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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Old Granddad Bottled in Bond Bourbon Review Introduction In this review, we revisited Old Granddad Bottled in Bond—a bourbon that has a storied history and a Bottled in Bond designation. This particular label guarantees that the bourbon…
Introduction Today, we’re checking out Rebel Small Batch Reserve Bourbon. Our love for Rebel Bourbon is well-documented, and we’ve got another Lux Row release to review. This Rebel expression clocks in at 110 proof, a slight bump from t…
Introduction Today, we’re diving into the Willett Family Estate Bottled 6-Year Single Barrel Rye, a small-batch rye whiskey from the beloved yet divisive Willett brand. Known for producing distinct high-rye mash bills, this Willett expression…
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 …
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 dri…
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 Kentuc…
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 200…