This Versailles, Kentucky release bares no indication of batch size or repeatability, but those that As I enjoy all the offerings I have available to me I want to make sure I take care of some of these Returning from sipping I find the savory characteristics have settled down and the vanilla-forward oak There is a soft buttercream characteristic to the linger that is really the complete opposite of offensive Rating: 3/5 (Decent. I can go either way on it.)

I really like the soft fruity tones that come off this glass; they are dark in character, but light in I also get a little bit of the fickle nature of blends where there are some characteristics that seem Rating: 4/5 This was so damn close to earning a 5 for me, but the end of the glass did taper off a bit

experience is definitely classic, well-aged Kentucky bourbon shining in the forefront while some minor characters TL;DR: A wonderful return to classic bourbon notes with plenty of vanilla to go around Rating: 4/5 (Really

Allspice, soft clove and a hint of anise give this some great depth of character. Rating: 5/5 Incredibly robust, complex and fun to experience... this is my definition of a 5/5!

selected to finish in 30-year-old XO Hine Cognac casks for 18 months, adding subtle yet noticeable character Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.)

After careful diligence, I discovered it was actually legit. Will we see 5 batches in 2025? After a few sips, there is a really distinct cinnamon characteristic that borders on the potency of an TL;DR: Another quotidian, mid-tier release that fails to live up to past successes Rating:  3/5 ( Middle

Deep inhales characterize the overall feel of this glass to be very caramel and spice forward. Rating: 4/5 Color me impressed on this one!

They come together beautifully on the nose here, a testament to the care and attention to detail that It's unfamiliar at first to those used to traditional aging, with the toasted barrel characteristics TL;DR: Rich citrus on a distinctly different wavelength than the norm Rating: 4/5 ( Really good; I want definitely a release I am going to be savoring, so it rightfully earns a nod ahead of my other 4/5 ratings

Buy Stagg Bourbon Batch 18 #5 - Batch 15 - 131.1 Proof Nose: Funky black pepper and woodshop aromas characterize

Wheat also brings several defining characteristics to a barrel of whiskey: the mouthfeel can be silky For those sensitive to proof, this pour may come across as hot, likely due to the drying characteristics TL;DR: a Minnesota wheated craft ready to warm you from the inside out Rating:  3.5/5 ( Good enough. outside on a cool, crisp evening in late fall when the final leaves on the trees float away from mostly bare

little of their history on their website, saying: Along the north coast of Ireland, where arctic storms rage TL;DR: A subtle sip clearly designed to get lost in on a warm, comfortable day Rating: 4/5 (Really good I look forward to including it in this year's blind tasting of Irish whiskey to see how it fares against

Calumet Farm releases honor historic racing horses as part of their shtick. The first race pairing the two was a disappointing loss at the Chesapeake Trail Stakes. This would be the last race that Citation would lose for nearly two years. Citation would go on winning and be the first major North American horse to amass a 16 race win streak Rating: 3/5 (Decent. I can go either way on it.)