I have a bottle of 24B en route now too, but it was not available in time for a comparative tasting. This is my well-triangulated opinion formed over a minimum of three tastings, tasted neat in a glencairn Tasting late in the glass reveals a stale box of fruit loops, utterly unsatisfying. Definitely not my jam. ) This is the worst batch of Stagg Junior I have ever tasted. After 4 tastings of this batch, I have to say, this really isn't anything special.

Keep in mind this NY-1 batch may taste significantly different than another batch, given how small the Wow, fantastic toasted marshmallow builds now. Touches of sweet lemon desserts keep tempting me to go in for another sip, but when I taste this many

Glen Ord notably supports the Johnnie Walker blends, an obvious recurring theme throughout this tasting At the latest Whisky Legends tasting, hosted by Gregory Cloyd,  the Amongst the Whiskey Team (Nick Anderson It was a privilege to taste such rare whisky, and we are honored to share our tasting notes with you Nick's Thoughts Nose:  Eyes widen at this change of pace in the tasting. Palate:  My first taste is like getting dunked unexpectedly underwater in the ocean.

Now you might be wondering, my dear reader, how does the whiskey taste? I also have the 13th Edition 8 year rye available to taste alongside the 17th Edition. I'd say it's time for a taste. also adore the fact that the whiskey community is so committed to the concept of sharing, and this taste It's significantly lighter than the cask strength 17th edition rye, but it's also more inherently rye

All of that nerdy stuff aside, how does Packin' Wheat taste? I'm ready to find out. I'm ready to sit back, relax, and take a taste. Returning to the nose after a sip ushers in oodles of rich vanilla with whiffs of roasted coffee beans From learning the vast history of whiskey making to celebrating the passion of the industry, she tastes

Another sip is a tip-toe down creaky wood stairs for a midnight snack of toasted bread and grape jam From learning the vast history of whiskey making to celebrating the passion of the industry, she tastes

milk balls are the most dominant flavor here with subtle background tones of black coffee and heavily toasted Palate: My first sip is an explosive medley of roasted chestnut, tobacco and smoked maple syrup.

Put those three tastings together, and you've got a well-formed opinion on a whiskey worth writing about the end, I am still a whiskey writer, so I triangulated those experiences and sat down for one final taste Each taste leaves a solid mouth coating with syrupy sherry sweetness hanging around in every crevice whiskey a little more exciting, but I also understand that quality ratings shouldn't follow personal taste

I have tasted several of these through the years thanks to great whiskey friends, but the hunt was finally approach this review with a fully open mind and my standardized, long-form, well-reasoned approach to tasting Now let's taste some whiskey, shall we? After a taste, I dare not smile too wide for risk of drooling from the mouthwatering sips ahead. Palate:  On first taste I find my taste buds a bit overwhelmed with intensity.

Having tasted 18 different expressions of the junior line, I am not ashamed to admit that I love this What we are tasting now will be part of the legacy of our generation. are based on three independent tastings of this bottle. Palate:  My first taste is hotter than the nose let on; ethanol booms as cordial falls softly on the Caramel cookies dipped in strawberry milk make my nostalgic taste buds quite happy.

these together after 30-plus years was very intentional, as the fresh sherry butt was filled with a lighter-style Tasting near the end of the glass offers candied walnut, almond extract, and praline. At the sad realization of that moment, I taste resinous cedar influence and sweet raisin. bottles of this dream cask release produced, I understand that most will not likely get the chance to taste

So, it is with this mindset that I will move forward with this tasting with no assumptions or expectations Perhaps a taste will coalesce these disjointed smells. The tastes are creamy at first, but all too quickly the flavors fall flat. TL;DR: classic tastes of bourbon that wish to be more but can't figure out how Rating:  3/5 Middle of I'll be curious to taste future releases to see how this expression evolves, assuming more releases are