Whiskey Reviews Posts

In-depth reviews of the whiskeys from each episode of our podcast
Oct. 16, 2024

Whiskey Review: Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon

Welcome back to another review on Film & Whiskey! Today, we're wrapping up our Four Roses lineup with the Four Roses Single Barrel. After sampling the Yellow Label, Small Batch, and Small Batch Select, it's time to check out this 100-proof bourb…

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Oct. 14, 2024

Whisky Review: Mossburn Island Blended Malt Scotch

Introduction Today, we’re diving into another blended malt from Mossburn, specifically their Island blend. Following our review of Mossburn’s Speyside blend, we’re excited to see how their Island blend holds up. Mossburn Island Bl…

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Oct. 14, 2024

Whiskey Review: Ezra Brooks 99 Bourbon

Introduction Today, we're diving into Ezra Brooks 99 Bourbon, a 99-proof expression from Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky. Ezra Brooks, part of the Luxco portfolio, is known for its rye-forward profile, while their sister brand, Rebel, lea…

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Oct. 10, 2024

Whiskey Review: Remus Repeal Reserve Batch VIII Bourbon

Introduction Today, we're reviewing the highly sought-after Remus Repeal Reserve Batch VIII Bourbon Whiskey from the Ross & Squibb Distillery, also known as MGP (Midwest Grain Products). MGP is a powerhouse in the whiskey world, known for suppl…

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Oct. 2, 2024

Whiskey Review: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon (2023)

Introduction In today’s review, we’re diving into the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Whiskey, Fall 2023 release. This semiannual release from Heaven Hill is a resurrection of an old brand that has been elevated to super-premium …

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Sept. 26, 2024

Whiskey Review: Whiskey Del Bac Sentinel of the Desert Batch 3 Rye

Introduction Today, we dive into a unique whiskey from Arizona's Whiskey Del Bac, their Sentinel of the Desert Batch 3 Rye Whiskey. This straight rye is finished in mesquited casks, giving it a flavor profile not often found in rye whiskey. At 92…

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Sept. 18, 2024

Whiskey Review: Sam Houston 15 Year Bourbon

This review is taken from our episode "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl / Sam Houston 15-Year Bourbon." Click the link to listen to this review in audio format. At Film & Whiskey, we’re always excited to dive into we…

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Sept. 18, 2024

Whiskey Review: Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength Bourbon

Introduction Today, we’re diving into a special bourbon that rounds out a significant part of the Maker's Mark lineup: Maker’s Mark 46 Cask Strength. We’ve previously reviewed Maker’s Cask Strength and Maker’s 46, but …

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Sept. 18, 2024

Whiskey Review: Clontarf 1014 Classic Blend Irish Whiskey

Introduction Today, we’re reviewing Clontarf 1014 Classic Blend Irish Whiskey, a budget-friendly option that caught our attention when Bob spotted it on the OHLQ Ohio Liquor "last call" shelf for just $11. Made by Pernod Ricard's Irish Distil…

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Sept. 17, 2024

Whiskey Review: Redwood Empire Lost Monarch

Introduction At Film & Whiskey, we’re always excited to dive into new whiskey experiences, especially from lesser-known distilleries. Today, we're taking a close look at Redwood Empire Lost Monarch, a blend of straight whiskeys that hails…

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