I for one have loved all of the Spots for very different reasons, but found Red to be my favorite thus little backstory, saying: Under the hustle and bustle of cobbled Dublin streets in the early 1900s, a rare pot still Irish whiskey) Proof: 117.4° Age: 7 years Further identification: This 2021 release is a rare Rating: 3/5 (Decent. I can go either way on it.) the proof-hound bold-flavored-bourbon mentality that is prevalent today, but to me it's just not an exceptional

of the most coveted whiskeys including the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare While not an overly exceptional whiskey, it's a classic profile that I think even the most seasoned whiskey barrels, sometimes there are ones that just don't fit the traditional profile or maybe they are deemed exceptional jumped out at me at every corner from sweet tarts to skittles and apple pie to mulled wine this was an exceptional It was exactly what I look for when I pick barrels - exceptional flavors, complexity and a level of approachability

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.

The faint characters "L24..." can be seen up and to the right above the 750 ML embossing Reading Laser Codes Now what do these characters mean? The first one is a dud character, L, that just represents that this was bottled on the Buffalo Trace There's an underlying sweet peach and grapefruit character as well that I'm really digging here; this TL;DR: A bold Kentucky bourbon built for end of night toasts Rating:  4/5 ( Really good.

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

The Huntress series is inspired by Nc’nean’s namesake – the Gaelic goddess Neachneohain, who was known This series is centred around that ethos of discovery, and Nc’nean’s passion for hunting for unique flavours TL;DR: Soft sipping whisky that perfectly nails the cobbler crust notes, but isn't quite fruity Rating My only qualm might be the price tag, when similarly oily and flavorful 14 year expressions simultaneously

website) Further identification: This is the flagship version of Green Spot, not a special finishing series Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.) This is a must-have in my home. While it could use a little more complexity to turn truly exceptional, there is certainly beauty in approachability

The Iberian Series has been quite a hit for the brand, and their PX Edition has been living rent-free While this may not be as syrupy as some of the other Iberian Series wine finishes we have seen, such TL;DR: Nuance and consistency meet in a classically creamy Irish whiskey reimagined in moscatel Rating With the first-ever moscatel wine cask edition being added to the Iberian Series, I'm confident this

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

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

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.

Instead, the question becomes how different casks can shape and elevate the very same distillate, revealing , perhaps the next logical question is this: How well did Glenmorangie balance the influence of two very different casks with the character of its own distillate? several sips, the finish takes on a slightly drying quality, which may be where the faint tree nut character TL;DR: A layered whisky that reveals itself with time and patience Rating: 3.5/5 Good enough.