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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

perspective, a new strategy, or whatever it may be usually yields something in the way of a unique whiskey I thank him for providing the whiskey for review and allowing me to taste it with no strings attached Company on Label: Penelope Bourbon Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 15% Wheat, 7% Rye, and 3% Malted Barley Proof: 80° Age: 2-3 years Further identification: This sample was provided Bourbon Whiskey everyone could appreciate and enjoy.

This wheated bourbon that features the same mash bill as the Larceny line has captured the eye of many whiskey Company on Label: Heaven Hill Whiskey Type: Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 68% corn, 20% wheat Palate: My first sip is classic Kentucky "spicy-sweet" with cinnamon and cherry skins leading the way My last sip is consistent with the rest of the glass - unremarkable yet passable whiskey.

Company on Label: Elijah Craig (Heaven Hill) Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 118.2° Age: NAS, but used to be 12 years Further identification: Batch B521 Nose Interesting slight rye grain pokes through here.

good medium because of its lower proof; this serves as a level playing field for approachability of whiskey Now let's get into the whiskey! The fun part! Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye < 10%) Proof: 90° Age: NAS, but commonly discussed to be around 6-8 years old; though the I'd recommend the Blueberry Port finished bourbon from Starlight & grab an Old Soul Tintype while you

good medium because of its lower proof; this serves as a level playing field for approachability of whiskey Now let's get into the whiskey! The fun part! Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye < 10%) Proof: 90° Age: NAS, but commonly discussed to be around 6-8 years old; though the I think overall approachability makes this one a great choice for newer whiskey drinkers.

Having tried the Small Batch and Straight Bourbon offerings from Smoke Wagon already, it was high time into this one with a little bit of high expectations so let's see if this one can hang Amongst the Whiskey Company on Label: Nevada H&C Distilling Co Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley Proof: 113.8° Age: NAS (Blend of 4 to 12 year old bourbons) Further identification

Company on Label: Peerless Distilling Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof Citrus zest and rye spice rise quickly through the mouth, followed by a drying old oak. I'm very interested to see how spicy/zesty the rye might be! Rating: 3/5

Beam Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 125.3° Age: 6 Definitely one for the spice fans; this one drinks much like a barrel proof rye with an air of unique

Company on Label: Northside Distilling Co Whiskey Type: Finished Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 60% Corn , 36% Rye, 4% Barley Proof: 110° (proofed up from aging in the honey barrel from 108°) Age: 6 years Further Definitely a good bit of rye grain to this pour, which is unsurprising with it making up 36% of the mash I think this would make an unbelievable old fashioned, as much as I prefer adding a rye to that cocktail find my Lot "Bee" for a side-by-side, but that will have to wait as moving is still ongoing and my whiskey

Company on Label: Reservoir Distillery Whiskey Type: Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, Rye grain and a unique wheat that I have not experienced. It smells more like it should be going into a bread or bakery dessert than a whiskey.

Heritage Collection 17 year, this bottom shelf beauty is the object of much discussion when folks in the whiskey something I often talk about on my site, as everyone's buying power is different - so I stick to the whiskey Brown's Son Company (Distilled by Heaven Hill) Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Malted Barley Proof: 100° Age: NAS, but a minimum of 4 years are required for the Bottled The aromas embodied above are a fine example of approachable whiskey that a beginner enthusiast could