The series kicked off with a blend of 11 and 12 year bourbons that did just that. : Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 70% corn, 16% soft red winter wheat, and 14% barley Proof: 112.1° (56.05%) Age: 11 year minimum, but a blend of 49% 11 year, 33% 12 year, and 18% 14 TL;DR: A balanced, refined, and well-aged expression... not your typical Maker's Rating: 4/5 Really good

we could give you, my dear readers, a sneak peek of what to expect out of the 2024 release of Eagle Rare comes with no strings attached and, in accordance with my editorial policy,  in no way changes how I rate mash bill #1 Proof:  101 ° Age:  17 years, 4 months Further identification:  The 2024 release of Eagle Rare My eyebrows remain calm in their resting place; my heart rate is at a paltry 60 beats per minute. There's something to enjoy here. ) Unfortunately, this pour really fails to register as exceptional to

Ranging into the top end of the age statements from this run, this 14 year Strathmill malt is one Speyside Whisky Type:  Single malt Scotch whisky Mash Bill Percentages:  100% malted barley Proof:  115 ° Age:  14 malt was selected by Sam Filmus for the ImpEx Collection, bottled at cask strength after aging for 14 Palate:  My goodness, that fruity character is just wonderful on the tongue, just as it was in the nose The finish goes long—though it lacks a true flavor—the mouthfeel more than makes up for a lack of character

Character . “This year’s releases build upon that as we re-introduce our new 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey, the oldest Fletcher knows that with 14 years of aging in the intense Tennessee heat, some careful barrel handling the team resolved to move the barrels that were slated for this release—and for age statements beyond 14 Tennessee whiskey Mash Bill Percentages:  80% corn, 12% malted barley, and 8% rye Proof:  126.3° Age:  14

Percentages: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley Proof: 122.3° Age: 7 years Further identification: Series This is one of those exceptional examples of the heights that MGP distillate can achieve. Rating: 5/5 (Just wow. One of my favorites.) This is exceptional whiskey from exceptional folks.

Today, Eddie continues to serve the role of master distiller alongside his dad, sometimes getting a nod This is a barrel proof, non-chill filtered whiskey that serves as a commemoration of the 45 years that TL;DR: The Russells have done it again with yet another perfect 13 year bourbon Rating: 5/5 Pinnacle What an exceptional bourbon.

inhales reveal something slightly synthetic, perhaps a cotton-like quality or an extension of the waxy character TL;DR: A satisfying whisky that delivers exactly what it promises, sip after sip Rating: 4/5 Really good

for mainly being a blending component for Johnnie Walker Red Label, this Manager’s Dram bottling is a rare opportunity to taste the unique character of Teaninich in peaceful solitude. He and his brother, General John Munro, were notable as benign and caring landlords in a region brutally It was a privilege to taste such rare whisky, and we are honored to share our tasting notes of the Manager's Rating:  3/5 ( Decent.

tasting through these, I always try to drink low proof to high proof, so we will start with the 90° Eagle Rare Eagle Rare Single Barrel Select Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages interpret the lot information correctly this barrel was aged 11 years Further identification: This Eagle Rare With Eagle Rare barrels I'm looking for crush-factor. Do I want to keep coming back to this? Late in the glass things turn very bright; vanilla, black pepper and heavy oak produce a medley that

Thanks to visionaries like Pablo Moix, Rare Character is bringing these barrels to the well-educated really get excited when a knowledgeable friend goes out of their way to let me try something truly exceptional Let's dive in to the latest and greatest from Rare Character. Company on Label:  Rare Character Whiskey Company Whiskey Type: Straight rye whiskey Mash Bill Percentages TL;DR: Eye widening, truly divine whiskey; if rye is on the come up, this is the act to follow Rating

The Spot Whiskey website describes this release, saying: The latest addition to the Gold Spot’s series This special whiskey, the perfect balance between Irish whiskey and Italian wine, celebrates the exceptional The mouthfeel is great: oily, generally sweet, but quite devoid of any distinct flavor character. TL;DR: Flat, bland, and boring—this release is a slap in the face to Irish whiskey fans Rating:  2/5 In a neat demonstration that older is not always better, this is a very clear step down from the 9 year

a rock, then chances are Russell's Reserve 15 Year had your attention, your affection, or, at the very at least 13 years and was released in the Spring of 2025 Nose:  The glass opens with a proofy punch, characterized TL;DR: a consistently creamy palate in a somewhat disjointed flavor profile Rating:  3.5/5 Good enough