The Last Call

Backbone Bourbon Company Old Bones 15 Year Straight Rye Whiskey Review.       I received this spirit as a review sample from Backbone Bourbon Company,  linked here . It is important to clarify this did not impact the ratings of this review.      Backbone Bourbon Company, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is known for its dedication to sourcing, blending, and crafting high-proof spirits, often with a unique touch. They have been a NPD (Non producing distiller) I have always enjoyed and spread the word on since the first pour of Decade Down I had. More recently, When I caught wind this was releasing, color me very interested. Not only because of the age...but where this is being sourced from.     This release is actually coming from Canada! Now, I'll go on the  record of saying I enjoy some Canadian whiskey, even though typically they are underwhelming and get a lot of crap from bourbon lovers. BUT, I have a feeling this release is not ...

 Backbone Bourbon Company Estate Uncut Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review.      I received this spirit as a review sample from Backbone Bourbon Company, linked here . It is important to clarify this did not impact the ratings of this review.     Now, when it comes to Backbone Bourbon Company,  I've had my fair share of releases. Personally, they take the NPD (non producing distiller) to another level. Based in Indiana, they craft spirits by sourcing from MGP and other distilleries, creating high-proof, distinctively finished bourbons and blends. This release, “Estate,” is an homage to their journey, and I was thrilled to dive in to this complex blend.      Batch one’s mash bill details a blend of three different mash bills and containing two different finishes in those blends. One of those mash bills was a high wheated, which instantly caught my attention. I’m a sucker for a good wheated bourbon. For the full video review visit the link her...

 Rogue Spirits Dead Guy Cabernet Cask Finished American Single Malt Whiskey Review.      I received this spirit as a review sample from Rogue Spirits. It is important to clarify this did not impact the ratings of this review.       Over the past couple of years  I've love doing deep dives into American single malt whiskey. Being a Scotch lover at heart, it makes me smile seeing more distilleries, big and small, playing around with malts.  Rogue, based in Newport, Oregon, began as a brewery in 1988 before expanding into spirits in 2003. The origins of Dead Guy Whiskey are rooted in community and creativity. Originally crafted for a local Mexican restaurant’s special event, the whiskey’s success quickly secured its place in Rogue’s permanent lineup.           T he whiskey is distilled from 100% two-row malted barley, which is the same barley used with their brewery, but with a different yeast strain to enhance its ...

Rogue Spirits Dead Guy Stout Cask Finished American Single Malt Whiskey Review.  I received this spirit as a review sample from Rogue Spirits. It is important to clarify this did not impact the ratings of this review.     Over the past couple of years  I've love doing deep dives into American single malt whiskey. Being a Scotch lover at heart, it makes me smile seeing more distilleries, big and small, playing around with malts.  Rogue, based in Newport, Oregon, began as a brewery in 1988 before expanding into spirits in 2003. The origins of Dead Guy Whiskey are rooted in community and creativity. Originally crafted for a local Mexican restaurant’s special event, the whiskey’s success quickly secured its place in Rogue’s permanent lineup.           T he whiskey is distilled from 100% two-row malted barley, which is the same barley used with their brewery, but with a different yeast strain to enhance its alcohol content. What sets thi...

 Backbone Bourbon Co Auld Bow-In 14 Year Old Single Grain Scotch Review.      I received this spirit as a review sample from Backbone Bourbon Company,  linked here . It is important to clarify this did not impact the ratings of this review.      Auld Blow-In scotch stands out for its rarity and unique sourcing story. Backbone Bourbon, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is known for its high-proof offerings, great blending, diverse sourcing, from MGP in Indiana to distilleries across Canada and Kentucky. The whisky originates from the now-closed Port Dundas Distillery, shuttered by Diageo in 2010.       Backbone Bourbon managed to acquire a limited supply before the facility’s operations ceased, resulting in just 300 cases of this bottling. Featuring a blend of barley, rye, and American corn, this Scotch offers a fresh take on single-grain whisky, challenging traditional norms. The story behind just a unique scotch plus the idea of...

 Whiskey Acres distilling Bloody Butcher Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review.      I received this bottle from Holly's Package Store in Greentown, Indiana. Click here to follow them! . It is important to clarify this did not impact the ratings of this review.      Distilled, aged, and bottled in DeKalb Illinois. Whiskey Acres takes it a step further by growing their own grains, showcasing a full commitment to their whiskey from soil to glass. Recently, they’ve made their way to Indiana and I've been enjoying what they are bringing to the shelves. This is their yearly limited release of using Bloody Butcher Corn. Being someone that loves unique mash bills and grains this caught my eye instantly. I know this is another huge commitment for a craft distillery to preform.       According to Whiskey Acres social media pages, this was a day one sellout at the distillery however some did make it to the surrounding market and online. After my re...

 Knob Creek Bourbon X Rye Blended Whiskey Review.      Jim Beam has been on a roll this year, and this release certainly piqued my interest. Here in 2024 they have been doing some great releases with the Jim Beam Black getting an age statement, the Knob Creek Rye following suit. Even the Baker's lineup going a "High Rye" and the Winter reserve release. But, I'll be honest, I didn't have a bourye on my bingo sheet for any of the big distilleries. First, what is a bourye. Well essentially this is where a release is a blend of both a bourbon and a rye. A lot of times people think of Redwood Empire with the Lost Monarch or High West with their Bourye.           Now I will give Knob creek some props. They are using their two current releases for this; the 9 year bourbon and the 7 year rye. So keeping at least a 7 year age statement on this is great. Plus it helps making it feel less of a cash grab release. Now the question still bugs me....