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That bottle earned a perfect 5/5 rating, incredibly rare as only a truly pinnacle whiskey should earn Kindness, compassion, and generosity are all characteristics that serve well in the whiskey community my glencairn down, I want to raise it right back to my nose—this ambrosial concoction is oozing with character It's got everything I am looking for: a defining character in that cherry note, a lovely viscous mouthfeel Supporting characters in this entourage are blackstrap molasses, tobacco, espresso, and cinnamon.

Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Bourbon Bottled at its initial strength of 101 proof in tribute to the original Eagle Rare brand launched in 1975, this year’s Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Bourbon was distilled in the spring On the nose, Eagle Rare 17 delivers complex notes of oak and caramel intertwined with subtle undertones Last year’s Eagle Rare-17-Year-Old Bourbon marked the oldest release of the spirit since its inclusion The Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is known for its bold character reminiscent of its namesake, the

It also added additional wood sugar and barrel character after a warm Kentucky summer. The Japanese components—both crafted from 100% malted barley—bring a distinctive character shaped by liqueur) barrels, contributes rich fruit and floral complexity, while Tsunuki single malt, aged in rare The Japanese influence isn't overtly present, the bourbon character dominating the more delicate spirit

Through artfully combining rare and exemplary whiskies we discover from all over the world, this series Discovery series, first released in 2019, is Bardstown Bourbon Company's distinguished collection of rare A lack of defining character that separates this from the rest of the Kentucky bourbon scene is stuck TL;DR: Fruit-forward and ready for the Kentucky limelight Rating:  4/5 ( Really good. With 4 mash bills coming together from across Kentucky, this is a rare example of what a collaborative

An assumed-to-be barely legal rye mash bill, this ultra-aged whiskey boasts a similar scarcity to the Eagle Rare 17 year. TL;DR: Soft sipping, creamy rye that has some vintage characteristics that fail to impress Rating: 3/ This year's release struggles to put forth as much depth and character as previous years. 2020 and some

The more nuanced explanation is that after several years of aging here, a distinctly different character longtime fans of Wild Turkey heart palpitations attempting to nerd out on just why the Camp Nelson character Camp Nelson property map - Image from Rare Bird 101 , courtesy of Bo Garrett If you're looking for a New minds bring new ideas, but for years Camp Nelson was just a string of characters on barrel spreadsheets Cherry cordial comes full circle in that fruity character I have found on so many of my favorite Camp

It’s extremely rare to drink a ‘bad’ private selection. a double-digit bourbon is nowhere to be found in this glass, even with aggravation, which is quite rare Late in the glass I find sweet apple strudel covered in confectioners' sugar alongside a dusty aroma I rarely There's a bit of a red wine characteristic to it at times, which reminds me of a semi-sweet Crianza tempranillo Kyle's notes: Rich, coating, fruit, oak, vanilla frosting, and a vintage character that finishes medium-long

began operating in 1967, is known for producing malts with a distinctive oily and waxy textured marine character It was a privilege to explore his beautiful garden (pictured above) and to taste such rare whisky. Rating:  5/5 ( Just wow.

It was a privilege to taste such rare whisky, and we are honored to share our tasting notes with you Balsamic vinegar character stands tall alongside salted graham cracker and rich, undulating sherry influence Rating:  4.5/5 ( Really good; I want one of these on my shelf. ) This is whisky that doesn’t suck.

returning to rather than craving or chasing, but when I do find myself with a glass of Shenk's, I'm rarely To accentuate the rye characters, some of the fully matured whiskey was finished in toasted only French Subtle supporting characteristics are walnut, brown dirt, and graham cracker. consistent with a general delicate demeanor and a slow meander back and forth between the aforementioned characteristics TL;DR: Subtle, slow, and refined whiskey built for getting lost in thought Rating:  3.5/5 ( Good enough

It started with Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye. It woke me up from my comfort zone of predictable bourbon and barely legal rye and pushed me into the My last sip is a humble reminder that when whiskey speaks, it rarely stutters, and this one has always TL;DR: a harmonious rye whiskey from start to finish Rating: 4/5 Really good.

It's our rare prize winning barrels that gift us a distinct and uniquely Australian whisky experience never been to Australia, I wonder how much of this is some local terroir playing a role in the final character TL;DR: A quintessential single malt whisky that is beautiful in its uniquely Australian character Rating This lands much closer to the Irish single malt character than a single malt Scotch whisky, in my opinion