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...

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.

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 .

by Liquor Junction in collaboration with Nick from Amongst The Whiskey Nose:  This is one of those rare Luscious semi-sweet chocolate, moist spice cake, and stewed plums waft up from the glass with an incredible TL;DR: A masterful performance well worth your time and attention Rating:  5/5 ( Pinnacle Whiskey.

It's not one that commands a premium on the secondary market, so what purpose does it serve? Palate: My first sip is neat and orderly, much like the nose presented, but with a new character resembling TL;DR: Sweet tooths rejoice, we've got a crushable whiskey picked just for you Rating: 3.5/5 Good enough

While the Maisano name was already well known in whiskey circles due to the exceptional selection available At the heart of the brand is very clearly a great palate and someone who is an enthusiast first and foremost Ultimately, after countless tweaks and blind tastings with Jennifer, batch 7 was nuanced and exceptional fortunate enough to have tried some of the best as well, so let's see where this bourbon lands on my rating At the end of the day this is certainly good whiskey and this should serve as a great testament to what

This Brown-Foreman product is a special finishing series selected by Master Distiller Chris Morris. This Versailles, Kentucky release bares no indication of batch size or repeatability, but those that As I enjoy all the offerings I have available to me I want to make sure I take care of some of these Overall the glass falls back into a very comfortable and enjoyable creamy vanilla frosting profile with Rating: 3/5 (Decent. I can go either way on it.)

The beautiful port sweetness adds just enough to an already exceptional rye without going overboard into Fig, amaretto and rich raspberry aromas really push this into the exceptional category. For further clarity - I don't get anything (except for great experiences) as part of my involvement with My normal rating scale can be found here. Within this lineup there are no losers, though they are very different whiskeys individually.

One other thing this release routinely carries is a cork with an exceptional interference fit. TL;DR: Sweet, spice, but not everything nice; this is just okay bourbon in a fancy bottle Rating: 3/5

pot still Irish whiskey) Proof: 117.4° Age: 7 years Further identification: This 2021 release is a rare

Wine Outlet single barrel from barrel 6735 - an OG mash bill per the WFE pocket app; this is bottle 57/143 Traditional Willett citrus from the rye portion of the mash bill rings true here, though very low in Overall very approachable with patience being rewarded well here. Rating: 3/5 This is very traditional Willett, but turned way down. I don't find anything that screams this is exceptional whiskey to my palate as I navigated the messy

call for in my editorial policy , even spending time cross-referencing quality against known highly rated commemorating 90 years of independent family ownership , and is notably NOT part of the Heritage Collection series TL;DR: Fans of light, smooth, and smoky bourbon can enjoy this at a surprisingly hefty cost Rating: