Whisky of the Week review and tasting notes for bourbon whiskey. A collection of all the interesting American releases I have tried.
When possible, I ventured into the world of bourbons. Following the delicious memories of the Makers Mark bourbon, I grabbed every opportunity to try more. The Makers Mark release quickly became one of my all-time favourites. Could I find some bourbon this year to beat my expectations? Enter Eagle Rare 10 year old Kentucky Straight bourbon whiskey.
I got this bottle of Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee whiskey as a gift about a year ago, and it is certainly time that I open and try it. I had tasted the Jack Daniel’s Old No 7 before and gave it a Very Good rating. Certainly not my favourite dram, but it will do in a pinch (perhaps a very tight pinch, but it will do).
My second bourbon for this year: the 1792 Small Batch Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. These last couple of years, I have been lamenting the fact that the variety of bourbons available in South Africa is declining.
Today I’m looking at one of the most recognisable bourbons on the shelf ; Buffalo Trace Kentucky bourbon whiskey. It is readily available in South Africa, reasonably priced, and has earned an outstanding reputation among both newcomers and experienced bourbon drinkers.
A year or two ago, John brought home a bottle of Jim Beam Signature Craft 12 year old bourbon whiskey after one of his trips. I’ll admit—I wasn’t thrilled. I’ve never been a big fan of Jim Beam’s offerings, often finding them uninspiring and forgettable. So, this bottle was tucked away at the back of the cupboard, collecting dust.
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Woodford Reserve, a celebrated brand of small-batch Kentucky Straight bourbon whiskey, holds a cherished place in the heart of bourbon aficionados. It’s a product of the Brown-Forman Corporation, one of the oldest distillers in the Kentucky county.
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