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Posted on December 2, 2018 by Brian Haara
With the holidays upon us, avoid the awkwardness of lame host gifts and never knowing what to get for bosses, co-workers, and other hard-to-shop-for friends and family. Brian’s Book and a Bottle™ has the right suggestion for everyone on your list: For your business… Continue Reading “2018 Brian’s Book and a Bottle™”
Posted on June 2, 2017 by Brian Haara
The original 2013 white-label/red-12 Elijah Craig 12-year Barrel Proof (129.7 proof) has been my standard-bearer for all subsequent EC12BPs. Some of those that followed nearly matched it, some packed too much heat, and none of them really surpassed it. My first taste of Heaven… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Review – Elijah Craig 12-year Barrel Proof Batch B517”
Category: Bourbon ReviewsTags: Barrel Proof, Elijah Craig
Posted on June 2, 2017 by Brian Haara
I was a big fan of the 2016 inaugural release of Bulleit Barrel Strength, which was a Kentucky-only release. For 2017, Bulleit has expanded distribution to also include Texas, California, Oregon, Ohio, New York, Illinois, Colorado and Washington DC. The proof of my sample… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Review – Bulleit Barrel Strength 2017”
Category: Bourbon ReviewsTags: Barrel Proof, Bulleit
Posted on June 29, 2014 by Brian Haara
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”
Category: Bourbon ReviewsTags: Barrel Proof, Elijah Craig, Heaven Hill
Posted on May 15, 2014 by Brian Haara
*Updated on September 16, 2014 after adding the review for the 9-year expression. Thirteen months ago, Liquor Barn selected three barrels at The Willett Distillery, and last week they finally hit the shelves. The length of time from selection to bottling in Willett’s private… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Review – Willett Family Estate Single Barrel 8 & 9 Year (Liquor Barn Private Barrels)”
Category: Bourbon ReviewsTags: Barrel Proof, Willett