Member Whiskey Reviews
HK Young Single Barrel Bourbon
HK Young Single Barrel Bourbon “Cinnamon Twist” is a 123.8-proof toasted barrel finished bourbon selected by Cinnamon Twist and available exclusively in Wyoming. With savory spice, bread pudding sweetness, plum jam notes, and a dramatic transformation with water, this is one unique pour.
Kentucke County 6 year Bourbon
15 STARS built their reputation on older, premium-priced bourbon blends, but Kentucke County Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Aged 6 Years changes things up considerably. At just $37.99, it is their most affordable bourbon release yet, while still carrying the age statement and blending approach that helped establish the brand. Released to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and the birthplace of bourbon, does this lower-priced bottle still deliver the quality we have come to expect from 15 STARS?
HK Young Wheated Toasted Barrel Finish
EHK Young Wheated Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon is a 7-year, 122.2-proof wheated bourbon finished in custom toasted barrels. Read our full review to find out all about it!
Jeptha Creed Red, White & Blue Batch 4
Jeptha Creed, one of just a few women owned and operated distilleries, is well known for their use of the heirloom corn varietals they grow on their property. Often, the use of these corns and grains can lead to a somewhat different taste profile. How do they affect this release from Jeptha Creed?
Middle West Spirits Michelone Reserve Cask Strength Bourbon
Middle West Spirits Michelone Reserve Wheated Cask Strength Bourbon uses both rye and wheat in its mash bill, a somewhat unique combination. In addition, the rye they use is dark pumpernickel rye, a seldom used grain in whiskey production. How well does it work?
Wheel Horse Barrel Master Select Barrel Proof Rye
Launched in late 2019, Wheel Horse Whiskey sources their bourbon and rye from Green River Distilling in Owensboro, Kentucky. They blend and bottle their products in Rhode Island. Stephen Corrigan, their Barrel Master, leads their whiskey production, cask finishing and barrel selections for each batch. How did this first batch of blended barrel proof rye turn out?
Copper & Cask Small Batch Double Oak Bourbon
Copper & Cask 8 Year Double Oaked Bourbon is a limited Small Batch Series release (no. 014) finished in new American Oak Wave Stave barrels. Did that make a difference?
Blue Note Honey Cask Rye 2025 Release
Blue Note is back at it with another release of their much-anticipated Honey Rye Cask Whiskey. After last year’s release sold out quickly, they knew if had to bring it back for another run again this year!
Doc Holliday 8-year Oloroso Sherry Finished Bourbon
The legendary John Henry “Doc” Holliday, a Georgia-born dentist turned gunslinger, is best remembered for his deadly aim and loyalty to Wyatt Earp during the infamous gunfight at the O.K. Corral. The World Whiskey Society has resurrected his name on a whiskey label.
Two Stacks Single Grain Double Barrel Irish Whiskey
Have you ever tried an Irish Grain Whiskey? Maybe you should! Two Stacks Irish Whiskey is a surprise find in the world of Irish whiskey. You may think of Irish Whiskey in only the traditional pot still style, but with double barrel finishing in both used bourbon and sherry casks, and consisting primarily of a single grain, it drinks differently than what you’d expect.
World Whiskey Society Green Code Bourbon
The World Whiskey Society’s newest expression, Green Code Straight Bourbon, features low impact packaging to accompany the Kentucky Bourbon inside. Offering a claimed 84% reduction in carbon footprint impact compared to standard bottling, the interesting package concept is sure to catch your eye. Is the 96 proof Bourbon inside as compelling and unique as the bottle it’s in and worth the $49.99 SRP?