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318 results found for "rare character"
- High West A Midwinter Night's Dram - An Exploration of Differences Between Scenes of the Same Act
Chugging' through the air in the glass I find that the profile averages out to a light medley of aromas characterized The citrus characteristics of the rye rise up in a tingling wave of lemon squeezed into a glass of tea The creamy characteristics begin to build up speed and heft as the flywheel of the port finish begins but ultimately they proved equivalent Palate: This was more obvious than the dubious nose, but I'd rate to how one might imagine Norse mythology evolved over time through verbal storytelling, some of the characters
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 Year Wheated Bourbon Review - Comparing the Fall 2023 Release to the Spring 2021 Bottling from Heaven Hill
Overall the glass is quite light, almost airy, as I struggle to find any meaningful character to this TL;DR: A crushable one-trick pony that offers a few sweet and spice notes Rating: 3/5 ( Decent.
- Blue Run 14 Year Bourbon Review
There are all the great oak barrel characteristics, without that saturation point where it actually turns experience many find later on in a Booker's Country Ham where things take on that salted, oily roast meat character other in waves on subsequent sips; lovely undulations that give fairly straightforward flavors a unique character Rating: 4/5 The nose on this was incredibly complex and fun.
- 1990 Caol Ila Manager's Dram Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review: What Does a Screaming Viking and the Tower of Barad-Dûr Have to Do With Tasting Whisky?
The literary proximity and dark, barbecue smoke character lead one to also think of coal. Rating: 5/5 ( Just wow.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Amaranth Grain of the Gods Bourbon Review
Even more rare... is an open bottle. Rating: 4/5 While this release certainly does something really unique, I'm not sure if I wanted it to
- Russell's Reserve 13 Year Batch 3 (LL/KE) Bourbon Review
Rating: 5/5 Wow, that one started slow but really came into its own by the end. I personally prefer some of the sweeter tones that tend to be more rare in these barrels, though some
- Red Spot and Redbreast Lustau Irish Whiskey Flash Reviews & Head to Head
mentions of the lineup were Blue Spot for it's rich robustness and the really surprising depth and character
- 2023 Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Kentucky Whiskey Review
The unique character of this 2023 offering results from its being produced with malted rye in the recipe The punchy oak characteristics make this feel like a young whiskey, for those who have tasted some craft TL;DR: Creamy custard and prevalent oak show up on a deep, fun whiskey Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want
- Barrell Single Barrel Kappy's Store Pick Bourbon Review
The last sip leaves me yearning for another glass, which is pretty rare for me. Rating: 5/5 This flavor is exactly why I love Willett family estate offerings.
- Stagg Jr Batch 12 Bourbon Review - Was the Summer 2019 Release the Pinnacle Batch?
TL;DR: Undeniably good bourbon, full of boldness, balance, and ultra-age character Rating: 5/5 (Just
- Starlight Indiana Straight Bourbon Review - The Whiskey Coalition Rickhouse Select
TL;DR: Sweet, punchy bourbon with its own character unlike any other Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want
- End of an Era: The Last Wild Turkey Master's Keep "Beacon" Stands Tall as a Beauty of a Bourbon
Despite a slight change in character, the butter persists. TL;DR: Creamy, balanced, and full of surprises; this is great whiskey Rating: 4.5/5 Absolutely delicious












