Stagg was first introduced in 2002 in response to the whiskey world calling for more high proof, well-aged Stagg bottling, a wonderful whiskey that matched the energy of the 2020 release quite well. has some kind of cult following in the whiskey community. proportions of Buffalo Trace's sources for distillers grade #1 and #2 Kentucky corn, Minnesota rye, polished silverware, and an insatiable hunger for bread leads my mouth to dream up a well-balanced rye-forward

Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye < 10%) Proof: 127.8° Age: NAS (~8 years) Further identification: Batch 23B Dark rye bread, molasses and dank, earthy oak just burst onto the scene. then has been more and more disappointing unfortunately, but this is exactly why I always taste new whiskeys

Personally, I tried Weller Antique 107 early on in my whiskey exploration and remember thinking,  had William Larue Weller, who is believed to be responsible for pioneering the use of wheat instead of rye So, let's dive into a modern-day review of an old-school whiskey that continues to buzz like a bee in Company on Label:  Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type:  Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Buffalo From learning the vast history of whiskey making to celebrating the passion of the industry, she tastes

Hearty and complex, this uncut and unfiltered whiskey was drawn directly from barrels aged in warehouses Hand-selected and bottled over 125 proof, it reflects the way whiskey was produced in the days before Batch 11: 129.0° (2022) I thoroughly enjoyed Batch 10 which earned my top score and a 'Keep Amongst the Whiskey Company on Label: Old Fashioned Copper Distillery (Buffalo Trace) Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages Taylor Barrel Proof Rye at some point, which I am looking forward to Nose: Thick, decadent caramel and

Company on Label: Four Roses Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: A blend of 6 recipes: OBSV, It was quite tasty, but I personally went for rye.

I've been afforded two tastes at this bottle thanks to the generosity of Eric & our larger whiskey community If you have a favorite whiskey shared story, drop it in the comments for me! century, bourbon aristocrat Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. exuded a passion for producing the finest whiskey Company on Label: Old Fashioned Copper (Buffalo Trace) Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: A modified Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 which is normally Low Rye < 10%) but here the rye is replaced with

On to the whiskey! Company on Label: Michter's Distillery Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages This feels very much off-brand for Michter's, but that's part of the ephemeral beauty of whiskey - it I think I prefer their barrel strength rye release a touch more (thankfully, that one I can find up here this is certainly one I'm glad to have on my shelf for sharing with friends and family who visit the whiskey

I've been meaning to get into a deeper dive of this whiskey for a while now. Beam Whiskey Type: Blended Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 116.8° Age: 2 years (blend bourbon, 3 year Kentucky straight rye malt whiskey, 5 year Kentucky straight bourbon, and 15 year Kentucky No first sip of the day punch on the tongue like most whiskeys would deliver. My last sip carries brown sugar, rye bread and chocolate covered cherries.

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

Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Distillery Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (Higher Rye ~10-12%) Proof: 90° Age: NAS (though the age of Elmer T. The mouth feel is thin but creamy similar to how light proof Irish whiskeys usually feel.

that managed to weather a bourbon market collapse only to go on to become one of the most sought-after whiskeys Demand for aged whiskey cratered as public sentiment shifted towards clear spirits like vodka and gin With the Old Rip brand in hand, he bought back his own family's old whiskey barrels from the new owners 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.

Cabernet is one of my favorite styles of wine, but I haven't seen too many whiskeys finished in this I'd like to thank Paul at Taconic for sending me a bottle of this whiskey for review and allowing me Company on Label: Taconic Distillery Whiskey Type: Finished Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 70% Corn, This feels like another great example of not relying on a finish to take over a whiskey, but allowing subtle nuances to build upon an already well-crafted whiskey.