Randall H. Borkus

Mar 18, 2024 | whiskeyreviewer.com | Randall H. Borkus |Bourbon Whiskey

in B, Between $61 to $90, Bourbon Whiskey, Whiskey Reviews By Randall H. BorkusRating: B-The brothers Ben and David Holladay founded the Blue Springs Distillery in 1856a, it was at a limestone well supposedly discovered by Lewis and Clark.

Mar 13, 2024 | whiskeyreviewer.com | Randall H. Borkus

in Between $61 to $90, F, Other Whiskeys, Whiskey Reviews By Randall H. BorkusRating: “Novelty”Tamworth Distilling, a craft distillery out of New Hampshire, was founded by Steven Grasse. He is referred to as a Wonka-like character and was described as the “punk rock prince of small-batch spirits” by writer Alex Halberstadt.

Feb 26, 2024 | whiskeyreviewer.com | Randall H. Borkus |Bourbon Whiskey

By Randall H. BorkusRating: B+Heaven’s Door Calvados Cask Straight Bourbon is the first expression in the Heaven’s Door Exploration Series, a sourced and limited edition expression series showcasing distinct finishing cask stock. This first release in the series is a blend that marries the complexity of a toasted oak barrel and a French Calvados brandy cask finish.

Oct 2, 2023 | whiskeyreviewer.com | Randall H. Borkus |Canadian Whisky

By Randall H. BorkusRating: BPlayboy Spirits’ brand launched its luxury Rare Hare collection in 2022, which included previous releases of a 17-year-old bourbon and 1961 vintage cognac. This latest release is Lucky Bastard 30 Year Old Canadian whisky, a single barrel finished in Pineau Des Charentes casks for 120 days.

Sep 18, 2023 | whiskeyreviewer.com | Randall H. Borkus |Illva Saronno

By Randall H. BorkusRating: C+Barrell Craft Spirits recently announced the release of some cask finished whiskeys and their 10th Anniversary Barrell Bourbon, but I’m still working with Barrell Rye Batch 004! This is their first rye batch since 2020. Rye Batch #004 blend consists of straight rye whiskeys from Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana and Canada.