Category: Bourbon Reviews

Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Review – Bulleit Bourbon

Bulleit Bourbon and its parent company, Diageo, get a fair amount of grief from some Bourbon enthusiasts for being a non-distiller producer (“NDP”) of Bourbon without most consumers realizing that indisputable fact.  But there’s no denying that Bulleit Bourbon has nevertheless taken hold, which… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Review – Bulleit Bourbon”

Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Review – Heaven Hill Select Stock (8-year wheated + 2-year Cognac finished; Spring 2014)

Heaven Hill Select Stock is just one in an increasingly long line of special edition, high-end and even higher-priced Bourbon.  You won’t find it at your favorite retailer.  You won’t find it outside of Kentucky.  In fact, you won’t find it outside of the… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Review – Heaven Hill Select Stock (8-year wheated + 2-year Cognac finished; Spring 2014)”

Buffalo Trace Private Barrel Selection – Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Weller, Elmer T. Lee and Blanton’s (Whew!)

The rumblings about the demise of the private barrel selection program at Buffalo Trace aren’t quite accurate yet, although it’s certainly true that not all brands are available for private barrels.  Don’t even ask for Weller 12 or Pappy.  But surprisingly, Elmer T. Lee… Continue Reading “Buffalo Trace Private Barrel Selection – Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Weller, Elmer T. Lee and Blanton’s (Whew!)”

Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Review – Elijah Craig 12 Year Barrel Proof – Three Editions

It’s no secret that Elijah Craig 12-Year is one of the best values of all of bourbons (usually under $30.00).  Heaven Hill has taken its popular Elijah Craig 12-Year bourbon to new heights with small batch barrel proof editions.  This review compares the Evan… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Review – Elijah Craig 12 Year Barrel Proof – Three Editions”

Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Review – Wild Turkey Diamond Anniversary

Wild Turkey Diamond Anniversary is a commemorative bourbon to honor Jimmy Russell, the longest-serving active Master Distiller in North America.  Jimmy started at Wild Turkey in 1954, and he trained under legends Bill Hughes and Ernest W. Ripy (the son of the original distiller). … Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Review – Wild Turkey Diamond Anniversary”