Larceny Bourbon Bottle Review: In-Depth Guide For 2023
As we continue our bourbon journey, we’ve come across wheated bourbons, and little did we know that the iconic Old Fitzgerald is related to Larceny. This Larceny bourbon review…
Lydia Martin
Buffalo Trace White Dog Review (2023 Guide)
Buffalo carved itself as one of the leading distilleries worldwide, crafting low to mid-to-top-shelf whiskeys.
Smoky Whiskey: What the Label Has to Mean
Smoky whiskey is not a TTB class. Peat is one smoke path; ppm is not required on the label. Not a ranking.
15-Year Bourbon: What the Age Statement Means
A 15-year bourbon age statement means the youngest whiskey in the bottle is 15 years (TTB 27 CFR 5.74). Not a TTB class and not a 2026 ranking. Allocated bottles vary.
WhistlePig Whiskey Line: Proofs and Types
WhistlePig 10 Year prints 10 years and 100 proof on whistlepigwhiskey.com. High rye, not a printed 100% rye. Not a ranking.
Best Wheated Bourbon
A bourbon mash bill must comprise at least 51% corn, along with rye and malted barley. But there’s this “unofficial sub-category” called “wheated bourbon” that…
Campari vs Aperol: What’s the Difference?
Aperol is 11% ABV on Campari Group’s US consumer page. That page lists Campari at 25%; many US bottles print 24%. Same group. Different drinks. Read the neck.
Best Blended Scotch
Blended Scotch is malt plus grain whisky, aged at least 3 years in Scotland. US Red and Black Label are 40% ABV — one drink per 1.5 oz. Age statements (Black 12) are not extra proof. Not a 2023 ranking.
Wine if You Don’t Like Wine: What the Label Has to Mean
No official wine for people who dislike wine. Palate talk is not a class. Typical table ~12–14%. No ranking.
Best Aged Bourbon
Bourbon has no minimum age except straight (2 years). An age statement is the youngest whiskey in the bottle. NAS can hold older whiskey. Older is not a TTB quality score. A 1.5 oz 90-proof pour is 1.13 drinks. Not a ranking.