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Bottled at cask strength, this is the enthusiast's dram through and through. One might argue that this bottling or the famed Blanton's Straight from the Barrel might make a suitable lighting. something right in the middle between Stagg Junior and George T. TL;DR: A bold Kentucky bourbon built for end of night toasts Rating:  4/5 ( Really good.

find myself yearning to just sip through the rest of it so I can move on to a better pour to end my night Nearing that moment, I find the empty glass smells of cracked plastic and light grass. Palate:  My first sip is light, playful, and sweet as lemon curd and green tea come together. This is a dynamic dram that doesn't try to do too many things; instead, it does a few things well. You might be sleeping on something you really enjoy under certain conditions.

For the first time in over 100 years, single malt Irish whiskey is being distilled and produced right Deep inhales show off more delicate florality as the intensity and complexity of this wispy, whimsical dram Returning my nose to the glass after a few sips adds in graham cracker and light baker's chocolate. The well-rested glass reveals light toffee, nutmeg, and delicate breadiness. something you might have a few of on a hot day as more of a refreshment than a proper dram.

Aromas of strawberry shortcake, fruity pebbles, and light, fizzy grape soda all dance wonderfully in The dram is quickly losing steam with time in the glass and deep inhales now, and what comes with it is the sad realization that there can't be light and beauty without darkness and decay. The empty glass smells of sweet tarts, juicy Granny Smith apple, and light honey. TL;DR: Give your full attention to the start of this fruity dram before settling into a cream finish

bourbon history lives on in this brand), I highly recommend you check out the many articles available right For now, sit back, pour a dram you can sink into, and come along as I send us back in time to the year It was winter and cold—February cold (if you live in the Midwest, you know what that means). There I stood, wrapped in all the cold-weather gear, fluorescent lights buzzing overhead as I gazed appreciatively

You might interject, "But American single malt already existed long before that date!" It sheds new light, offers a full lens of transparency, and brings a heightened awareness toward a budding ganache, graham cracker, salted oysters, and butter tones present themselves like the best kind of night An incredible feat of blending, bottled at just the right proof at 108.1° by Murphy Quint and team. creamy fig, and blackberry tart are all complex nuances you'll find sipping through this delightful dram

Deep inhales produce a bit of tingling wood spice, as one might expect out of a decently aged Kentucky Vanilla biscotti, caramel chews, and light strawberry candy offer a perpetual treat for the nostrils. The empty glass smells of light marshmallow and the inside of a camping tent. kind and sweet to me, calling forth a wonderful array of memories of some of my favorite Louisville nights TL;DR: A lovely return to form for Stagg with a balanced strawberry-forward dram Rating:  4/5 Really

filled this glass just a bit more than I usually like to; I usually try to review a pour that starts right But it's been a long day, and I'm ready for one good pour before probably an early to bed night tonight Light leather and pepper spice. Powerful dustiness that overwhelms the nose. Rating: 3/5 If you're still paying attention down here, you might be saying: "Nick, a 3/5 AND an Amongst

The left nostril is very light & tame, while the right nostril builds in a ton more of the smokiness. There's a cleanliness to the nose that reminds me of a floral candle burning on a warm night (which is Palate: A distinct nuttiness on my first taste that comes across incredibly light with an oily mouth I think this pour dramatically benefits from the non-chill filter treatment, leaving a lot of thicker Matt might have described it better than me as "Old Tub Light"!

The longer I sit with this dram, the creamier the aromas become. It's certainly keeping me on my toes, although I can't help but notice how unsure of itself this dram I think it's time to say goodnight to this dram, but not goodbye. Time, however, is in this dram's favor, and it's my hope this will positively influence the idea that I look forward to raiding my co-writer's whiskey study for a dram in the near future, if he doesn't sample

There are good people trying to connect you with the right whiskey if you stop to listen. You might be wondering what gets me excited in the whiskey world a decade into my own tasting journey You'll draw no ire with a bottle of Brook Hill in tow, I can confirm. of old, creaky floorboards, good diner coffee, lemon hard candy, reduced beurre blanc, and allspice dram

Nc’nean founder and CEO, Annabel Thomas comments: “This dram perfectly encapsulates our creativity, innovation I'm grateful to have the opportunity to try something new to me and will be patiently exploring a dram It's a distinctly light spirit in the nose, dancing playfully in a comfortable wave, like a gossamer It's a light and ephemeral whisky, one that's not readily picked apart, that dances along the edges of The empty glass smells of light lavender, mountain moss, and dried apricot.