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Layer in Pedro Ximénez sherry hogsheads for a finishing cask and you've got some of the most careful Malted and Unmalted Barley Proof: 92° Age: NAS Further identification: The PX Edition of the Iberian Series TL;DR: Elegant, refined and layered Irish whiskey Rating: 4/5 (Really good. Also releasing at around the time of writing in 2023 is a Tawny Port Cask Edition from the Iberian Series The Tawny Port edition has no volume, depth or character really at all.

While the brand dances around the true history with notes and flavors that are more serving to the popularity The unique character of this 2023 offering results from its being produced with malted rye in the recipe with the release of Bomberger’s Declaration and Shenk’s Homestead which comprise our Michter’s Legacy Series TL;DR: Creamy custard and prevalent oak show up on a deep, fun whiskey Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want

The opportunity to dive deeply into a distillery by tasting a series of single barrels is often seen I feel compelled to remind you, dear reader, of our approach to reviewing whiskey because I have a very According to the Four Roses Website, "OESQ is known for its balanced and complex character, often noted TL;DR: a timeless taste that evolved with every moment Rating:  4.5/5 ( Really good. As a result, I did not rate it a 5 due to its long-term potential.

well-known note that a lot of Buffalo Trace distillate will show off; this example tastes much like an Eagle Rare Much like the nose, the palate experiences very little evolution. The finish is short and sweet with no remarkable character to show for it. TL;DR: Very average, very classic Buffalo Trace bourbon with simple oak and cherry notes Rating: 3/5 It's not the same rich history that was built from exceptional stocks by palates like the Julian Van

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 25A 7: Batch 23A 8: Batch 5 9: Batch 22A 10: Batch 16 11: Batch 24A 12: Batch 24B 13: Batch 22B 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

Redbreast Lustau Flash Review: Cherry forward; very strong/rich fruit nose. Both were exceptional Irish whiskeys. mentions of the lineup were Blue Spot for it's rich robustness and the really surprising depth and character

Just look at the rating I gave this year's George T. Stagg . This feels like a fairly traditional batch of Stagg Jr, with notes that are something between batch 14 While nothing really stands out as exceptional to my palate, there is a nuance of complexity to this TL;DR: A return to traditional Stagg Jr notes, delivered at a fairly average quality level Rating:  3 dedication to honesty, I'll have to stick with the principles set out in my editorial policy and fairly rate

a 5-whisky blend created to accentuate a vibrant, zesty, fruit-forward nose and palate combination rarely Overall the nose is very bright and airy; it reminds me of an early Summer day where the temperature Rating: 5/5 This is a great Summer sipper. aromas do well at any temperature, but the tingling cool feeling it leaves in the mouth are what make it exceptional I was a bit less enthused (though it was still quite exceptional) by their Batch 002 cask strength whisky

Stagg, I have to tip my hat to an exceptional whiskey, as vanilla cream puffs are a wonderful late addition TL;DR: Undeniably good bourbon, full of boldness, balance, and ultra-age character Rating: 5/5 (Just

fancy Angel's Envy releases that use this strategy, and the whiskey world is going crazy for some of Rare Character's single barrel releases like this too. Sipping near the bottom of the glass adds in some subtleties of pear liqueur served with a cinnamon stick TL;DR: The thinnest sipping MWND release I can recall with zero remnants of rye whiskey to be found Rating

The Looney Tunes character who enjoys ice baths or cold showers and extols their virtue to all who will One of these characters from above might really love Wild Turkey but despise Jim Beam for their own deeply commonality in opinion, and shared thoughts that truly define our ability to have human compassion—a character Take the example of the distillery disagreement; perhaps from the perspective of the character that just

As for how I came by this epic opportunity to taste a ridiculously rare release, my good friend Jordan It is these particular barrels that our Master Distiller Dan McKee personally selects for our very limited Rating: 5/5 (Just wow. One of my favorites.) Just exceptional whiskey.