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:  

"There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know." — Harry S Truman When you sip generation to generation, pouring a whiskey in 2025 usually comes with a history lesson or, at the very In fact, she's the inspiration behind the brand Jefferson's, and she might very well approve of her 8x 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

Proof: 106° Age: 4 years Further identification: Barrel No. 16B21U, Bottle 179 of 250; NCF stated Eagle Rare Dried bark Mediterranean spices Dry, dark chocolate Palate: Woah, fresh fir boughs forward Mint and very tongue Mouth coating is biased more rearwards and carries some intense rye spice Mint and lemon tea Very botanical tonight; would possibly pair up well with a gin Eagle Rare Single Barrel Store Pick Black Most consistently enjoyable profile Just the right amount of sweetness for me Final Ranking: Eagle Rare

Despite not really caring to 'hunt' this years allocations, I managed to luck into this release from and a tingle on the tongue hopefully exciting the attention away from the lack of soul or meaningful character TL;DR: A quotidian blend of Kentucky bourbon from Buffalo Trace Rating:  3/5 ( Decent.

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.

Unmalted Barley Proof: 92° Age: NAS Further identification: This is a 2022 re-release of the Iberian Series Nose: Pleasant confectioners sugar immediately hits my nose from the very beginning - something the first Rating: 5/5 (Just wow. One of my favorites.) Further thoughts compared to the 2021 release: The nose is very much on par between the two with the The 2021 has the longer linger of that two, but it is very, very close and I'm being quite picky here

The reason that Mannochmore is rarely seen as a single malt is that the distillery is one of Diageo’s Rating:  4.5/5 ( Really good; I want one of these on my shelf. ) This one stood out well for both Nick

It was a privilege to taste such rare whisky, and we are honored to share our tasting notes with you Past the robust pepper is a land of soft serve vanilla & chocolate swirled ice cream covered in caramel Rating:  4/5 ( Really good; I want one of these on my shelf. ) This got better and better with time,

through patiently, I find elderflower liqueur and a faint sprig of mint—and I do mean faint here—almost barely perceptible except when chewing through the linger. 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