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board with this logic, and for that, I will absolutely raise a glass to Marian with any friend who will dare TL;DR: Old bourbon blends with unconventional components for an attention-keeping sip Rating:  4/5 Really

Oak is just barely dipped into a light citrus. Sweet and easy. Still pretty dark. Rating: 3/5 Guess: Stranahan's Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Whiskey Reveal: Correct!

More sips layer on the fruit characteristics, leaning more into baked apples, lemon slices, and cherry TL;DR: A beautiful blend that's both approachable and complex Rating:  4.5/5 Absolutely delicious.

vintage fresca soothes the senses in the same way that a loving parent ensures everything is taken care Rating:  4.5/5 ( Absolutely delicious.

with other wines used in whiskey finishing, moscatel stands out for its ability to impart brighter characteristics TL;DR: Nuance and consistency meet in a classically creamy Irish whiskey reimagined in moscatel Rating

call for in my editorial policy , even spending time cross-referencing quality against known highly rated After a sip there is a slight savory characteristic that develops, sort of like a smoky barbecue sauce TL;DR: Fans of light, smooth, and smoky bourbon can enjoy this at a surprisingly hefty cost Rating:  

Tasting this side by side with the 2024 release enabled a thorough review and a well-reasoned rating, The central theme of this pour is definitely that luscious cherry characteristic, which weaves its way TL;DR: Cherry for days on an elegant and refined profile that belies the hazmat proof Rating:  5/5 Pinnacle

through patiently, I find elderflower liqueur and a faint sprig of mint—and I do mean faint here—almost barely TL;DR: Everything about this bourbon is nice, but it leaves me feeling a little sleepy Rating:  4/5 Really I still hold the opinion that there are other whiskeys out there in this same 4/5 rating range that

more like powdered fruit, reminiscent of dip stick candy packets, and leaning into the fruit punch characteristic TL;DR: a welcoming and well-blended dram that gently urges you to sit back and relax Rating:  3.5/5 Good

The linger is where the distinct wood influence finds its mark, again with none of the youthful characteristics TL;DR: This is as easy sipping as it gets and refined enough for the whole family to enjoy Rating:  4 This pour charts a new course in whiskey finishing, one that clearly elevates the category, and the end

Wow, the nose just gets more and more syrupy sweet with time and care. Rating: 3/5 This pour will really reward you if you take your time with it, especially on the nose.

Back to creamy vanilla; graduates just barely into a smooth marshmallow. Rating: 4/5 Final Guess: Barrell Bourbon, 118 Proof Reveal: Correct, AND closest proof guess!