Elijah Craig Rye

by The Bourbon Life | Apr 8, 2021 | Reviews

Proof: 94 Age: NAS Distillery: Heaven Hill Mashbill: 51/35/14 —— Nose: Apple, apricot, butterscotch, clove, lemon peel, orange zest, mint, oak, vanilla, floral/grassy. — Taste: Buttery/sharp mouthfeel. Licorice, charred oak, black tea, banana, butterscotch, caramel,...

Maker’s Mark DNA Project

by The Bourbon Life | Apr 5, 2021 | News

Maker’s Mark received approval recently for a label that will apparently be used for what looks to be an exciting new series that will be named the “DNA Project.” Based on the label it appears that there will be 4 different releases in the series...

Four Roses Small Batch Select

by The Bourbon Life | Apr 2, 2021 | Reviews

Proof: 104 Age: NAS Distillery: Four Roses Mashbill: OBSV/OBSK/OBSF/OESV/OESK/OESF —— Nose: Allspice, red apple, black pepper, toffee, caramel, oak, cinnamon sugar, clove, honey, pipe tobacco, vanilla. — Taste: Buttery/Metallic mouthfeel. Leather, charred oak/tannins,...

Maker’s Mark Keeneland 2021 Bottle Release

by The Bourbon Life | Apr 1, 2021 | News

Well you know it’s officially Springtime in Kentucky when Maker’s Mark announces the release of its annual Kenneland bottles. This year’s release will be just a bit different with 3 distinct bottles being released featuring original artwork by artists...

1792 Aged Twelve Years

by The Bourbon Life | Mar 25, 2021 | Reviews

Proof: 96.6 Age: 12 years Distillery: Barton Mashbill: 74/18/8 —— Nose: Allspice, black pepper butterscotch, toffee, honey, leather, musty oak, tobacco, mocha, ginger, dark fruit, vanilla — Taste: Astringent/Thin mouthfeel. Charred oak, tobacco, leather, banana,...