Category Archives: Tasting Tuesday

Every Tuesday, we pour something worth exploring. From familiar favorites to intriguing new releases, Tasting Tuesday takes a closer look at bourbon, rye and other whiskeys through tasting notes, comparisons and honest evaluations. No hype, no brand loyalty—just what’s in the glass.

Tasting Tuesday: Three Whiskeys, Three First Impressions

Posted on November 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Three impressive whiskeys, three scores separated by just 0.76 points. Chattanooga Experimental V1A brings unusual sweet and savory flavors, Jack Daniel’s Sweet Mash delivers its signature character, and Lux Row Four-Grain Double-Single Barrel emerges as a March Madness contender. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: Penelope Project X Armagnac Finished Bourbon — An Experiment Worth Trying?

Posted on November 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Penelope’s 2026 Project X Armagnac-finished bourbon brings crème brûlée, buttery toffee, custard and cinnamon to the glass. But is it worth $70–$80? I found a bottle at Costco for $59.99 and put barrel 2525-2 to the test. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: Sixty Years, Four Bourbons and a Birthday Worth Pouring

Posted on October 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Turning 60 calls for something special. This Tasting Tuesday, I’m celebrating with four premium bourbons: Calumet Farm 12-Year, Russell’s Reserve Private Barrel Selection, The Saint and Florida Colonel. Four outstanding pours, two incredibly close finishes, and one memorable birthday. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: Five at 100 — The Old Forester Family Showdown

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Five Brown-Forman bourbons, all at 100 proof, compete in a blind tasting. Old Forester 1924 takes the crown, but Single Barrel nearly steals it, Cooper’s Craft delivers a surprise, and the least expensive bottle turns out to be the biggest bargain. Sometimes the best bourbon and the best buy aren’t the same thing. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: A Booker’s Reunion — Three Batches, Three Personalities

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Three batches of Booker’s Bourbon from 2025. Three Glencairns. One blind tasting. Which delivers the best combination of flavor, complexity, and finish? The results might surprise you — and there’s still one more bottle to find. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: Three Penelope Bourbons Go Head-to-Head

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Three Penelope bourbons. One blind tasting. Bartender’s Reserve, Barrel Strength Four-Grain and Marshmallow Toast went head-to-head — and the bottle that sounded most like my palate didn’t win. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: Double-Oaked Challenge — Final Four and Championship

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Four whiskeys remain in the Double-Oaked Challenge. Two Bondstones reach the championship, and the winner is decided by a narrow 4-3 head-to-head battle. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: Double-Oaked Challenge — Round of 16, Part Two

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Eight more whiskeys enter the Sweet 16 blind. Four advance, one upset shakes the bracket, and the Elite Eight is set. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: Double-Oaked Challenge Play-In Round

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Double-Oaked Challenge begins with eight bottles fighting for four spots in the Round of 16. Blind tasting, head-to-head matchups and four survivors. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: The Redemption Bourbon Veronica Mars Made Me Buy

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A television bourbon sighting sent me hunting for Redemption 10-Year. I couldn’t find it, but Redemption 9-Year Barrel Proof turned out to be a complex, mature pour worth slowing down for. Continue reading →

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