I write about whiskey for a living, so that means that I have to taste a lot of it—in moderation, of course. Generally speaking, I don’t really gravitate towards bourbon. rye, or any other type of whiskey that's bottled at the minimum required 80 proof, 40 percent ABV. It’s just a bit too thin, watered down, and lacking in flavor for my palate. On the other end of the spectrum, you have barrel-proof or cask-strength whiskey. Those terms mean that the whiskey hasn't been d...
