Whiskey Reviews Posts

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.
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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Sept. 4, 2024

Perfect Picks for a Beginner Whiskey Collection

Introduction Today, we're jumping into a fun and practical challenge: building the perfect starter whiskey collection. If you're just getting into whiskey and want to stock your home bar with a solid selection without breaking the bank, this is for…

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Sept. 4, 2024

Whiskey Review: Johnny Drum Private Stock Bourbon

Introduction Today, we’re diving into Johnny Drum Private Stock, a bourbon produced by the Willett Distillery. This bourbon holds a unique spot in the Johnny Drum lineup, which includes three different versions—green label, black label,…

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Sept. 4, 2024

Whiskey Review: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon

Introduction Today, we’re diving into a whiskey that holds a special place for both of us—Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon. For Bob, this was the bourbon that made him fall in love with whiskey, and for Brad, it’s been a stap…

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Sept. 4, 2024

Whiskey Review: Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon

Introduction In today’s review, we’re diving into Wild Turkey Rare Breed, a barrel-proof bourbon whiskey that clocks in at 116.8 proof. Up until now, the only Wild Turkey expression we’ve covered on the show was Wild Turkey Longbr…

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Sept. 4, 2024

Whisky Review: Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch

Introduction Today, we’re revisiting an old favorite: Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch Whisky. This scotch has long been considered a great "starter scotch," and we’re excited to see how it holds up after all these years. Back when we fir…

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Sept. 4, 2024

Whiskey Review: Jack Daniel's Triple Mash Tennessee Whiskey

Introduction We’re excited to dive into Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash Blended Straight Whiskey, one of the newer expressions from the iconic Jack Daniel's distillery. Alongside their Bonded release, this whiskey brings a unique blend of thr…

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Sept. 4, 2024

Whiskey Review: The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Introduction We’re excited to dive into today’s review of The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey. Released in the U.S. in 2018, The Sexton is a relatively new player in the world of Irish whiskey, but it certainly stands out. Not just bec…

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Sept. 3, 2024

Whisky Review: Lagavulin 16 Single Malt Scotch

Introduction We’re diving into something special today: Lagavulin 16 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This is a big deal for us because Lagavulin has always been a favorite of ours, but surprisingly, we've never reviewed it on the podcast befo…

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Sept. 3, 2024

Whiskey Review: Barrell Seagrass Rye

Introduction We’re diving into Barrell Seagrass today, a rye whiskey that has garnered a lot of attention and awards in the whiskey world. If you’re familiar with Barrell Craft Spirits, you know they’re renowned for their blending…

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Aug. 28, 2024

Whiskey Review: Rebel 100 Bourbon

Introduction In this review, we're diving into Rebel 100 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, a 100-proof whiskey that's been flying under the radar for many whiskey enthusiasts. Formerly known as Rebel Yell 100, this whiskey has undergone a bit of a rebrand…

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Aug. 28, 2024

Whiskey Review: Cooper's Craft Barrel Reserve Bourbon

Introduction We’re excited to dive into today's review of Cooper's Craft Barrel Reserve Bourbon Whiskey. This bourbon comes from Brown-Forman, a name many whiskey enthusiasts are familiar with, as they also produce Woodford Reserve. Cooper's …

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Aug. 28, 2024

Whiskey Review: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Bourbon Whisky

Introduction We recently got our hands on a bottle of Old Forester 1910, a member of Old Forester’s Whiskey Row series. This series includes the 1870 Original Batch, 1897 Bottled in Bond, 1920 Prohibition Style, and today’s focus—…

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Aug. 21, 2024

Whiskey Review: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon

Introduction Today, we're diving into the Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style bourbon. Old Forester is a well-known brand, especially for its budget-friendly offerings. However, this particular release is part of their specialty…

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Aug. 21, 2024

Whiskey Review: Green River Full Proof Bourbon

Introduction Today, we’re diving into Green River Full Proof Bourbon, a new release that we’ve been eagerly anticipating. As big fans of Green River and their master distiller, Aaron Harris, we couldn’t wait to crack this bottle o…

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Aug. 21, 2024

Whisky Review: Glen Moray 12 Year Single Malt Scotch

Introduction We’re diving into a Speyside single malt Scotch today with Glen Moray 12 Year. For those unfamiliar, Speyside is a region known for producing some of the most delicate Scotch whiskies, often characterized by their bright, fruity,…

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Aug. 19, 2024

Whiskey Review: Lexington Bourbon

Introduction Today, we're diving into Lexington Bourbon, a whiskey that caught our attention mainly due to its appearance on the OHLQ "last call" section a couple of years back. We weren't entirely sure if it was discontinued or simply getting a pa…

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Aug. 19, 2024

Whisky Review: Lot 40 Canadian Rye

Introduction Today, we’re diving into a Canadian whisky we haven’t visited in quite some time: Lot 40 Canadian Rye Whisky. Canadian whisky often flies under the radar, especially among whiskey aficionados who tend to favor American bour…

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