." — Marsha Mellows Russell's Reserve 13 year is back after a year hiatus with its spring 2025 release If you weren't living under a rock, then chances are Russell's Reserve 15 Year had your attention, your the smashing success of the 15 year release, has been put to rest. So, with that said, let's dive into the Spring 2025 release of Russell's Reserve 13 year! This year's release had a hard act to follow, given its hiatus in 2024 for the elusive Russell's 15 Year

This 14 year sample is courtesy of the great @Ra1nmannn, who's name should look quite familiar on this The 11 year I won in a raffle from being part of the 1940 Barrel Society at Kappy's. I've never had the 11 year before now, but I have tried (and very much liked) the 14 year already. Old Fitzgerald BiB - 11 Year (Fall 2021) Company on Label: Old Fitzgerald Whiskey Type: Wheated Bourbon Rating: 4/5 Old Fitzgerald 14 Year Review Nose: Indulgent, creamy caramel forward first nosing.

Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye < 10% ) Proof: 90° Age: 10 years Further identification: Standard offering, ~2020 purchase Nose: That wonderful

I recently took stock of the short list of folks who helped me get started back near that first post. Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye < 10% ) Proof: 90° Age: 8 years Further identification: NHLO store pick - Barrel 123 Definitely feels different

Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 74% Corn, 16% Wheat, 7% Rye, and 3% Malted Barley Proof: 115.8° Age: 3 years (A blend of 3.5-5 year barrels) Further identification: This sample of Batch 8 was provided to me from

Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Indiana bourbon mash bill (either 21% or 36% rye) Proof: 139.4° Age: 16 years This level of quality & meaning often moves me to tears. This is one of those glasses.

Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Buffalo Trace "Wheated Mash Bill" Proof: 90° Age: 12 years

Because the Lasanta 15 year just might be the answer. Matured in both ex-bourbon and sherry casks, Lasanta invites a richer, more layered profile. Highland single malt Scotch whisky Mash Bill Percentages: 100% malted barley Proof: 80° (40%) Age: 15 years MSRP: $69.99 Further Identification: This expression was aged for 15 years in used sherry and bourbon This pour is remarkably approachable, especially with a 15-year age statement.

is one I have been exploring in depth lately, and as such, I'm glad to bring you a review of this 16 year Alongside the 16 year, the distillery also put out a 10 year and 21 year, this trio going on to become Whiskey Type: Single Malt Irish Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 100% malted barley Proof: 80° Age: 16 years A second, lighter-power act begins to bubble up with creamy vanilla frosting, anjou pear, and slightly I look forward to including it in this year's blind tasting of Irish whiskey to see how it fares against

Liquors 2020 Russell's Reserve single barrel stole my heart and managed to compete with an incredible 13 year I'm interested to hear if you have tried any of these picks, and if not, if you have a favorite warehouse Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, and 12% Malted Barley Proof: 110° Age: 8 years

Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley Proof: 101° Age: NAS (~8-9 years

Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye < 10% ) Proof: 131.1° Age: NAS (~8 years) Further identification: Batch 15 (Winter 2020) Buttery, creamy, textured