“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” – Jackie Robinson The unconditional Taylor small batch meets Eagle Rare with a lot more punch here. TL;DR: A classic Stagg Jr profile that delivers with both grace and fruity pizzazz Rating: 4/5 Really

stand out in a growing market of American single malts, Cedar Ridge has launched a limited-release series 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'll be waiting with bated breath for future releases, but for now, I'm over the moon that this exceptional

Redwood Empire's small lot series has taken the market by storm since its 2024 introduction. Developed to showcase the experimental offerings Redwood has undertaken, this series has intrigued the This is the fourth release from their small lot series, a straight rye whiskey—another addition to a (minimum 3 years) Further identification:  This is the fourth release in Redwood Empire's small lot series An average showing. ) This fourth release in Redwood's small lot series certainly stirred our appreciation

remember the sherry quality being high on this one, which is no surprise as the Huber's know their wine very Rating: 5/5 (Just wow. One of my favorites.) Alright, this was harder to rate than I thought. I think what pushed me into the 5/5 score, which is an incredibly rare score for me, was the quality For a gage on how rare 5's are for me... as of time of writing there are 20 pages of 4/5 reviews and I believe that exceptional whiskeys deserve to stand out.

been drinking good whiskey for a lot longer than that. 2021 was a transformative year for many and it served

maturation journey by marrying in freshly seasoned tawny port hogsheads for a final maturation period of 14 Let's dive into a review of Redbreast Tawny Port Cask Edition from the Iberian Series to find out. NAS Further identification: This Tawny Port Cask Edition is the first of this style in the Iberian Series TL;DR: Thin whiskey with light flavor for easy sipping Rating: 3/5 (Decent.

Milk chocolate continues to be a leading character in this deeply aged bourbon aroma wheel. After a taste, I dare not smile too wide for risk of drooling from the mouthwatering sips ahead. The aromas I find are turning darker now, with more of a damp bark character taking over for a time. Bold wood character is expressive but not tannic or drying here. Another sip is less shocking and more flavorful, with the fruit character that was massively tamped down

This is the same mash bill used in the flagship Buffalo Trace, Colonel Taylor, Eagle Rare, and Benchmark Batches Amongst The Whiskey's Top Stagg Jr Batches (Click to Expand) 1: Batch 12 2: Batch 17 3: Batch 14 Batch 11 7: Batch 26B 8: Batch 25A 9: Batch 23A 10: Batch 5 11: Batch 22A 12: Batch 16 13: Batch 25B 14 Winter 2021 Batch 16 — 130.9° / 65.45% — Summer 2021 Batch 15 — 131.1° / 65.55% — Winter 2020 Batch 14 component of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC), releases once per year, other than the notable exceptions

Gone are the days of Midleton and Bushmills being the only shops in town, but producing exceptional whiskey Age:  NAS MSRP:   $59 (2025) Tasting notes Nose:  This whiskey is waxy up front with some distinct character The Madeira cask seems to have imparted little evidence of its own character, leaving the base Boann Sipping late in the glass shows a lovely development, a subtle shift in character that exudes elegance With distillers paying careful attention to the old ways while also leaning in on the latest technical

At the core of its character lies a high rye mash bill made with 74% total rye, composed of 61% Pennsylvania With a commitment to quality and a passion for craftsmanship, we strive to create exceptional pot distilled Care for the perspective of someone who has tasted the old stuff? Per my editorial policy, this has no bearing on my final rating. Let's dive in, shall we? Graham cracker and just a sprinkle of sugar give this exceptional depth for the patient observer.

Welcome to the first in a series of flash reviews featuring twelve Manager's Drams bottlings. It was a privilege to taste such rare whisky, and we are honored to share our tasting notes with you Rating:  4/5 ( Really good; I want one of these on my shelf. ) Nick & Jes agree; the creamy nose and

returning to rather than craving or chasing, but when I do find myself with a glass of Shenk's, I'm rarely To accentuate the rye characters, some of the fully matured whiskey was finished in toasted only French release of the annual special release from Michter's distillery; the bottle under review is bottle 1429 TL;DR: Subtle, slow, and refined whiskey built for getting lost in thought Rating:  3.5/5 ( Good enough