The Bourbon Bishop


JT Meleck 100% rice whiskey 96 proof and 118 proof bottles close up with one blurred

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Why the Bourbon Bishop?

I review whiskey to understand it — not to hype it. No gatekeeping. No chasing bottles. Just honest tasting notes, context, and respect for the craft.

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About E. S. Pope

Ethan Pope is a speculative fiction author as well as the voice and camera behind the Bourbon Bishop. His background in storytelling and music shapes how he approaches whiskey — creating a harmony between narrative, balance, and honesty.


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