REVIEWS

“It’s going to be strange liking whiskey”… yeah, about that. Every once in a while, a bottle comes along with a tagline that stops you in your tracks. This one leans right into it: “It’s going to be strange liking whiskey.” And I’ll be honest—when I see something like that, I’m equal parts curious and cautious. Because if you already like whiskey… how strange should it be? Let’s dive in. What Is Fraser & Thompson? Fraser & Thompson is a North American whiskey blend, clocking

There’s something uniquely Kentucky about a bourbon brand built on big dreams, bluegrass backroads, and a story that’s a little complicated around the edges. Limestone Heritage Bloodlines is exactly that kind of pour — a bottle tied to Georgetown, Kentucky, ambition, and lately, a fair amount of controversy. Originally connected to the proposed Limestone Heritage Distillery project in Georgetown, the brand was part of a vision for a large distillery and visitor experience in

There’s something special about a Maker’s Mark Private Selection. Each bottle tells its own story—built from a custom combination of oak staves that tweak and shape the classic wheated profile into something uniquely personal. This particular pick, the 1st Annual Hy-Vee “Honor Flight Bourbon”, carries not just a tailored flavor profile, but a meaningful purpose behind it as well. That alone makes it worth a closer look, but fortunately, what’s in the glass backs it up. The De

Some releases feel like they were meant to stay under the radar… until you actually get a pour in your glass. This 117 Series 1910 Extra Extra Old is one of those bottles. It doesn’t come in a flashy size, it doesn’t chase hazmat proof points—but what it does offer is something Old Forester has always done well: depth, balance, and just enough creativity to keep things interesting. And in this case, they leaned all the way into it. A Bit of History Old Forester is one of the

There’s something about a bottle that carries both nostalgia and quiet confidence—and Cream of Kentucky fits that bill beautifully. It’s the kind of name that sounds like it belongs in a dusty rickhouse ledger from a century ago, but what’s inside the bottle feels right at home in today’s bourbon renaissance. A Quick Sip of History Cream of Kentucky is a revived label with roots going back to the late 1800s. The brand dates all the way back to 1888, when I. Trager & Co. intro

Every now and then you come across a bottle that doesn’t scream for attention. No big marketing push, no long lines, no inflated secondary hype. Just sitting there…waiting. Uncharted Kentucky Wheated Bourbon feels like one of those bottles—and honestly, that’s part of the appeal. A Bit of the Story Uncharted is a newer label in the bourbon landscape, and the name fits. It leans into the idea of exploring less-traveled paths—both in how the whiskey is sourced and how it’s pres

There are bourbons I drink … and there are bourbons I like. And the two are not always the same. Some bourbons I immediately like; others I grow to like. With some of Castle & Key’s earlier releases, I was less than impressed. This one - Castle & Key’s 7-year Wheated Cask Strength — absolutely falls into the bourbons I like. But before we get to the glass, let’s take a little stroll through Castle & Key’s backstory, because this place has one of the most romantic, movie-wo