If I try to swirl the glass a bit I drum up too much proof. The empty glass smells of a beautifully well crafted rye old fashioned (which this might actually do The finish is short with light turmeric earthiness & just a touch of lemon peel.

announced on @SaxyBourbon's page The color is on the lighter side with a distinct haziness; I notice what might We got the right base distillate (MGP), was in the top 4 for proof, and nailed the age statement spot

This was a fun thing I started to keep myself honest & remove any label bias that might have started Part of the fun is trying to get the whiskey right too! Let's get into this one. Regardless: just an incredible flavor to this; it reminds me of eating those wildflower honey sticks you might

from MGP and finished in a cabernet sauvignon cask; I purchased this bottle in January of 2022 Nose: Right There's just the right balance between musty old age and sweet, fruitful exuberance on this pour. This might be the perfect nose.

Dusty oak, corn fritters, and light maraschino cherry juice are all wonderfully consistent aromas for With a little time in the glass, light black pepper, caramel, and sticky toffee tones develop nicely.

Weller coming back into my glass is always a welcome sight! Light hints of leather, baking spice and molasses later in the glass.

Wow, really interesting heavy burnt char with some light smokiness comes alongside a chocolate note. This might be ever so slightly better than the sum of its parts.

When the cards come out we might start with the rye. After dinner it might be time for the bourbon. Read on to see if this release sounds like something you might like sipping on. Let's go!

Glass F Nose: Youthful, floral Light citrus Minerality on the nose-feel Chalky, drying Glass F Palate I can't There might be some fruity sweetness in the back but this one is almost making me gag Incredibly solid oak; much like the whole experience of a barrel sitting in front of you Slight effervescence Light Glass A Nose: Lighter than previous glasses of A Confectioners sugar Light fried dough Metallic Glass of marshmallow sweets Hints of bright Spring florals Rather plain Bigger sip and swish shows off a light

12% Barley Proof: 127.9° Age: 6 years Further identification: 2021-02 Tagalong Batch comes bearing a light This might be close to one of my favorite Booker's profiles.

grain, saved by the United States Department of Agriculture seed bank, flourishing back to life in the rightful released in November of 2024 at an MSRP of $120 Nose:  Impressive wood integration presents itself right Sam Thompson pure rye took me to the banks of the Kenai River in Alaska, this pour has my mind's eye dreaming experience with one exquisite example of pre-prohibition Monongahela rye whiskey, I'd say they're on the right

There's just a hint of a note of savory vinegar in the glass that might seem like an odd smell for a This is what I dream about when I am thinking about my favorite bourbon profiles. Liquor at the Lake CNA/4 Russell's Review Light in aroma and intensity on the first nosing. Might get better with time. I've been through enough pours of these Russell's bottles that I was able to confirm what I already might