I haven't gotten a proper chance to try one of these 13.5 year releases until now. I hear they went quick... Let's see if the hype is real on this one! Label: Blue Run Spirits Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 128.31° Age: 13 years (13.5 year stated) Further identification: This is barrel BB1-2 "Sweet Tooth" that came in the sleek There's a bit of smoke and an herbal, sweet tang like tomato paste near the bottom of the glass.

already, and have been drinking good whiskey for a lot longer than that. 2021 was a transformative year for many and it served as the kickoff year for this review website.

In early 1988, the winner of the first ever session became the first Manager's Dram bottling—a 15-year-old Thereafter, two bottles appeared each year until 1992 when the Manager’s Dram became a single annual , with the Caol Ila 15-year-old released in 1990, the 16-year-old Oban Bicentenary bottling released marks for either Nick or Jes, we were engaged with the unique flavor profile from start to finish. 10 : 17 year Clynelish The Biggest Surprise:   1997's 18 year Mannochmore What a lovely tasting this was

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

Stagg Releases by Year, Proof, and Age Key: Release Year — Proof — Age 2025 — 142.8° — 15 years, 4 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 2012 — 142.8° — 16 years, 9 months 2011 — 142.6° — 18 years, 5 months 2010 — 143.0° — 17 years, 7 months — 129.0° — 16 years 2003 — 142.7° — 15 years 2002 — 137.6° — 15 years George T.

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

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.

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.

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

Undisclosed blend of Kentucky bourbon mash bills Proof:  123° Age:  NAS, though there is a known 18 year bourbon base in the blend, likely with some 8-10 year barrels added in (this is my own speculation based With how much whiskey I have had from both Barton and Wild Turkey through the years, the hallmarks of My best guess would be a two-distillery blend, an 18 year Barton component with some 8-10 year Wild Turkey