Brian Haara
Bourbon. Law. Author.
Tag: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond Decanter, Spring 2020 (and Fall 2020 teaser)
Some days the mail is just better than others. One thing that is guaranteed to brighten my day is a chance to taste one of the most recognizable Bottled-in-Bond bourbons—Old Fitzgerald—which happens to be one of my favorite expressions. Heaven Hill is really firing… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond Decanter, Spring 2020 (and Fall 2020 teaser)”
Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
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”
Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Four Gate Batch 6—The Kelvin Collaboration II.
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.”
Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Larceny Barrel Proof Batch B520.
I was so happy to see that Heaven Hill decided to release a barrel proof version of its popular Larceny wheated bourbon, and I enjoyed its first release, Batch A120. I received a sample of Batch B520 last month and right off the bat… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Larceny Barrel Proof Batch B520.”
Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batches A120 and B520.
The first Elijah Craig 12-year Barrel Proof of 2020 was released in January and received immediate praise. My first tastes of it couldn’t quite get past the heat, and then with the distraction of recent world events, I never made it back for my… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Tasting Notes: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batches A120 and B520.”
