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.
Sept. 17, 2024
Whiskey Review: Watershed Bourbon Finished in Pinot Noir Casks
IntroductionAt 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 …
Sept. 17, 2024
Whiskey Review: Rebel 100 Straight Rye
IntroductionAt 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…
Sept. 16, 2024
Whiskey Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company Silver Oak Bourbon
IntroductionToday, 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…
Sept. 10, 2024
Whiskey Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company High Wheat Bourbon (Origin Series)
IntroductionIn 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…
Sept. 6, 2024
Whiskey Review: Green River 1885 Bourbon
IntroductionAt 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…
Sept. 4, 2024
Perfect Picks for a Beginner Whiskey Collection
IntroductionToday, 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…
Sept. 4, 2024
Whiskey Review: Johnny Drum Private Stock Bourbon
IntroductionToday, 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,…
Sept. 4, 2024
Whiskey Review: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon
IntroductionToday, 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…
Sept. 4, 2024
Whiskey Review: Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon
IntroductionIn 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…
Sept. 4, 2024
Whisky Review: Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch
IntroductionToday, 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…
Sept. 4, 2024
Whiskey Review: Jack Daniel's Triple Mash Tennessee Whiskey
IntroductionWe’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…
Sept. 4, 2024
Whiskey Review: The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey
IntroductionWe’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…
Sept. 3, 2024
Whisky Review: Lagavulin 16 Single Malt Scotch
IntroductionWe’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…
Sept. 3, 2024
Whiskey Review: Barrell Seagrass Rye
IntroductionWe’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…
Aug. 28, 2024
Whiskey Review: Rebel 100 Bourbon
IntroductionIn 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…
Aug. 28, 2024
Whiskey Review: Cooper's Craft Barrel Reserve Bourbon
IntroductionWe’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 …
Aug. 28, 2024
Whiskey Review: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Bourbon Whisky
IntroductionWe 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—…
Aug. 21, 2024
Whiskey Review: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon
IntroductionToday, 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…
Aug. 21, 2024
Whiskey Review: Green River Full Proof Bourbon
IntroductionToday, 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…
Aug. 21, 2024
Whisky Review: Glen Moray 12 Year Single Malt Scotch
IntroductionWe’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,…
Aug. 19, 2024
Whiskey Review: Lexington Bourbon
IntroductionToday, 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…
Aug. 19, 2024
Whisky Review: Lot 40 Canadian Rye
IntroductionToday, 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…
Aug. 19, 2024
Whisky Review: Old Pulteney 12 Year Single Malt Scotch
IntroductionFor Season 8, we’re starting with something affordable and accessible: Old Pulteney 12 Year Single Malt Scotch. This Highland Scotch whisky, aged for 12 years in ex-bourbon casks, comes in at 80 proof. It’s the kind of whis…
Aug. 16, 2024
Whiskey Review: 1792 Full Proof Bourbon
IntroductionToday, we’re wrapping up season seven of the show with the last sample in our five-sample flight of 1792: 1792 Full Proof Bourbon. Previously, we've reviewed 1792 Single Barrel, 1792 High Rye, 1792 Sweet Wheat and …