Amongst the Whiskey

Deep dive whiskey review and historical examination of Wild Turkey's newest release: the Austin Nichols Archives Gold Foil Edition, a 16 year Kentucky straight bourbon

There's plenty worth paying attention to when it comes to craft whiskey. Something I've noticed about the small but mighty distilleries blazing a trail in the whiskey market is that they all share one core value: passion. Having explored more than a few craft distilleries here at Amongst The Whiskey, we have some idea of what it takes to run a successful artisanal operation. And...

An honest, full review of Michter's new US-1 Barrel Strength Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey with detailed history on the historical sour mash process and its significance across Michter's historical Pennsylvania distillery and the enjoyment of whiskey today. Curious about whiskey history? This is the review for you.

Have you ever wondered what the opposite of an impulse buy is? Is it, perhaps, an impulse "walk away"? If so, I'm definitely guilty of both, although I never really considered the reasons why I impulsively walk away from a bottle. Maybe it's simply too big of a detour from what I'm used to, and the natural tendency is to go back down the road most familiar. If this resonates wit...

As Cedar Ridge Distillery celebrates its 21st birthday, the 2026 Anniversary Edition offers another glimpse into how this Midwest craft distillery is shaping its identity as an Iowa whiskey producer. Last year marked the inaugural release of this anniversary edition for its twentieth year, by bringing together Iowa bourbon finished in Tokaji, Ruby Port, Amontillado Sherry, and s...