: Batch 1: 134.5° (2012) Batch 2: 135.4° (2013) Batch 3: 129.0° (2014) Batch 4: 127.2° (2015) Batch 5: ;DR: An easy-sipping barrel proof bourbon that doesn't disappoint when tasted on its own Rating:  4/5

I was tired of friends getting bad $50-60 bottles of sourced small batch offerings or spending $80 on range of bourbons from Jim Beam, Barton, and Green River, and ryes from MGP exclusively for the 95/5 Label:  New England Barrel Company Whiskey Type:  Straight rye whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 95% corn, 5% Rating:  4.5/5 ( Absolutely delicious.

Company on Label: Redwood Empire Whiskey Type: Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 59% corn, 30% wheat label, this is a blend of California, Indiana, and Kentucky barrels, hand-selected and aged at least 5 TL;DR: A sleepy whiskey best paired with an afternoon of far-away stares Rating: 3/5 (Decent.

rum cask Mash Bill Percentages: 64% red corn, 14% wheat, 14% rye, 8% malted barley Proof: 115.32° (57.66% TL;DR: A lively, slightly unruly pour that settles into something deeply captivating Rating: 4/5 Really TL;DR: A silky, bold profile made just right for rye lovers Rating: 4/5 Really good.

Rating: 4/5 Liquor Junction Nose: Hot, but also creamy at first smell. Molasses and cloves. Rating: 4/5 Final Ranking: Liquor Junction > Boston Guys You have to go into this pour expecting your The intense proof imbalances at times definitely keep this from entering the 5 rating category.

;DR: A return to traditional Stagg Jr notes, delivered at a fairly average quality level Rating:  3/5 set out in my editorial policy and fairly rate this one right in the middle of my quality scale. 3/5

TL;DR: A crushable one-trick pony that offers a few sweet and spice notes Rating:  3/5 ( Decent. This fits my 3/5 score perfectly: a middle of the road bourbon.

rye, 4% malted barley distilled at Bardstown Bourbon Company Proof:  113° Age:  Two barrels each aged 5 were utilized for this blend, and one barrel was double oaked for another 1 year and 1 month MSRP:  $59.99 The February 2025 batch blended two barrels, both from the same mash bill from Bardstown Bourbon Co, 58% TL;DR: Simple, straightforward, flavorful bourbon that drinks well below proof Rating:  3.5/5 ( Good

Rating:  3/5 ( Decent. early in my experience with this bottle, they have calmed drastically as it has oxidized (I'm on glass 5

Rating: 3/5 (Decent. I could go either way on it.) Check out some of my other 3/5 reviews to see what kind of company this release keeps. Cheers!

TL;DR: Simple sipping whiskey for those who don't give a damn Rating: 3/5 (Decent. to these facts, I think it rightfully earned its place in the middle of the road - a solid 3 out of 5

Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.)