Category Archives: American Whiskey
Van Winkle 12
The Van Winkle family of bourbons (other wise known as “Pappy”) are currently the most sought after whiskies on the American market. Nothing else even comes close. Their hype and lore, which are currently stratospheric, result in its price tag reaching the same … Continue reading
Visual Recap: Winter 2014-2015
This Buffalo winter has literally been the worst ever recorded since the beginning of record keeping over a century ago. But instead of succumbing to this harshest of winters, BWG decided to fight the fridged temps, unending snow and brutal … Continue reading
Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon
BWG is always on the lookout for New York made whiskies and spirits. Recently, Hudson Valley’s Hillrock Estate Distillery began distribution to Buffalo, ergo we jumped at the chance to review a bottle. Hillrock’s website is informative and immersive in it’s passion for … Continue reading
BWG’s 2014 Whiskey of the Year
2014 brought several excellent whiskies our way. We are grateful to have been able to sample and review such great works of art. Our criteria In choosing our “2014 Whiskey of the Year” boiled down to three distinct categories. • … Continue reading
Visual Recap: Autumn 2014
Another busy Buffalo NY Autumn is in the books. Every year we feel like there’s so much to do before winter arrives and try our damndest to pack it all in. The weather didn’t quite cooperate as much this year as … Continue reading
Buffalo Distilling Co.
BWG is extremely excited to announce that Buffalo Distilling Company has launched the first bourbon ever made in Buffalo NY and it’s now available for retail purchase.BWG stopped by BDC this past weekend to meet the guys behind Buffalo’s newest … Continue reading
Kinnickinnic Whiskey
Great Lakes Distillery from Milwaukee offers an assortment of different small-batch craft spirits. Everything from vodka, to grappa, to gin, to an American blended whiskey, uniquely named Kinnickinnick. Kinnickinnick’s unique name means “what is mixed.” The product description openly states that it’s a blend … Continue reading
The Classic Mint Julep
When the Kentucky Derby approaches each year, BWG always takes the opportunity to partake in the obligatory consumption of whiskey via the Kentucky Derby’s official drink, The Mint Julep. Most often we construct our mint juleps with Woodford Reserve bourbon. However, to spice … Continue reading
Hudson Whiskey Single Malt
Hudson Whiskies are produced by Tuthilltown Distillery in Gardiner New York. They have a line of five different whiskies that includes a single malt variety. BWG is always interested in American variations of the single malt style and were excited … Continue reading