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Posted on October 21, 2020 by Brian Haara
Great things continue to happen in Lebanon, Kentucky at Limestone Branch Distillery. It seems like forever ago when I first met Steve Beam, they had about 50 barrels of aging bourbon, and the gift shop sold a dozen flavors of sweet “moonshine.” In recent… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Yellowstone Limited Edition, 2020”
Posted on August 21, 2020 by Brian Haara
I’m a big fan of the classic, affordable, readily-available, always-solid Elijah Craig Small Batch. Now, in addition to other recent brand extensions, in September Heaven Hill is releasing Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Heaven Hill collaborated with Independent Stave Company to… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel”
Posted on August 14, 2020 by Brian Haara
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.”
Category: Announcements, Review, UncategorizedTags: bourbon, clear ice, Forge, GE Appliances, ice, ice sphere, Kentucky Bourbon, Whiskey
Posted on June 6, 2020 by Brian Haara
Four Gate is back at it, leading the way with the most creative barrel finishes of any brand. For Batch 6, Four Gate used 12-year old high-rye (18% rye grain) Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and finished some of it in Cognac barrels and some… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Four Gate Batch 6—The Kelvin Collaboration II.”