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Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 90° Age: 2 years Further identification: This is listed as Series Overall it is very light in aroma. It's just barely palatable, but I can't find many exceedingly redeeming qualities to offer any praise Rating: 2/5 (Not good... Doesn't please my palate.)

change before bottling approval) Age: 8 years Further identification: Lot # 13L21 was sampled on 7/14 Overall the nose feels very well put together and will certainly offer an approachable yet satisfying Rating: Two Thumbs Up What a unique barrel! Blanton's, Weller Full Proof, and Knob Creek) I think there was definitely not enough time to see just how exceptional

Age: NAS (aged 6 years in Californian cabernet sauvignon barrels) Further identification: This is a rare This is a pour you need to be paying attention to in order to pick up its character. Rating: 4/5 This one is surprising for its own unique reasons. the type of release that if you're not paying attention you could crush way too many drams of this very

This, in addition to the use of sherry casks, is likely responsible for the fruitier character of the Rating:  4/5 ( Really good; I want one of these on my shelf. ) What a lovely malt exploration.

The Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release series highlights an annual limited innovation from the They come together beautifully on the nose here, a testament to the care and attention to detail that 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

Are they fairly consistent, or does a good barrel picker have a chance to find something exceptional? Later in the glass the vanilla develops marvelously and brings with it a very silky nose-feel. That reminded me a lot of a Stagg Jr Batch 14 opening sip. Still very punchy, powerful and proofy. Rating: 4/5 Good pick! As Fall creeps in - my proofs creep up.

These things come out 4 times a year normally - the most recent exception being 2020 which only featured It suggests there might be some exceptional whiskey in here but it's been blended for volume (quite well Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.) Everything here produced completely satisfying experiences, though I struggled to find exceptional depth

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. this age range, so I inherently worry a bit that blindly blending a rack may not result in something exceptional Rating: 3/5 (Decent. I can go either way on it.)

Just a 142 barrel blend of well-aged 51% rye whiskey stock. the Parker’s Heritage Collection consists of 10-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey pulled from 142 For this release, we used our traditional rye mashbill of 51% rye, 35% corn and 14% malted barley. : Heaven Hill Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 51% rye, 35% corn, 14% This is an exceptional nose. I'd say it's time for a taste.

which allows the distillate to absorb more flavors from the yeast, perhaps galvanizing their unique character Rating:  4.5/5 ( Really good; I want one of these on my shelf. ) This pour was loud and proud.

vintage and extra old cognacs, the 259-year-old cognac house takes pride in its unequalled collection of exceptional selected to finish in 30-year-old XO Hine Cognac casks for 18 months, adding subtle yet noticeable character It continues to be very dominantly oaky in a way that doesn't say overaged bourbon which clearly demonstrates Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.)

The Redbreast lineup consists of quite a few exceptional bottlings: they have the 12 year, Lustau, PX There also was an obscure 19 year release that had a very limited run. I have sampled all of these listed except for the 19 year and they do range in quality from release to Rating: 5/5 (Just wow. One of my favorites.) Overall this is an exceptional Irish whiskey bottled at its peak performance.