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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

It still comes from warehouse H, but is also noted for having a bit more age to it (8 years rather than Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (Higher Rye 12-15%) Proof: 80° Age: 8 years

Mayor Pingree 5 Year Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey Company on Label: Valentine Distilling Straight Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Valentine Mash Bill Proof: 117.8° Age: 5 years single barrel is produced, bottled and aged by Valentine Distilling; the whiskey comes from barrel TR-10 Near the bottom of the glass there's just an inkling of a cedar note that produces a faint citrus and This would be up near my very top favorites if the spice factor was a little more toned down, but I know

Heaven Hill describes their strategy with this release, departing from the 3-per-year cadence of their other two batched barrel proof products: The first letter of the batch number indicates which of that year's was a part of starting with "A," while the second digit is a number that determines the month of the year The third and fourth digits indicate the year. Straight Wheat Whiskey means that it has at least 51% wheat in the mash bill, it was aged at least two years