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Separated by 7 floors, but only 1.5 proof... This head to head is going to be fun! I recently got one of these as a sample from @bourbondipity_ (who is also practically my neighbor) to see if I wanted to buy the bottle or not. I returned the favor with the most recent batch of Booker's so he could do the same. I wanted to have some frame of reference on if this was a good version of Old Forester barrel strength relative to another offering, so I stacked it up against a floor 1 offering that I actually am not certain about the origin. I purchased it from Lighthouse Wine & Spirits in Beverley, but when I asked who selected it, or where it came from, I couldn't get an answer. I have a feeling they bought it from someone else, or it's a private pick. If you know, please reach out as I'd love to know! Boston Guys Company on Label: Old Forester Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 70% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Barley Proof: 132.5° Age: NAS Further identification: Warehouse I, Floor 1; purchased from Lighthouse Wine & Spirits in mid 2021 Liquor Junction Company on Label: Old Forester Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 70% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Barley Proof: 134° Age: NAS Further identification: Warehouse I, Floor 8; 2021 LJ Whiskey Family Pick Boston Guys Nose: Slightly spicy to start. Tart plum and cinnamon hots. Waxed paper and a fuzzy peach skin. Dry oak and dark chocolate powder. Staying very level and brittle, there doesn't feel like a lot of complexity to this one on the nose pre-sip. Only note presenting regularly here is a slightly toasted oak. Post-sip the fruit flavors are finally revealed and match the palate tasting notes well. The oak level is still high regardless of what notes are on top; but there is some new white pepper and butterscotch present. The butterscotch leans a little bit towards more of a marshmallow presentation late. Empty glass is cocoa powder and synthetic leather. Palate: Actually very approachable for 132.5 proof for my first sip, a nice wave of strawberry and peach wash over my slightly warmed up palate. The mouth coating is thick with some cherry wine notes sticking to my gums. Woah, a high rising vanilla has some serious heft & powers right through my airways. This brought forth clouds of creamy sweets that really presented tastefully and not just in an overwhelming flavor-in-your-face way. The aftertaste has a touch of de-shelled salted peanuts. As I return to this glass I am greeted with a similar proof challenge as both of these build in intensity over time. The fruit in this glass feels like it is starting to turn a bit fermented as I get down towards the bottom of this pour. It's rescued a bit by smooth vanilla. Rating: 4/5 Liquor Junction Nose: Hot, but also creamy at first smell. Molasses and cloves. Rich syrupy maraschino cherries. Vanilla once the initial flames have extinguished. Woah, suddenly a strong change of pace... The cherry lightened up and is now replaced with a lightly toasted, golden marshmallow and graham cracker sitting over an oak log. Slightly tannic, but altogether intoxicating sweet aromas dance around the smores buffet. Eventually the liquid fruit scents wash over the other aromas and form a nice blanket of berry smells that coat the glass. An old spice, lightly citrus floral aroma presents very delicately late in the glass for this heavy hitter. Dusty molasses present with a sweet citrus as this glass comes to an end. I'm impressed by how many layers this had. A really deep inhale almost creates a toothpaste level of mint. By the end of the glass, I'm left with bright vanilla layered over oak. Empty glass is a wet lemon wood. Palate: So creamy to start. There is a hard to swallow, intense cherry that floats up in the palate for a long time. It is a burning pool of proof that carries many flavors if you can stand it. Milk chocolate, raisin, fresh cherry and citrus zest. The allspice and cloves can be a bit overwhelming at times. At only 1.5 proof hotter, this one feels quite a bit higher which is a surprising finding. The citrus and spice flavors may contribute to that more than the actual alcohol content does though. Given a little more time, things have once again mellowed out into a slightly creamy sweetness with flashes of vanilla & pepper on the corners of the tongue, and a long hug that reminds you to sip this one slow! The oak, cinnamon, brown sugar and a hint of dry tobacco form the basis for much of this profile. In a word: zing! Rating: 4/5 Final Ranking: Liquor Junction > Boston Guys You have to go into this pour expecting your taste buds to go to war, but the fun flavors picked up in each battle are some reward along the way. The intense proof imbalances at times definitely keep this from entering the 5 rating category. If you're not feeling high test, this probably isn't the pour for you.

Embodying the unmistakable qualities of Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Gold Spot is matured for at least Distillery) Whiskey Type: Irish Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 100% Malted and Unmalted Barley (being a single Bright white oak tingles in the nostrils. Crème brûlée, vanilla bean and creamy caramel tingle on the tongue.

distillation, long, low-heat fermentation cycles in cypress tanks, great cooperage, and high-quality grains We use locally grown PA cereal grains for all of our whiskeys. We mill all of our grains in house right before mashing to ensure maximum freshness. After mashing, we transfer to one of our fermenters and do a 6 day, grain in, open top ferment using We give the grain to a local farmer to feed his cows.

Thereafter, two bottles appeared each year until 1992 when the Manager’s Dram became a single annual The Manager's Dram Top Bottlings of All Time: 11: 1995 Oban 19 Year Manager's Dram Single Malt Scotch Your mileage may vary . 9: 2001 Teaninich 17 Year Manager's Dram Single Malt Scotch Whisky Known for This one stood out well for both tasters as a single malt. Explored here as single malts was nothing short of a divine experience.

Allspice tingles on the tongue while a soft honeysuckle begins to ebb in to push it away. I've admittedly not found too many Elijah Craig barrel proof single barrels that I've liked but this

of each) and up to 5% of other cereal grains such as oats or rye that were then distilled on a pot still combination of mash makeups  from any combination of distilleries , but normally a combination of malt and grain , distilled to no higher than 94.8% ABV, and aged for no less than 3 years Single Grain Irish Whiskey :  Made from a mixture of grains such as wheat, rye, oats, corn, or barley (with a maximum content of ABV: 40% // Cost: $28.99 14: Teeling Single Grain Irish Whiskey This is the only single grain whiskey

core part of several Johnnie Walker expressions, although official special releases and independent single Company on Label:  Clynelish Distillery Whiskey Type:  Single Malt Scotch Whisky Mash Bill Percentages

Rapid Liquors 2020 Russell's Reserve single barrel stole my heart and managed to compete with an incredible Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Private Barrel Select Bourbon Company on Label: The Wild Turkey Distilling

Company on Label: Midleton Distillery Whiskey Type: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages Aromas of tilth and rain-soaked mulch suggest it is time for entropy to take over at year's end—the great Tingles of espresso and graham cracker hit the tongue before a delicate topping of confectioners sugar

Well, well, Weller Full Proof is back on the menu tonight for the 2nd day of the #12DaysofWhiskeyExchange that @bourbondipity_ coordinated. This pick was put forth by Mike Wick. Excited to see if there are any fun nuances between the two picks while I still have the other fresh on my mind! Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Buffalo Trace "Wheated Mash Bill" Proof: 114° Age: NAS Further identification: 2021 release from Burlington Wine & Spirits in MA Nose: Heavy caramel; thick, syrupy and rich nose-feel. Sweet candied cherry and a soft, velvety wheat characteristic. Slight candied apple is hidden well by a caramel crusted shell. Pepper and creamy vanilla. Bright oak is there with a slight citrus characteristic nestled deep. Crème brûlée and a light pie crust. Hints of light leather now on deeper pulls; this nose is lovely. After a sip the caramel turns things up a notch and the baking spices begin to bubble up. Soft vanilla ice cream swings back through and keeps everything sternly in check. Oooh - a smoky barbecue grill-char aroma just flashed up as well. Sweet brown sugar. Wave after wave of more caramel. There seems to be infinite amounts of aroma available in this glass even as it nears empty. The white paper, smokiness and oak return powerfully now as well. The empty glass smells of warm cinnamon, Yankee candle spice, burnt sugar, and a slightly chocolatey oak that reminds me of a Guinness Extra Stout. Palate: Oh my. The cherry parfait that just came off that first sip was incredibly soft and enjoyable. I am much less affected by the proof on this 'first sip' as my palate isn't fresh tonight. Strawberry milk made with a little extra Hershey's syrup describes the linger well. Creamy, soft and fruity early on. There's a slight white paper characteristic that seems to be attached to the oaky flavors that are building later in the pour. Much later in the pour I'm finally greeted by the cherry hots that I've come to expect out of most Full Proof picks. The evolution of this glass is perfect, with softer notes leading the charge and getting you ready for the bigger flavors to crescendo. This is definitely one that airs on the side of easy-sipping and therefore lacks a little bit of wow factor, but the flavors that are present are really delicious. My last sip is touched with slight molasses, pear skins, creamy caramel and that awesome crème brûlée linger. Rating: 4/5 Whew, this one really drank well. I'd probably give a slight nod to this pick over last night's if I had to choose. I thankfully have a bottle of this pick myself that I now get to look forward to opening at some point! I'll be saving my other 1oz of this to also try on a fresh palate if I can and may update the review at that time as needed.

Here it's mingled with a lot of black pepper, lemon zest, black tea, weathered oak, and clove. Taking a sip of this takes you on a journey; it makes your mind wander and your tongue sing. Lovely depths of dark chocolate, earl gray tea, honey, and lemon. Fuck, that's good. The tingly effervescences tingles my gums thoroughly. I love a pour that shimmers like this. The empty glass smells of dry wheat grain, honey, match tips, balsam wood, vanilla and a light ash.

Company on Label:  Caol Ila Distillery Whiskey Type:  Single Malt Scotch Whisky Mash Bill Percentages