Dark rye bread, molasses and dank, earthy oak just burst onto the scene. Another sip is incrementally more potent with undulating tones of dark fruit, mace and coriander. Resting the glass longer has revealed a dark profile similar to a Nutty Irishman coffee cocktail with

the distillery several times to do single barrel selections for my local retailer, and I know they make inhales produce more dry oak, light vanilla, leather, brown sugar, graham cracker, black pepper, and dark The empty glass smells of old wooden crates, smoke, light raspberry vinaigrette, damp soil, oak bark,

While that number seems high, consider some of the market alternatives, like Pappy Van Winkle 15 year increase from 2023 which produced 15,600, the 'Limited Edition' distinction still clearly finds its mark Honey-jasmine perfume makes the mind long and swoon for what is just out of reach.

“Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new does well to cover any signs of tannins all throughout this pour before the empty glass settles into dark My last sip settles the glass out with Lindt Intense Orange dark chocolate and candied cherry that finishes

Lemongrass sits on a dusty spice shelf made of stained, dark oak. There's something dark and old that wants to be like leather, but it's too worn and tattered to produce rise is somehow missing altogether which I am puzzled by a bit until almost a full minute later the dark

Letting the glass rest a bit longer before revisiting makes maple syrup, bold cherry juice, and plum Palate: My first taste makes the head shake, perhaps in excitement but also in shock. some real heat here, but that first sip is also undeniably sweet, with plum, raspberry, raisin, and dark Tasting batch 18 is far more dark and brooding; this is rainy day whiskey, deep winter sipping, only Batch 12 hits the tongue with a closer appearance to batch 18, but dark, leathery, oak-forward tones

The citrus and spice note reminds me of a frigid day in Chicago at the Kris Kindle Market, and the only There's lovely creme brûlée and sticky dark brown caramel with a tropical drink and a decorative umbrella From learning the vast history of whiskey making to celebrating the passion of the industry, she tastes

Palate is creamy molasses forward with a rich, ripe dark cherry.

One of best examples of scarcity and ultra-aged whiskey on the market today is Eagle Rare 17 year. Browned butter and dark faire pretzels can be made out in the well-rested glass.

Strength', 'Barrel Strength', or 'Barrel Proof' (which all inherently mean the same thing) is more than a marketing Red hots, lemon pudding, pine tree bark, and a hint of bubble gum complete the circle. From learning the vast history of whiskey making to celebrating the passion of the industry, she tastes

Dark tree bark. This pour makes me feel like dancing. Wow, a big vanilla pop really makes this feel like a boozy hot chocolate. It really makes me feel like I am ready to welcome Fall here in New England!

Firstly, to make sure I am being fair... @amongstthefernsco will be helping me to blind each pour. If you want to see some really silly videos alongside each of these matchups, make sure to click the Shortly after your usual barrel influence suspects set in as rich caramel and toffee make a scene. This glass is rich, deep, dark, and decadent. Make sure to subscribe to see when that update comes about!