August 2025 - Bourbon

August 2025 - Bourbon
This month's Spirits feature is Bourbon

Bourbon Reviews

Larceny Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch No. A125
97 points
$64
Bold unique blend of coffee, sherry, and chocolate - a tsunami of flavor - a perfect Bourbon to sip and repeat neat.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch No. B525
96 points
$74
A fireball in a glass, proceed with caution and respect, then savor the warm cinnamon, pork fat and grilled pineapple flavors.
Evan Williams 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
96 points
$139
Bittersweet, warm, lightly smoky and caramelized flavors are perfect for a bold take on an Old Fashioned or on the rocks to let it mellow and open.
Widow Jane Black Opal 20 Year Old Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey
96 points
$499
Warm, intense and slightly chewy with a long, satisfying finish, perfect for sipping in your favorite chair or in a luxe Manhattan.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Kentucky Batch No. C924 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
95 points
$74
A roaring dragon of a straight bourbon whiskey, makes no compromises, takes no prisoners, and quite balanced at this proof.
Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
94 points
$21
Best Buy
A superb every day sipper that won't break the bank to pair with cigars or to make cocktails, all of your friends will be able to enjoy this one.
94 points $21 Best Buy
Larceny Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
94 points
$27
Balanced and flavorful - would add great depth to a Paper Plane cocktail.
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
94 points
$29
Rich and balanced classic Bourbon that is a joy to drink on the rocks or in a classic cocktail.
Heaven Hill 7 Year Bottled-In-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
94 points
$49
Smooth and complex - just add friends - Rich, warm, nutty, toffeed with an intriguing note of buttered sweet corn.
Evan Williams Master Blend Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
94 points
$249
Warm and balanced, shows off everything you want in a fine 90 proof Bourbon, would slam dunk in a mint julep.
Overbrook Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
93 points
$16
Best Buy
Light and lovely classic Bourbon aromas, smooth, balanced and silky delicious, highly flavorful for 80 proof.
93 points $16 Best Buy
Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
93 points
$33
There's a buttery texture to this whiskey that offers grains, fruits, caramel, pecan and spices on the long, balanced palate and finish.
Jefferson’s Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskey
93 points
$34
Silky smooth Bourbon with inviting caramel, honey and buttery wheat brioche notes, perfect for a Gold Rush.
Few Straight Bourbon Whiskey
93 points
$49
Warm, sweet and nutty with notes of tea and raisins on the balanced finish.
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
93 points
$54
A very nice Bourbon to enjoy with a good book, or as an after dinner treat - flavors of orange, apple, caramel and cornbread.
Whiskey Row Bottled In Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey
93 points
$59
Open with inviting aromas of buttered whole wheat biscuits with spiced honey butter then continues with rich cinnamon, pecan, banana and and campfire notes through its long balanced finish.
Larceny Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch No. B525
93 points
$64
Warm, rich, spicy with notes of maple, peanuts and dried honey, finishing with candied orange zest.
Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled-In-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
93 points
$64
Long, warm and silky smooth with a beautiful spiced orange finish.
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey
93 points
$64
A supple, chewy, very tasty Bourbon that will be great on its own, with cigars, and in cocktails.
Jefferson’s Reserve Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
93 points
$69
An amazingly rich, chewy and delicious Bourbon with superb depth and length of caramelized flavors; make sure to add water.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch No. A125
93 points
$74
Big, long, complex - everything, all the time, all at once - caramel, chocolate, fruit and spice.
Heaven Hill Grain To Glass Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
93 points
$99
This is a bold, chewy, rustic cocktail Bourbon that would shine on the rocks, in an Old Fashioned, or in a Manhattan.
Widow Jane Decadence Maple Cask-Finished Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch #2
93 points
$99
Great full bodied whiskey with flavors of cream, red fruits and breakfast breads.
Old Grand-Dad High Rye Mash Bill Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
93 points
$195
This whiskey is as deep in flavor as it is in color with rich spiced fruit notes that over deliver —Bourbon for Rye lovers meets Rye for Bourbon lovers.
Evan Williams Black Label Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
92 points
$14
Best Buy
Delivers flavor and complexity you would expect from an over proof Bourbon yet at a much more approachable ABV.
92 points $14 Best Buy
Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
92 points
$19
Best Buy
Warm and satisfying, like a Grandma baked caramel right out of the oven - rich and balanced.
92 points $19 Best Buy
Widow Jane Baby Jane Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey
92 points
$49
Warm and spicy this Bourbon will add wonderful zing to your whiskey sour and ginger mules.
Mayor Pingree 2024 6 Year Old Desoto Blended Bourbon Whiskey
92 points
$50
Luxuriously rich and balanced with butterscotch - orchard fruit - caramel all day with a bold cinnamon butter finish.
Four Roses Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
92 points
$51
A nice combination of fruit, spice, and mint tea make this a pleasure to drink.
Few Bottled-In-Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey
92 points
$54
A warm blanket of flavor - an adult cocoa-caramel centric Bourbon to enjoy by the fire.
Kentucky 10 Barrel Strength Hand Selected Straight Bourbon Whiskey
92 points
$56
A charming, fruity, spicy Bourbon with an instant appeal and nice versatility.
Four Roses Small Batch Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
92 points
$59
Bold, well balanced and lightly spicy Bourbon with notes of toasted nuts and dried fruit for Old Fashioneds and sipping on the rocks.
Rabbit Hole Heigold Kentucky High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey
92 points
$59
Warm flavors of caramel and grilled orange, plus oatmeal cookie dough — would make an excellent Gold Rush or Old Fashioned, just needs one more component to make it sing.
Happenstance Straight Bourbon Whiskey Single Barrel
92 points
$99.99
This is an excellent, warming Bourbon that comes on strong, but really mellows out with a few drops of water or some ice cubes.
92 points $99.99
Widow Jane The Vaults Straight Blended Bourbon Whiskey Batch #4
92 points
$209
A massive, rustic Bourbon with plenty of fire power to show thru in a Manhattan, Collins or Whiskey Sour.
Four Roses Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
91 points
$42
A versatile and elegantly styled Bourbon with nuanced, snot showy depth and power.
Castle & Key Small Batch Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
91 points
$50
A blend of fall flavors with straightforward summer spices and notes of green herbs.
Play Like A Champion Today 5 Year Kentucky Double Oaked Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey
91 points
$54
A fragrant, chewy and warming Bourbon with very nice grainy flavor and gusto on the long finish.
Jefferson’s Ocean Aged At Sea Voyage 31 Blend Of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys
91 points
$79
Toasted peanuts and spiced pecans compliment flavors of caramel apples and turbinado sugar with a touch of spice to make for a lively finish.
Heaven Hill Grain To Glass Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey
91 points
$99
A bold, spicy Bourbon with a generous spicy rye note, perfect for an Old Fashioned.
Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
90 points
$24
Classic Bourbon with a pastry twist - light and mild for easy going sipping and citrus driven cocktails.
Jim Beam Black Aged 7 Years Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
90 points
$24
Spiced flavors and apple notes would make a great whiskey sour.
Few Cold Cut Cold Brew Coffee Infused Straight Bourbon Whiskey
90 points
$49
A great base for cream cocktails or a whiskey based espresso martini.
Widow Jane Lucky Thirteen Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey
90 points
$99
Orange chocolate truffle notes with a puffed rice note, fruity, nutty and rich.
Rd1 Spirits 10 Year Limited Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished With Brazilian Amburana Wood
90 points
$299
A wildly complex whiskey with Amaro like flavors that make for an exceptional 'secret weapon' for creative bartenders.
Thresh & Winnow Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished In Brandy Casks
89 points
$95
A really interesting array of exotic spices and mints make this a fun choice for creative cocktail play.
Kentucky 10 Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished With Sherry Cask Staves
88 points
$44
Cinnamon and caramel forward Bourbon with a touch of dried peach and toasted nuts note.
Pendleton 10 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey
88 points
$44
Classic caramel, nut and vanilla Bourbon flavors with an extra note of orange, pineapple skin and sesame.
Rabbit Hole Cavehill Kentucky Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey
88 points
$59
A touch smoky and a bit earthy this solid sipper would pair with a good cigar, on the rocks or in an Old Fashioned, if not the star of the show, a solid sipper.
Whiskey Row Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey
88 points
$69
Warm and spicy with fresh artisan bakery aromas and flavors finishing warm and velvety.
Rabbit Hole Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished In PX Sherry Casks
88 points
$79
Warm and balanced with notes of fresh from the oven bread crust slathered with maple butter — perfect for a Manhattan.
Tincup Tincup 10 Year Old Mountain Whiskey
87 points
$62
Smooth and fruity Bourbon that finishes dry and satisfying.
Widow Jane 10 Year Old Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch #835
87 points
$79
This whiskey has fruity and fall spice flavors and a lingering note of green herbs and younger wood on the palate.
Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
86 points
$21
Roasty, nutty and confected with a honey-cinnamon finish.
Castle & Key Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
86 points
$42
Smooth Bourbon that is remarkably approachable, fine for a big rock or Manhattan.
Whiskey Row Triple Wood Straight Bourbon Whiskey
86 points
$49
Warm and spicy with notes of cedar, caramel and spicy cinnamon to enjoy with other bold flavors and cigars.
Tincup 14 Year Old Fourteener Bourbon Whiskey Release No. 3
86 points
$69
Warm pastry flavors with a full bodied mid-palate and dry finish.
Ghost Owl Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished In Cabernet Casks
85 points
$34
A nutty straightforward Bourbon for cocktails.
Five Brothers Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
85 points
$60
A punchy Bourbon that works well in classic cocktails with its peach - caramel - pipe tobacco flavors.
Tincup Straight Bourbon Whiskey
84 points
$26
Mild, light and smooth with a peanuty finish.
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