Posted on January 9, 2020
by Brian Haara
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Here’s the last batch of 2019 for one of my favorite bourbons—Elijah Craig 12-year Barrel Proof. And the first batch ever for what is bound to be another of my favorite bourbons—Larceny Barrel Proof. Plus, the oldest Old Fitzgerald in the decanter series, the… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Heaven Hill Trifecta of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C919; Larceny Barrel Proof Batch A120; and Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 15-year.”
Category: Announcements, Bourbon Reviews, UncategorizedTags: Barrel Proof, Bottled in Bond, bourbon, Elijah Craig, Heaven Hill, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Larceny, Old Fitzgerald, Wheated
Posted on December 21, 2019
by Brian Haara
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There’s something about Deatsville. Some of my favorite Heaven Hill single barrels have matured in Deatsville; it’s home of the historic, long-ago-shuttered T.W. Samuels Distillery; it has great bourbon lawsuit stories like the battle between Samuels and the railroad (check it out here: Bourbon… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Photo Journal: T.W. Samuels Distillery”
Posted on November 26, 2019
by Brian Haara
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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 “2019 BRIAN’S BOOK AND A BOTTLE ™”
Category: Announcements, Bourbon Reviews, UncategorizedTags: bourbon, Bourbon Justice, Christmas, Elijah Craig, Four Roses, Gift, Gift Guide, Heaven Hill, Holiday, Kentucky Bourbon, Kentucky Rye, Old Forester, Rye, Wilderness Trail
Posted on November 7, 2019
by Brian Haara
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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”
Posted on September 3, 2019
by Brian Haara
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I love this time of the year! It’s Bourbon Heritage Month and that means Four Roses releases its annual Limited Edition Small Batch. With its unique 10 recipes Four Roses has a tremendous single barrel program, but it really allows Four Roses to shine… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: 2019 Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch”