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Nose: I am instantly aware of some significant barrel aging here as I raise the glass to my nose. Oh wow, sticking my nose well into the glass I'm greeted by a very distinct licorice smell. I immediately got that tooth-shock that you get when your mouth knows you're about to eat something really The mouth feel is incredibly satisfying and this is where the caramel creaminess sets this pour up on they couldn't possibly have been aged from one cohesive barrel, but that's also the beauty of this pour

Slow and patient, a copper pot is used to heat the fermented mash where the alcohol vapors rise through notes, let me provide a brief overview of the Neeley Family Distillery and why you should put them on your fascinating history, which the Amongst the Whiskey team had the opportunity to hear firsthand during a tour was double barreled in a charred French oak barrel for 14 months and is available at the distillery Nose I want one of these on my shelf. ) Admittedly, this pour took several tastings to get me to its final

Nick's Thoughts Nose:  Sticky peach cobbler—the bottom bits. Jes's Thoughts Nose: Moist, sweet bread with a hint of almond extract. I like this.

great whiskey these days, even offering that as their explanation for why they stopped doing facility tours Starting with our signature "high rye" recipe, this impeccable bourbon whiskey is the satisfying result flagship line from the 1792 series; it features the light gray neck tag and the distinct gold 'UFO' topper Nose Returning to the nose I find the sweetness is joined by plenty of floral tones now. Ciabatta bread comes across with tiny inklings of rosemary, sage and thyme that never quite materialize

Fresh off the press & ready for your glass - there's a new Irish whiskey in town. The earthy tones can't be understated here and really is the overarching aroma that sticks in the nose Returning to the nose after a sip I find aromas of light cotton bedsheets, stale beer and light florals Another sip builds in the earthy tones that the nose was strongly conveying. On my 2nd tasting I was simply not in the mood for Irish whiskey and as such I ended up pouring this

Huber and was a gift shop release I picked up in May 2022 Nose: Wow, big brown sugar on the front of The nose-feel highlights the experience of smelling a fresh jar of ground coffee. I know I said this one would be shorter, but my nose feels like it just opened a portal to a different I am really enjoying this is as a soon-after-dinner pour (we had creamy lemon dill salmon in the Amongst I admittedly had to go for a pour of a great reference point that I know is already a 5/5 for me (on

I figured I'd combo that with a shared pour - this sample comes courtesy of my friend Ian (@barrelproofnerd : Right up front on the nose I find a synthetic vanilla and insanely rich toffee note that comes off The smell of this almost makes me hungry in the same way a really sweet desert can reinvigorate your It feels incredibly dark, heavy and viscous in the nose. compared to the intensity of the nose which I appreciate in this scenario.

for those who are malt-curious, The Balvenie Caribbean Cask carries a nice age statement, won't blow your Ready to find out if this should be your next whisky purchase? Oily cream frosting invades the nose upon first lifting the glass. The nose presents waves of classic, funky toffee vibes that should serve as a welcome introduction for Overall, the nose presents rather simple but quite enjoyable.

The resulting bourbon is peppery and intriguing on the nose, and sweet and long on the finish. Is your mouth watering yet? No? Just me? from Barrell Craft Spirits at no cost and I thank them for giving me the opportunity to review this pour Ultimately crisp & clean with no sharp edges - this has the makings of a crushable pour. TL;DR: A crisp, layered nose amplifies a viscous mouthfeel loaded with crushable sweet & spice Rating

previously reviewed their 12 year old Umeshu cask finish offering and was quite pleased with that pour identification:  This is a 2025 bottling of Hatozaki small batch whisky which is a blend of less than 20 casks Nose The sugar cookie tones from the nose translate well to the palate before blooming into something more reminds me of a dry brut, while a dainty bit of white pepper tries to embolden this impossibly ethereal pour

Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson commented: Bourbon enthusiasts often tell us how much they love our While we know our Michter's supporters will be disappointed, just know we are continuing to stay true to our philosophies of who we are as a company and as a brand by always delivering extraordinary whiskey Keep in mind this is a single barrel style release, so your bottle & mileage may vary depending on what's This is funky and delightful at every corner; a thorough evolution on the nose, let’s hope the palate

I'm interested to see how it reviews as taking notes at the distillery completely slipped all of our Hill they usually let you pull from the barrel yourself with a copper thief, though you're usually pouring The butterscotch returns strong on the nose now with bread pudding in tow. Vanilla eventually softens to marshmallow and the nose is easier to understand and enjoy. I like the idea of keeping your pours small on this one to let the proper air interactions allow you