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barley Proof: 97° Age: 4 years (a blend of 4 and 5 year barrels) Further identification: This Artisan Series 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

Let's dive in and find out what each of these cryptic characters represents. like mine does, you would plug in "23165" to the converter and it would tell you it was bottled on 14 The laser etching on the bottle, which is very faint, confirms this information with the date being printed below the replicate code in the European format "14/06/23".

Austin brought in a powerhouse to elevate their straight rye whiskey into cask strength form: For this exceptional rye spirit, we've tapped Master Blender Nancy "The Nose" Fraley to slect the most exceptional barrels TL;DR: this Texas rye boldly embraces its age through a consistent & robust flavor profile Rating:  4

Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.) To borrow a phrase from the incredibly dope Pablo Moix of Rare Character, I'd call this one supremely This was very close to earning my 'Keep Amongst the Whiskey' distinction, but I would prefer this to

Ronnie's Batch was no exception to that; the first of 2022 had some pretty big shoes to fill as Bardstown I get the hints of cherry, the fiery cinnamon hots reminiscent of Stagg Jr Batch 14, and lovely lychee Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.) If you have tamer taste buds this is an exceptional introduction to uncut, unfiltered whiskies.

Undisclosed blend of Indiana (MGP) and Kentucky (C&K) whiskeys Proof: 124.46° Age: NAS (main component is a 14 Craft Spirits website: CJ54 is a blend of Indiana and Kentucky Whiskeys, the largest component being 14 Rating: Two Thumbs Up! This might be my new go-to dessert pour; it feels exceptional for sharing after a good meal.

In a bold move to captivate the market, Redwood Empire unveiled its Small Lot Series at the dawn of 2024 Our small lot series allows us to continue our spirit of experimentation by applying our hard-won house TL;DR: A sleepy whiskey best paired with an afternoon of far-away stares Rating: 3/5 (Decent.

I'd like to thank her for sharing a sample for the purpose of today's review as well as for her exceptional In an effort to better serve the colorblind, I've also decided to italicize her words throughout. 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.

I will include a note on my preference between the two after the rating. Drinks in a wave from front to back, and lingers most near the very back of the tongue. A touch of citrus gives this a complexity that turns this from a candy novelty to an exceptional (relatively Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.)

If a good whiskey is out of your price range, there are plenty of other 5/5 ratings for you to read Overall, the nose-feel is quite dry, with little complexity and a distinct lack of typical Willett character TL;DR: Classic bourbon that's had most of its complexity blended out Rating: 3/5 ( Decent. functionally complete end product, but they have succeeded in making a mainstream, approachable blend at the very

This is no exception for this Blanton's Straight from the Barrel. Rye 12-15%) Proof: 128.5° Age: 6 years Further identification: Dumped 10-19-20 from Warehouse H, Rick 14 Certainly a bit of ethanol if you dig deep, but very approachable for 128.5 proof. As it thins there is a very intense spice that develops. Rating: 4/5

Company on Label: Maker's Mark Whiskey Type: Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 70% Corn, 16% Wheat, 14% Wow; nose is exceptional. Earthy grass & caramel/marshmallow marriage. Very interesting.