Josh Peters

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1714 )

• Russell’s Reserve One and a Century Review

  

  The Russell’s Reserve One and a Century was picked by David of Rare Bird 101. Which, if you haven’t checked out his site please do. Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2019 DRINK

• Laws Bonded Centennial Straight Wheat Whiskey Review

  

  Initially pitched as a first of its kind, the Laws Bonded Centennial Straight Wheat Whiskey is an interesting whiskey offering from a craft distillery in... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2019 DRINK

• Baker’s Bourbon Single Barrel Review

  

  If you haven’t heard, Baker’s Small Batch Bourbon is turning into the Baker’s Bourbon Single Barrel. No more blending, just a pure high-proof single barrel... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2019 DRINK

• 1792 Bourbon 12 Years Review

  

  The 1792 Bourbon 12 Years (aka 1792 Aged Twelve Years) is the exact same mash and bourbon and as the typical 1792 Small Batch Bourbon. The only differences are... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2019 DRINK

• Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye Review

  

  Distilled in Indiana and California, and aged in Northern California, the Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye shows how climate plays into the aging of whiskey. Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2019 DRINK

• Wild Turkey 101 8 Years Export Review

  

  The shipping on this Wild Turkey 101 8 Years Export cost nearly as much as the bourbon itself but being a WT mega-fan I had to bite the bullet and finally try... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2019 DRINK

• Crown Royal French Oak Finish Review

  

  The Crown Royal French Oak Finish is the latest in the Crown Royal Noble Collection. This collection is one of their lines of limited, annual, releases. Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2019 DRINK

• Glenlivet Distiller’s Reserve Review

  

  I picked up this mini of the Glenlivet Distiller’s Reserve on my recent trip to England. I had it on my flight in and thought it was by far one of the best... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2019 DRINK

• Wathen’s Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey Review

  

  First released in 2017, these Wathen’s Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey are highly allocated limited releases. Distilled in KY, under contracted time at a major... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2019 DRINK

• Starward Nova Australian Single Malt Review

  

  Wine finished whisky is nothing new, but then very few cask finishes will be till we see the results of the latest SWA rulings on allowed cask types hit the... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2019 DRINK

• Kamiki Maltage Cedar Finished Whisky Review

  

  As far as I know, and as far as I could find online, the Kamiki Maltage Cedar Finished Whisky is the first whisky ever brought to market that was aged in casks... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2019 DRINK

• 1970s Inchgower 12 Review

  

  I’ve had, fairly modern, independently bottled releases of Inchgower distilled in the ’70s, but this is the first OB 1970s Inchgower 12 I’ve ever tasted. Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2019 DRINK

• GlenDronach Grandeur Batch 10 Review

  

  Earlier this year I reviewed the Batch 9 of the GlenDronach Grandeur – it was delicious, one of my favorites. Today we’re taking a look at the GlenDronach... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2019 DRINK

• GlenDronach Peated Review

  

  Anyone following the blog for a while knows GlenDronach is among my favorite Scotch distilleries. They make an excellent spirit, do quite well with their wood... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2019 DRINK

• Trader Joe’s Highland Scotch Rum Finish Review

  

  Rummed whiskeys seem to be in vogue right now; rum is the new sherry. Last week started with the Blood Oath Pact 5, then we hit the new Basil Hayden Caribbean... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2019 DRINK

• Blood Oath Pact 5 Review

  

  Like all of the Blood Oath whiskeys, this Blood Oath Pact 5 is a blend of different bourbons. What sets this edition apart, most notably, is the use of Caribbea... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2019 DRINK

• Basil Hayden Caribbean Reserve Rye Review

  

  Basil Hayden Caribbean Reserve Rye is a product of three different countries. Some of the rye whiskey comes from Kentucky (Jim Beam), some come from Canada... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2019 DRINK

• George Dickel Bottled In Bond Review

  

  I love George Dickel. I love it, even more, when it’s been well aged and even more when it hasn’t been overly watered down. So, by all means, I should love... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2019 DRINK

• Orphan Barrel Forager’s Keep Review

  

  Hailing from the ill-fated Pittyvaich distillery, the Orphan Barrel Forager’s Keep is not just the latest release in the Orphan Barrel line, but also their firs... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2019 DRINK

• Knappogue Castle 12 Marsala Finish Review

  

  I love Irish Whiskey. I enjoy a good Marsala. Conceptually the Knappogue Castle 12 Marsala Finish sounds like a great idea. It’s easy to see how the flavors in... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2019 DRINK