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Captive Spirits Bourbon Barreled Big Gin
I bought this gin a couple of years ago when I first heard of bourbon barreled gins. I like gin and love bourbon, so this was something I had to try. Captive Spirits produces the gin and then put it into a used bourbon barrel to finish. I believe they can’t say that it is aged […]
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Smooth Ambler Old Scout Rye
This bottle of Rye Whiskey joined the whiskey collection of the 12 Bar Blues Bar in late December 2015. It was gift I received at a job interview. This was my introduction into the world of Craft Distilling. This is my favorite Rye Whiskey and in the interest of full discloser Smooth Ambler is a […]
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Zubrowka Bison Grass Wodka
Zubrowka is a Bison Grass infused vodka from Poland and its national spirit. Until recently this vodka was not available in the USA. Apparently Bison Grass is classified as a carcinogenic and was banned. I am not sure that what is sold today as Bison Grass Vodka in the USA even has Bison Grass in […]
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Whiskey Acres Farm Crafted Corn Whiskey
I attended the Whiskey Acres bourbon release party in early June. While I was there, I tried their corn whiskey. I really enjoyed that spirit almost as much as the bourbon. One of the drinks being served during the party was a Mojito made with the corn whiskey, which was very tasty. The flavors from […]
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Vikre Distillery – Boreal Spruce Gin
Boreal Spruce Gin is from Vikre Distillery in Duluth Minnesota. Boreal refers to the northern forest where they harvest some of the botanical for this gin. When I first saw this gin, I had to try it. It reminded me of my brother, Alex’s love of spruce tip beer. Just like Alex, Vikre harvests light […]
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Whiskey Acres – Bourbon
This week’s review is Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. Bourbon. Last Saturday, June 4, Whiskey Acres released their Bourbon. Since they are close by in DeKalb IL, Joy and I decided to attend their Bourbon Release Party. The release party was very successful. I also got to meet Nick, who is a customer of Whiskey Resources. They […]
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MB Roland Kentucky Black Patch Whiskey
MB Roland Kentucky Black Patch Whiskey When I attended Distiller’s Boot Camp at MB Roland in Pembroke KY we where introduced to Black Patch Whiskey. This is a single barrel whiskey bottled at barrel strength. It was in the barrel for a year and is an interesting whiskey. In the interest of full disclosure MB […]
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Rock and Rye
Attending the Distill Illinois I tasted a spirit called Rock & Rye. The name reminded me of my favorite cheap soda growing up in Michigan called Rock and Rye. This soda I got at Meyer So I decided to make my own more adult version of Rock & Rye. Here are a couple of interesting […]