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Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey: A Smooth Sip of Southern Heritage

February 14, 2023 By Kevin Ekmark

There's nothing quite like a sip of whiskey to evoke the warm and welcoming spirit of the South. And when it comes to rye whiskey, few brands have a legacy as rich as Elijah Craig. The name Elijah Craig is synonymous with quality and tradition, and their rye whiskey is no exception. One of the first things you'll notice about Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey is its color. It has a deep, amber hue that is the result of aging in charred oak barrels for at least four years. This aging process … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bourbon Tagged With: Elijah Craig, Rye Whiskey

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon Whiskey

October 22, 2020 By Kevin Ekmark

If I'm being honest, Woodford Reserve isn't my go-to bourbon. I feel like I'm paying more for the marketing of a well known brand that has positioned itself as a luxury brand. That said, they still make damn good whiskey. The Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon has been on my list because I typically pull towards the flavors that a double oak would produce. It didn't disappoint. In fact, it made me want to buy more Woodford in the future. The Basics Distillery: Woodford … [Read more...]

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DEFIANT, American Single Malt Whisky from North Carolina

January 17, 2018 By Kevin Ekmark

Defiant Single Malt Whisky, North Carolina

Well, this was way different from what I was expecting. But if I'm being honest, I didn't know what I was expecting from my first sip of Defiant American Single Malt Whisky. Produced by Blue Ridge Distilling Co, this spirit pulls from traditions of Scottish whisky and marries it with the New World style of American whiskey. Defiant is a new way of distilling. We’re not bound by barrels or recipes or tradition." Since I live in Denver now, I don't get to taste from the sweet nectar of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bourbon Tagged With: North Carolina, Whiskey, whisky

5 Books for Every Whiskey Lover

December 16, 2017 By Kevin Ekmark

The Standard Cocktail Guide by Crosby Gaige

Whiskey and books seem like they might go together like peanut butter and jelly. Both are typically relaxing, can be enjoyed in a nice leather chair, and have been known to unite people from across the world. Cheers to whiskey, books, and your soon to be growing library. My own experience has been that the tools I need for my trade are paper, tobacco, food, and a little whisky.” — William Faulkner Humor and History The Essential Scratch & Sniff Guide to Becoming a Whiskey Know-It-All: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bourbon, Field Gear Tagged With: books, cocktails, Whiskey

Rough Rider Double Casked Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

March 24, 2017 By Kevin Ekmark

Rough Rider Whiskey Review

Welcome to New York I know, I know. New York is nowhere near the South, but let's just use this post to introduce the expansion of The Trot Line. Over the past few months, I've had a few amazing whiskeys from across the States. When my go to W.L. Weller is sold out (Weller crisis?), a bottle from somewhere other than Kentucky or Tennessee can quickly catch my eye and water my tastebuds. This weekend, a bottle of Rough Rider Double Casked Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Batch 11), by Long Island … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bourbon, New York, Up North Tagged With: Whiskey

Michter’s Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon Review

November 15, 2014 By Kevin Ekmark

mitchers-toasted-barrel-bourbon

I picked up a bottle of Michter's Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon today. It's the first of Michter's that I have ever tried or bought, and it wasn't part of my original plan when I walked into Lucky's Beverage in Woodstock. This limited release (2,000 cases) from Michter's is based off of their US*1 Bourbon. They're other regular line ups include an American Whiskey, a Rye, and a Sour Mash. The Toasted Barrel finish includes an extra step from the US*1 Bourbon. Unlike most bourbon barrels which … [Read more...]

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W.L Weller Bourbon Is Actually Good

March 23, 2014 By Kevin Ekmark

weller bourbon review

A few weeks ago, I published an article about some awesome and affordable bourbons that you should try. This week, I thought I would take it a step further by finding a dirt cheap, yet sippable bourbon. So, I took $10 to my local bottle shop and picked up a bottle of W.L Weller Special Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon (from the Buffalo Trace Family). W.L. Weller Special Reserve is unique because it is a wheated bourbon. While most bourbons use corn, barley, and rye, W.L. Weller replaces the … [Read more...]

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5 Sip Worthy Bourbons that Won’t Break the Bank

February 23, 2014 By Kevin Ekmark

Affordable Bourbons

When I first started drinking bourbon, I thought that there were two types: crazy cheap and Woodford Reserve. Thankfully, I've had bourbon loving friends like Spencer who have joined me on my journey to find well rounded, sip worthy bourbons that are affordable too. Every few months, I like to share my top 5 favorite bourbons that are under $35 (for .750ml). Feel free to leave one or two of your favorite affordable bourbons in the comments below. Never Sacrifice Quality Due to Your Bourbon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bourbon, Featured Tagged With: Bourbon, Whiskey

Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon

October 6, 2013 By Kevin Ekmark

Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

In the hunt for lesser known bourbons, it seems as if I have mistakenly skipped over Wild Turkey*. Spencer, my partner at The Trot Line, has suggested over and over again that I pick up a bottle of Wild Turkey 101 and Rare Breed. At The Trot Line, we like to feature great products at an affordable (most of the time) price, and Wild Turkey 101 supposedly checked off both of those boxes. It's Sunday and I have some time to relax, so I went over to my local bottle shop and grabbed a bottle to … [Read more...]

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Tennessee’s Whiskey Revival with Belle Meade Bourbon

January 27, 2013 By Kevin Ekmark

belle meade bourbon

This is a great time to be an American whiskey drinker. It seems as if this amazing part of our heritage is making its way back into the spotlight in a major way. If you have been keeping an eye on whiskey expansion like we have, then you have most likely noticed the high quality products making their way to the market. While Kentucky tends to steal the spotlight for bourbon, they are by no means the only state producing high quality whiskey. Tennessee has made some major changes to their … [Read more...]

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