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.

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.

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.

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.

piece of treasure hidden deep beneath a sea of shelfer whiskey. definition: whiskey that comes from a singular barrel of whiskey, regardless of size. Being the primary aging vessel for whiskey, a single barrel represents a time capsule for whiskey. 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.

Boston Guys Company on Label: Old Forester Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 70% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Barley Proof: 132.5° Age: NAS Further identification: Warehouse I, Floor 1; purchased from Lighthouse Wine & Spirits in mid 2021 Liquor Junction Company on Label: Old Forester Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 70% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Barley Proof: 134° Age: NAS Further identification: Warehouse I, Floor 8; 2021 LJ Whiskey Family Pick Boston Guys Nose: Slightly spicy to start.

Company on Label: Heaven Hill Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Barley Vaguely reminds me of a smoother Thomas Handy Sazerac Rye, oddly.

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: Prohibition Craft Spirits Whiskey Type: Straight Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley Proof: 119° Age: 5 years Further identification: This was a Justin's

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.

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Bourbon Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 101° Age: NAS (around 8-9 years?) , Rick No 40, Barrel 1516 Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Bourbon Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 116.8° Age: NAS Further identification Rye spice continues to dance well in the background.

Michter's Sour Mash Small Batch Whiskey Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: American Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 45% Corn, 45% Rye, 10% Malted Barley Proof: 86° Age: NAS Further identification: Barrel No 19K2140 Shenk's Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: American Mash Bill Percentages: 79% Corn, 11% Rye, 10% Malted Barley Proof: 91.4° Age: NAS (around 8 years?) Shenk's Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey Review: Butterscotch, citrus & heavy leather nose.