Following the award for Best American Single Malt at the World Whiskey Awards for the 1st anniversary It's a commonly held belief that many whiskey enthusiasts (emphasis on that “e”) shy away from peat because Company on Label: Cedar Ridge Distillery Whiskey Type: American Single Malt Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages The finishing casks are certainly the stars shooting across my tongue with the malted whiskey steady From learning the vast history of whiskey making to celebrating the industry's passion, she tastes each

KY-012 is up there near my favorite whiskeys of all time. This sample comes courtesy of Ian (@barrelproofnerd) and I thank him for always being a generous whiskey Hirsch (Bottled by Strong Spirits; Distilled in Bardstown, KY) Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages : 72% Corn, 13% Rye, 15% Malted Barley Proof: 136.6° Age: 7 years (9 months) Further identification: This is certainly one of the heftier whiskeys I've experienced in some time.

It takes an army to keep their operation running at the scale it does & such consistently good whiskey This is probably the coolest bottle in my whiskey study. Company on Label: Jack Daniel Distillery Whiskey Type: Tennessee Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 80% Corn , 8% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: TBD at time of bottling Age: 6 years (we picked it on it's exact 6th birthday I'm hoping for very little, as this is a delicious whiskey in front of me.

Japanese single malt whisky from Mars Komagatake and Tsunuki distilleries was shipped to Bardstown, Kentucky Rather than a traditional finishing approach, the Japanese whisky and Kentucky bourbon were aged together and globally inspired whiskey unlike anything else. “By aging Japanese single malt whiskies together with Kentucky bourbon in the same barrel, we’ve created The resulting whiskey is both complex and refined.

Here are the results of a 16 Irish Whiskey blind tasting bracket (all of these were poured ahead of time I found it super interesting that Redbreast Lustau, a great whiskey no doubt, managed to sneak to the subjective, so let me know if you have done your own blind matchups of some of your favorite Irish whiskeys

Michter's is often what I recommend to people when they ask me what they should buy to 'get started in whiskey Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed (originally a 45% Corn, 45% Rye, 10% Barley mash bill, but has been changed) Proof: 86° Age: NAS Further identification Rating: 3/5 I would wholeheartedly suggest this pour to someone looking to expand their novice whiskey

A whiskey enthusiast at the end of their first release might be wondering how batch 02 fairs - and why Company on Label: Jack Daniel Distillery Whiskey Type: Tennessee Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 80% Corn , 8% Rye, 12% Malted Barley Proof: 97° Age: 10 years Further identification: Batch 02 is displayed on This is one of the best noses on a whiskey I've experienced this year. I do this for free, for fun, and for honest feedback on what's what in the whiskey world.

Maker's Mark Cellar Aged adds years to that range with a clever trick that prevents their whiskey from Finally free from the misconception that older whiskey was not possible for the distillery, the 2025 Company on Label:   Maker's Mark Distillery , Star Hill Farm, Loretto, KY Whiskey Type:  Kentucky straight Beginning in Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking the resonance in the patient conveyance of an honest whiskey review.

price, I knew it was going to be my Christmas dram to share with my dad, who appreciates a pour of whiskey Company on Label:  Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery (Buffalo Trace), Frankfort, Kentucky Whiskey Type:   Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey Mash Bill Percentages:  Undisclosed wheated bourbon mash bill Proof Beginning in Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking the resonance in the patient conveyance of an honest whiskey review.

OBSK - Rye and baking spice OBSO - Rich fruit OBSQ - Rye and light floral character OBSF - Delicate Company on Label: Four Roses Distillery Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: "B" mash bill: 60% Corn, 35% Rye, 5% Malted Barley "E" mash bill: 75% Corn, 20% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Proof: Varies by If I was picking based on first whiff, I’d go OESV all day - but whiskey is meant to be drank so... Truly a divine sip, and perhaps one of my favorite whiskeys of all time. 🤔 Comparisons: If I didn't

Whiskey always tastes better when you share it with good people. Company on Label:  Distilled, aged, & bottled by Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky Whiskey Type:  Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey Mash Bill Percentages:  Undisclosed Buffalo Trace mash bill Beginning in Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking the resonance in the patient conveyance of an honest whiskey review.

Taylor line, which also includes a small batch bourbon, a single barrel bourbon, and a straight rye, Company on Label:  Old Fashioned Copper Distillery (Buffalo Trace) Whiskey Type:  Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey Mash Bill Percentages:  Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye < 10%) Proof:  127.3° Age:  NAS Beginning in Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking the resonance in the patient conveyance of an honest whiskey review.