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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

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.

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

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'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

Handy, Sazerac 18, Eagle Rare 17 and William Larue Weller all had the tags. Interestingly George T. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Bourbon and Sazerac Rye 18-Year-Old Whiskey. You better get after this one. #2 - Eagle Rare 17 Year Bourbon Flash Review: This has a lot to offer much like your classic bourbon profile - one you might be able to easily get out of a 10 year Eagle Rare The exquisite palate of the Eagle Rare 17 Year puts it just ahead of William Larue, though I think I'd

So, what attention or care should we give to a little distillery that you've probably never heard about My goodness, this just gets better with time, a reward for the rare patient observer. TL;DR: Oily, rich pot still greatness is exuded from every corner of this glass Rating:  4.5/5 ( Absolutely Enthusiast grade pour. ) This is a perfect example of what careful pot distillation is capable of. Unhurried and beaming with character, Tom's Foolery has produced a truly lovely bourbon here.

A rare single pot still expression from Redbreast First, we'll want to know what to look for on the label Fans can expect to taste caramel, Easter candy, vanilla, and sweet wine influences in this rather rare It's mizunara character is buttery, floral, and delicious enough to make this list! release, recently one-upped again by a 13 year offering , sneaks into the top 10 with a wonderfully deep character It's gentle trip to a final bottling proof of 113.8 puts careful distillation and maturation on full

there's been some lovely whiskey bottled in this decanter, especially the VVS 13 year, which topped our charts There's certainly a strong character here as I begin to pick up hints of a slightly floral deodorant, After another small swish and swallow, the profile picks up a touch of tannic and astringent characteristics ;DR: An interesting balance between cozy and bold, this year's spring release is certainly sippable Rating After much deliberation, I've discovered that it shines best as a pairing with a rare steak dinner.