Sam Houston | Rating 91

Coincidence brought me face to face with this very small batch bourbon. Soon after moving to Houston, I stumbled upon a bottle of bourbon named after the the city's namesake. The distiller also bottles Jefferson's Reserve and carries a handwritten label. Good start, and an even better finish. Although 90 proof, the initial nose is not overpowering. A dash of water brings out an excellent palate - sweet, but not sugary or fruity - the sweetness only found when aged by an expert. The finish only accents those flavors and leaves you wanting more. Being hand crafted, I highly doubt you will come across a bottle belonging to the same batch. However, I would bet the attention each bottle receives will reward you as well as it did me. I intend to find out soon for myself. Treat yourself and I'm sure you'll agree, Sam Houston should always be stocked in your private collection.

Price: $25

Rating: 91

--Marc

Bernheim Original Kentucky Stright Wheat Whiskey

Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is not the typical whiskey made of corn, barley or rye. This whiskey is the newest venture in whiskey making since prior to the days of prohibition and it has turned out great. The whiskey is composed with a minimum of 51% wheat and adds a great flavor. The flavor is slightly sweat and incredibly smooth, yet maintaining a full body at the same time. No water is needed, but I do prefer it on the rocks. It is a great whiskey for summer...morning, evening or night. This innovation is far from the norm, but well worth trying. It is produced in traditional open rick warehouses in small batches and aged approximately five years.Bernheim is a 90 proof whiskey, but you would never know it. I would recommend this as a celabratory whiskey after a good hunt or an early morning on the lake. It is not a whiskey for saying farewell to a past lover or friend. Please don't take my word for it. Try Bernheim Original for yourself. It is truely an American classic in the works. Thank you Pulpan for a great present! (if you didn't get the first part of this let me know) You guys have truly done something worthwhile with your drinking of horrible and fine whiskeys alike, which is more than most of us can say.

---Guest Reviewer: Gavin McQueen