the way before crushed red grape and macerated cherry bubble to the surface, bringing with it a light tingle as a strong undertone; it just doesn't deliver as crisp and clean as maybe a Taylor small batch or single

Company (Distilled by Heaven Hill) Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Malted

This was the message that William, now a veteran of the Mexican War by this time, used in his first whiskey Special Reserve, Weller Antique 107, Weller Full Proof, Weller 12 Year, Weller C.Y.P.B. and Weller Single

Keep in mind this is a single barrel style release, so your bottle & mileage may vary depending on what's Plum, raisin and raspberry are pronounced up front before a tingling wave of grapefruit and pomegranate

: Finished Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed proportions of 3 mash bills: 95% Rye / 5% Malted Barley (MGP), 100% Rye (Alberta), and presumably a 99% Corn / 1% Malted Barley (presumably MGP) Proof Independent Stave Company which supplies most of the big Kentucky distilleries Rum Cask #49 - 121 Proof Nose: Salt

Really corn forward again - dust, malt and green shucks.

A savory blend of salted caramel, molasses and dark walnut greets my nose upfront. A larger sip and swish allows me to find raisin, raspberry and malted caramel ice cream. The linger is long and tingling with just a hint of sweet grape effervescence behind a strong wave of

It wasn't until later, when I returned home with a bottle of their single barrel, that I realized the The linger is where the rye spice has been hiding with a tip of tongue and gum tingle.

on Label: Lux Row Distillers Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, and 12% Malted Raisin and cinnamon start to tingle and singe my nostrils as I yearn for a sip.

for how and why I am afforded the luxury of sipping on this whiskey, I'd like to thank my good friend Matt Buffalo Trace's sources for distillers grade #1 and #2 Kentucky corn, Minnesota rye, and North Dakota malted Deep inhales stoke up embers that push forth black pepper, allspice, and salted caramel cookies.

Bourbon (distilled in TN) Whiskey Type: Finished Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 84% Corn, 8% Rye, and 8% Malted There is a slight tingle as a sweet strawberry pop rocks feel hits the tongue.

Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted