by KC | Feb 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
I ventured in to the Liquor Cabinet in Lamberville, Michigan at least four times before I finally grabbed their special barrel pick of Nulu Single Barrel, uncut (cask strength) and unfiltered. At first, although it didn’t present itself as a 120° pour, the...
by KC | Sep 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Being a Certified Bourbon Steward means that I have a responsibility. If I make a recommendation, it’s based on my listening skills, critical thinking and being honorable towards the spirits and the time, talent and treasure it takes to create it. So when...
by KC | Jul 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Mellow Corn, the biggest secret in the whiskey world, known as the “bartender’s handshake” until it suddenly went viral over the last year or so. It’s an ugly bottle and it’s under $15 – can it actually be any good? Hol’ up...
by KC | Jul 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
The photo I chose for Uncle Nearest is in recognition of Juneteenth, wherein after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, the slaves were given freedom and “the door was finally opened”. One door that opened was that of Nathan Green, who had been a...
by KC | May 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
I have always actually liked Ezra Brooks, the 90 proof stalwart bourbon that sells for around $15 and can be found on the bottom shelf of your favorite liquor store. I’ve always thought it had really good flavor, but something was lacking, and I didn’t...
by KC | Apr 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
This is one I’ve had on the shelf for a little while that I was looking forward to trying, and it did not disappoint. I know MGP gets an unfair amount of sass from bourbon snobs, but this rye is simply solid. On the nose I caught oak, cinnamon, cherry, and a...
by KC | Mar 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Because it’s St. Patrick’s MONTH, I’ve been putting the focus on Irish whiskeys and bourbons made by Irish immigrants. Tonight I profiled the Redbreast 12 year, which was very earthy, with almost a granola overtone, in that there were notes of...
by KC | Mar 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
I had only had Henry McKenna’s 10 year bourbon one other time, at a bar in my hometown, and I fell in love immediately. I’d heard good things about the pour, but one try was all it took for me to rocket this into my top 10. I began to seek the bottle...
by KC | Jan 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
While I haven’t opened either of these bottles yet, I rather surprised myself with the quality of this photo I took, and I wanted to share it. It was shot on my kitchen table, using my family’s ages-old American Flag, and a clamp stand from my...
by KC | Jan 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
A friend suggested I try Legent, so I honored his request and picked up a bottle this week, and I’ll tell you I was not disappointed. Legent is a rare beast. I suppose you could say that it follows new trends in flavor blending, but I think it goes to another...
