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batches swooped in late this year from Buffalo Trace Distillery, with both 24B and 24C hitting shelves right Late in the glass is muted as can be, with some subtle floral tones, something like the perfume you might If you're into cough syrup pancakes, this might be the pour for you, but for me, it's a disaster of a Perhaps it's due to the rushed release of both 24B and 24C dropping right at the tail end of the 2024

If you really dig, you can find this wonderful balance between light and dark. years of aging in charred American oak brings in the maple, brown sugar, and caramel tones, while the light foremost shows the oily, slightly tannic profile that typically comes with toasted barrel finishes done right Sipping down near the bottom of the glass shows off a well-developed medley of right where this glass

the big six Kentucky distilleries, I find myself drawn towards craft distillers that are doing things right local grain sourcing and Iowa terroir effects running through the whiskey, I'm excited to see how this might treat of a lemon lollipop, the sweet reward waiting in the otherwise stale air of an old bank I was dragged

a few barrels that could be yours and sipping your way through nuances to find the one that is just right Finding these stores is more difficult than you might think. Overall the glass feels dark, earthy and funky in all the right ways. Light tarragon leans more towards the sweet side of bittersweet and introduces a nice wave of lemongrass There are unique layers and vast similarities to the traditional Elijah Craig profiles that one might

Legendary distiller Dave Pickerell created his dream playground for experimental whiskey, then left it We’ll never stop fighting the good fight for Rye, breaking down boundaries in American whiskey, and drinking Read on and see if this release might be the one for you! Company on Label: WhistlePig Whiskey Co. Digging deeper I find an approachably light linen, old dining room wood and porcelain accoutrements.

Light smoke. Punchy sweet tarts and raspberry jam. A perfect dessert selection (which is what I chose it for) presents itself right away. There's a perfect level of spice to this that is balanced well by light fig and raisin. Mmm. The linger and finish is just the right level of sweetness as the sherry influence finally makes itself

@egilbert09 venerates, "I had this last night and was just thinking about how great it is for the price

This review was completed in that atmosphere and might not be as complete as some of my indoor reviews Another sip draws more appealing sweets in vanilla bean ice cream, toasted marshmallow, raisin and a hint of light smoke on the back end.

It was an easy decision to share out the whole bottle on this one, as that's what this is for, right? This sip will certainly bring you some warmth on a cold night!

The marketing gurus at Sazerac seem to have plucked just the right string by riding on the coattails It builds well in a warm glass, suggesting this might make for a sweeter sip for the Summer months. Honeysuckle, light maraschino cherry, and grape popsicle all land like a fluffy cotton ball, almost too light to even be perceived. TL;DR: A gossamer, barely-legal rye that sips like a light cup of black tea on a Summer's eve Rating:

It noses well below the heat you might expect out of 127.8 proof but that may be an artifact of the kenzie Overall this pour is very light on the pre-sip nose with flavors coming off in whispering waves. Palate: Right off the bat there is incredible balance. Light pepper, coriander and allspice tingle the gums slightly.

Inhaling deeper, there's a light, musty wood character that follows with a kiss of tannic Syrah wine. It's quite differentiated from what more traditional bourbon drinkers might expect given the unique cooperage TL;DR: Thoroughly unique yet exquisitely flavorful, this is whiskey done right Rating:  4/5 ( Really