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.
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.
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 profile per…
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 Bourbon Batch #…
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 Distilled Wh…
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 were blown a…
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 malt w…
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…
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…
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 mountain peaks, with …
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 its co-creator,…
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…
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 the t…
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 Distillery and crafted by m…
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 Jefferson's R…
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…
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-stated version of…
Nov. 27, 2024
Whiskey Review: Old Grand-Dad 114 Bourbon
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…
Nov. 26, 2024
Whiskey Review: Old Grand-Dad Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
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 least four yea…
Nov. 19, 2024
Whiskey Review: Rebel Small Batch Reserve 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 the Rebel 100…
Nov. 14, 2024
Whiskey Review: Willett Family Estate Bottled 6-Year Single Barrel Rye
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 clock…
Nov. 11, 2024
Whisky Review: Bowmore Aston Martin Master's Selection 22-Year Scotch
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 dive into this co-…
Nov. 6, 2024
Whiskey Review: Eagle Rare 17 Year-Old Bourbon
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 drinking …
Nov. 4, 2024
Whiskey Review: Barrell Vantage
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 Kentucky, and whil…
Oct. 31, 2024
Whiskey Review: Sazerac Rye 18 Years Old (2023)
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 2005. Bot…
Oct. 28, 2024
Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2024: A Look at This Year’s Whiskey Lineup
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…