2nd bourbon mash bill features releases such as Ancient Age, Rock Hill Farms, Blanton's, Hancock's Reserve

This "Michelone Reserve bottling" pays homage to the grandfather who inspired it all.

Comparing this release to a great Russell's Reserve single barrel, I find a lot to love in both.

Fickle oak comes and goes in reserved waves.

Through careful preservation, the dream of a modern rye renaissance has never been closer to a reality Hollis Jr., where we left no stone unturned, tracing fingers along fabrics that have been dutifully preserved Nick had a fun quote coming back up for air after a long inhale: "This is dressed reserved, but her ankles nose, baked goods, lemon frosting, and hints of ground cinnamon, all well integrated and perfectly preserved Monticello Special Reserve Straight Pure Rye Whiskey 1910 - 1915 Photo Credit: Joshua Feldman, the Coopered

The aromas are reserved early, but the air passing into the nose is notably creamy & delicate, offering

historic milestone, this Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey is offered from the depths of our private reserve

a bit since scooping it up at the end of 2024, crowdsourcing opinions that have ranged wildly from reserved

In Bardstown Bourbon Company's latest distillery reserve release, its commitment to innovation is showcased

To me it smells like a woodshop hard at work: planing, chopping, shaving, drilling and other woodworking

opened up beautifully, suggesting a great tasting ahead, but not all vintage bottles remain as perfectly preserved Further Thoughts:  This is so incredibly well-preserved for 1902 whiskey. What a lovely mouthfeel, creamy dulce de leche with reserved black pepper. The bottle was impeccably preserved with plenty of liquid to go around, and it is probably the bottle Palate:  The hallmark of a poorly preserved bottle greets the tongue upon the first sip: mothballs.

Black pepper, allspice, grenadine, and light maple sugar all develop in a rather reserved fashion, like