The barrel funk cannot be understated here, as it really feels like the defining character of the glass TL;DR: An oddly tame batch that falls somewhere in the middle of the Stagg quality scale Rating:  3.5

Company on Label: Willett Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 79% Corn, 7% Rye, 14% Malted Barley Soft hints of cherry are there but barely perceptible. It comes off very bright without any of the nose-sting that usually comes with spices. I am willing to look past a very lackluster nosing experience because of how good the palate was. I found a really interesting read about the smell of warships if you'd care to hear a much better story

Dark cherry skin presents very light and needs to be pulled out quickly and aggressively. Deep inhales characterize the overall feel of this glass to be very caramel and spice forward. I think it definitely drinks above it's age, at least to the 4 year mark, which is usually very hard Rating: 4/5 Color me impressed on this one!

This glass is very much a buck from the norm of bourbon sweetness & it has taken on a lot of interesting has opened up some to softer notes of dusty barrel boogers (IYKYK), flan, and classic hallmarks of exceptional Rating: This one's a winner!

Barely legal ryes can certainly be hit or miss for me. Elijah Craig (Heaven Hill) Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 35% Corn, 51% Rye, 14% Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.) My review purely rates the neat pour.

As our Fort Hamilton Single Barrel NY Rye comes of age, with batch 14 released this year at 5 years old my nose to the glass after a sip reveals a slightly savory, slightly medicinal undercurrent that is barely TL;DR: This was not good neat; perhaps it could find use in a smooth cocktail Rating: 2/5 (Not good..

I'm taking some time this season to highlight a few of the stores I have visited who I think do exceptional I also thought this was a good medium because of its lower proof; this serves as a level playing field Rating: 4/5 (Really good. I want one of these on my shelf.)

bottle for free in my reviews, as well as when there is a paid partnership involved, which is incredibly rare TL;DR: Big, bold, beautiful flavors like Stagg has been known for for over a decade Rating: 4/5 Really

Batch 14 - Summer 2020 Batch 15 - Winter 2020 Batch 16 - Summer 2021 Batch 17 - Winter 2021 And now batch It reminds me of everything I enjoyed about Batch 14 in particular. Rating: 5/5 (Just wow. One of my favorites.) I find a lot of parallels in this glass to batch 12, 14 and 17. Where 14 definitely came across boozy and with more strawberry, this batch is approachable & complete

nothing else different about this release from your regular Jack - same mash bill recipe, time, and care While quite tasty, the palate doesn't quite live up to the exceptional qualities of the nose which will My last sip is a bittersweet farewell to a very enjoyable pour. Rating: 4/5

I'm taking some time this season to highlight a few of the stores I have visited who I think do exceptional I also thought this was a good medium because of its lower proof; this serves as a level playing field Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.) This one was a real treat.

The literary proximity and dark, barbecue smoke character lead one to also think of coal. The BBQ notes are very prevalent; there's a Smokey Joe vibe, too, lid off and coals smoking white, ready me through the tastes in my mouth, but unfortunately for my tired palate, the one note I get at the very Rating:  5/5 ( Just wow.