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Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon: 1776 editionĀ
A deep dive into the wildly interesting 1776 release from Lost Lantern. Is it worth the price of entry for this one of a kind blend?
Alex McCabe
Sep 10
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Copper & Cask Rye: Boston Rum Party
Copper & Cask leans into their New England roots for a riff off the Boston Tea Party. The 250th Anniversary release, Boston Rum Party, is a rum finished rye that is unapologetically itself. But is that a good thing?
Alex McCabe
Sep 2
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Copper & Cask Wave That Flag 9-Year Double Oak Bourbon
Copper & Cask is no stranger to experimentation. Their 250th anniversary release is no different, leaning into a cheeky naming scheme of Wave That Flag for finishing in wave stave barrels. But how is it?
Alex McCabe
Sep 2
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Bulleit 20 Year Cask Strength Rye
I was generously provided a sample of Bulleit 20 year from a friend, and I could not be more thankful. Diving into this rye was beyond any experience I've had in a long time. It is unfortunate how limited this epic rye is.
Alex McCabe
Sep 2
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Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon: Cask StrengthĀ
A deep dive review into Lost Lantern's United States of Bourbon: Cask Strength release. Featuring straight bourbon from distilleries out of all 50 states in honor of the United State's 250th birthday.
Alex McCabe
Sep 2
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Old Elk 10 Year Straight Bourbon (2026)
A review for the new Old Elk 10 year collection, this one being the high malt straight bourbon. See how the return of Old Elk fairs!
Alex McCabe
Aug 6
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Old Elk 10 Year Wheat Whiskey (2026)
The Old Elk 10 Year collection reveals three of original Old Elk mashbills, but this time older, cheaper, and higher proof. How does the Wheat Whiskey release hold up? Let's find out!
Alex McCabe
Aug 4
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Onyx & Amber WTB01-102 (Wild Turkey) Single Barrel
A single barrel release of cask strength Wild Turkey from Onyx & Amber out of Denver Colorado. This is the perfect example of just how much impact a little extra aging in CO can have on a barrel.
Alex McCabe
Mar 25
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Old Cypress Whiskey Company - Three Barrel Breakdown
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.
Alex McCabe
Mar 3
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Olde Raleigh: Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch 2
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.
Alex McCabe
Dec 24, 2025
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Hughes Belle of Bedford: Straight Rye Toasted Barrel
A toasted barrel rye to end all toasted barrel ryes. A masterclass of toasted only matched by Michter's.
Alex McCabe
Oct 30, 2025
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The Reveries: 9yr Straight Bourbon - Luxe Liquor Single Barrel "Trance"
An unexpected & fruit-forward pour from T8ke's new NDP, The Reveries.
Alex McCabe
Sep 21, 2025
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Old Zach: Luxe Liquor Single Barrel
An explosion of oak and cherry from Old Zach. Sourced from Barton distillery.
Alex McCabe
Jul 22, 2025
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River Roots: Straight Bourbon "BuffTurkey" - Luxe Liquor/BourbonBoot Single Barrel
A look into a BuffTurkey single barrel under the River Roots labeling, this one in particular leans heavily into the Wild Turkey side of the house, despite the Buffalo Trace origins.
Alex McCabe
Mar 23, 2025
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Rare Character Whiskey: Obliteration
An incredible showing from a new start up NDP, Rare Character. If Obliteration is a mark of the quality we can expect from Rare Character, then we are in for a treat.
Alex McCabe
Feb 1, 2022
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