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Our small lot series allows us to continue our spirit of experimentation by applying our hard-won house Foggy Burl, a tribute to the burly trees of the coastal Redwood forests, followed by Devil’s Tower, a four-grain bour-rye. Which begs the question: will this four-grain wheated bourbon be scream-worthy? : Initially, I’m struck by a “poppiness” in my nose.

I've got an interesting new distillery to put on your whiskey radar. all the marketing accoutrements you would expect, such as "small batch craft", "smooth full bodied four 122.2 ° Age:  4 years Further identification:   This is batch 001 of the cask strength wheated bourbon (four :  Lovely barrel funk escapes the glass en masse upon first lifting it to my nose. Nosing this reminds me a bit of a slightly younger Stagg Jr., and I'm totally here for that.

Every tasting is a chance to expand and calibrate your palate. After a sip, the nose remains quite consistent with a general delicate demeanor and a slow meander back While my needy nose searches for more depth, I have to admit the quality of the distillate here seems Palate:  My first sip is as light as I expected given the reticence on the early nose, though holding in a glass—this might be the pour for you.

Albert Einstein I love reviewing all the Stagg Junior releases whenever I can, but this shift towards four After a sip, the nose is sharper, filled with black pepper aromas that tingle and steer the nose clear Earthiness joins the simple vanilla aroma that has persisted throughout this pour. Nothing special about this pour. With all heat and no sweet, this batch makes Stagg a dull boy. With a noticeably short for my typically verbose tasting prose, I have to call this one a dud.

With the foil peeled and cork popped, we were delighted with our first pour from a new batch, especially Like 2024, it seems we were fated to have four releases. Of course I have since hunted those down and had all four on hand to compare and contrast. :  Oh yes... immediately I find a classic Stagg bourbon nose in this glass. This is a really fun pour so far.

$110 Further identification:  This is batch number 25H2753, meaning it was bottled in August of 2025 Nose After a few sips, the nose returns to the barbecue vibes, suddenly producing blue cool ranch Dorito aromas Palate:  As liquid hits lips, I'm quite a bit more enthused about the palate than the nose. Another quick sip reveals a consistent molasses that has translated from the nose well. Nothing special about this pour. This has always been a polarizing release for me .

can go worse or better according to the value of our reflections." As described on Redwood Empire's website : Maintaining a four-grain mashbill, this reserve expression   This is batch one of Redwood Empire's 101 reserve expression with a release date of November 2024 Nose Caramel, vanilla, and oak dominate the nose. After a few sips, I find less cohesion and more confusion: floral tones leaning towards lavender and rose

Shenk’s is a Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey made with a substantial amount of rye. Bottled by Michter's Distillery" statement suggesting the whiskey is either sourced or contract distilled Nose : Leather up front as I lift the glass to my nose, followed by tingling marshmallow and uncharred oak given the color and pedigree of the team behind the scenes, but I do find that parallel a bit on the nose Overall the nose is light and easy to enjoy. Let's dive into a sip.

Pair that with our well-documented combined appreciation for rye whiskey and our deep respect for Cedar Another inhale: yummy red licorice tones galore on such a succulent nose-feel. Going back in, my nose still loves everything it smells: vanilla, patchouli, and light florals. What a magical pour! Enthusiast grade pour.

For now, let's dive into the heart of New England Barrel Company and give two of its four core offerings Like the nose, the palate is classic, with a lovely sprinkling of cinnamon mid-palate, integrating well :  As I lift the glass to my nose, I am met with what I expect from a rye, lemon, young pine trees, and There's a warmness to this nose, like baking lemon drop cookies. The empty glencairn smells of dried roses and the slightest puff of smoke from the hearth of a barbeque

Lewis Rosenstiel's legacy was built on acquiring the Joseph S. It was considered one of the "big four", its name listed amongst the giants such as Seagram, National At their peak, they were headquartered in the Empire State Building and occupied four entire floors with So, with all that history under our belt, are you ready to have a drink with me? :  Ooh right away the nose is buttery.

corn Proof:  104 ° Age:  over 3 years Further identification:  This is the third release in a limited four-part collectible series with Mellencamp Whiskey for an MSRP of $69.99 Nose:  Gentle whiffs of Madagascar vanilla welcome me as I lift the glass to the nose. The empty glass smells of rose petals and fried carnival dough. Palate:  Like the nose, the flavors start off quiet, which is surprising for a rye.