Mellow Corn

Mellow Corn

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...
Uncle Nearest 1884 & 1856

Uncle Nearest 1884 & 1856

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...
Ezra Brooks 99

Ezra Brooks 99

 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...
Rossville Union Rye, BiB, OHLQ Barrel Pick

Rossville Union Rye, BiB, OHLQ Barrel Pick

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...
Redbreast Irish Whiskey

Redbreast Irish Whiskey

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...
Henry McKenna 10 Year (BiB)

Henry McKenna 10 Year (BiB)

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...