release of 2023 and it is the first batch to drop the typical 12 year age statement for this release Nose The nose is rather simple and easy, but the aromas it does produce are so, so delectable. While nosing this is fun, where this glass really shines is on the palate.

barrel pick that I personally selected with Mass Bourbon Alliance in collaboration with Liquor Junction Nose Returning ones nose to the glass after a few sips reveals linen, white chocolate and bright oak. The finish is on the shorter end, but it’s not unwelcome for a pour with this much heat. I will say that this is a solid pick that I'm glad to share with our Massachusetts whiskey community.

Our custom mashbill is inspired by A.H. Hirsch Reserve 16-year-old legendary whiskey, providing balance to our make. Oily caramel and soft chocolate dominate the simple nose-feel. Coming back to the nose I find more honey sweetness and light oak. I find the nose to be quite solid here - all pleasant aromas, but not overly complex.

I'll let those works inform your understanding of the brand and hopefully I can add a bit more color You just need a good friend by your side. They say "never meet your heroes", but I walk out to greet them. Everything I am finding on the nose just tells the story of a classic, oaky bourbon. Much like the nose, the palate experiences very little evolution.

2023-01 Charlie's Batch comes bearing an orange label in a wooden box with a batch information card Nose Overall the nose is bright and dry once the initial wave of fruit passes on. Coming back to the nose I find a dry pie crust and lovely cinnamon raisin bread has developed in the The nose continues to be quite simple, but enjoyable. Damn, that last delivery just leveled up this pour. Patience will be your friend with this one!

product tend to be much more consistently good than many of the single barrels I have explored, but your Proof: 125.6° Age: 12 years Further identification: Batch A123 is the first of three releases for 2023 Nose Peanut brittle, confectioners sugar and sugar cookie sits delicately in the airy nose-feel. Palate: Excellent new additions to the nose include flavors of fig and red berry jam upon first sipping The linger is quite long despite the texture with a lot of the peanut brittle from the nose coming through

Nose: Creamy vanilla bean ice cream right away on the nose as soon as I lift the glass. As I move through the glass I find black pepper, white grape skins, and a warm tree bark nose-feel. and never have your senses get weathered like some other cask strength releases can cause. This might be my new go-to dessert pour; it feels exceptional for sharing after a good meal. It's light enough that it won't blow up your palate if you feel like moving on to something else after

distillers, Blake Huber, and was available at the gift shop to inquisitive minds back in May of 2022 Nose The nose-feel is dry and laden with an intense darkness that comes with the melancholy of a rainy day Everything here is delectable on the nose. Palate: My first sip is much sweeter than the nose let on; tingling, effervescent wine grapes dance It's oily on the nose like a pot still Irish whiskey with intense sweetness reminiscent of a day spent

Though there will be parallels to your Jameson or Redbreast you likely know and love, the flavor profile named for the mills that made the barley and the River Bush, which remains the water source to cut our Candied cherry, sweet walnut, plum, and grape skins greet my nose with intoxicating beauty. Returning to the nose after a sip offers the brightest feeling yet as freshly laundered white linens If you're really feeling the Irish spirit, pair this pour with the song "Silver Seed" by Lisa O'Neill

Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye < 10%) Proof: 100° Age: 4 years Further identification: Late 2019 purchase Nose An orange zest and slight tannin forming later in the nose. Both pours were thoroughly enjoyable and I would recommend having each on your shelf.

Nose: Oh wow, the cherry that exudes from this glass is rich and inviting right up front. Searing heat will greet your nose if you dive a little too deep, but before the flames devour your senses The bright vanilla definitely is the catalyst for an incredibly well balanced nose feel. Oh my! An exceptionally delectable nose here was definitely the highlight of the glass. (at least on the palate; no other Weller I've had can live up to this nose).

This pour was added courtesy of Travis Scafuri for Day 8. #1 (Low Rye < 10%) Proof: 131.1° Age: NAS (~8 years) Further identification: Batch 15 (Winter 2020) Nose There's such a heavy leather on the first nosing. This is way more complex on the nose than I recollect. This is a thoroughly rich and complex nosing experience.