“We try to treat individual whiskey barrels like ingredients in a dish. case, it consists of two identical Kentucky-based Bardstown Bourbon Company mash bills (60% Corn/36% Rye :  A blend of bourbon whiskeys Mash Bill Percentages:  60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley distilled Beginning in Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking the resonance in the patient conveyance of an honest whiskey review.

At the latest Whisky Legends tasting, hosted by Gregory Cloyd,  the Amongst the Whiskey Team (Nick Anderson It was a privilege to taste such rare whisky, and we are honored to share our tasting notes with you Company on Label:   Glen Elgin  Distillery Whiskey Type:  Single Malt Scotch Whisky Mash Bill Percentages The ATW Team would definitely like to keep this amongst the whisk(e)y! Written by: The Amongst the Whiskey Team NICK ANDERSON & JES SMYTH

Company on Label: Blanton Distilling Company Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (Higher Rye 12-15%) Proof: 127° Age: NAS (estimated to be ~6 years) Further identification

Palate:  My first sip is light and easy on the tongue, just as the whiskey was on the nose. By my third sip, I'm ready to invoke the ultimate whiskey writing sin: this pour is smooth . Despite all these qualms—it's still a crushable whiskey. Beginning in Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking the resonance in the patient conveyance of an honest whiskey review.

Marsala wine just came to the forefront which was an interesting aroma I don't normally recognize in a whiskey With a gentle few swirls of the glass, the whiskey sinks back into its resting spot for now and starts The 2020 release was my easy choice for whiskey of the (last) year. Stagg - 2020 Release Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Stagg - 2019 Release Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo

Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye < 10%) Proof: 90° Age: 10 years Further identification: Standard offering, ~2020 purchase

Company on Label: Blanton Distilling Company Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (Higher Rye 12-15%) Proof: 128.5° Age: 6 years Further identification: Dumped 10-19-20

Beam Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 127.9° Age: 6 This is exactly how tasting an uncut whiskey should go. Yum.

Left Glass = Liquor Junction Right Glass = Rapid Liquors Left Glass Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 110° Age: 8 years Further Right Glass Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 110° Age: 8 years Further identification: Rapid Liquors store pick Barrel 20-0164

Beam Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 100° Age: 12 years As such, I will be keeping this one Amongst The Whiskey.

Michter's 10 Year Bourbon Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 79% Corn, 8% Rye, 12% Malted Barley Proof: 94.4° Age: 10 Years Further identification: Barrel No 20F1287 Maker’s Mark 46 Cask Strength Company on Label: Maker's Mark Whiskey Type: Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill The finish is long and slow, building up from molasses and pears into a rye spice crescendo that leaves

A very special bottle celebrating Jimmy Russell's 60th year of making whiskey with Wild Turkey, this Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley