I love New Riff Distilling, virtually all of their bourbon and rye is excellent. But… this new sherry-cask finished malted rye isn’t for me. Read my latest Taste Test for Robb Report here.
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Taste Test: Playboy’s New Rare Hare Bourbon Is a Delicious Collector’s Item for Diehard Fans
This new bourbon comes from Rare Hare Spirits, Playboy’s spirits label. It’s aged for 17 years and finished in XXO cognac casks. How does it taste? Read my new Taste Test column for Robb Report here.
Taste Test: The Macallan’s Solid But Not Spectacular NYC-Inspired Whisky Doesn’t Live Up to Its Market Hype
This new LE bottle from The Macallan is a stretch at its regular SRP of $4,300, but $20,000? Read my new Taste Test column for Robb Report here.
Taste Test: Barrell Bourbon’s New 5-Year-Old Masterfully Blends Whiskey From 3 States
The new Batch 32 from Barrell Bourbon is a winner. Read my latest Taste Test for Robb Report here.
Taste Test: Peyton Manning’s Newest Sweetens Cove Bourbon Is a Satisfying Daily Drinker
New Kennessee from Sweetens Cove is a blend of bourbon from Kentucky and Tennessee. Read my latest Taste Test column for Robb Report here.
Taste Test: Bowmore and Aston Martin Made a Solid Single Malt Inspired by the Golden Ratio
New whisky from Bowmore is a collab between the distillery and Aston Martin. Read my Taste Test column for Robb Report here.
Taste Test: A Whiskey Aged in a Container Ship Offers Depth and Complexity
This new rye whiskey from Jefferson’s was given a secondary aging period on a container ship traveling the world, but how does that translate? Read my latest Taste Test for Robb Report here.
Taste Test: Basil Hayden’s Smoked Bourbon Is One That Even Whiskey Nerds Should Try
I get why you may be dubious, but this new bourbon from Basil Hayden is good. Read my latest Taste Test for Robb Report here.
Taste Test: Heaven Hill’s New Ultra-Aged Bourbon Gives Pappy a Run for Its Money
This is an excellent, if elusive and expensive, new bourbon from Heaven Hill. Read my review for Robb Report here.
Taste Test: This Cask-Finished Whiskey Is Like a Manhattan in a Bottle
This interesting malt whiskey from Manatawny Still Works drinks like a bottled Manhattan… but it isn’t. Read my new Taste Test for Robb Report here.