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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

Years ago New York Distilling Company chose to lay down huge swaths of Pedersen Field Race rye out in Late in the pour, those well-integrated oak characteristics really start to shine with vanilla tones This liquid silk splashes around the mouth in a cacophonous and semisweet rage. Another sip offers hints of Northern terroir with the malt characteristics offering a bit of a Hebridean effects of aging in the Northeast, and some local terroir effects have clearly imparted some unique characteristics

If a good whiskey is out of your price range, there are plenty of other 5/5 ratings for you to read Overall, the nose-feel is quite dry, with little complexity and a distinct lack of typical Willett character TL;DR: Classic bourbon that's had most of its complexity blended out Rating: 3/5 ( Decent.

which allows the distillate to absorb more flavors from the yeast, perhaps galvanizing their unique character Rating:  4.5/5 ( Really good; I want one of these on my shelf. ) This pour was loud and proud.

At the core of its character lies a high rye mash bill made with 74% total rye, composed of 61% Pennsylvania Care for the perspective of someone who has tasted the old stuff? Per my editorial policy, this has no bearing on my final rating. Let's dive in, shall we? TL;DR: A damn good representation of the Old Monongahela style; citrusy rye for days Rating: 4.5/5 (Really

I tend to reach for another one of these before I go for a Rare Breed. Rating: 4/5 I am quite tired today after a long day of home construction work, and this pour was just

This is another one of those crazy rare releases that few will try. You might be wondering if it's worth chasing this down... or dare I say... opening one of your own? Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.) That nose was just something else...

This being said, Mother Nature takes her cut – at a rate of 18% vs. the industry standard of 12%. I'm immediately impressed by how much of a distinct character this has to it, finding what feels like TL;DR: Damn good craft whiskey that punches way above its age statement Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want Some of that clearly has to do with the care that has gone into distillation and aging parameters, but

The finish is medium in length, with the graham cracker character persisting the longest. TL;DR: Insipid bourbon that comes off hot and unbalanced at times Rating: 2/5 (Not good...

While these iconic stories can seem rare, there are countless opportunities we're given to live out this As usual, I'm tasting this neat out of a glencairn on a fresh and sober palate, and my notes and rating TL;DR: A lovely return to form for Stagg with a balanced strawberry-forward dram Rating:  4/5 Really

Rating: 3/5 This is a really rare score change situation, but it definitely goes to show that you can't

The mouthfeel is great: oily, generally sweet, but quite devoid of any distinct flavor character. TL;DR: Flat, bland, and boring—this release is a slap in the face to Irish whiskey fans Rating:  2/5