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Sweet honey is a dominant characteristic of the well-rested glass. Some characteristics of the American oak can be found. Let's have a sip. The rum finish is barely perceptible here, a testament to the fact that the base whisky is what really Rating: 3/5 (Decent. I can go either way on it.)

To some extent, I self retort: who cares? What I care most about is bringing you my honest thoughts on whatever whiskey roams my way. Taylor label Rating: 3/5 (Decent. I can go either way on it.)

This process focuses on the wood characteristics and the specific flavor contributions that each cask Rating: 4/5 This is really good whiskey. I can tell a lot of care, time and conviction went into crafting this.

An inherent French characteristic that is hard to pinpoint is woven into the fabric of this delicious of crushable, sweet deliciousness that will keep you sipping at a dangerous pace if you're not being careful Rating: Two Thumbs Way Up* *Since I was involved with selecting this single barrel, I feel that it would

Proving that with enough love and care, and hardwork, anything is possible. Dusty vanilla has a bit of paper characteristics. Creamy caramel. Rose hips. Smooth hibiscus. Rating: 4/5 What a unique pour! I loved all the floral characteristics of this.

After a long rest, the glass begins to illustrate some of the drying characteristics of the prevalent TL;DR: Vintage, complex Heaven Hill vanilla bomb that bourbon fans will love Rating: 4/5 (Really good The 17th edition doesn't list any special barrel characteristics, so we can pretty safely assume they're Delicate florality and citrus undercurrents do well to highlight effect of the grains on this barely-legal

.” – Seneca In the era of glamour shots of unopened bottles, few dare to tell the tale of what's inside TL;DR: Consistently good whiskey that pours best when shared with family Rating:  4/5 Really good. I personally like my whiskey a little more exciting, but I also understand that quality ratings shouldn't

nothing else different about this release from your regular Jack - same mash bill recipe, time, and care Fig forward on the slight fruit characteristic that presents itself to me early. Rating: 4/5

Reminds me a bit of a hotel because of the slight fresh bed linen characteristic. After a sip the nose opens up to more floral characteristics; rose petals, grenadine and Spring grass This also carries through the citrus characteristic from the nose well. Rating: 3/5 This pour feels like it would drink much better in Spring time, rather than the current Winter Proving that with enough love and care, and hard work, anything is possible.

There's a lurking musty funk that must be the older oak characteristics starting to bubble up. It's this complex characteristic that helps bottles like George T Stagg earn high remarks for me. Deep inhales really show off the charred oak's beautiful vanilla characteristics. My last sip is careful but confident in its delivery with honey oats, soft pecans, pine bristle and a Rating: 5/5 This is really a tremendous pour.

these will probably show up in the empty glass a bit more; they are foundational along with the floral characteristics Something finally just 'clicked' in my nose where I recognized a familiar toasted barrel finish characteristic It's kind of like a tiny bit of funky skunked oak (I know that sounds weird, but bare with me here). Rating: 4/5 I am digging this one tonight!

The master blender is responsible for the care and curation necessary to bring together various barrels TL;DR: Expect a flavorful standout amongst the other bland lower proof whiskies Rating:  3.5/5 Good enough