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- Shape Up or Ship Out: Is Stagg Jr 25A Bourbon the Return to Form We've Been Waiting For?
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
- Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Bourbon Review
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
- Gold Spot 13 Year Irish Whiskey Review: Is the Generations Edition a Step in the Wrong Direction?
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
- Michter's 2021 Toasted Barrel Bourbon (Re)-Review
Rating: 3/5 This is a really rare score change situation, but it definitely goes to show that you can't
- 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.
- 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
- 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...
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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:
- 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












