Cigars and Whiskey Weekly

 Devil's River Agave Review Origin: San Antonio Texas, USA (The Burns Building: 401 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205) Type: Bourbon (Flavored) Proof: 80 (40% ABV) Age: minimum 5 years Mash Bill: 75% corn, 13% rye and 12% malted barley Color: Amber MSRP: $24      Somewhere between a traditional bourbon and a reposado tequila, the Devils River Agave Bourbon is a highly unique find. Unlike many other flavored bourbons, the Agave boasts a standard 80 proof and uses natural non concentrated flavors. Although the actual distillation process of the Agave is unavailable to the general public, I personally believe that the distillers at Devils River Distillery make an overproof of their standard Devils River Bourbon and then water it down with natural blue agave nectar. Real Time Review:     The Devils River Agave Bourbon is a light amber color, with a nose of honey, blue agave and almonds. On the palate the bourbon is rich and thick, not quite syrupy but still q...

 Wild Turkey 101 Review Origin: USA, Kentucky (Wild Turkey Hill) Type: Bourbon Proof: 101 (50.5% ABV) Age: minimum 5 years Mash Bill: 75% corn, 13% rye and 12% malted barley Color: Auburn MSRP: $25      When talking about budget bourbons, there is bound to be talk about the infamous 101 by Wild Turkey. This bourbon is a cornerstone for bourbon and whiskey enthusiasts. If you are a beginner in the bourbon space, you can never go wrong telling a fellow enthusiast that 101 is your go to drink. Far too strong for the casual and faint of heart, when you mention you pour 101 regularly, the whiskey snobs and sommeliers both know you've been around the proverbial whiskey block. 101 Wild Turkey is arguably the more classic bourbon by Wild Turkey Distilling Co. The 101 Wild Turkey uses the same mash bill as the standard proof but ages the bourbon for 6 to 8 years before its bottled and poured. I find in my own experience that the higher ABV of 101 both deepens and incorporates...

 Wild Turkey Bourbon Review Origin: USA, Kentucky (Wild Turkey Hill) Type: Bourbon Proof: 81 (40.5% ABV) Age: minimum 5 years Mash Bill: 75% corn, 13% rye and 12% malted barley Color: Auburn MSRP: $18      Wild Turkey is a big name in the budget world of bourbons. Although it is known by enthusiasts for its great bourbon at a budget price, the general public seems to think of Wild Turkey as a budget bourbon only good for getting wasted. There is a hard to ignore stigma that Wild Turkey is the drink of potbellied alcoholic uncles and frat boys who don't know the difference between WhistlePig and Jim Beam, and while all of that is true, there is a reason why alcoholic Uncle's across the US reach for this bottle, time and time again. Real Review:     The standard 81 proof Wild Turkey has an auburn color and a light sweet corn nose with a hint of oak tannins. On the palate the 81 proof Wild Turkey is quite underwhelming. It has a very middle of the road pr...

Origin: USA, Texas Type: Bourbon Proof: 90 (45% ABV) Age: Undisclosed Mash Bill: Undisclosed Color: Amber MSRP: $24      As a Texan, I always do my best to seek out state products and give them a try. I have tried and reviewed everything from TX Bourbon to Rebecca Creek and Devil's River. I find that in my experience, Texas Whiskey is always a hit or a miss. A substantial amount of Texas sourced bourbon is often overly tannic and heavily grain centered. This might be fine for many people, but I prefer my liquor char and barrel forward and easy on the bitterness. That being said, a good friend of mine in the liquor industry recommended a cheap bottle of Texas Bourbon that he claims is easy on the eyes, and the palette. Out of respect for him, i purchased a bottle and have drunk more than half of it before I sat down to write this review. False Advertising:      The lore behind this liquor is actually quite fascinating. Before I make a review I do my do dilli...