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Michter's has two lesser-known legacy brands they continue to put out releases for in Shenk's and Bomberger's Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 108° Age:

the distillery team at Stoll & Wolfe, including Erik Wolfe and former legendary Historic Pennsylvania Michter Unfortunately, Stoll, who distilled the first Rosen Rye in nearly 50 years in 2019, passed away before “This Rosen Rye whiskey we are releasing at four years of age reflects his vision in how we produce this Mash Bill Percentages:  Undisclosed, other than the 65% Rosen rye proportion Proof:  106.5° Age:  4 years $120 Nose:  Impressive wood integration presents itself right from the get-go; this noses well over 4 years

I've written about these releases in previous years, having thoroughly enjoyed batches 9 through 11 Despite not really caring to 'hunt' this years allocations, I managed to luck into this release from Taylor Barrel Proof batches by proof and by year: Batch 1: 134.5° (2012) Batch 2: 135.4° (2013) Batch Without further ado, let's dive in and see what this year's Taylor barrel proof release is all about. ) Proof:  131.1° Age:  NAS (supposedly 6-8 years) Further identification:  Batch 12 is the 2023 release

Stagg Releases by Year, Proof, and Age Key: Release Year — Proof — Age 2025 — 142.8° — 15 years 2024 — 136.1° — 15 years, 2 months 2023 — 135.0° — 15 years, 3 months 2022 — 138.7° — 15 years, 5 months — 124.9° — 15 years, 4 months 2017 — 129.2° — 15 years, 3 months 2016 — 144.1° — 15 years, 4 months 2015 — 138.2° — 15 years, 1 month 2014 — 138.1° — 16 years, 4 months 2013 — 128.2° — 15 years, 11 months — 129.0° — 16 years 2003 — 142.7° — 15 years 2002 — 137.6° — 15 years George T.

OBSV 17% 13 year OBSK 35% 13 year OESV 10% 19 year OESV Derived mash bill: 66.75% corn, 28.25% rye, and 5% malted barley Proof:  109° Age:  13 years (a blend of 90% 13 year and 10% 19 year barrels, resulting Brent has been Master Distiller at Four Roses for 10 years now, and there is no denying it’s his blend Where would you rank this Limited Edition release versus the last 5 years? 2019 is the best in the last 10 years , including 2025.

ABV: 46% // Cost: $80 18: Tyrconnell 10 Year Madeira Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey Here's a funky one ABV: 46% // Cost: $110 17: Tyrconnell 16 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey A clear step up from the 10 year ABV: 58.7% // Cost: $112.99 10: Bushmills 16 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey This is one of those 80 proof one-upped again by a 13 year offering , sneaks into the top 10 with a wonderfully deep character. Gold Spot 9 year rings in at 102.8 proof.

With Brent Elliott at the helm since taking over from Jim Rutledge in 2015 and his 10 prior years of the neediest of whiskey nerd needs, the Four Roses brand in general has seen wild success in recent years rye, 5% malted barley) 5% B mash bill (60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley) Proof:  108 ° Age:  12 years (a blend of 12-25 year barrels) 40% 14 year OESK barrels 35% 12 year OESV barrels 20% 16 years OESV barrels 5% 25 years OBSV barrels Further identification:  The 135th Anniversary bottling from Four

Kentucky (Bardstown Bourbon Company) - 75% Corn, 21% Rye, and 4% Malted Barley Tennessee - 80% Corn, 10% Rye, 10% Malted Barley New York (Finger Lakes Distilling) - 70% Local Corn, 20% Red Winter Wheat, 10% a batch name moving forward so whiskey nerds like us can keep track of the changes through the years As I sip down near the bottom of the glass I find that the profile has mellowed out fairly drastically I've seen many new companies in the last handful of years try their hand at blending and sourcing.

and one I find myself rallying behind lately as I see what Two Soul Spirits has built in the last few years I'll save you the Google search, my dear reader... Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 66% rye, 22% corn, 12% malted barley Proof: 118.4° Age: 6 years Fun fact: Michter's 25 year bourbon was recently rated in this same 4/5 category.

Two of the biggest ones of the last few years that come to mind would be Blue Run and Rare Character. With the team behind the butterfly broadening through those years, the title of Master Blender for this component: 78% corn, 12% rye, 10% malted barley (46% of the blend) 8 year component: 75% corn, 21% rye , 4% malted barley (22% of the blend) 9 year component: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley (32% of the blend) Proof: 117.1° Age: 6 years (a blend of 46% 6 year, 22% 8 year, and 32% 9 year bourbon) Further

Often the biggest complaint I hear about this bottle is its availability. I've been drinking and searching for this bottle and its counterparts for a handful of years, only to Trace Distillery Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (Higher Rye ~10 Lee is rumored to be around 9-14 years) Further identification: This is a 2020 release as known from The most delicious flavors start to appear near the bottom of the glass when strawberries and cream begins

Both the pictured 22 year single cask and the 23 year cask that we reviewed were selected by the New as a surprise given its availability, but when blinded against Redbreast 21 year, the 12 year shined. While this 13 year expression is no longer available, we believe the 7 year will be just as balanced ABV: 54.6% // Cost: $770.99 4: Bushmills 10 Year Bourdeaux Finished Single Malt Irish Whiskey - Burlington This pour continues to receive high marks as we taste through the differences year to year .