To those who have experienced and tasted whisky from either distillery, it should come as no surprise that both have attained cult status amongst whisky collectors and enthusiasts. Company on Label:  Clynelish Distillery Whiskey Type:  Single Malt Scotch Whisky Mash Bill Percentages first experience with Clynelish, but if Nick and Jes's notes above don't make it clear, the Amongst the Whiskey Written by: The Amongst the Whiskey Team NICK ANDERSON & JES SMYTH

Regardless of the realization of satisfying the neediest of whiskey nerd needs, the Four Roses brand Before you go out and drop $200 on a bottle of whiskey, wouldn't you like to know if you're going to Company on Label:   Four Roses Distillery Whiskey Type:  Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill While any whiskey has the power to be exceptional when put in the right situation, it's the patient, objective evaluation of whiskey quality over several thoughtful tastings that drives me to continue to

only a select group may be able to sip through a single barrel together, blends allow for the larger whiskey Sipping through a well-crafted whiskey should give us an opportunity to slow back down, patiently explore How do whiskeys from different terroirs come together? Let's dig in and find out. Company on Label: Barrell Craft Spirits Whiskey Type: A Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys Mash Bill Despite the blend coming from whiskey from 3 states, it tastes cohesive, clean and delicious.

to any of these questions, but I do have a decent palate - so I'm going to stick to evaluating the whiskey I've got before me today and I'll try to make an honest assessment of a whiskey that I have stashed the time of writing, which I'm hoping will be a little more consistent so you can be a more informed whiskey Company on Label: Elijah Craig Distillery Co (Heaven Hill) Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 94° Age: NAS Further identification: This

Hotaling & Co Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 72% Corn, 13% Rye and 15% Barley Proof: 130.1 Hirsch Selected Whiskeys Pick - Barrel KY-012 Company on Label: A.H. Hirsch (Bottled by Strong Spirits; Distilled in Bardstown, KY) Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages : 72% Corn, 13% Rye, 15% Malted Barley Proof: 135.3° Age: 7 years (9 months) Further identification:

myself on being able to throw out expectations, however, offering a standardized approach to evaluating whiskey Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill # 1 (Low Rye < 10%) Proof: 128.4° Age: NAS (~8-12 years) Further identification: Batch

Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye < 10%) Proof: 132.2° Age: NAS (~8 years) Further identification: Batch 22A The nose is wonderfully approachable straight through to the end.

always show the Spirit Animal Society love when we have events, and we thoroughly enjoy drinking their whiskeys Company on Label: Blue Run Spirits Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 128.31

A progression that itself mirrors the production and maturation of a fine bourbon whiskey. Company on Label: Boone County Distilling Company (Made By Ghosts) Whiskey Type: Wheated Bourbon Mash

Company on Label: Heaven's Door Spirits Whiskey Type: Blended Straight Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed (69% Bourbon, 31% Rye Blend) Proof: 95.7° Age: 7 years Further identification: 69% Batch I05-52 Bourbon, 31% Batch B15-64 Rye.

Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Buffalo

Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 108° Age: