Weller Special Reserve Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages Buffalo Trace "Wheated Mash Bill" Proof: 107° Age: NAS Further identification: 2020 purchase Special Reserve Final Ranking: Antique 107 > Special Reserve (Store Pick) This store pick Special Reserve was definitely

The hilarious label for this pick was created by the private group Boston Barrel Society. It is a play on the Old Rip Van Winkle Lot "B" label in the hazy background of this image. I chose to let this barrel shine on it's own and not try a head to head at this time! @northsidedistillingco said on this post it was one of their "most enjoyable projects to date". This pick also came with a small jar of the honey that was used, which is delicious! Company on Label: Northside Distilling Co Whiskey Type: Finished Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Barley Proof: 99.8° (proofed down by the honey barrel from 108°) Age: 6 years Further identification: Boston Barrel Society pick 2020 Buttery barbecue savory sweetness immediately on nose. Super robust; proof is apparent, but welcome to me. The rye notes (36% of mash bill) are spectacular. The rye spice is kept in line by the sweet, creamy mouth coating likely from the honey barrel finish, but also could be a slight marshmallow note from the char. Without that balance I think this might drink pretty hot. Through the whole glass the most apparent note is a syrupy cherry. Some extra oak is level and fresh, not tannic or charred. The finish shows the spice that couldn't be subdued. When the glass gets empty the honey barrel really takes over in the glass coating. Overall a very nice experience. Rating: 4/5 I have shared this one with quite a few people at this point. I wish I had another bottle to enjoy myself on hot summer days, but I'd be content sampling out the rest of this bottle for others to get to experience this really unique presentation!

As described on Redwood Empire's website : Maintaining a four-grain mashbill, this reserve expression Currently, Pipe Dream seems to be the only offering available in the 101 reserve expression. and Kentucky) MSRP: $55.99 (2025) Further Identification:  This is batch one of Redwood Empire's 101 reserve

Now, there are certain practices, like low barrel entry proof, that preserve flavors while maintaining The aromas are a bit reserved, especially for a higher proof whiskey.

possibly the best news for ardent fans of Wild Turkey who are curious what their beloved Russell's Reserve This is a nuanced, differentiated whiskey that deserves to be elevated beyond a standard Russell's label

Preserved bottles of Mammoth Cave and Cabin Still are still highly sought after by collectors, drinkers Their other wheated bourbon offerings that are available throughout the year include: Weller Special Reserve

I find peach preserves, black forest cake, ganache, dark Michigan cherry, and raspberry to be the most well-aged whiskey, this release goes on to prove that finishing can be artfully done, not a practice reserved

Does it deserve to be released and enjoyed? rank them, I'd order them thus: Old Rip Van Winkle - Aged 10 Years (Scored 4.5) Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot "B" - Aged 12 Years (Scored 4) Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve - Aged 15 Years (Scored 3) This Old

 On first lifting the glass to my nose, I find sweet caramel dominant and candied apple a bit more reserved Sipping further without reservations about quality, I discover this glass does have the classic cherry

Ry3 Whiskey Rum Cask Finish Private Reserve - Spirit Animal Society Barrel Pick Company on Label: Phenomenal Plum, peach preserves, and grape juice. Control Group: Liquor Junction Private Reserve Batch 003 - 122.8 Proof Nose: Honey sweetness leads the I reserved my opinion all the way until the end and was very pleased to see it agreed with the entire

It was a picture of Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 20 year wheated bourbon sitting next to my sample Proof: 90.4° Age: 20 years Further identification: This is a 2008 release of Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve So far this glass has been very reserved, keeping most of its secrets to itself for now.

Sipping this offered stewed apricots and plum pudding, ultimately a bit reserved. unwieldy, large axe at the end of the tasting; it towers over any whisky you put it next to and is well-deserving