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This being said, Mother Nature takes her cut – at a rate of 18% vs. the industry standard of 12%. Company on Label: Cedar Ridge Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 74% corn, 14% malted rye, I'm immediately impressed by how much of a distinct character this has to it, finding what feels like It's very funky in a lighthearted, playful way. Some of that clearly has to do with the care that has gone into distillation and aging parameters, but

Wow; nose is exceptional. Earthy grass & caramel/marshmallow marriage. Very interesting. Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.)

Very syrupy and powerful. This might be one of the very rare exceptions that a bit of water is required to fully experience this Rating: 3/5 With any single barrel or individual store pick offerings, the notes and rating in this review

Noses much like Weller Antique does, but definitely has a little more character tonight compared to previous Settling in to a very smooth delivery; the vanilla notes are so perfectly married to the desk oak that Hints of the herbal side of things dare to dart out in between waves of varying cherry profiles. Rating: 4/5

The end result is a whiskey that I think evolved even further beyond the exceptional finish we tasted Hints of leather, black pepper and salted caramel provide exceptional complexity for the more experienced What an exceptional blend. Rating: Two Thumbs Way Up If this review was a little too wordy for you, don't fret. I'd put this in line with some really exceptional releases I've also reviewed such as Elijah Craig C922

The finish is medium but continues to flail in unmitigated ethanol and a lack of a strong character. ;DR: A bland Irish whiskey that is slightly creamy in flashes but downright boring most of the time Rating hidden gems like the first two years of the PX edition too, but the shelf staple 12 year is a defining character

Redwood Empire—no longer the sourced MGP label it used to be—offering grain-to-glass Sonoma County, CA character Pine needles, wintergreen, funky oak, and lemon pepper come together in a cohesive, dashing, and daring 1969 National Distillers Old Crow Chessman, just with less rich, viscous butterscotch and more rye character TL;DR: An earthy, woodsy rye that transports the sipper right to where this whiskey was made Rating:  

Vernon Distillery is surveyed  on the corner of Ostend Street and Russel Street, showing 14 men employed Nose:  The glass doesn't lead with much, like trying to listen to music that's on mute, except for one It's diverse in character yet so distinct. Unique, yet completely telling. Further Thoughts:  Sharing rare dusty bottles with well-calibrated palates often offers a broader perspective Further Thoughts:  This is a nuanced, distinct, and deep character-driven whiskey.

for distillers grade #1 and #2 Kentucky corn, Minnesota rye, and North Dakota malted barley Proof: 141.8 Hints of vintage cherry cola rise out of the pool of liquid molasses, served handily shaken out of a ethanol punches through the dream I was initially cozily living in as bright creme brulee and cinnamon character considering sipping too fast, but it doesn't raise my eyebrows and tickle my heart like some of the most exceptional TL;DR: An assertive, dominating, and thought-provoking aroma backdrops a reserved & proofy fun sip Rating

This was a truly exceptional barrel from the first taste and everyone in our group let out a loud "WOW This has such a distinct character that really separates it from the typical cherry profile you might It's very reminiscent of raspberry jam on toast. Rating: Two Thumbs Way Up I love that this has so much depth compared to other Weller releases that I

I don't typically go for things that are part of a series, but I was offered this one at a fair price Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed 'ryed bourbon' mash bill Proof: 98.6° Age: 8 years (blend of 14 identification: This Pact No. 8 release of Blood Oath is finished in Calvados casks; it bears the date 2/14 Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.) I found this to be incredibly unique and very well crafted.

The linger that follows carries a mild pomelo character and a general feeling of booziness, like a gin TL;DR: A multitude of clashing aromas and tasting notes make for a disjointed blend Rating:  2.5/5 (