The Bourbon Bishop

Independent whiskey reviews, distillery visits, and thoughtful pours — focused on craft, transparency, and bottles actually worth drinking.

No hype. No gatekeeping. Just honest whiskey guidance for curious drinkers.

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Detailed tasting notes, scores, and buying guidance across bourbon, rye, finished whiskey, and more.

Behind-the-scenes experiences, interviews, and production insight from distilleries around the country.

Longform whiskey storytelling, pairing dinners, community features, and deeper whiskey culture coverage.

I review whiskey based on flavor, balance, texture, transparency, distinctiveness, and value — not hype or rarity.

Every review uses the 7-point Bourbon Bishop scale.

Score	Descriptor	Notes
0–1	Hell No	Drain pour. Seriously undrinkable.
1.1–2	Purgatory	Bad, but could be worse. Only in extreme cases.
2.1–3	Only Earthly	Just okay. Best used as a mixer.
3.1–4	Bliss	Passable sipper. Works well in cocktails.
4.1–5	Angelic	Good to great. High value for the price.
5.1–6	Divine	Top-shelf. Must-buy for fans of the style.
6.1–7	Holy Heaven	Out-of-this-world. A true unicorn.