Whiskey Reviews Posts

Explore expert whiskey reviews from Film & Whiskey, featuring in-depth ratings, tasting notes, and insights on bourbons, ryes, and more. Discover the perfect pour for your next sip.

Dive into detailed reviews of bourbons, ryes, and scotches featured in each episode of our podcast. From flavor profiles to price comparisons, our tasting notes help you find the right whiskey for every occasion.
Aug. 8, 2024

Whiskey Review: Maker's Mark 101 Bourbon Whisky

Introduction Today, we're checking out Maker's Mark 101 Bourbon Whisky. Funnily enough, we've still never tried the standard Maker's Mark expression on the show, despite having reviewed Maker's Mark 46, Maker's Nark 46 Cask Strength, and Maker's Ma…

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Aug. 8, 2024

Whiskey Review: David Nicholson Reserve Bourbon

Introduction Today, we are checking out David Nicholson Reserve, a 100 proof bourbon whiskey from LuxCo, also known as Lux Row. Lux Row built their distillery between 2017 and 2019, and they produce one of our favorite whiskey lines, Rebel Bourbon.…

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Aug. 8, 2024

Whiskey Review: Michter's US-1 Single Barrel Straight Rye

Introduction In today’s episode, we are checking out Michter's US-1 Single Barrel Rye Whiskey. This single barrel rye from Michter's label is a fascinating bottle to explore. Michter's is a well-respected name in the world of whiskey, known f…

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Aug. 8, 2024

Whiskey Review: Johnnie Walker Blender's Batch Wine Cask Blend

Introduction Welcome back to another episode of the Film & Whiskey podcast. Today, we’re diving into a review of Johnnie Walker Blender’s Batch Wine Cask Blend. Released in 2017, this whiskey has now been discontinued, but we manage…

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Aug. 7, 2024

Finding the Best Benchmark Bourbon

It's a question that bargain-hunting whiskey fans keep asking: which is the best Benchmark bourbon? The Benchmark Bourbon series by Buffalo Trace offers a diverse range of affordable bourbons, each with its unique characteristics and price points. D…

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June 19, 2024

Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series: Amrut Whiskey Review

Introduction Today, we're diving into the Bardstown Bourbon Company's Collaborative Series with Amrut Whiskey, a unique blend that merges straight rye whiskey with Indian malt whiskey. This 110-proof whiskey is the latest addition to the lineup at …

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May 4, 2023

Whiskey Review: Benchmark Full Proof Bourbon

Today, we're finishing our flight of five Benchmark bourbons with Benchmark Full Proof, the final whiskey in the new collection of special-edition bourbons bearing the Benchmark name. Last week's Benchmark Bonded was a return to form after a few let…

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April 28, 2023

Whiskey Review: Benchmark Bonded Bourbon

Today, we're reviewing Benchmark Bonded, the fourth whiskey in the new collection of special-edition bourbons bearing the Benchmark name. After last week's Benchmark Single Barrel was a huge letdown, we're hoping the brand can rebound in a big way t…

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April 20, 2023

Whiskey Review: Benchmark Single Barrel Bourbon

Today, we're reviewing Benchmark Single Barrel, the third whiskey in the new collection of special-edition bourbons bearing the Benchmark name. After last week's Benchmark Small Batch let us down, we're hoping the brand can rebound in a big way this…

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April 11, 2023

Whiskey Review: Benchmark Top Floor Bourbon

Today, we're reviewing Benchmark Top Floor, the most inexpensive and lowest-proof offering in the new collection of special-edition bourbons bearing the Benchmark name. Distilled by Buffalo Trace, Benchmark has long been a bottom-shelf staple with a…

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