This New Whiskey Uses Much More Wheat Than Pappy and Weller—and We Got to Taste It

Bardstown Bourbon Company is probably the most modern and sleek operation in Bardstown, KY, self-proclaimed “bourbon capital of the world.” The company is known for sourcing barrels from distilleries in other states, which its team blends into innovative expressions. It also contract-distills for numerous brands and is able to produce different styles of whiskey using … Read more

Jack Daniel’s New Whiskey Is Really, Really Strong and an Absolute Must-Buy

American whiskey aficionados are forever clamoring for barrel-strength spirits. It’s not merely a matter of them showing off tolerance. These liquids tend to be fuller in flavor and “purer” in form, undiluted from their cask-contained slumber. But, yeah, to enjoy them, you do need to be able to tolerate the scorching heat of high-octane whiskey. Few … Read more

Jack Daniel’s New Whiskey Is Really, Really Strong and an Absolute Must-Buy

American whiskey aficionados are forever clamoring for barrel-strength spirits. It’s not merely a matter of them showing off tolerance. These liquids tend to be fuller in flavor and “purer” in form, undiluted from their cask-contained slumber. But, yeah, to enjoy them, you do need to be able to tolerate the scorching heat of high-octane whiskey. Few … Read more

The ‘Neck Pour’ of a Whiskey Bottle Is a Myth, but Based on Real Science

Whether I’m checking a bottle rating on Distiller while shopping or scrolling r/bourbon reviews on my couch, I keep seeing some version of the phrase, “but it was a neck pour.” This qualifier tends to accompany descriptions of more expensive bottles that leave their new owners less than whelmed. The phrase found me at home, … Read more