Journeyman Corsets, Whips, and Honey Whiskey Review.

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 Journeyman Corsets, Whips, and Honey Whiskey Review.


Journeyman Corsets, Whips, and Honey Whiskey

    Journeyman Distillery continues to prove why they’re one of the most exciting craft producers in the Midwest. Corsets, Whips, and Honey is a brand-new, distillery-exclusive release built on their 100% wheat whiskey and infused with real Michigan honey. Originally rooted in Michigan and now expanding into Valparaiso, Indiana, Journeyman handles everything in-house, and that commitment to transparency and local collaboration shows up immediately with this bottle.

    This is not a honey-finished whiskey or a flavored gimmick. Real honey from Great Lakes Bee Company is blended directly into Journeyman’s Corsets, Whips, and Wheat whiskey. It’s Michigan through and through, and that local focus adds a lot of character before the glass is even poured.


For the full video review visit the link here: https://youtu.be/P3EM0ps7nC4.

Age Statement: N/A.

ABV: 35%.

Mash bill: 100% Michigan wheat.

Area of Distillation: Three Oaks, Michigan.

Appearance: 


On the nose:
    Raw honey jumps out immediately, bold and unapologetic. There’s a distinct clover note that feels earthy and floral, almost like cracking open a fresh honeycomb. Green grass, soft wheat, and a gentle warmth round things out without any sharp alcohol bite. Importantly, nothing smells artificial. This is real honey, not flavoring.

Taste:
  Rich, oily, and dangerously drinkable. Sweet toffee and dark honey coat the palate, followed by a warm wheat spice underneath. The standout note is unmistakable: honey stroopwafel. Think warm waffle cookies dipped in coffee, buttery and sweet, with just enough spice to keep it balanced. Despite the sweetness, it never feels juvenile or thin. 


Finish:
   Smooth, buttery, and lingering. The honey sweetness fades slowly, leaving behind soft wheat spice and a gentle warmth. The slight funk found on the nose disappears here, replaced by a clean, well-balanced close that invites another sip.

Final Thoughts: 
    Journeyman absolutely nailed this release. Corsets, Whips, and Honey Whiskey avoids every pitfall that honey whiskey can fall into. It’s balanced, authentic, and thoughtfully made, with real honey playing a leading role rather than masking flaws. It’s perfect for sipping, dangerously easy to over-pour, and would shine in lower-proof cocktails built around honey or coffee flavors. If Journeyman keeps this as an ongoing release, it’s one worth revisiting year after year as the honey character evolves.


Rating: A (Excellent).

Cost: $34.99 for 750ml

For the full video review visit the link here: https://youtu.be/P3EM0ps7nC4.

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