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Despite some drying characteristics, the vanilla bean, caramelized sugar, sweet root beer, and light TL;DR: Marvelously balanced and complex bourbon; a nonpareil of blending prowess Rating: 5/5 (Just wow Nose: Both glasses are rich and earthy on the nose, though they have distinctly different characters,

This Versailles, Kentucky release bares no indication of batch size or repeatability, but those that As I enjoy all the offerings I have available to me I want to make sure I take care of some of these Returning from sipping I find the savory characteristics have settled down and the vanilla-forward oak There is a soft buttercream characteristic to the linger that is really the complete opposite of offensive Rating: 3/5 (Decent. I can go either way on it.)

This has such a distinct character that really separates it from the typical cherry profile you might It has that 'dusty' characteristic I know and love here; I really think this is an older-than-usual barrel reminds me a lot of the 2021 William Larue Weller with maybe a nod more towards the barrel influence characteristic Wow suddenly a big drop of flavor just burst forth with skittles sweetness and a cherry characteristic Rating: Two Thumbs Way Up I love that this has so much depth compared to other Weller releases that I

ethanol punches through the dream I was initially cozily living in as bright creme brulee and cinnamon character TL;DR: An assertive, dominating, and thought-provoking aroma backdrops a reserved & proofy fun sip Rating Overall it carries with it an oak characteristic that I don't find often outside of 1990s and earlier

I really like the soft fruity tones that come off this glass; they are dark in character, but light in I also get a little bit of the fickle nature of blends where there are some characteristics that seem Rating: 4/5 This was so damn close to earning a 5 for me, but the end of the glass did taper off a bit

ago (strike a zero and add a two and you've got it), the centennial marks Calumet Farm's breeding and racing TL;DR: prepare for a spicy palate on this robust & all-encompassing pour Rating:  4/5 Really good. This whiskey was clearly crafted with care and intended for celebrations. While it drank hotter than the nose suggested, I ended up rounding up my rating after trying a pour with

experience is definitely classic, well-aged Kentucky bourbon shining in the forefront while some minor characters TL;DR: A wonderful return to classic bourbon notes with plenty of vanilla to go around Rating: 4/5 (Really

Allspice, soft clove and a hint of anise give this some great depth of character. Rating: 5/5 Incredibly robust, complex and fun to experience... this is my definition of a 5/5!

selected to finish in 30-year-old XO Hine Cognac casks for 18 months, adding subtle yet noticeable character Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.)

Deep inhales characterize the overall feel of this glass to be very caramel and spice forward. Rating: 4/5 Color me impressed on this one!

After careful diligence, I discovered it was actually legit. Will we see 5 batches in 2025? After a few sips, there is a really distinct cinnamon characteristic that borders on the potency of an TL;DR: Another quotidian, mid-tier release that fails to live up to past successes Rating:  3/5 ( Middle

Calumet Farm releases honor historic racing horses as part of their shtick. The first race pairing the two was a disappointing loss at the Chesapeake Trail Stakes. This would be the last race that Citation would lose for nearly two years. Citation would go on winning and be the first major North American horse to amass a 16 race win streak Rating: 3/5 (Decent. I can go either way on it.)