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…
Introduction In this review, we revisited Old Grand-dad Bottled in Bond—a bourbon that has a storied history and a Bottled in Bond designation. This particular label guarantees that the bourbon meets strict criteria: it's aged for at lea…
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…
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 offerin…
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 t…
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…
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 worl…
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 avai…
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 o…
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 s…
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 bourb…
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 Bl…
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 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 suppl…