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- 2025 Russell's Reserve 13 Year Bourbon Review: Is Consistent Greatness Truly Achievable?
at least 13 years and was released in the Spring of 2025 Nose: The glass opens with a proofy punch, characterized TL;DR: a consistently creamy palate in a somewhat disjointed flavor profile Rating: 3.5/5 Good enough
- Willett Family Estate #2015 - 7 Year Bourbon Review
Soft hints of cherry are there but barely perceptible. The mouth feel is thick and sticky with a long linger of that dark red berry characteristic with a nutty Rating: 4/5 This was so much less funky than the other high corn bourbon I have and it was such a welcome I found a really interesting read about the smell of warships if you'd care to hear a much better story
- Whiskey Acres Blue Popcorn Bourbon Review - An Exploration in Illinois Craft Distilling
The malt evidence fades quickly, but it's got a distinct character that is apparent right away, perhaps TL;DR: A great craft whiskey that is unsurprisingly corny with a lot of subtle underlying nuances Rating
- Chattanooga Fall 2019 Bottled in Bond Bourbon: A Collaborative Review with Author Jes Smyth
TL;DR: A sweet, approachable, welcoming whiskey from Chattanooga Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one Nitpicking aside, this is a whiskey well worthy of praise for its sweet sipping craft character.
- Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 18 Year Bourbon Review and Necessary Comparisons to the Proximal 17 Year Release
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,
- 2008 George T. Stagg Bourbon Flash Review - A Short Exploration of How Things Were Back Before the Bourbon Boom
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
- Weller Full Proof Liquor Junction Single Barrel Select - Wheated Bourbon Review
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
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon Review
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.)
- Barrell Bourbon Private Release B24A Bourbon Review
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
- I Tasted the 18-Year Bourbon from Calumet Farm: Here's What I Found in This Centennial Release
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
- Little Book Chapter 7 "In Retrospect" Review - Freddie Noe's Blend of 4 to 18 Year Straight Whiskeys
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
- Blanton's Straight from the Barrel Bourbon Review
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!












