After a year where George T. Stagg was not included in the BTAC lineup, this year featured undoubtedly extra demand. Comparing across years has always been a fun way of keeping the brand honest. ) Proof: 138.7° Age: 15 years Further identification: The 2022 release of George T. Stagg comes after a year hiatus; the nitty gritty detail is all laid out in the Buffalo Trace Antique

Distillery Whiskey Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 56% Corn, 14% Wheat Malt, 10% : 5 years Further identification: While ASW does house some sourced whiskey, this barrel was filled with Distillery Whiskey Type: Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 100% Malted Rye Proof: 114.6° Age: 4.5 years (2 years, 5 months in new oak & 2 years, 1 month in a port cask) Further identification: This too is begins to fade away, leaving behind crème fraîche, caramel and hints of rye softened gently by many years

Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill # 1 (Low Rye < 10% ) Proof: 128.4° Age: NAS (~8-12 years) Further identification: Batch 13 was the Winter 2019 release of Having experienced quite a bit of this bottle through the years, I know I'm ready to move into a sip. Sipping near the bottom of the glass coalesces into comfort as vanilla frosting and strawberry cereal

Often regarded as one of the best whiskey releases every year by whiskey enthusiasts near and far, George , Sazerac 18 year, and Thomas H. While I can't host an extravagant 2023 BTAC tasting this year, I do have a full bottle of this years Ready to get into this year's George T. Stagg with me? Let's go! Whiskey Type:  Kentucky Straight Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye < 10%

anyone who has been in the whiskey world a while what their favorite batch is, and you're going to hear Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill # 1 (Low Rye < 10% ) Proof: 132.3° Age: NAS (~8 years) Further identification: Batch 12 was the Summer 2019 release of Stagg I'd be surprised if this wasn't a 12+ year old blend, given the notes I'm finding on the nose. Pear closes out a nice introduction that warrants a taste.

Spirits Whiskey Type:  Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages:  72% bloody butcher corn, 18% wheat, 10% malted barley Proof:  104.5 ° Age:  3 years MSRP: $74 Further identification:  Aged 3.5 years in its While we still prefer their Monongahela rye for the historical significance in Pennsylvania and richer

From the Four Roses website: Master Distiller Brent Elliott selected and mingled six of Four Roses’ 10 Bourbon recipes, each aged a minimum of 6 years, to handcraft Small Batch Select. recipes: OBSV, OESV, OBSK, OESK, OBSF, and OESF in undisclosed proportions Proof: 104° Age: NAS (6-7 years

It's actually a fascinating history, which the Amongst the Whiskey team had the opportunity to hear firsthand many other distilleries during that time, but what remains of the original distillery is located about 10  Straight bourbon whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed but likely their 70% corn, 20% rye and 10% malted barley Proof:  109.8 ° Age:  4 years Further identification:  This whiskey was double barreled Noticeable wood spice and oak enter mid-palate, like a book with dog-eared pages; it's there until the

Old Grand-Dad Distillery Company Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 63% Corn, 27% Rye, 10% More pepper is there now, but again lighter. This opens up very well after some time in the glass.

Today, my dear reader, I'm exploring one of the many facets of whiskey and focusing on brands that are  Straight bourbon whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: A blend of two mash bills: 75% corn, 21% rye, and 10% barley plus 63% corn, 27% rye, and 10% barley Proof:  100 ° Age:  3 years MSRP: $36.99 (2025) Further These aromas have good volume, with deep inhales that produce richer vanilla tones, soft oak spices, Type: Straight rye whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 95% rye, 5% malted barley Proof:  100 ° Age:  3 years

Given that I know how fickle barrels of whiskey and wine can be year to year, I took it upon myself to Let's dive in and see if this is any different than the previous two years. This years release doesn't sing like the previous two years in quite the same way, perhaps by some virtue The PX influence feels lighter than previous years for sure. know there's a slight difference year to year.

my first pour of Hard Truth during a whiskey festival at a local liquor store here in Illinois a few years price of $10), I remembered hearing someone say Hard Truth was out of Nashville. I have tried several expressions from Hard Truth over the years and am happy to spend time crafting a musician John Mellencamp (or Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, or John Cougar Mellencamp, depending on the year toasted French oak Mash Bill Percentages: 78% Indiana rye, 28% Indiana corn Proof:  104 ° Age:  over 3 years