The deep reddish gold color of the Eagle Rare 17 year Bourbon really shows how good it aged and matured. The aroma is has a wine-like character with hints of almond in the background. When it touches your lips, you might think this is something different, like a sherry. It gently goes down smoothly before
Elijah Craig was a Baptist minister in the 1700s and was the one who invented the process of aging whiskey in charred oak barrels. The Elijah Craig 12 year Old Bourbon’s looks like melted sugar inside the bottle. The moment you open the bottle, you immediately know there is butterscotch. Together with the butterscotch, there
Today’s cocktail is a somewhat obscure recipe. Many have heard of the Seven Deadly Sins cocktail which is a 1 oz of everything in a glass. Deadly Sin however is a nice mellow bourbon drink with orange tones and a bit of vermouth shine. Perhaps deadly because its so smooth and you could wind up
If you are looking for a unique yet healthy dish to replace your old-tradition barbecue recipe, then this recipe is for you. A typical grilled chicken with a hint of bourbon whisky, partnered with healthy green salad. Every bite is like you are in heaven. This is no doubt a mouthwatering dish that you and
The Early Times Bourbon is the official Mint Julep whisky for the Kentucky Derby. The golden amber color seen from the bottle is very clear. It is not as dark as any 3 year old bourbon but it’s almost there. The nose gives a hint of sherry, fruit and vanilla with bits of caramel at
The Eagle Rare 10 Year Single Barrel bourbon is a heavyweight in the bourbon market today. Being the only bourbon to win five double gold medals, it maybe the best bourbon out there today. It is aged for 10 years in charred oak barrels, it is smooth and very sweet. The nose tells of its
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Bourbon is distilled by the famous Buffalo Trace Distillery, distilled by master distiller Charles L. Beam. The red orange color of the bourbon in the bottle shows it impressive purity. The nose shows vanilla and spiciness, a hint of nuts, probably almonds, and persimmons. There are some hints of toasted
There are a few classic bottles left out there, and the Cyrus Noble Bourbon is one of them. It first appeared in 1871 during the gold rush. Men from San Francisco consider this their favorite at the time since they are looking for a great Kentucky whiskey that they can end with after a hard
Cabin Still is not that expensive, but not that bad really. It is weighed in at a solid 80 proof and it has been aged for 3 years. The nose notes a peppery presence with hints of caramel in it. I am not sure but I think I sense some vanilla in there as well.
Produced by Lawrenceburg Distillers, the Bulleit Rye Straight Whiskey is 95% rye and 5% malted barley. The rye usually comes from either Canada, the US, Germany, or Sweden. From the bottle, you can see its beautiful golden brown color. The nose shows a combination of cherry, soft tobacco, and a bit of spice. The first
