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Redwood Empire Devils Tower
Redwood Empire Devil’s Tower is a high rye bourbon that drinks light and youthful, with candy-like fruit, sharp alcohol, and a dry finish. At MSRP, it struggles to justify the price unless found on a deep sale.
Penelope Rio
A detailed look at Penelope Rio bourbon, highlighting its unique funky sweetness, cinnamon and honey notes, mouthfeel, and value at MSRP for adventurous bourbon fans.
RY3 Cigar Blend
A rich, dessert-style rye packed with chocolate, cherry, and candy sweetness. Our RY3 Cigar Blend review breaks down the nose, palate, finish, MSRP value, and how this Cask Strength release stacks up.
Dragon’s Milk Origin
Bright, fruit-forward Dragon’s Milk Origin bourbon review featuring bold peach candy notes, discussion on MSRP value, and whether it’s worth adding to your shelf.
Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon Whiskey
Wild Turkey 101 bourbon whiskey review covering nose, palate, finish, proof, MSRP value, and 8 year age details. A classic brand pour that shines neat or on sale as a mixer.
Old Emmer Bourbon Toasted Barrel
Old Emmer Toasted Barrel Bourbon review covering flavor notes, MSRP, and value. Does this double-toasted pour deliver—or fall short of expectations? Read the full breakdown before you buy.
Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon
A detailed review of Four Roses Single Barrel Recipe OESO, breaking down the nose, palate, and finish to see if this bourbon is worth the MSRP or better left on the shelf.
RY3 16 Year Light Whiskey
A deep dive into this 16-year-old light whiskey, featuring funfetti cake sweetness, syrupy texture, and aged complexity—see if this $100 bottle is worth adding to your bar.
Frank August Single Barrel
Read our Frank August Single Barrel Bourbon Review—aged 7.5 Years—with rich tasting notes, MSRP insights, and whether this premium bottle is worth grabbing on your next outing.
Jeffers Creek Bourbon
This Jeffers Creek Bourbon review covers nose, palate, and finish, with thoughts on whether this affordable 80-proof bourbon is your next budget pour.
Still Austin Cask Strength
A bold, dark, wood-forward bourbon with rich dessert notes and high proof character. This Still Austin Cask Strength Bourbon review covers flavor, value, MSRP, and whether it’s worth buying on your next liquor store trip.
First West Bourbon
Read our First West Bourbon review featuring notes of toasted oak, bright fruit, and a unique flavor profile. Learn whether this 15-star bottle is worth the MSRP—or better to grab on sale.
Jack Daniel’s Heritage Toasted
An in-depth Review of Jack Daniel’s Heritage Toasted Single Barrel, covering nose, palate, finish, MSRP, and whether it’s worth buying the next time you see it.
James E. Pepper Bourbon
James E. Pepper Bourbon — break down the nose, palate, finish, and value, including thoughts on its decanter design, MSRP, and whether it’s worth buying at full price or on sale.
Knobel Whiskey
Read our Knobel Whiskey Review to see how this Tennessee whiskey balances a candy-sweet nose with a dry, char-heavy finish. Learn whether it’s worth buying on if you should leave on the shelf.
J. Rieger Whiskey
A bright, promising nose meets a disappointing sip in this J. Rieger’s Bottled in Bond whiskey review—see why the MSRP (and even a sale price) can’t quite make this bottle worth picking up.
Old Forester 1910
Old Forester 1910 is a fascinating pour that shows both the best and the quirks of the Old Forester profile — a dark fruit and oak-driven profile with notes of cherry, cocoa, and leather. But is it worth grabbing at your next liquor store visit?
Wilderness Trail Rye
This Wilderness Trail Rye Bottled-in-Bond review covers its sweet, fruity nose and lighter palate with notes of caramel, honey, and spice. A solid rye whiskey at its MSRP.
Old Fitzgerald 9-Year
The 2025 Spring Old Fitzgerald 9-Year Bottled-in-Bond review — sweet vanilla, oak, and nutty character with hints of fruit and spice. But is it a solid Fitz whiskey at its $130 MSRP?
Old Fitzgerald 7-Year
This Old Fitzgerald 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond review covers its smooth vanilla, cherry, and oak flavors with a balanced wheated profile. At a fair $60 MSRP, this Fitz whiskey is a solid buy.