variability in single barrels, the overproof experience of drinking these at barrel strength, and the rare TL;DR: expect fruit-forward flavors without a blown-out palate Rating:  4/5 ( Really good.

The linger that follows carries a mild pomelo character and a general feeling of booziness, like a gin TL;DR: A multitude of clashing aromas and tasting notes make for a disjointed blend Rating:  2.5/5 (

with rye, they decided to turn the table on this egregious mash bill and produce their own version of barely table accoutrements for a Thanksgiving time release Nose:  Lifting the glass to my nose reveals a character-rich TL;DR: Bold character from a bourbon mash bill that leans in hard on great, flavorful grain Rating:  

only whiskey can, which is highlighted on their website : Prior to this "study" the father-son duo rarely : a flavorful, well-balanced Texas whiskey that will fool you into thinking it's older than its age Rating

The pour you couldn't quite place a rating on... Palate: Leading softer than expected for 101 proof, I find a beautiful buttery character that reminds dustiness that vaguely alludes to the whiskeys of yesteryear but fails to produce the same depth of character TL;DR: A pour that demands patience, evolving from okay oak to lovely depth with time Rating: 4/5 Really

Quite rare are the opportunities to pick a barrel of Willett Family Estate. TL;DR: Vintage funk, creamy and sweet Rating: Crushworthy This is one of my favorite ryes in the whiskey

The palate follows the nose, opening with the bourbon's familiar sugary cinnamon character before a wave TL;DR: An expressive and evolving pour that you won't soon forget Rating: 4/5 Really good.

inhales reveal something slightly synthetic, perhaps a cotton-like quality or an extension of the waxy character TL;DR: A satisfying whisky that delivers exactly what it promises, sip after sip Rating: 4/5 Really good

TL;DR: Among the oldest and most impressive Barrell batch core releases to date Rating: 4/5 Really good Depending on your palate and appreciation for the oak-forward character of well-aged whiskey, your experience

While it may not be as consistent as the likes of Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare, there are at least convenient TL;DR: Classic, but rather boring bourbon that fails to materialize any patent distinction Rating: 3/

most renowned and high quality Irish whiskeys in the world including Jameson, Redbreast, Midleton Very Rare There's an inherent metallic characteristic that seems to attach to all the other flavors. Delicate nutmeg and gingerbread characteristics layer in softly. Rating: 3/5 (Decent. I can go either way on it.) This is a very simple whiskey.

Despite not really caring to 'hunt' this years allocations, I managed to luck into this release from and a tingle on the tongue hopefully exciting the attention away from the lack of soul or meaningful character TL;DR: A quotidian blend of Kentucky bourbon from Buffalo Trace Rating:  3/5 ( Decent. Batch 11  slumped a little in excitement but was still a solid bourbon with plenty of unique characteristics