Search Results

playing field, ultimately letting the nuance of the whiskey making process shine for those who take care The stills at Cedar Ridge have left a lot of good character here, and the maturation has perfectly melded TL;DR: A subtle, well-blended rye; a masterclass in synchronization between nose and palate Rating: 4

which would have been bottled in May of 2025; 2,438 bottles were released for this batch and bottle 143 As I near the bottom of the glass, I find things level back out to a very traditional bourbon flavor My last sip rounds out the caramel character arc before finishing with a short burst of Andes mint that TL;DR: Innovative production methods paradoxically produced a very traditional bourbon Rating:  3.5/5 fair rating scale .

With highly cherished barrel picks and a top rated rye in the archives, this is a brand that continues These cask strength bourbon releases are certainly no exception. This will in no way affect the final rating of the whiskey in accordance with our editorial policy . TL;DR: a well-rounded sip of blended bourbon craftsmanship Rating:  3/5 ( Decent.

It flashes between heat and very little complex flavor, though I can't pretend it's not a classic Kentucky The finish is medium in length, with the graham cracker character persisting the longest. TL;DR: Insipid bourbon that comes off hot and unbalanced at times Rating: 2/5 (Not good...

It reminds me a little bit of Clynelish 14, except this nose is all lights and Broadway compared to the TL;DR: a casual and comfortable sip with fine dining details, this is the borough of ryes Rating: 4.5

Again contrasting to the nose - I find no hallmarks of exceptional aging present outside of the much Rating: 3/5 (Decent. I can go either way on it.) This is just solid. I don't think it's some crazy exceptional sipper that is an absolute steal on the shelf by any means.

Middle West Spirits out of Columbus, Ohio is serving up well-aged craft whiskey with few frills and full table at my last Texas Hold'em table and few could withstand its powerful allure as I continued to rake years Further identification:   This is batch 001 of the cask strength wheated bourbon (four grain) series TL;DR: This might just replace your favorite allocated bourbon Rating:  4.5/5 ( Absolutely delicious. the vibe of Junior pretty well, something in the middle presents just a little bit lacking, but still very

can't help but notice that Remus hasn't really held the spotlight outside of Remus Repeal Reserve V ... except TL;DR: Classic, light, beige bourbon that doesn't overly excite Rating: 3/5 (Decent. Comparing even further to Repeal VI, I find that VII certainly has the better nose, but it's a closer race

to have a taste to see if it is something I am going to want to chase down, and I hope this review serves Another sip amplifies the experience slightly, with more of that oily pot still character starting to TL;DR: Somewhat of a "session" whiskey with its impossibly delicate, floral honey sweetness Rating: 3 I'd argue that this is barely a whiskey. It is supremely drinkable for those who value smoothness.

Will it set a new bar for what I currently consider exceptional whiskey? So far this glass has been very reserved, keeping most of its secrets to itself for now. Rating: 5/5 (Just wow. One of my favorites.) Ultra-aged whiskey, especially that of great origin and care, can be really exceptional and this is testament

York Distilling Company Whiskey Type: New York Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 72% Pedersen Field Race Hints of mint give this exceptional depth and cohesiveness. TL;DR: This is delicate, balanced, nuanced, and flavorful whiskey that is thoroughly satisfying Rating 1: Michter's 10 Year Rye Tie 2: Writers Rye // Parker's 10 Year Rye Note that the Parker's Rye is a barely

Overall this pour is very light on the pre-sip nose with flavors coming off in whispering waves. Another sip proves why these pours are really exceptional; a big wave of red raspberry, strawberry and Rating: 4/5 This is an exceptional pour for me to sit and enjoy as it was really delectable and gave wow factor for me to be able to give it a 5, but it's an exceptionally delicious pour that I think is very I think this would be a very approachable pour for people of all whiskey knowledge levels.