distillery's rebirth from the literal ashes of the 1996 distillery fire, Bernheim has played an integral role : Upon lifting the well-rested glass to my nose, I find a distinct barrel funk, which is to be expected Dry, sun-scorched earth tingles in the nose when diving too deep. Nose: Both glasses are rich and earthy on the nose, though they have distinctly different characters, I like the nose of the 18 better now that it has opened up.

and @witwhiskeyandworkouts We asked for some extra aging on this cask after we had selected it and our Stewed apricots, plum, fig and toffee culminate in an exceptionally layered dessert for the nose. To me this noses mostly like a light whiskey and almost nothing like your typical rye. To shorten that prose - it's beautiful. the glass gets lower the red grape flavors begin to amplify and I begin to grow happier (I swear I poured

For our ease of tracking this release amongst all of their other epic releases, this one proudly bears from Barrell Craft Spirits at no cost and I thank them for giving me the opportunity to review this pour Overall the nose has turned quite punchy now with some good cinnamon spice almost leaning towards an The finish does rise up in a way that sticks in the nose which is typically a bit more sensitive to spice I really dig this pour and will be looking forward to finding a bottle soon.

This is one of those rare pours that make you pause in wonder for more than a few moments as you get This is so wild in the nose. It's powerfully aromatic and enjoyable to nose over and over again. Let's go in for a taste before we continue nosing any further. This pour is much like a thrilling ping pong match set between sweet fruit and funky spice.

I fought for a long time with where I'd land on a pour for tonight and eventually Booker's was the only Proof: 126.1° Age: 6 years Further identification: 2019-04 Beaten Biscuits comes bearing a light pink rose Maybe an interaction with some soup spices hitting my nose alongside it. More paper and linen follow along and round out the nose. Lemon and butter return. Palate: Wow, punchy stone fruit I did not at all find on the nose.

Affectionately referred to as a "more metal version of our beloved straight bourbon" on their website absolutely thrilled when Still Austin hit my local shelves in 2023, and I am honored to feature them on your :  Citrus bounds out of the glass as I lift it to my nose, a mix of blood orange and tangerines followed by a healthy dose of oak spice, notably cinnamon and nutmeg. The ethanol on the nose does become more pronounced as the liquid diminishes in my glass.

Lovely complexity here. 120 proof is a bit of a nose scorcher if you get too close. That definitely came off quite intense, so be ready for this pour! This is one of those pours that 'breathes' with you a bit, which I love. I fear I am entering the phase I usually end up on this pour - it turns most incredible right at the I still wholeheartedly agree that the nose far surpasses the palate on this one.

“T ell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? You'll see crotch shots in your local Facebook groups, crazy pricing all around the horn to try to make 2020, though the bottle under review is a 2022 bottling, and since no two barrels are quite alike, your experience may vary Nose:  Bright caramel and butterscotch lead the way on the nose like a creamier Hints of honey and mint offer moments of complexity in an otherwise pretty monotone pour.

Another local man, John Ross, took the lease in 1869 and ran the site until 1895 when it was transferred It was a privilege to taste such rare whisky, and we are honored to share our tasting notes of the Manager's Jes's Thoughts Note: An immediate richness rises out of my glass with a sweetness that mimics creaming A distinct saltiness transforms the nose, rushing ocean waves, and wisps of smoky sea air. enthusiast at the table, Jacob, who runs the Maryland chapter of Dead Malt Society, described this pour

Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 86° Age: NAS Further identification: Barrel No 21G0244 Nose Subtle clove spice shows up at the very tip of my nose, oddly. Post-sip the nose is more mellow and sweet with a very dry vanilla note forming a subtle base. Honey and light rose hips are very unique and welcome flavors tonight. my prior point about a proof imbalance Molasses shows well on the palate as well as the nose.

an MSRP of $65 (believe it or not), with further specs being laid out in the annual release letter: Nose Caramel folds into rich espresso tones, crafting a delicious macchiato for the nose to savor. Diving the nose deep within the danger zone of hazmat whiskey illustrates coconut oil and old oak in What an exciting nose. I'd sit for hours with a dear friend and tell stories as we found new things to love about the whiskey-ladened

I have been blinded to which pour is in which glass for fairness. Intense black pepper & molasses Marshmallow Smells like higher proof Palate: Caramel forward Cherry rise coating; wine-like Definite full body to this, one for those with a sweet tooth Right Glass Review: Nose Palate: Syrupy sweet cherry Cinnamon pop Thin to start but nice rising delivery Light vanilla cream I honestly could go either way on these pours rank-wise.