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- Old Forester Barrel Strength Single Barrel Bourbon Review
This might be one of the very rare exceptions that a bit of water is required to fully experience this Rating: 3/5 With any single barrel or individual store pick offerings, the notes and rating in this review
- Triple Dog Irish Whiskey Review
Dares are a serious challenge. What's even more serious? A triple dog dare of course. For centuries, master distillers of Irish whiskey have dared to compete with each other to create some Inspired and undaunted, Dan took the dare. Triple Dog Irish Whiskey is an Irish spirit born of, and celebrating, daring individuality. There's a slight rubbery characteristic alongside faint hints of chocolate.
- In-Depth Review: Cedar Ridge QuintEssential American Single Malt Whiskey Special Release - The Untitled Cigar Malt Project
well-worn campfire lingers on my tongue, complimented perfectly with a plum and blackberry tart you rarely TL;DR: a complex yet approachable sip, this is the artistry of balanced blending Rating: 4.5/5 ( Really
- Casey Jones Distillery Limited-Edition Founder's 10th Anniversary Blend Review: Squaring Up Against the Competition
asked about the ten-year milestone, AJ Jones replied: Creating your dream the way you envision it is a rare Rating: 4/5 ( Really good.
- Pocket Sized Review: Redwood Empire - Lost Monarch Cask Strength Craft Whiskey Blend
In an effort to get more tasting notes and ratings out to you, my dear reader, I have begun penning short-form The nose is funky as can be with some really deep craft character coming across in a peculiar way. TL;DR: Noticeably younger whiskey comes across unbalanced and overly spiced Rating: 2/5 (Not good...
- 2023 Michter's Toasted Barrel Rye Review & Bonus Comparison to the 2020 Release
I thought I had this one well characterized before that box of chocolate surprise. TL;DR: Dark, silky red fruit tones all throughout for fans of red wine Rating: 3/5 (Decent. No, that definitely has a different base character.
- Blood Oath Pact 9 Review - Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks
Another sip and swish amplifies the nutty characteristics I picked up on the nose with almond extract The sherry influence is very light, but it does seem to be producing most of the character. TL;DR: Simple sipping whiskey for those who don't give a damn Rating: 3/5 (Decent.
- 2024 George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review: The King of BTAC is Back
After a sip, walnut and almond tones become stronger, though the dominant character remains trending TL;DR: A majestic performance from Stagg, delivering infinite complexity in perfect harmony Rating:
- 2023 Redbreast PX Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Review
Layer in Pedro Ximénez sherry hogsheads for a finishing cask and you've got some of the most careful TL;DR: Elegant, refined and layered Irish whiskey Rating: 4/5 (Really good. The Tawny Port edition has no volume, depth or character really at all.
- Reviewing the 2025 Edition of Bomberger's Chinquapin Oak Aged Bourbon
My last sip rounds out the caramel character arc before finishing with a short burst of Andes mint that TL;DR: Innovative production methods paradoxically produced a very traditional bourbon Rating: 3.5/5 clearly a step ahead of your regular shelf options that fall more towards the middle of my very fair rating
- Stagg Jr Bourbon Batch 24A Review - Is Modern Bourbon Beginning to Lose Its Edge?
The barrel funk cannot be understated here, as it really feels like the defining character of the glass TL;DR: An oddly tame batch that falls somewhere in the middle of the Stagg quality scale Rating: 3.5
- Wild Turkey 101 Rye Whiskey Review - The Underloved Brother of Lawrenceburg's 101 Proof Bourbon
Given this is a barely-legal rye at 51% rye, I don't think many bourbon drinkers could be put off by Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.) This is classic Kentucky whiskey. At the bare minimum rye content this remains quite drinkable for bourbon enthusiasts, but definitely dares to mix in new flavors that compliment the 101 bourbon release.












