Nose: Some immediate unique fruit to my nose. Like peach? Citrus. Grapefruit kind of zesty twang. Nose has settled into a dusty, dry oak. I can't find much more in the way of complexity; it's a nice profile, but doesn't have layers after hours Surprising earthy rye spices compared to the fruity nose. Big sour fruit note that falls out of a ball of sweet ethanol.

Depot Store Pick; this sample was provided to me from bourbondipity_ on Instagram in a sample swap Nose Well in hand in the proof department, this noses like a sweet flower. Nose is turning into a creamy caramel which will always be a welcome note to me. The allspice and caramel transferred very well from nose to palate. The heat that rises on a good sip is slow moving; rolling across the tongue with the pace & intensity

: A very traditional bourbon caramel immediately rises off the surface of the glass. of the pour benefited from that crossover. I had no idea I was going to enjoy this pour this much on the palate based on the aromas I was finding on the nose. the C921 review I decided to briefly revisit my A120 batch as I never actually formally reviewed that pour

Anyway - this is another great pour courtesy of Matt - appreciate you sharing my friend. : Upfront I find a lot of breadiness and a touch of caramel on the nose. It comes off very bright without any of the nose-sting that usually comes with spices. Sage, rosemary and black pepper are the few that come to mind from that experience. Yum. I love a neat pour that can do that.

Don't get it confused either or the crazed enthusiasts of this stuff might chew your head off. - with a healthy dose of intellectual honesty. identification: This is a 2021 release (laser code L21xxx...) that I purchased in December of that year Nose is on the thinner side, though its candied sweetness is still noticeable in a lower volume than the nose Where the nose was like Fall - the palate brings Spring.

years Further identification: The bottle states this is NCF; I likely purchased this some time in 2020 Nose Vanilla extract with a slight sting on the nose. Dusty, nice older oak is present. Someone who is a fan of tobacco flavors would certainly adore nosing this for a long time. Citrus zest and rye spice rise quickly through the mouth, followed by a drying old oak.

2021-01 Donohoe's Batch comes bearing a light blue label in a wooden box with a batch information card Nose A hint of dry hot chocolate mix and a bit of smoke lightly stings the nose. Nose: Hot cherry gets dropped into a spicy pool of allspice, lemongrass and caramel. A rising rush of thick caramel carries a hint of orange peel in the finish.

independent whiskey reviews you read here at Amongst the Whiskey always reflect my honest opinion and follow our Returning to the nose after a few sips reveals even more. Palate: The first sip immediately brings forward the fruit I was beginning to find on the nose: apricot And when the whiskey in your glass transforms into an experience you won't soon forget, that's when you know you poured wisely.

117.6° (58.8%) Age: 14 years MSRP: $150 Further identification: Batch 02 was released in March of 2026 Nose There's a buttery characteristic to it too that shows up when you really get your nose in there, but Overall it's a solid profile to nose on, but I'm not as captivated as I'd like to be by a whiskey this Nose too long, though, and it turns thin and airy with the hint of bleach that never seems to leave hotel This is a proofy pour to be sure, but I'm surprised to see the label posted at a significantly lower

People started talking about our barrels. selected by Nick from Amongst the Whiskey in collaboration with Liquor Junction  with an MSRP of $99.99 Nose This pour seems to ask, "Why not pair an everyday basic with a fluff of happiness?" wants to hold my attention too tightly, which allows me to rock along with the ebb and flow of this nose This sip is total bliss—a rye I know will rise as a fast favorite after just one sip.

Still, some might argue this fanciful presentation is something of a ruse—a bourgeois bottle design aimed to mislead consumers into thinking they're getting a top-shelf pour. for the brand, bottled in their fanciful decanter as a nod to the storied past of the Fitzgerald name Nose Returning the nose to the glass after a few sips reduces the pour to smoldering ash and oak water. Given the prior nosing experience, I'm a bit surprised at how much I enjoyed that first sip.

I hope this review helps you to come to your own conclusion there. Now let's get into it! Upon bringing the glass to my nose, I find a rich, dark molasses right upfront. Coffee grounds can be dug up with a prying nose. silent enjoyment rather than keep up the analytics, which is typically a sure sign of a truly enjoyable pour I'm more reminded of peanut shells, and there's a touch of milk chocolate if you work your tongue around