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I've heard this called "Blanton's Jr" or something akin to that, and all my experiences with it have lived up to that stereotype so far. For one pour I attempted to put aside my preconceived notions on this bottle and give it a fair shake. Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (Higher Rye 12-15%) Proof: 88.9° Age: NAS (Rumored ~8 years) Further identification: 2020 'Buffalo Trace Allocation Season' purchase Dry nose; slight apple. Hint of vanilla is present and surprising amount of ethanol for the proof. Palate improves markedly with creamy thin vanilla mouth coating soaking in a light cherry. Rye spices (black pepper) are tamped down by much sweeter notes like a light fruity oak. Not overly complex... with a short, forgettable finish. Rating: 3/5 I think this one is getting too low in proof for me to enjoy regularly. But some days when you are tired and just need an easy sipper, this could definitely be it, if you can somehow find it for below MSRP.

While our Single Barrel Series is focused on customization and creativity, this new series is focused It's still quite delicious all throughout and I again am keenly aware of a strong hunger brewing.

The oak level is still high regardless of what notes are on top; but there is some new white pepper and

Overall the nose presents funky, zesty and bright; it tingles in the sinuses. There's lemon frosting, fluffy whipped cream, tingling vanilla extract, and thick raspberry simple syrup

This single barrel select is Mass Bourbon Alliance's third release. Much like the Spirit Animal Society Old Elk bourbon single barrel pick, I'd call this one 'supremely

Red Spot Single Pot Still Company on Label: Midleton Distillery Whiskey Type: Irish Whiskey finished

Bill Percentages: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Proof: 120.36° Age: 6 years Further identification: This single

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

Hints of stone fruit are still on the subsurface. Perhaps a bit of water could unlock them here. 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

Mayor Pingree 6 Year Single Barrel Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey Company on Label: Valentine Distilling Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 121.6° Age: 6 years Further identification: This single

Don't you love when something new comes to town? Recently Wilderness Trail started distribution to MA. This was a newer label I had already heard some things about. The rye came recommended out of the line of 4 releases that hit shelves. With the barrel proof label, a sweet mash indication on the side label and a barrel number that suggests the rye inside is 4-5 years old I decided to pull the trigger. Let's see if it's any good! Company on Label: Wilderness Trail Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 33% Corn, 56% Rye, 11% Malted Barley Proof: 106° Age: 4 years Further identification: Barrel No. 16B21U, Bottle 179 of 250; NCF stated Nose: Immediately smells woodsy. Lovely mossy earth draped in creamy caramel. Saw dust. Maple cherry - almost smoked. Damp smelling. Like a verdant forest floor in a dreamy cool summer morning after a rain. Very fleeting chocolate, taken over by a dry bark note. Chocolate is flashy and also tied to something funky. Lemon peel is as light as if it brushed up against a grainy piece of oak that took off a little bit of the skin between the splinters. This nose is both delicious, fun and layered - everything I could ask for out of a rye. Definitely has a bit of sweetness that is great for those that don't do the heavy, punchy spices some other ryes are known for. Post sip there is a bit of baking spice coming through now with nutmeg shining forward first, followed by white pepper, allspice and finally a light cardamom. Maybe I spoke a little too soon about the spices! A bit of candied ginger, raw cinnamon stick and some other concoction that reminds me a bit of pumpkin pie. Dry vanilla starts to overpower the nose late in the glass. A swirl kicks up a dry paper note, followed by a unique rye grain and finally a smooth caramel brittle. Lovely, lovely nose. I could sit and smell this for hours. Empty glass is a smoky oak and raisin. Palate: First sip is intensely citrus sweet forward, with a dark cherry rolling across the tongue and settling right down into a thin maple syrup. Creamy vanilla and lemon intertwine almost magically on the linger. Slightly proofy cherries are the dominant introduction in subsequent sips. Spices are definitely here to stay now on both the palate and the post sip nose. A long swish in the mouth reveals not much else than the flavors already stated. The nose on this one really outclasses the palate in complexity, but I will say the mixture of flavors here are really enjoyable. Some dark raisin present now late in the glass. Very faintly tannic at times. Mainly fruit forward on the palate - definitely highly recommend this for the wine lover or sweet tooth! Rating: 4/5 A really impressive pour that is a highlight reel of a rye nose with a solid delivery on sips. This is one of those cases where I think they bottled this at the perfect time. I am glad to have this one!

A rising spice keeps the fire under the caramel burning and it singes and sears the creaminess away as I like it when it isn't singeing my eyebrows off like the first time I opened this bottle!