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Hmm, the cool well-rested glass seems to be shrouded in mystique upon first raising the glass to my nose Overall I find the nose to have some really off-brand aromas like cedar grilling planks and kimchi. Overall this glass has fallen into a classic, dry, caramel-bomb bourbon nose that doesn't overly excite This pour was a flash in the pan. The first pop of the cork led with excitement, grace and depth. Every pour since then has been more and more disappointing unfortunately, but this is exactly why I always

As if those two pours weren't enough of a spoiled treat - he also sent me home with a 2oz sample jar I've previously both enjoyed this pour and also thought it was overrated compared to other whiskeys. The nose quickly falls off in intensity. The nose has improved greatly with time in the glass; about halfway through my pour I begin to find leather chose to compare this to an open bottle of 2020 Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year as my benchmark for this pour

Mass Bourbon Alliance & Liquor Junction weren't just blessed with one 14 year Exceptional Series from our Overall the nose presents funky, zesty and bright; it tingles in the sinuses. Returning to the glass, I find that quality hangs in the air and doesn't let your senses relax as complex As the pour gets lower the creamy vanilla tones from the palate sink in. This is the pour I could see folks sipping on with dinner before moving onto the dessert that is barrel

If the batches have your head spinning, here is a table with all the batch information I have, the proof ° Age: NAS (~8 years) Further identification: Batch 22A shows no new bottle or label design changes Nose : Brown sugar, leather and browned butter proliferate in a rich nose-feel that jumps right out of the confectioner's delights abound as delicious aromas of crème brûlée and maple candied bacon continue to pour The nose is wonderfully approachable straight through to the end.

barrels contract distilled at Castle & Key by Jim Rutledge and blended by the legendary Shaylyn Gammon Nose The nose begins to simplify into a wood-forward aroma that reminds me of just getting into American whiskey Palate: My first sip is a pleasant surprise given the differences to the nose; I'm immediately greeted There is a light sprinkle of cacao powder I wasn't sure I was actually finding on the nose, but now I What an awesome pour.

Anyway - today is a great pour courtesy of Matt - cheers to one of the best in the community. Overall this pour is very light on the pre-sip nose with flavors coming off in whispering waves. Another sip proves why these pours are really exceptional; a big wave of red raspberry, strawberry and Rating: 4/5 This is an exceptional pour for me to sit and enjoy as it was really delectable and gave I think this would be a very approachable pour for people of all whiskey knowledge levels.

Close your eyes and imagine with me for a moment... As such, beginning with this eighth batch of our Empire Rye—our first with a three-year age statement—our Wow, I really love this nose. Time to sip. What wonders one sip does! Palate: As silky as the nose. This is a close-your-eyes-with-your-face-to-the-sky kind of sip while shadows of puffy white clouds blink

All I know is that I am in for 2 great pours tonight! Left Glass Review: Nose: Bright, delicious caramel forward. Vanilla is the next big punchy wave. Oh my - the bubbly rises of vanilla and light cherry are to die for. Right Glass Review: Nose: Sweet vanilla and tobacco forward on first nose here. It's still a leather factory on the nose here as I come back to it.

a lengthy time in used bourbon barrels before being bottled and released at an MSRP around $90-100 Nose : Cold coffee leads the way upon raising the glass to the nose.

It comes across with just a kiss of heat that makes your chest shudder slightly. Definitely the most lacking of the three noses. I'm incredibly surprised by the dichotomy between the nose and palate here. Batch 10: The brightest and fruitiest of the three glasses on the nose. with my palate and personal preference changing some towards more sweeter profiles rather than just in-your-face

the 2024 calendar year is batch 24C; the bottle under review was purchased from a Virginia ABC store Nose :  The nose leads with hot and boozy vanilla extract. Sweet tarts come to mind suddenly in this all-over-the-map pour. Wow, this is an odd pour. At first taste, I find the same medicinal cherry from the nose, now magma hot, and drizzled over pancakes

Nose: Woah! Funky fruit jump out potent on first nosing. Nosing deeper I find troves of effervescence; it's like a tingling sweet that reminds me of a fruit forward Sweet, level oak is prevalent all throughout the cool, creamy nose-feel. That'll wake up your taste buds. As I continue to work through this pour, I find it is most notably lovely on the linger.