Darrell Martin

Review: 2015 Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye Image

Review: 2015 Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye

Recently I've been able to try George T. Stagg, William LaRue Weller, Thomas H. Handy and Sazerac.  I finally had the chance to try the 2015 Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye.  While it might be the odd man out in the Buffalo Trace Collectio

Nov 27, 2016 By: Darrell Martin
Review: 2015 Van Winkle Lot B Image

Review: 2015 Van Winkle Lot B

Having already tried most of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection including Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 year, I wasn’t sure what to expect with the 2015 Van Winkle Family Reserve Lot B. Lot B is aged for 12 years and is now

Oct 1, 2016 By: Darrell Martin
Review: 2011 Thomas H. Handy Image

Review: 2011 Thomas H. Handy

While working my way through the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection I final got my chance to try some 2011 Thomas H Handy.  Like the other offerings from this collection, the excitement and expectations were high.  A 6 year old 128.6 proof

Sep 12, 2016 By: Darrell Martin
Review: 2014 George T Stagg Image

Review: 2014 George T Stagg

Last week I sat down and reviewed the 2014 Sazerac Rye 18 Year and so I felt it was appropriate to turn to another item in the 2014 Buffalo Trace Antique Collect

Sep 1, 2016 By: Darrell Martin
Review: 2014 Sazerac 18 Year Image

Review: 2014 Sazerac 18 Year

The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection are some of the most sought after bourbons and ryes around. Sazerac is one of if not the most coveted of the ryes. Every year it is on my list of must haves (though it doesn’t seem to work out t

Aug 2, 2016 By: Darrell Martin
Review: Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Image

Review: Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year was one of my chase bourbons or Unicorns as they are called. Every fall all the members of the Van Winkle family are released. From the hefty 10 Year Old Rip Van Winkle to the aged 23 Year Old Pappy Van Winkle, they are al

May 17, 2016 By: Darrell Martin
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Review: Blanton's Straight From The Barrel

Blanton’s has always been one of those outstanding and affordable bourbons. Since it is a single barrel, the quality is consistent from one season to the next. Blanton’s as a brand also has Special Reserve at 80 proof, Gold which is 10

May 11, 2016 By: Darrell Martin
Review: 1792 Sweet Wheat Image

Review: 1792 Sweet Wheat

Ridgemont Reserve a brand from Barton Distillery in Bardstown, KY released 1792 Sweet Wheat. Unlike their other bourbons, this particular release was made with wheat as opposed to the rye they use with their 1792 release. This makes a sweeter more

Feb 9, 2016 By: Darrell Martin
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Review: 1792 Port Finish

Ridgemont Reserve 1792 has recently been one of my favorite everyday bourbons. Probably past due. It is solid and very enjoyable. When it was announced they were coming out with a bourbon finished in Port Casks trying it was a must. Spend

Dec 22, 2015 By: Darrell Martin
Review: 2015 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon Image

Review: 2015 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon

Another hard to find bourbon that caused a small degree of exhilaration when it was presented is the 2015 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon.  I had high expectations as a fan of Old Forester products, that excitement increased since this bottle i

Dec 11, 2015 By: Darrell Martin
Parker's Heritage #8 Wheat Whiskey Review Image

Parker's Heritage #8 Wheat Whiskey Review

Until now I had never had the opportunity of trying any of the Parker's Heritage Collection offerings. Admittedly, I usually prefer drinks a little heavier on the Rye content. Knowing that wheated whiskey is everything this time

Nov 30, 2015 By: Darrell Martin
Review: Booker's 25th Anniversary Image

Review: Booker's 25th Anniversary

Nose Despite the high proof of this release, the first whiff suggests butterscotch.  After a few minutes in the glass the smell of charred oak and coffee get stronger.  Br

Nov 14, 2015 By: Darrell Martin
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