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.

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.

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

It seems to be fairly common knowledge that is passed around now that they are likely expected to be very Chugging' through the air in the glass I find that the profile averages out to a light medley of aromas characterized but ultimately they proved equivalent Palate: This was more obvious than the dubious nose, but I'd rate to how one might imagine Norse mythology evolved over time through verbal storytelling, some of the characters

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 happen to know the brand very well already, having explored some of their earliest single barrel offerings malt Proof: 100° Age: 7 years Further identification: This is batch 12 of Kings County bottled in bond series TL;DR: Lovely fruit tones dance on the tongue before a delicate, drinkable bready profile takes over Rating

asked about the ten-year milestone, AJ Jones replied: Creating your dream the way you envision it is a rare square still created by the distillery's namesake was taken to a greater scale by AJ when he made a 140 Rating:  4/5 ( Really good.  

TL;DR: A nice nose gives way to a blended-to-bits palate that doesn't quite register as unique Rating The premiumization trend is very likely to bust here soon, and releases like this are certainly going good justification for its existence when Russell's 10 year, Russell's 13 year , Kentucky Spirit , Rare

on Label: Heaven Hill Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 35% Corn, 51% Rye, 14% Purchased early 2020 Great caramel forward nose for a rye, definitely suggests that this must be a "barely Palate is also very unique. Chocolate covered raisins and medicinal... pear? Rating: 4/5

TL;DR: Sweet, punchy bourbon with its own character unlike any other Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want

malted barley Proof: 101.4° Age: 6 years Further identification: This is batch 23-001 of the toasted rye series DR: Great balance between forestry, juicy red fruit tones, creaminess, and spice - a complex beauty Rating

I've never gotten mint before, but it was very minty. Woah. Palate: First sip is very mint forward, but it presents a bit synthetic. Lemon peel and black tea. Very light flavor... Not much flavor... Not much burn. A bit bland without much character. Rating: 3/5 Wheel Horse Bourbon Review Nose: Much more mellow with creamy caramel, level oak and plum Rating: 4/5 Final Ranking: Bourbon > Rye for both of us!