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 - Michter's US-1 Limited Release Barrel Strength Straight Rye Whiskey 2019

July 30, 2019 by The Sidekicks in American

Bottled at 108.4, this particular selection from barrel No. 18F829 is truly a wonder to behold. Familiar but with a depth of flavor and ABV punch that you won’t get from Michter’s std US-1 Rye.

Review - Wild Turkey Rare Breed 116.8

March 23, 2019 by The Sidekicks in American

Wild Turkey Rare Breed 116.8 is a solid barrel proof bourbon that is readily available and reasonably priced. Steadily increasing in proof over the years, this most recent release at 116.8 is the best yet… Rare Breed delivers a flavor packed punch that can hang with the other big boys in the category …