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After a few sips, the whiskey gets a touch complacent in its character, finding revelry in boisterously TL;DR: An evolving pour that runs right in the comfort zone for a patient, longtime enthusiast Rating With subtle undulations in quality and character, this is the kind of pour that will reward those who While this is certainly good, it's not quite Jack Daniel's 14 year good. You can find my review for the 14 year expression here , and if you're really loving my writing, feel

A 14 year rye in today's market is not unheard of, but it's certainly becoming more of a rarity. Orphan Barrel describes this release on the side label saying: Coming across a 14-year-old Rye is rare Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Proof: 90° Age: 14 nose without sacrificing aroma volume; the sweet notes are all rising to the surface as most of the 14 The evolution of flavors here is slow, undulating, comfortable and of exceptional quality.

After 14 years, it is then finished in American oak casks that previously held a blend of West Indian Distillery Whiskey Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky Mash Bill Percentages: 100% Malted Barley Proof: 86° Age: 14 The rum finish is barely perceptible here, a testament to the fact that the base whisky is what really Rating: 3/5 (Decent. I can go either way on it.) It serves as a wonderful introduction to Scotch if you don't know where to start.

Combining these together after 30-plus years was very intentional, as the fresh sherry butt was filled TL;DR: A leathery, sweet, old, and bold concoction well fit for consumption Rating: 5/5 (Just wow. What an exceptional whiskey. It still serves as a wonderful example of what the blending team behind Redbreast is capable of.

While single cask official bottlings of this distillery are rare, they can be found rather frequently Rating:  4/5 ( Really good. I want one of these on my shelf.) This whisky shines on its own. the unique experience that Royal Brackla can provide, which is a wonderful one to sit with during a rare

"Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. 51% corn content to use that name. 51% wheat being utilized should give this a distinctly different character the 15th edition of Parker's Heritage Collection that released in September of 2021 at an MSRP of $140 At times, I find some other Bardstown, Kentucky character. consistent with the rest of the pour: enjoyable, utterly unique, but lacking the last bit of oomph to be exceptional

I know many people have been digging the sweeter strawberry cereal flavors off Batch 15, but 14 has always Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye < 10%) Proof: 130.2° Age: NAS (~8 years) Further identification: Batch 14 Rating: 5/5 (Just wow. One of my favorites.)

on Label: Blue Run Spirits Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 113° Age: 14 experience many find later on in a Booker's Country Ham where things take on that salted, oily roast meat character Almost none of the intense spice I found early on the nose is present on the palate, except for the pang other in waves on subsequent sips; lovely undulations that give fairly straightforward flavors a unique character Rating: 4/5 The nose on this was incredibly complex and fun.

This 14 year sample is courtesy of the great @Ra1nmannn, who's name should look quite familiar on this I've never had the 11 year before now, but I have tried (and very much liked) the 14 year already. This is the Fall release from 2021, the most current at the time of this review Old Fitzgerald BiB - 14 Rating: 4/5 Old Fitzgerald 14 Year Review Nose: Indulgent, creamy caramel forward first nosing. Rating: 4/5 Final Ranking: Old Fitz 14 > Old Fitz 11 The 14 year release was really close to earning

The story is much richer than just what is told through this blend of 12-14 year wheated bourbon from Percentages:  Undisclosed wheated mash bill Proof:  125.8° Age:  12 years and 6 months (a blend of 12-14 TL;DR: A solidly delicious Kentucky straight bourbon that edges out most of the proximal releases Rating The wheated mash bill feels a bit washed out in all the barrel influence from this 12-14 year old barrel

He openly disapproves of barely legal ryes (hear-hear, James!). Rating:  4.5/5 ( Absolutely delicious.

How might I rate this bottle? corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley) Proof:  108 ° Age:  12 years (a blend of 12-25 year barrels) 40% 14 The linger is semi-sweet, featuring prominent Earl Gray tea, as well as patisserie treats like raspberry TL;DR: A rather austere hyper-aged blend, surprising for what is normally an exceptional release Rating While any whiskey has the power to be exceptional when put in the right situation, it's the patient,