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Have you heard of this little-known concept called “The Manager’s Dram”? The Manager’s Dram whiskies were never for sale to the general public - instead, they were a perk for Thereafter, two bottles appeared each year until 1992 when the Manager’s Dram became a single annual The Manager's Dram Top Bottlings of All Time: 11: 1995 Oban 19 Year Manager's Dram Single Malt Scotch On this dram we found ginger, geranium, seaweed sushi wraps, and salted butter.

What was this middle child of Pipe Dream, one of Redwood Empire's core offerings, all about, and how offering is not just a slightly higher (or lower, depending on your point of reference) proofed Pipe Dream Currently, Pipe Dream seems to be the only offering available in the 101 reserve expression. sipper will likely be inspired to reach for this slightly kicked-up version instead of the flagship Pipe Dream Buy Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon WRITTEN BY: JES SMYTH W ith what started as a genuine curiosity

Not only have they released a somewhat misunderstood expression, Light Whiskey, but they're also doing (or American Light Whiskey, both are interchangeable)? That seems a bit ... high, right? Yes. brand with a 17-year-old American Light Whiskey in particular. TL;DR: a creamy dram packed with gentle flavors that will have you swooning for more Rating:  4/5 Really

A fan favorite from Redwood Empire since the introduction of the cask strength releases, Pipe Dream is first released in October 2022 as an expansion of their core offerings with batch 1 Cask Strength Pipe Dream being offered at an MSRP of ~$65; Pipe Dream owes its name to the 367 foot tall. 1,340 year old tree Palate: The first sip of Pipe Dream swirls in the mouth with delicate, creamy fruit. I can easily say this is the best release that Redwood Empire puts out right now.

What has emerged through all this hardship is a vibrant landscape of delectable drams that sprawl across This is another crowd-pleasing sip, offering chocolate and creamy tones for an easy-going dram. Peach and orange flavors will greet those willing to take this dram on! Tyrconnell 16 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey A clear step up from the 10 year expression, this earthy dram All this comes together to result in a delightful 92 proof dram fit for a whiskey drinker of any skill

Well, better late than never, right? Barely legal ryes can certainly be hit or miss for me. Where the nose is a bit light in complexity - the palate shines. Light caramel and butterscotch fade into a nondescript bready medley. My last sip is like a Summer cookout; light effervescence of a can of Sprite mixes well with a slightly Where you might draw more value from this whiskey is when you consider its price point.

All this comes together to result in a delightful 92 proof dram fit for a whiskey drinker of any skill Bourbon fans, rejoice; this Irish will fool you into thinking it's your favorite American dram. The finish is all gunpowder as this potent dram produces fireworks in our eyes. As this complex dram warms up, we find apple cider doughnuts, bananas foster, and a big kettle filled It's definitely your long-time whiskey enthusiast-style dram with a solid bit of heat to it.

you go out to your local retailers and attempt to separate the rye from the chaff, discovering the right You may be wondering what you can expect for flavors in a rye whiskey and how you might choose to drink It's an incredibly light sipper this year, which is why it didn't place higher. Sipping this cask strength rye reveals wild mint, dark walnut, and a light sprinkle of cacao powder. Follow the grass line on the front label between the green and the blue sections all the way to the right

Within the covers of this book lies a 500mL bottle of the fifth edition of Redbreast 'Dream Cask', a Another sip draws from the nosing experience as strawberry syrup and pomegranate jelly provide an oily I can picture myself in a coffeehouse somewhere in Oregon as pale natural light filters through tall In the more delicate moments that dither between sips, I find a nostalgic light varnish note I loosely It's a bittersweet moment, as I know it will soon mean I will be done nosing this delectable dram.

Anyone doing modern whiskey right is worth celebrating, and I've got more than a few favorites from this Late in the glass, things turn a touch simpler as the cold night air shudders windows, but it opens the Palate:  Right away this shimmers across the tongue.

This batch is named in honor of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club. I recently got the honor of getting to roll alongside some of the Blue Knights in a funeral procession Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 127.4° Age: 6 years Further identification: 2017-02 Blue Knights Batch comes bearing a light green label in a wooden box with a batch information card; I believe this A weathered and worn leather can be found floating on a light breeze.

The overall profile reminds me of spring, fitting for the yearning midwinter's mind. one of these on my shelf. ) Patient sippers will be rewarded with sweet, latent complexity on this dram