Basil Hayden’s is truly a small batch bourbon with broad appeal. Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is made from a mash very similar to the original recipe Hayden himself developed in 1796. It has a golden amber color and a spicy aroma of breakfast tea and peppermint bark. On the palate, the rye grains…
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Looking for that special standout gift for the whiskey lover in your life? Check out the Jefferson Wood Experiment. Retailing at about $100, it’s no more financially damaging than a bottle of good Scotch, but much more memorable. Each pack contains five 200 ml bottles of a different range or style of barrel cooperage. (Right…
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Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters have provided the newest welcome addition to the whiskey barrel aged wine market—their Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend. They begin by selecting top quality grapes from vineyards across California for their creation. The 2014 vintage came in early with loose clusters, small berries, and intense, ripe flavors. The warm summer resulted…
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Many people are familiar with the popular Maker’s Mark bourbon. It is a highly versatile, well balanced whiskey which swaps red winter wheat for the traditional rye component to reduce its bite and provide a gentler, sweeter finish. Maker’s 46 was the first addition to the company’s line in over fifty years. Designed as a companion…
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