This single barrel bourbon from Still Austin proves that the Whiskey Slickers know how to pick a great barrel. Although not incredibly complex, this is a dessert forward pour that will make the biggest Texas whiskey haters a fan.

Taconic Bourbon single barrel 1381, picked by myself, is an absolutely stellar example of what Taconic is capable of. Earthy and dusty tasting, this is not what people are used to from local NY grains.

A dive into three different single barrels from Old Cypress Whiskey Company. Bayou Boogaloo, Cherry Christmas, and Shoot Yer Rye Out. See what this newer NDP is getting themselves into.

A side by side tasting of Blade & Bow 30yr and Heaven Hill 27yr. Two of the best ultra-aged bourbons released to date. But the real question is, which is better?

Root Shoot American Single Malt single barrel that blows past all expectations and sets a new high bar for the category of ASM as a whole. Grain to glass perfected.

The distillery black label 10 year hazmat bourbon from King's County is an absolute beast of a pour built for having on special occasions.

Stranahan's special release 12 year founder's reserve in celebration of their 20th anniversary review

An absolutely wild American Whiskey distilled from barley, spelt, and rye, with an extremely extended fermentation of 3.5 months prior to distillation. This experiment paid off in an incredible and unique way.

A masterful single barrel of bourbon from Taconic Distillery. This is the full mark showing that Taconic is here and ready to compete with any of the bigger distilleries out of Kentucky. This needs to be on your radar.

A well rounded cherry cookie of a pour that will reward you greatly if you let it open in your glass

An incredible American Single Malt that is the highest of quality starting with their own farm and grains, Root Shoot Whiskey is a grain to glass like no other.

A wild experience of a finished whiskey, having aged in a slew of spirits barrels that were all distilled in house.

Batch 2 of their barrel proof bourbon, aptly named Velvet Flame, puts Olde Raleigh's skill at blending on full display. A beautifully layered composition that combines whiskey from multiple states while always maintaining a fully cohesive profile.

A dive into the aging experiment from Maker's Mark that is the Cellar Aged expression.

A small age jump results in a massive quality leap, the now 6yr age stated bourbon from Castle & Key moves in the right direction for the brand.

Taconic Distillery has come out swinging full force. I've been saying for a long time that they would be incredible when they get older, and that time is now.

A perfect example of how a well aged Cognac can develop in a beautiful way and be a welcome addition to a bourbon drinker's shelf. PM Spirits Collab with Remi Landier puts France on the map American drinkers.

An absolute monster of a four grain bourbon from Laws Whiskey House. If you only ever tried one whiskey from Laws, it should be this one.

Another fantastic high-end release from Wild Turkey's Russell's Reserve lineup. But is it worth the absurd price tag?

A fun exploration into what blue corn offers, Shelter Distilling is on the right path, this just needs a little more time in some oak.