Posted on February 5, 2020
by Brian Haara
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I’ve often said that Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon is the most consistent and best value in all of bourbon. As Rye Whiskey continues to gain in popularity, Heaven Hill has expanded beyond its Rittenhouse brand and one of my favorite Rye Whiskeys—Pikesville—to fill… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Elijah Craig Straight Rye”
Posted on May 1, 2019
by Brian Haara
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Amid springtime in Kentucky we have a new whiskey to enjoy. Four Gate Whiskey Company offers an 11-year old American Whiskey that went decidedly against the boring habit of other sourced brands that proof down their omnipresent MGP bourbon resulting in whiskeys that carry… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes – Four Gate Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Ex-Sherry Rum Casks (“The Kelvin Collaboration”)”
Posted on December 20, 2018
by Brian Haara
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“Brian’s Book and a Bottle” was a hit, but people ask me, “What about the cocktail crowd? Aren’t you leaving them out in the cold during this festive time of year? Give them something to make their lives easier too!” We here at Sipp’n… Continue Reading “Last-minute gift idea for 2018: Cocktail Crate”
Posted on December 27, 2016
by Brian Haara
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I’m veering away from Bourbon again for something out of the ordinary – a Charbay whiskey distilled from multiple craft beers. Because inclusion of hops in the beer make this whiskey more than “an alcoholic distillate from a fermented mash of grain,” 27 C.F.R.… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Review – Charbay Hop Flavored Whiskey (Bourbon Crusaders Private Single Barrel)”
Posted on October 24, 2016
by Brian Haara
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“Coffey” isn’t a misspelling and this Japanese Whisky has nothing to do with “coffee.” “Coffey,” refers to the type of column still used by Nikka at its Miyagikyo Distillery which was imported from Scotland in 1963 and, according to Nikka, it “produces a complex… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Review – Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky”