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- Willett Family Estate #5227 - 8 Year Bourbon Review
Great maple syrup funk that shows off some deep barrel character. There's a lovely marshmallow characteristic that reminds me of the type of influence that sour mash or The oily characteristic reminds me of the smell of unground coffee beans and a dust seems to cover everything Rating: 3/5 (Decent. I can go either way on this.)
- Red Spot and Redbreast Lustau Irish Whiskey Flash Reviews & Head to Head
mentions of the lineup were Blue Spot for it's rich robustness and the really surprising depth and character
- Old Forester 1910 'Old Fine Whisky' Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review
bottling, this unique expression of Old Forester has undergone a second barreling, granting it exceptional character Rating: 3/5 (Decent. I can go either way on it.) While there is great volume of flavors on this pour and a nice array of different characteristics a whiskey Let me know below if you agree or disagree with my rating. Cheers!
- 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
- Barrell Single Barrel Kappy's Store Pick Bourbon Review
The last sip leaves me yearning for another glass, which is pretty rare for me. Rating: 5/5 This flavor is exactly why I love Willett family estate offerings.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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












