Sweetness early on is thin in intensity, but delicious in character. Fig. Raisin. Strangely both thick, viscous and coating while also drying; it's like the fruit and the oak are raging Rating: 3/5

The finish is medium in length, with the graham cracker character persisting the longest. TL;DR: Insipid bourbon that comes off hot and unbalanced at times Rating: 2/5 (Not good...

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

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

This is another one of those crazy rare releases that few will try. You might be wondering if it's worth chasing this down... or dare I say... opening one of your own? Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.) That nose was just something else...

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.  

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

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

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...

Rating: 3/5 This is a really rare score change situation, but it definitely goes to show that you can't

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.

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.