Introduction Today, we’re joined by our friend Lee Diaz from ReserveBar to dive into Barrell New Year 2025, the latest iteration of Barrell’s annual celebratory bourbon blend. If you’ve followed the podcast for a while, you know t…

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Jan. 28, 2025

Whiskey Review: Barrell Seagrass Toasted Rye

Introduction Today, we’re diving into a special whiskey: Barrell Seagrass Toasted. If you’re a longtime listener, you’ll remember that Brad’s favorite whiskey is the original Barrell Seagrass. A few weeks ago, during our con…

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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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