Whiskey Buzz

Koopers Father's Office is an ambitious bourbon finished with both Brazilian Amburana and Japanese Mizunara oak. The result is a fragrant, evolving pour full of cinnamon, sandalwood, coconut, and rich spice that rewards slow sipping—and maybe a little experimentation with cigar pairings.

Is Unreined Four Grain Full Proof worth buying? Read our review of this 6-year, 118-proof bourbon aged in Texas, with tasting notes, value, and how it compares to the original 95-proof release.

Is Sixth Street Rye Single Barrel Barrel Proof worth the trip to Giddings? Read my review of this 13-year, 124-proof rye bottled by Dime Box Distillery.

A review of Milam & Greene Liberty, a limited 120.8 proof American whiskey blend celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

A detailed review of the 2026 Garrison Brothers Ranch Reserve Sherry Cask Bourbons, including the Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez finished expressions, tasting notes, pricing, availability, and whether blending them creates something even better.

A review of 1845 Distilling Co.'s First Lady of Texas Bourbon. An approachable 88-proof Texas bourbon designed to welcome new bourbon drinkers without sacrificing flavor.

Review of Milam & Greene’s Live Oak Edition Wildlife Collection bourbon. Explore tasting notes, release details, proof, aging, and how this limited Texas bourbon supports Hill Country conservation.

Review of the 2026 Koopers Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Cognac Casks. A 7-year rye whiskey with mint, vanilla, citrus, and Cognac sweetness available exclusively at the Kooper Family Whiskey tasting room in Ledbetter, Texas.

Maverick Distilling teamed up with Irene Tan for Expedition Series No.1, a limited 129.9 proof Certified Texas Bourbon. Here’s my full review with tasting notes, thoughts on the proof, and whether the $150 price tag is worth it.