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At the time when I was gearing up to open it, I asked myself a simple question: Does ultra-rare whiskey That bottle earned a perfect 5/5 rating, incredibly rare as only a truly pinnacle whiskey should earn my glencairn down, I want to raise it right back to my nose—this ambrosial concoction is oozing with character It's got everything I am looking for: a defining character in that cherry note, a lovely viscous mouthfeel Supporting characters in this entourage are blackstrap molasses, tobacco, espresso, and cinnamon.

Westward Whiskey is celebrating their 20th anniversary with the second release of their Milestone series In accordance with my editorial policy , this in no way affects my review or rating. This is one of those rare pours that make you pause in wonder for more than a few moments as you get Everything is tied nicely together by an underlying character of a homemade pie crust and cocoa powder On top of being an exceptional blend of well-aged whiskey, this release goes on to prove that finishing

Two of the biggest ones of the last few years that come to mind would be Blue Run and Rare Character. To add additional depth and character, Blue Run Whiskey Director Shaylyn Gammon blends that with two TL;DR: Unique spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that jumps around a lot Rating: 3/5 (Decent. With a palate as exceptional as Shaylyn's, the future is surely bright.

Enter the brand revival from Rare Character. Aged a minimum of six years and hand-selected by the folks behind Rare Character Whiskey, the spirit Company on Label: Fortuna Bourbon (Rare Character) Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed A strong base of oak serves as the backbone for a delicate dance of allspice, peppermint pastel party Rating: 3/5 (Decent. I can go either way on it.)

Straight Wheat Whiskey is especially unique, as a product with this mashbill at this age offers an exceptional depth and complexity that is rarely seen,” says Master Distiller Conor O’Driscoll. Further identification:  This is the 2025 release of the Heritage Collection, the 4th in this modern series My last sip is exquisite, like the delicate flower of utmost beauty that you dare not touch. TL;DR: A refreshingly different release that shines in its own peach-laden lane Rating:  4.5/5 ( Absolutely

began operating in 1967, is known for producing malts with a distinctive oily and waxy textured marine character It was a privilege to explore his beautiful garden (pictured above) and to taste such rare whisky. Rating:  5/5 ( Just wow. For those with two eyes and a tongue that are sufficiently curious now, modern Clynelish 14 years stands

It also added additional wood sugar and barrel character after a warm Kentucky summer. The Japanese components—both crafted from 100% malted barley—bring a distinctive character shaped by liqueur) barrels, contributes rich fruit and floral complexity, while Tsunuki single malt, aged in rare The Japanese influence isn't overtly present, the bourbon character dominating the more delicate spirit It's pretty well balanced for a blend of two very different whisk(e)y expressions.

The distillery stood apart from typical Kentucky steam copper distilleries of its era through a series One interesting fact: while the Hermitage distillery was very innovative, they were using the same still the 1920s, Bixby largely shuttered its spirits operations at the onset of Prohibition, leaving behind rare The elegance of the creamy rye character here has left me with a wide smile, closed eyes, and cradled boozy, this whiskey shows no tell of even containing a trace of alcohol, a sneaky nod to its refined character—doubly

Antique Collection bottles are sold individually and available nationwide at a suggested retail price of $149.99 Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Bourbon Bottled at its initial strength of 101 proof in tribute to the original Eagle Rare brand launched in 1975, this year’s Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Bourbon was distilled in the spring Last year’s Eagle Rare-17-Year-Old Bourbon marked the oldest release of the spirit since its inclusion The Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is known for its bold character reminiscent of its namesake, the

, that presented a bold enough character to warrant a name: "Wisconsin Waffles." ABV: 59.2% // MSRP: $84.99 14: Cedar Ridge Bottled in Bond Batch 001 Straight Rye Whiskey Continuing ABV: 51% // MSRP: $89.99 6: Rare Character Brook Hill Barrel 1607 "Want" 11 Year Straight Rye Whiskey run from Rare Character called Brook Hill. Kudos to the Michter's team on another exceptional 10 year Kentucky straight rye whiskey release.

It's our rare prize winning barrels that gift us a distinct and uniquely Australian whisky experience never been to Australia, I wonder how much of this is some local terroir playing a role in the final character TL;DR: A quintessential single malt whisky that is beautiful in its uniquely Australian character Rating This lands much closer to the Irish single malt character than a single malt Scotch whisky, in my opinion I find the likes of Clynelish 14 to be more dominating and powerful on the palate, but the Morris is

A rare single pot still expression from Redbreast First, we'll want to know what to look for on the label Ireland, aged for a minimum of 3 years in wood, and bottled at no less than 40% ABV with no additives except It's mizunara character is buttery, floral, and delicious enough to make this list! ABV: 40% // Cost: $28.99 14: Teeling Single Grain Irish Whiskey This is the only single grain whiskey release, recently one-upped again by a 13 year offering , sneaks into the top 10 with a wonderfully deep character