Brian Haara
Bourbon. Law. Author.
Category: Review
The Ice Sphere Cometh.
Many whiskey enthusiasts are ice enthusiasts, too. They’re are on a quest for the perfect clear ice sphere whether it’s because of slower melting (due to shape and density) or just because they look fantastic. But grandiose plans aren’t fulfilled because clumsy DIY ways… Continue Reading “The Ice Sphere Cometh.”
Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Yellowstone 2019 Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Every year I look forward to what Steve and Paul Beam put together for their Yellowstone Limited Edition. I think that others must be catching on, because I used to be able to buy it, and now all I have is this sample bottle. … Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Yellowstone 2019 Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey”
Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes – My Imperial Stout Diversion with the Bourbon Community Roundtable
I’m way behind the curve on barrel-aged Imperial Stout. I never really gave bourbon-barrel aged anything a chance because more than a decade ago, when bourbon barrel aging started creeping into beer and wine, I liked to keep my beer and my bourbon separate.… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes – My Imperial Stout Diversion with the Bourbon Community Roundtable”
Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes – Old Taylor (1953) Bottled in Bond; Old Fitzgerald Decanter; and Cream of Kentucky
The Frazier History Museum presents a bourbon series and I was lucky enough to be part of it earlier this summer to discuss Bourbon Justice alongside legendary Master Distiller Jim Rutledge and incomparable Heaven Hill brand ambassador and author Bernie Lubbers. In addition to… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes – Old Taylor (1953) Bottled in Bond; Old Fitzgerald Decanter; and Cream of Kentucky”
Sipp’n Corn Review – Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Battle Royal Revisited
When I put together my Rye Battle Royal at the end of 2016, I had stocked away four extra complete sets of samples. I assumed—but wanted to check—that my palate and preferences might shift and I also wanted to get a few more local… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Review – Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Battle Royal Revisited”
