The whiskey world today tells me to plug Ohio and Texas as the land(s) of Weller. The whiskey-less glencairn smells of a dark red Michigan cherry, apple, and a hint of leather. There happens to be quite a few whiskeys that I also have rated a 4. Wheated Bourbon // Old Forester Barrel Proof Picks Plum: Spirit Animal Society Ry3 Madeira Finished Rye I would love to hear about your whiskey origin story down in the comments!

recently & I've had a handful of samplings since then to form a well-rounded, educated opinion on the whiskey Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Finished Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye Value seems to be the big question circling in most whiskey circles.

Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (Higher Rye 12-15%) Proof: 88.9° Age: NAS (Rumored ~8 years) Further identification: 2020 'Buffalo Rye spices (black pepper) are tamped down by much sweeter notes like a light fruity oak.

Company on Label: Nevada H&C Distilling Co Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley Proof: 92.5° Age: NAS Further identification: Purchased mid 2021. A hint of rye grain is the only flash of youth that presents slightly metallic.

108 proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. In addition, some malted rye was used in the production of this bourbon. That's what most in the whiskey world would call 'doing things right'. Company on Label: Michter's Distillery Whiskey Type: Kentucky Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed This is everything that a whiskey lover looks for in a bourbon.

Company on Label: Old Evan Williams Distillery Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 86.6° Age: 7 years Further identification: Barreled 11/21/12 in barrel no Sort of a copper pot kind of smell similar to an Irish whiskey presentation. Nice rye spice going on. Dry paper & vanilla. It does not have the oily/creamy texture of an actual copper pot whiskey however.

Tyler Distillery Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 70% Corn, 21% Rye, 9% Barley Proof: 101 Dry herbal rye spice is light and airy but with some funk deep down. Dry powdered vanilla. : First created with a dash of caramel, but then an overwhelming wave of syrupy cherry and peppered rye

sample comes courtesy of Vin (@bourbonspirits) and I thank him for his generosity and kindness in the whiskey Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley

think you've got a firm grip on how things work & the release cadence of some of the more allocated whiskeys What I care most about is bringing you my honest thoughts on whatever whiskey roams my way. I'm always willing to talk whiskey with fellow enthusiasts. Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye < 10%) Proof: 125.9° Age: NAS (~8 years) Further identification: Batch 23C

Company on Label: Elijah Craig (Heaven Hill) Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 94° Age: 8 years Further identification: Gordon's Arsenal Yards-2021 store pick Nice rye spice coming through despite the low (10%) rye content, which is enjoyable to me.

This is the best opportunity for you - a curious whiskey drinker to taste something along with me without Company on Label: Woodford Reserve Distillery Whiskey Type: Finished Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, and 10% Malted Barley Proof: 90.4° Age: NAS Further identification: This is the flagship I would wholeheartedly recommend this whiskey to someone just getting started out in the space, but the This is certainly a good whiskey and I would recommend you try it at least once yourself!

Batch 12: the long-lauded best-of-the-bunch Stagg Jr release by whiskey enthusiasts far and wide. Ask anyone who has been in the whiskey world a while what their favorite batch is, and you're going to Let's get into the whiskey to find out. Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill # 1 (Low Rye < 10%) Proof: 132.3° Age: NAS (~8 years) Further identification: Batch