entry proof of 107 for his whiskey. Like many old whiskeys, the true enjoyment comes late in the glass after the whiskey has had a significant It certainly took quite some doing to unwind the somewhat hectic chaos of this blend, but it's not hard Bruce Russell's blending skill was surely put to the test here, and the end result is really impressive Beginning with Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking

Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Buffalo Pepper and caramel have blended well in the glass now post sip. Dry vanilla bean wanders in.

Company on Label: Barrell Craft Spirits Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed blend Palate: The moment this whiskey hit my lips I knew this one was going to be a sweet factory. I think this is a fine example of blending done right where I go on this amazing whiskey journey from the sweet candied cherry as I sip and swish to the pepper-laced molasses as the whiskey slowly hugs Whiskeys should really follow a bell curve in quality distribution, but too often I see review scales

Does whiskey get better with time? Or does it get better with change? No one wants to sip on an over-oaked whiskey. Could it be the gentle flavors of Irish pot distilled whiskey marrying in perfection with the oak from Company on Label:  New England Barrel Company Whiskey Type:  Straight bourbon whiskey Mash Bill Percentages Baked goods stuffed with gooey fruit fillings, perfectly blended with baking spices like cinnamon and

The story is much richer than just what is told through this blend of 12-14 year wheated bourbon from Company on Label:  Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY Whiskey Type: Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey Mash Bill Percentages:  Undisclosed wheated mash bill Proof:  125.8° Age:  12 years and 6 months (a blend wheated mash bill feels a bit washed out in all the barrel influence from this 12-14 year old barrel blend Beginning in Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking the

Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill

A very special bottle celebrating Jimmy Russell's 60th year of making whiskey with Wild Turkey, this blend was selected by his son, Eddie, who sought out barrels fitting for the occasion. The result is this Diamond Anniversary edition featuring a blend of 13 and 16 year bourbons. Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 91° Age: Blend of 13 year and 16 year bourbons Further identification: The Diamond Anniversary

I have been blinded to which pour is in which glass for fairness. Russell's Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof Bourbon Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash NCF stated Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Private Selection Bourbon Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey

For the curious whiskey enthusiast... We're bringing out the big guns today. Malted Barley Proof: 118.2° Age: 17 years (a blend of 28% 20 year, 44% 19 year, and 28% 17 year bourbons That slight nuttiness is one of my favorite characteristics in whiskey, personally. 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.

Beam Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 126.4° Age: 6 I am actually really interested to see if a little blending experiment between Granny's Batch (the peanut I've already blended it up and I'm just giving it time to mix and mingle now.

Company on Label: Willett Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Blended Willett High

His kindness is what truly makes the whiskey community great. Now let's get tasting! Glass 1 Amongst the Whiskey Glencairn Review: Nose: Dusty cherry. Musty, deeply buried citrus pine. , Saxy, Blank & Stellum) Glass 3 (Lost Nemo) Glass 4 (Bourbon Thieves) Reveal: Glass 1 (Amongst the Whiskey Barrell Single Barrel Bourbon Company on Label: Barrell Craft Spirits Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 11% Corn, 74% Rye, 15% Barley Proof: 126.6° Age: 6