The Last Call

06/22/2026

Copper & Cask's Cigar Blend Bourbon is a fantastic example of how multiple finishes can enhance a whiskey without overwhelming it. One of the better cigar blends I've tried recently.

Copper & Cask Cigar Blend Bourbon Whiskey Review.

06/20/2026

Larrikin Bourbon Company’s single barrel rosewater bourbon is one of the most unexpected pours of 2026. Think raspberry pastry, vanilla cream, and soft floral bourbon wrapped in a 9-year Kentucky base. It’s strange—but it works.

Larrikin Single Barrel Rosewater Bourbon Review.

06/16/2026

Green River's Double Oak Toasted Bourbon is a fantastic example of how a toasted finish should be done.

Toasted marshmallow, maple candy, graham cracker, sweet oak, and plenty of rich bourbon character. The finish enhances the whiskey without overpowering it. One of the better toasted bourbons I've had recently.

Green River Toasted Double Oak Bourbon Whiskey Review.

06/14/2026

Larrikin Bourbon Company continues to push the boundaries of what bourbon can be, and this Rosewater Single Barrel may be one of their most unique releases yet. The first in the NATION selected by Handy spot Wanatah in Northern Indiana, this nine-year-old bourbon combines traditional Kentucky bourbon character with the subtle influence of in-house distilled rosewater.

• Age/Mash Bill/ABV: 9 Years Old • 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley • 56.1% ABV.

• On the Nose: Vanilla, caramel, charred oak, burnt sugar, fresh roses, hibiscus, and soft floral sweetness.

• On the Taste: Raspberry-filled pastry, vanilla cream, brown sugar, oak spice, sweet corn, and lingering floral notes.

• Grade: A-.

What impressed me most was how well the rosewater was integrated. It never overwhelms the bourbon itself, instead elevating the sweeter notes and creating a profile that feels both familiar and completely unique. If you enjoy experimenting with different whiskey styles, this is absolutely worth seeking from Handy spot Wanatah or Handy spot Ashley Indiana before it is sold out!

06/11/2026

🚨A NATIONWIDE FIRST🚨

This is Larrikin Bourbon Company FIRST single barrel high proofed version of their Rosewater straight bourbon whiskey. This bottled picked by and Handy spot Wanatah truly brings the flavors!

Sweet vanillas and carmel truly shine here. The rosewater is present on the nose and palate with a fresh floral finish. The texture sits just right and had a beautiful cling. Sweet and refreshing for a summers night!

Truly remarkable and unlike anything I’ve ever sipped on. This is a single barrel you need to own ASAP specially at $119.99.

06/04/2026

This James E. Pepper Distillery single barrel pick by WestClay Wine and Spirits goes all in on antique oak, cedar chest funk, and a thick oily mouthfeel. It's a bourbon that completely paints outside the traditional flavor lines, and that's exactly why I enjoyed it.

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James E. Pepper Single Barrel Decanter Bourbon Review.

06/01/2026

Larrikin Bourbon Company Cigar Lounge is one of the more unique pours I've had this year. Dark fruits, maple syrup, cinnamon sugar, and a rich oily texture somehow come together across FIVE different finishing casks without becoming a mess.

Larrikin Cigar Lounge Bourbon Whiskey Review.

05/28/2026

Smoke, sea salt, honeyed malt, and a wild balance between Tennessee whiskey and Islay Scotch. Chattanooga Whiskey Triple Islay Cask Finish is one of the most unique pours I’ve had this year. Smoky, layered, and dangerously drinkable.

Chattanooga Whiskey Triple Islay Tennessee High Malt Whiskey Review.

05/28/2026

Stopped at Big Red Liquors today and they have a crazy special on Writers' Tears Whiskey Irish whiskey. Each expression only $24.99! needless to say, I had to grab one of each!

05/27/2026

Round Barn Winery & Estate Watchman Barrel Strength Bourbon is one of the biggest surprises I’ve had this year. Rich chocolate, caramel drizzle, fresh honey, and mature oak wrapped into a genuinely impressive craft pour. Michigan whiskey is leveling up fast.

Round Barn Distillery Watchman Barrel Strength Bourbon Review.