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Whiskey Shots: A Review of Balcones Lineage Texas Single Malt Whisky

Balcones Distillery, located in the heart of Waco, Texas, is making waves in the American craft whiskey scene. Since it opened in 2008,...

Tony George

Dec 6, 20242 min read

Whiskey Shots: Wild Turkey 101 Straight Bourbon

🥃 101 Proof 🥃 Age: A blend of bourbons aged between six and eight years 🥃 Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley 🥃 Bought...

Tony George

Nov 30, 20243 min read

Whiskey Shots: Another Blind of Maker’s Mark

Last year, I shared my initial experience with blind tasting, where I sampled three bourbons from the Maker’s Mark Private Selection...

Tony George

Nov 17, 20242 min read

Whiskey Shots: Jim Beam Winter Reserve Bourbon

As winter’s frosty breath approaches, enthusiasts of whiskey are eagerly seeking that ideal pour to elevate their spirits. Introducing...

Tony George

Nov 16, 20242 min read

Whiskey Shots: Green River Full Proof Bourbon

Howdy! And welcome to my latest whiskey review, where I dive into the rich heritage and remarkable resurgence of Green River Distilling....

Tony George

Nov 3, 20243 min read

Whiskey Shots: A Tasting of Highland Park Scotch Whiskies

As a passionate whiskey enthusiast, I'm always eager to delve into the diverse offerings from renowned distilleries, and Highland Park is...

Tony George

Sep 2, 20242 min read

Whiskey Shots: A Tale of Two States; A Tale of Two Whiskies

I can't stress it enough: in life, and especially on this whiskey journey, relationships are key. Remember when I shared my incredible...

Tony George

Aug 25, 20243 min read

My Whiskey Journey (so far): An Evolution + a Review of Highland Park 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Viking Honour

When I first dipped my toes into the world of whiskey 3.5 years ago, I was primarily a bourbon drinker. I loved the sweet, caramel notes...

Tony George

Aug 10, 20243 min read

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Pinhook Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Cask Strength 2024 Release

The term "pinhooking" has long been associated with the horse racing world, signifying the practice of buying young horses with the goal...

Tony George

Jun 30, 20242 min read

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Watershed Blended Bourbon Finished in Apple Brandy Barrels

🥃90 proof 🥃A blend of Watershed's 4 year bourbon, their 6 year Apple Brandy Finished Bourbon and a high-rye sourced bourbon distilled...

Tony George

Jun 9, 20243 min read

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Preemption Reverence Small Batch Cask Strength Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey

🥃114.2 proof 🥃Distilled & aged 41 months in Lowry Crossing, TX. 🥃Mash Bill: Yellow Corn/Elbon Rye/Malted Barley. 100% Texas grains....

Tony George

Apr 30, 20242 min read

Whiskey Shots: A Review of The Representative Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey

🥃111.38 proof 🥃Distilled in Indiana. Aged at least 4 years in Bardstown, KY before bottling by Proof & Wood. 🥃Mash Bill: 75/21/4...

Tony George

Mar 31, 20242 min read

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Gentle Ben Straight Bourbon Whiskey

🥃94 proof 🥃Distilled in Indiana and aged at least 2 years, then brought to Texas to be further processed using the method described...

Tony George

Mar 18, 20242 min read

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Jeptha Creed Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey

🥃98 proof 🥃Matured for at least 4 years 🥃Made from a mashbill of 70% Bloody Butcher Corn, 15% Malted Rye, 10% Malted Wheat, 5% Malted...

Tony George

Mar 5, 20242 min read

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Driftless Glen Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey

🥃96 proof 🥃Matured for 5+ years 🥃Made from a mashbill of 75% Rye and 25% Malted Barley 🥃Bottle procured for $50 from the local Total...

Tony George

Feb 27, 20242 min read

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select

🥃96 proof 🥃Matured in ex-bourbon casks for 10 years, before being finished in sherry casks for 2 years 🥃Bottle procured for $75 from...

Tony George

Feb 22, 20242 min read

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Ironroot Harbinger 115 Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey

🥃115 proof 🥃Aged for 32 months in virgin American and European charred oak casks 🥃Bottle procured for $65 directly from the distillery...

Tony George

Oct 11, 20232 min read

Whiskey Shots: A Review of J.T. Meleck Louisiana Rice Whiskey

🥃96 proof 🥃Aged 4 Years 🥃Bottle purchased at the distillery by a friend 🥃Tasted using my Bourbon Real Talk Tasting Glass (trust me,...

Tony George

Sep 14, 20232 min read

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Strength Bourbon

🥃116.8 proof 🥃NAS, but known to be a blend of 6-12 year old bourbon 🥃 2 oz sample received from a friend 🥃Tasted using my Bourbon...

Tony George

Aug 30, 20232 min read

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Ironroot Harbinger XC Straight Bourbon Whiskey

🥃90 proof 🥃Aged 32 months in virgin charred oak casks 🥃Bottle purchased for $38 from my local Total Wine 🥃Tasted using my Bourbon...

Tony George

Aug 22, 20232 min read

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Whiskey Shots: A Review of Balcones Lineage Texas Single Malt Whisky

Whiskey Shots: Wild Turkey 101 Straight Bourbon

Whiskey Shots: Another Blind of Maker’s Mark

Whiskey Shots: Jim Beam Winter Reserve Bourbon

Whiskey Shots: Green River Full Proof Bourbon

Whiskey Shots: A Tasting of Highland Park Scotch Whiskies

Whiskey Shots: A Tale of Two States; A Tale of Two Whiskies

My Whiskey Journey (so far): An Evolution + a Review of Highland Park 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Viking Honour

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Pinhook Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Cask Strength 2024 Release

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Watershed Blended Bourbon Finished in Apple Brandy Barrels

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Preemption Reverence Small Batch Cask Strength Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Whiskey Shots: A Review of The Representative Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Gentle Ben Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Jeptha Creed Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Driftless Glen Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Ironroot Harbinger 115 Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Whiskey Shots: A Review of J.T. Meleck Louisiana Rice Whiskey

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Strength Bourbon

Whiskey Shots: A Review of Ironroot Harbinger XC Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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