New brown rice mash bill, new look, and new name (sort of) – first look at Basil Hayden Toast for Robb Report.
Exclusive: Basil Hayden Just Changed Its Recipe, and We Got the First Taste
Bourbon
Whiskey of the Week: The Latest Batch of Booker’s Is Unadulterated Bourbon Bliss
How does the latest batch of Booker’s Bourbon stand up to the rest? Read my review for Spy here.
Whiskey of the Week: Off Hours Is a New Bourbon Great for Sipping & Cocktails
I reviewed this new bourbon from MGP called Off Hours for Spy – read my thoughts here.
Taste Test: Why This Year’s Stellar Michter’s 10 Year Is a Bourbon Worth Scouring the Globe For
This annual release from Michter’s is consistently good, and the 2021 bottle follows suit. Read my latest Taste Test column for Robb Report here.
So You’re Thinking About Drinking Flavored Whiskey…
I had a little fun writing about the category of flavored “whiskey” in my latest for Spy. Most of it is kind of gross, for sure, but there are a few exceptions – read my story here.
Whiskey of the Week: Jim Beam’s Legent Bourbon Has Been Unfairly Maligned
Some of you whiskey-loving folks haven’t been fans of Legent Bourbon, but I think this whiskey from Jim Beam deserves another look. Read my latest for Spy here.
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Robb Report Best of the Best
I was asked to contribute to the spirits section of this year’s Best of the Best list for Robb Report, and had a great time picking and writing about some of my favorite spirits of the year. You can find the list here.
Taste Test: An Outstanding Bourbon That Also Advances Diversity in the Whiskey Industry
This new Maker’s Mark Private Selection pick from Black Bourbon Society is fantastic. Read all about it in my latest Taste column for Robb Report.
Taste Test: Why the Limited Angel’s Envy Finished in Madeira Casks Is Worth Hunting For
This new cask finished bourbon from Angel’s Envy is a treat, read all about it in my latest column for Robb Report here.
Whiskey of the Week: Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch
Evan Williams 1783, an often overlooked bourbon, recently got a new label design. Read my review for Spy here.
