Type:  Single Malt Scotch Whisky Mash Bill Percentages:  100% malted barley Proof:  124 ° Age:  17 years

It comes just once per year—the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, or BTAC for short. of the year happens to arrive right around Thanksgiving. I received a media sample this year so we could give you, my dear readers, a sneak peek of what to expect out of the 2024 release of Eagle Rare 17 year. Let's see if this year's release is worth the hunt.

Open air dried and seasoned for three years before being toasted and charred to Michter's exacting specifications Company on Label:  Michter's Distillery Whiskey Type:  Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages 108° Age:  NAS Further identification:  This is the 2024 release of the annual special release from Michter's TL;DR: A true oddball whiskey and a real fall from grace compared to last year's Bomberger's Rating:   To go from a 5/5 to a 3/5 in the span of 1 year should mark a real bit of concern.

Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 74% Corn, 18% Rye, 8% Malted Barley Proof: 103° Age: 15 years The oak is quite subtle for 15 years aged, but it's definitely still present. Tiny flashes of pear, steak marinade and molasses can be dug up on deep inhales too.

If you liked the 21 and 24 Year Old, you’re going to love the 28. Matured in ex-bourbon for 20 years with the final 8 years in Sauternes French Oak barrels. Recently announced as the recipient of the World’s Best Irish Single Malt 2021 (21 years and older). Hints of the same medical latex rubber hose that I found in the Brora 37 year bottling from 2015 that Rich, earthy oak bark, well-seasoned from several years outdoors, completes the array of aromas.

Beam Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 100° Age: 15 years It's elegant and soft for all its years. Time for a sip.

This one should be easier to find than the only older age stated release, 16 year old Russell's Reserve Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 114.8° Age: 13 years

Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 114.8° Age: 13 years Another sip relaxes a lot of those fears with a beautiful bouquet of tart fruit. Having come off the 13 year tasting I knew it had some intense figgy. & jammy sweetness that bordered At times the 13 year is almost too sweet for my preferences, but I'm sure many will enjoy that.

Batch 3 has 20-year whiskey in it, but in similar ratio to batch 1 and 2. Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 114.8° Age: 13 years I was not able to confirm the accuracy of so do with this as you please: Batch 1: 135 barrels of 13 year and 35 barrels of 19 year whiskey Batch 2: Similar blend to batch 1 Batch 3: 41 barrels of 20 year, 17 barrels of 18 year, and the rest being 15 year and 14 year barrels from warehouses CNA, CND, CNE I'm

Type:  Single Malt Scotch Whisky Mash Bill Percentages:  100% malted barley Proof:  119.6 ° Age:  19 years (distilled in 1976 and bottled December 1995) Further identification:  On the front label: A 19 Year under-ripened, like the inside of a tough cantaloupe, and the honey favors body wash more so than a honey bear

Type:  Single Malt Scotch Whisky Mash Bill Percentages:  100% malted barley Proof:  128 ° Age:  16 years (distilled in 1978 and bottled July 1994) Further identification:  On the front label: A 16 Year Old It reminds me distinctly of Redbreast 27 year. Really good!

Single barrels have been incredibly trendy in recent years, with enthusiasts across the country beating While that number seems high, consider some of the market alternatives, like Pappy Van Winkle 15 year is no short order, so it's no surprise Brent decides to only undertake this kind of project once per year I am blessed to have tried many of these bottlings through the years, including the original 2008 Mariage , 23% 15 year, 39% 16 year, and 7% 20 year, resulting in an average age of 14.81 years Further identification