The first batch of Stagg Jr from 2023 comes bearing the new naming convention that started last year. release of Stagg Jr, which you can imagine might have been a little confusing having a batch 22 in the year Despite this and my incredibly busy travel schedule this year, I was able to procure one to make sure ) Proof: 130.2° Age: NAS (~8 years) Further identification: Batch 23A was put out as the Summer release Stagg this year - this is likely the next best thing you actually have the chance to see.

Rempe has a strong track record in my book with the Rebel 10 year releases of old coming to top of mind : Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 98.6° Age: 7 years (a blend of 16, 12 and 7 year rye bourbons) Further identification: Pact 9 is the 2023 release from

I just recently tasted a 15 year old example in Hunt & Gather that tasted like it was most likely Beam bill of 75.23% corn, 13.17% rye, 0.8% wheat, 10.91% malted barley Proof:  115.2° Age:  A minimum of 6 years , though the blend contains bourbons that are 6, 10, and 14 years old Further identification:  The Discovery The overall profile reminds me of spring, fitting for the yearning midwinter's mind. chicanery-free bottling from a whiskey producer poised to capture some significant market share in the years

Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley Proof: 122.3° Age: 7 years

convention that differed from the community norm, and now they go and release THREE batches in one year That's what keeps this fun: exploring and discussing interesting pours in a meaningful way, with you, dear Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye < 10% ) Proof: 125.9° Age: NAS (~8 years) Further identification: Batch 23C was put out as another surprise Late in the glass very faint hints of vinegar come bubbling up near to the nostrils.

Always a fantastic time with a great group of guys, I enjoy every minute of this yearly trip. Whiskey Type: Sherry Cask Finished Irish Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 80° Age: 7 years

breaks out to have 53% of the 21% rye mash and 47% of the 36% rye mash in the blend Proof: 100° Age: 9 years is the youngest component in the blend, with 42% 9 year, 52% 10 year, and 6% 16 year blending proportions

cask was marked with a 'spot' of paint which identified how long it would be matured for; Blue for 7 years , Green for 10 years, Yellow for 12 years, and Red for 15 years; hence the name Spot Whiskey. Yellow Spot in 2012, to the rarely spotted Red Spot in 2018 and finally the family was reunited after 56 years the unmistakable qualities of Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Gold Spot is matured for at least nine years for you to be able to experience this one I would definitely recommend you start with Redbreast 12 year

with the bottom right of the front label showing the batch number "23" just representing the release year , and "B" demonstrating it is the 2nd release of the year. Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye < 10% ) Proof: 127.8° Age: NAS (~8 years) Further identification: Batch 23B was put out as the Winter release

It's only the whiskey that is deemed worthy of bearing the Willett family crest. Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 79% Corn, 7% Rye, 14% Malted Barley Proof: 134° Age: 8 years

Perhaps some of the perceived backlash I am seeing and hearing is due to the ever-increasing shelf price Two years after Booker started, we purchased a distillery in Boston, KY to increase our production capabilities Beam Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 125.5° Age: 7 years (1 months, 2 days) Further identification: 2023-02 Apprentice Batch comes bearing a robins' egg blue like Pinesol (think Willett rye), but it ultimately trickles down in intensity closer to Knob Creek 12 year

Admittedly these batches have fallen in and out of public favor here and there through the years. Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye < 10% ) Proof: 130° Age: NAS (~8 years) Further identification: Batch 19 was first released (though a little Leather and linen come together in a sharp, searing nose-feel.