About Me
I started The Whiskey Fool because I am passionate about bourbon. I love getting together with friends and family and enjoying a great bourbon. I started my bourbon journey in 2015 and have enjoyed learning everything I can along the way.
The Whiskey Fool is a website that I hope will help others learn more about bourbon as well. My goal is to create a place where people can come to learn about different bourbons, share their thoughts on whiskey, and connect with other whiskey lovers from around the world.
About That Picture
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The picture is from October 26, 2017. I was lucky enough to attend an event In Fort Wayne Indiana that was the first of its kind for that venue. It ended up being poorly attended and I was able to score all of those bottles at retail price! Two bottles of William Laure Weller in one night! It was a very exciting night. In today's bourbon climate, it's something that will never happen again. Head over to the forum page and share your bourbon stories. Cheers!
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My Fool Proof Rating System
95-100% Fool Proof
Amazing! Think A+. A must-purchase if you can find it. I would be willing to pay a little over MSRP for a bottle in this range.
80-84% Fool Proof
Good. Very enjoyable. Think B or B-. This would be a "daily drinker" if you're so inclined.
65-69% Fool Proof
Not Good! Maybe could pass as a mixer but probably best to just avoid.
90-94% Fool Proof
Incredible! Think A or A-. Also, a must-purchase if you can find it.
75-79% Fool Proof
Average. It's worth trying. Think C+. Could still be enjoyed neat, but you wouldn't feel bad using it as a mixer.
60-64% Fool Proof
Bad! Don't waste your money and I'm sorry that I wasted mine!
85-89% Fool Proof.
Very Good! Think B+. Also, a must-purchase.
70-74% Fool Proof
Below Average. Think C to C-. This is a mixer only.
Below 59% Fool Proof
I won't waste our time reviewing anything that I think has a Fool Proof rating of less than 59%.