The rum finish is barely perceptible here, a testament to the fact that the base whisky is what really begins to form on subsequent tastes as nutmeg, allspice, and just a kiss of smoke imparted onto toasted wheat Beginning in Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking the

Ultra-aged Kentucky bourbon is no stranger to Heaven Hill. Company on Label: Elijah Craig (Heaven Hill) Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 78% Corn, 10%

Stagg is a hyper-aged bourbon out of Buffalo Trace. Company on Label:  Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type:  Kentucky Straight Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Buy 2023 George T Stagg Bourbon Comparisons to Prior George T. So what happened? How could two people's bottles both start so strong and finish so wrong?

You might be wondering what gets me excited in the whiskey world a decade into my own tasting journey So what does one seek out to continue to impress passionate whiskey enthusiasts? What could you possibly bring to your next bottle share or intimate tasting in 2024? The linger is long and tingly in the lips and gums—way more high-flung and exciting than any bourbon Beginning in Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking the

Ask, and Saunders will answer: We started with Green River and MGP, contract distill now at Bardstown Bourbon The barrels contain a range of bourbons from Jim Beam, Barton, and Green River, and ryes from MGP exclusively hopes to highlight more distilleries in their single-barrel program (like Green River and Bardstown Bourbon What else is in here? Okay. YUM. What a treat.

Unfortunately, what I tasted was something entirely different than what had captured my attention so What makes this dusty bourbon specifically unique is the year, which is likely around 1992 based on the Company on Label:   The Old Grand-Dad Distillery Company Whiskey Type:  Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages What I can say with utter confidence is that this smells and tastes utterly different than what you have was with what is presently available to them.

This is what happens when the picking gets good! Mass Bourbon Alliance has once again teamed up with Liquor Junction to deliver some of the best whiskey Lastly, we mixed in an old corn component that saw 13 years of ex-bourbon and a further 8+ years of new Further identification: This comes from Season 1, Barrel 010; it is a collaboration pick between Mass Bourbon In the group page discussions for Mass Bourbon Alliance, I made the following comments which I still

Bourbon barrels, sherry barrels and port barrels continue to be the powerhouse aging medium for Irish Redbreast Tawny Port Cask Edition is a single pot still Irish whiskey initially matured in a combination of bourbon

picking barrels with Pablo Moix and Peter Nevenglosky where we locked down 5 incredible barrels for Mass Bourbon Partnering and picking barrels with Rare Character was a no-brainer for Mass Bourbon Alliance; our mission I'm sure the bourbon purists may turn their nose at the idea of trying a 65% malt, but I have to say this really does drink a lot like a bourbon. Kentucky age statement, an aged in Kentucky statement, an aged in new charred oak statement (important for bourbon

decided to combine two casks: one matured in an oloroso sherry butt selected by Billy, and the other in a bourbon the fresh sherry butt was filled with a lighter-style whiskey in May of 1990, while the first-fill bourbon well-rested glass exudes butterscotch, maple syrup, and caramel tones quite reminiscent of an ultra-aged bourbon What an incredible experience from start to finish. What an exceptional whiskey.

higher proof than normally seen on Irish whiskeys and is nuanced by its extra finishing in American bourbon There's a touch of dark funk and corn kernels that feels like a good bit of the bourbon barrel influence After a sip there is a bright linen note I definitely only typically get on bourbon barrels, particularly the Redbreast cask strength I tried; it toes the line well between trying too hard to be closer to a bourbon

typically encompasses a category that includes both American rye whiskey, which is quite similar to bourbon Today we see a small but growing rye renaissance slowly taking hold across the country as bourbon drinkers First, you'll want to understand what makes rye whiskey unique from bourbon. In bourbon, the majority grain is corn. In rye, the majority grain is rye. This is another great rye for the traditional Kentucky bourbon fans.