Review - Maker's Mark Private Select Kentucky Bourbon - Troutdale Liquor

April 09, 2020 by The Sidekicks in American

10 individual custom wood finishing staves were hand selected by Troutdale Liquor in Troutdale, OR creating this kick in the pants….It isn’t for faint of heart at 109.8 proof and is definitely not in the price point for just anyone either. This is top-shelf hand-crafted Kentucky Bourbon and fits the bill.

Review - Basil Hayden's Two By Two Rye

March 04, 2020 by The Sidekicks in American

More and more coming to the conclusion that Basil Hayden’s is the Lacroix of bourbons. Basically whiskey infused with essential oils… It's pretty pricey for what it brings to the table … confused. Two By Two Rye doesn’t give us anything to hate but nothing to bring us back.

Review - Wild Turkey Longbranch Bourbon

September 06, 2019 by The Sidekicks in American

…The main component of what makes the profile of this whiskey unique is the proprietary dual-charcoal filtration process…that makes you want to fire up the Traeger® with every sip.
Longbranch is a good value for an 8 year small batch and a great whiskey for someone being introduced to Bourbon and American Whiskey.

Review - Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey

August 26, 2019 by The Sidekicks in Irish

This one is unique in that it is the only Irish Peated Single Malt Whiskey widely available today. Connemara Original is perfect for those scotch lovers that would like something just a bit lighter to enjoy on a hot day or with light dinner. Pour a big glass and call it good as this is one you could sip on all evening.

Review - Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare Single Malt Scotch Whisky

August 19, 2019 by The Sidekicks in Scotch

This is a very subtle and subdued whisky with flavors that are pleasant. It is well blended but just wish there was a little more ponch to it… we really wanted Chris Hemsworth but got Tom Hiddleston.