Whiskey Reviews Sorted by Distillery
Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed when standing in front of the whiskey display at your local liquor haunt and wondered, “Who makes all this stuff?” In the list below you will find our whiskey reviews sorted by Distiller, Maker and/or Producer.
Included in the list are brands we have yet to review, or are not available in our area. In addition, some listings are for Non-Distilling Producers (NDPs) who purchase (source) whiskey from a distiller. It is believed some of these producers will be using distillate from one or more distillers and in some cases may even be using their own distillate in addition to the sourced distillate. Please be mindful, this is NOT an all inclusive list.
Jump Links to common distilleries:
Beam-Suntory
Makers of Baker’s, Basil Haden, Booker’s, Knob Creek, Jim Beam, Legent, Little Book, and Maker’s Mark
Brown-Forman
Makers of Cooper’s Craft, Jack Daniels, Old Forester, and Woodford Reserve
Four Roses
Heaven Hill
Makers of Mellow Corn, Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, Heaven Hill BiB, Henry McKenna, Bernheim, Larceny, Old Fitzgerald, Parker’s Heritage, Elijah Craig Rye, Pikesville Rye, and Rittenhouse Rye
LUXCO
Distilleries under the Luxco Banner include Limestone Branch, Lux Row, and MGP (Ross and Squibb)
Sazarac
Makers of 1792, Ancient Age, Benchmark, Blanton’s, Bowman Brothers, Buffalo Trace, Colonel E.H Taylor, Eagle Rare, Early Times, Elmer T Lee, George T Stagg, Hancock’s President’s Reserve, O.F.C., Old Charter, Rock Hill Farms, Pappy Van Winkle, Weller, Sazerac Rye and Thomas H Handy Rye
Willett
Makers of Johnny Drum, Kentucky Vintage, Noah’s Mill, Old Bardstown, Pure Kentucky, Rowan’s Creek, Willett Family Estate Bourbon, Willet Pot Still Reserve and Willett Family Estate Rye
45th Parallel Distillery
Makers of Border Bourbon, Wisconsin Wheat Whiskey, New Richmond Rye and J Henry Bourbon
– Border Bourbon Cask Strength – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review; Elora’s Review
Angel’s Envy Distillery
– Angel’s Envy Batch 70-Z Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Beam-Suntory Distillery
Makers of Baker’s, Basil Haden, Booker’s, Knob Creek, Jim Beam, Legent, Little Book, and Maker’s Mark
Baker’s
– Baker’s Batch B-90-001 Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Baker’s Single Barrel Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Basil Hayden
– Basil Hayden Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Basil Hayden Toast Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Bookers
– Booker’s 2018-01 Kathleen’s Batch – Brian’s Review
– Booker’s 2018-02 Backyard BBQ – Brian’s Review
– Booker’s 2018-03 Kentucky Chew – Brian’s Review
– Booker’s 2018-04 Kitchen Table – Brian’s Review
– Booker’s 2019-01 Teresa’s Batch – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Booker’s 2019-02 Shiny Barrel – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Booker’s 2019-03 Country Ham – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Booker’s 2019-04 Beaten Biscuits – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Booker’s 2020-01 Granny’s Batch – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Booker’s 2020-02 Boston Batch – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Booker’s 2020-03 Pigskin Batch – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Booker’s 2021-01 Donohoe’s Batch – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Booker’s 2021-02 Tagalong Batch – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Booker’s 2021-03 Bardstown Batch – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Booker’s 2021-04 Noe Strangers Batch – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Booker’s 2022-01 Ronnie’s Batch Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review; Elora’s Review
– Booker’s 2022-02 Lumberyard Batch Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Booker’s 2022-03 Kentucky Tea Batch Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Booker’s 2022-04 Pinkie’s Batch Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Booker’s 2023-01 Charlie’s Batch Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Booker’s 2023-02 Apprentice Batch Bourbon – Brian’s Review
Jim Beam
– Jim Beam Devil’s Cut Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Old Grand-Dad 114 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Old Overholt Rye – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Old Tub Bourbon – Brian’s Review
Knob Creek
– Knob Creek 09 Year Small Batch Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Knob Creek 12 Year Old Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Knob Creek 15 Year Old Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Elora’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Knob Creek Single Barrel Idaho Select 2020 Bourbon #1 – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Knob Creek Single Barrel Idaho Select 2020 Bourbon #2 – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Knob Creek Small Batch Rye Whiskey – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Legent
Little Book
– Little Book Batch #2: Noe Simple Task Whiskey – Brian’s Review
– Little Book Batch #3: The Road Home Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Maker’s Mark
– Maker’s Mark Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Maker’s 46 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Maker’s 46 Cask Strength Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Maker’s Mark 101 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Maker’s Mark BEP Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Maker’s Mark BRT-01 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review; Elora’s Review
– Maker’s Mark BRT-02 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review; Elora’s Review
– Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Maker’s Mark Private Select Idaho Director’s Cut Batch #3 – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Maker’s Mark Private Select Idaho Director’s Cut Batch #4 – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Maker’s Mark Private Select Idaho Director’s Cut Batch #5 – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Maker’s Mark Private Select Idaho Director’s Cut Batch #6 – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Maker’s Mark Private Select Idaho Director’s Cut Batch #7 – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Maker’s Mark RC6 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Maker’s Mark SE4xPR5 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Maker’s Mark FAE-01 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Maker’s Mark FAE-02 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Ben Holladay Distilling
– Ben Holladay Bottled-in-Bond – Brian’s Review
Brown-Forman Distilling
Makers of Cooper’s Craft, Jack Daniels, Old Forester, and Woodford Reserve
Cooper’s Craft
– Coopers’ Craft 100 Proof – Brian’s Review
Jack Daniels
– Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Old Forester
● Podcast: S03E07 WftA – Old Forester Distillery
– Old Forester 86 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Old Forester 100 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review; Elora’s Review
– Old Forester 1870 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Old Forester 1910 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Old Forester 1920 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Old Forester Statesman Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Woodford Reserve
– Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon – Brian’s Review
Bulleit Distilling Co.
– Bulleit Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Bulleit Barrel Strength Batch #4 Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Bulleit Rye – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Cascade Hollow Distilling Co.
– George Dickel #12 Tennessee Whisky – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– George Dickel Barrel Select Tennessee Whisky – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Dry Fly Distilling
– Dry Fly 101 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Dry Fly Port Finish Wheat Whiskey – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Dry Fly Straight Triticale Whiskey – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Dry Fly Straight Wheat Whiskey – Brian’s Review
Edrington
Makers of Noble Oak and Wyoming Whiskey
Nobel Oak
– Noble Oak Double Oak Rye – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Wyoming Whiskey
– Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Four Roses Distillery
– Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Four Roses Small Batch Select – Brian’s Review
– Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Four Roses Single Barrel Idaho Private Select – OBSQ (2019) – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Green Brier Distillery
– Belle Meade Straight Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Belle Meade Reserve Bourbon – Brian’s Review
Heaven Hill
Makers of Mellow Corn, Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, Heaven Hill BiB, Henry McKenna, Bernheim, Larceny, Old Fitzgerald, Parker’s Heritage, Elijah Craig Rye, Pikesville Rye, and Rittenhouse Rye
● Podcast: S01E06 WftA– Heaven Hill Distillery
Elijah Craig
– Elijah Craig 18 Year Single Barrel Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Elijah Craig Small Batch Private Barrel ISLD B1, 2019 – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Elijah Craig Small Batch Private Barrel ISLD B2, 2019 – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C917 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A118 Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B518 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A119 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C919 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B520 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C920 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A121 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B521 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C921 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A122 Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B522 Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C922 Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A123 Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B523 Bourbon – Brian’s Review
Evan Williams Bourbon
– Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
– Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon – Brian’s Review
Henry McKenna Single Barrel Bourbon
– Henry McKenna Single Barrel Bourbon – Brian’s Review
Bernheim Wheat Whiskey
Larceny Wheated Bourbon
– Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Larceny Barrel Proof A120 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Larceny Barrel Proof B520 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Larceny Barrel Proof A121 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Larceny Barrel Proof B521 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Larceny Barrel Proof C921 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Larceny Barrel Proof A122 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Larceny Barrel Proof B522 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Larceny Barrel Proof C922 Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Larceny Barrel Proof A123 Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Larceny Barrel Proof B523 Bourbon – Brian’s Review
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Wheated Bourbon
– Old Fitzgerald 11YR Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Parker’s Heritage Collection
Mellow Corn Whiskey
Elijah Craig Rye
– Elijah Craig Straight Rye – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Pikesville Rye
– Pikesville Straight Rye – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Rittenhouse Rye
– Rittenhouse Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
High West Distillery
– High West Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Hillrock Estate Distillery
– Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Infinium Spirits
– Templeton 4 Year Rye – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
JW Rutledge Distillery
– Cream of Kentucky Rye – Brian’s Review, Hannah’s Review; Elora’s Review
J Henry & Sons Distillery
– J Henry 05 Year Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– J Henry and Sons 07 Year Patton Road Reserve – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
James E Pepper Distillery
– James E Pepper Single Barrel Rye BWE Pick – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– James Pepper 1776 Barrel Proof – Brian’s Review
Kentucky Artisan Distillery
– Jefferson’s Reserve Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Kentucky Owl Distillery
– Kentucky Owl The Wiseman Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Luxco
Distilleries under the Luxco Banner include Limestone Branch, Lux Row, and MGP (Ross and Squibb)
Limestone Branch Distillery
Makers of Yellowstone Bourbon and Minor Case Rye
Yellowstone Bourbon
– Yellowstone Select Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Minor Case Rye
Lux Row Distillers
Makers of Rebel, Blood Oath, Ezra Brooks, David Nicholson, Daviess County, Lux Row Distillers,, and Rebel Bourbons
Blood Oath
– Blood Oath Pact 07 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Blood Oath Pact 08 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Ezra Brooks
– Old Ezra 7 Yr Barrel Strength Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
David Nicholson
Daviess County Bourbon
– Daviess County Cabernet Sauvignon Finish Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Daviess County Kentucky Straight Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Lux Row Distillers
– Lux Row Four Grain Double Barrel – Brian’s Review
Rebel
– Rebel Yell 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
MGP Distillery (Ross and Squibb)
Makers of Eight and Sand Bourbon, George Remus, Tanner Creek, and Rossville Union Rye
Eight and Sand
George Remus
– George Remus Straight Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Remus Repeal Reserve V Bourbon – Brian’s Review;
Tanner’s Creek
Rossville Union Rye
– Rossville Union Straight Rye – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Michter’s Distillery
– Michter’s Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Michter’s Single Barrel US1 Rye – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Michter’s Toasted Barrel – Brian’s Review
Middle West Spirits
(American Freedom Distillery)
– Horse Soldier Reserve Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review; Elora’s Review
– Horse Soldier Signature Small Batch – Brian’s Review
Nevada H&C Distilling Co
– Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Oak and Eden
– Oak & Eden Bourbon & Vine Cabernet Steeped Whiskey – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Old Elk Distillery
– Old Elk Wheated Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Redwood Empire
Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Sazerac
Makers of 1792, Ancient Age, Benchmark, Blanton’s, Bowman Brothers, Buffalo Trace, Colonel E.H Taylor, Eagle Rare, Early Times, Elmer T Lee, George T Stagg, Hancock’s President’s Reserve, O.F.C., Old Charter, Rock Hill Farms, Pappy Van Winkle, Weller, Sazerac Rye and Thomas H Handy Rye
1792 Barton Distilling
Makers of 1792 and Early Times
1792
– 1792 12 Year Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– 1792 Bottled in Bond Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– 1792 Full Proof Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– 1792 Single Barrel Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– 1792 Small Batch Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– 1792 Sweet Wheat – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Very Old Barton 90 Proof – Brian’s Review
Early Times
– Early Times Bottled in Bond Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
A Smith Bowman Distillery
Bowman Brothers
Buffalo Trace
Ancient Age, Benchmark, Blanton’s, Buffalo Trace, Colonel E.H Taylor, Eagle Rare, Elmer T Lee, George T Stagg, Hancock’s President’s Reserve, O.F.C., Old Charter, Rock Hill Farms, Pappy Van Winkle, and Weller
● Podcast: S02E06 WftA – Buffalo Trace Distillery
Ancient Age
Benchmark
Blanton’s Single Barrel
– Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Buffalo Trace
– Buffalo Trace Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
EH Taylor, Jr
– Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 8 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 10 Bourbon – Brian’s Review
Eagle Rare
– Eagle Rare Ten Year Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Elmer T Lee
– Elmer T Lee Single Barrel Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
George T Stagg
– Stagg Jr. Batch #10 Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Stagg Jr. Batch #11 Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Stagg Jr. Batch #12 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Stagg Jr. Batch #13 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Stagg Jr. Batch #14 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Stagg Jr. Batch #15 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Stagg Jr. Batch #16 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Stagg Jr. Batch #17 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Hancock’s President’s Reserve
O.F.C.
Old Charter
Rock Hill Farms
Pappy Van Winkle
Weller
– W.L. Special Reserve Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Weller 12 Year Old Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Weller Antique 107 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Weller C.Y.P.B. Bourbon – Brian’s Review
– Weller Full Proof Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Sazerac Rye
– Sazerac Straight Rye – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Thomas H Handy
Smooth Ambler Spirits Co.
– Smooth Ambler Old Scout BWE Private Pick – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Stizel-Weller Distillery
Blade and Bow
– Blade and Bow Bourbon – Brian’s Review, Elora’s Review, Hannah’s Review
I.W. Harper
Orphan Barrel
Tincup
– Tincup American Whiskey – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery
– Hudson Baby Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Virginia Distillery Co
– Courage & Conviction American Single Malt – Brian’s Review
– Courage & Conviction Cuvee Cask – Brian’s Review
Wild Turkey / Austin Nichol’s Distillery
– Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
– Wild Turkey Rare Breed – Brian’s Review; Hannah’s Review
Willett Distillery
Makers of Johnny Drum, Kentucky Vintage, Noah’s Mill, Old Bardstown, Pure Kentucky, Rowan’s Creek, Willett Family Estate Bourbon, Willet Pot Still Reserve and Willett Family Estate Rye
Johnny Drum
Kentucky Vintage
Noah’s Mill
– Noah’s Mill Genuine Bourbon – Brian’s Review
Old Bardstown
Pure Kentucky
Rowan’s Creek
Willett Family Estate Bourbon
Willet Pot Still Reserve
– Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon – Brian’s Review
Willett Family Estate Rye
Woodinville Distilling Company
– Woodinville Straight Bourbon – Brian’s Review
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