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alike, we gathered an impeccable collection of Maryland rye whiskeys together for a truly legendary tasting Who could possibly be behind a tasting of this magnitude? For some, it was a first meeting. All of the bottles opened up beautifully, suggesting a great tasting ahead, but not all vintage bottles During our tasting, Nick inexplicably exclaimed, “This tastes like lead poisoning.” At last taste, we find dry cinnamon stick, walnut, and mulberry.

half of 2008 Stitzel-Weller distillate, the same whiskey that scored the near perfect 99/100 at every tasting The empty glass smells of roasted pecans, vanilla custard, milk chocolate and honey wheat black bread I hate to admit it, but this might be love at first taste. do think this is incredibly unique, as the only parallels I can draw are to Elijah Craig 23 year or Michter's

Without further ado, let's dive in and taste the celebration. Lovely buttercream frosting and baked apple coffee cake waft through as I near the end of my tasting, It takes me a second to gather what just happened and a second sip to gather more tasting notes: powdered Nearing the end here, the tastes continue to hold steady, not much in the way of swaying, but consistent From learning the vast history of whiskey making to celebrating the passion of the industry, she tastes

You can taste it along the journey and decide for yourself when it's just right for drinking and bottling As always, I tasted this bourbon three times before offering my honest opinion. On with the show! Coming back after a few tastes reveals a classic, surprisingly proofy bourbon aroma that feels a touch Palate:  On first taste I find light maraschino cherry juice that leans just a touch toward medicinal Today's tasting is leaning in on that candied cherry profile that Buffalo Trace is well known for and

Open air dried and seasoned for three years before being toasted and charred to Michter's exacting specifications Company on Label:  Michter's Distillery Whiskey Type:  Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages 108° Age:  NAS Further identification:  This is the 2024 release of the annual special release from Michter's Coming back from a bit of tasting reveals a nose still pretty unfit for enjoyment. I can only imagine this is a small hiccup, and the Michter's team will be back to firing on all cylinders

You might be wondering what gets me excited in the whiskey world a decade into my own tasting journey What could you possibly bring to your next bottle share or intimate tasting in 2024? Let's go in for a taste. Palate:  My first taste is zesty and bright, leading with red licorice, lime agua fresca, juicy grapefruit

Michter's describes their resurrection of the label which predates their own brand inception on their Please join us in toasting and celebrating American Whiskey History with this outstanding small batch Chinquapin oak utilized for the aging was naturally air dried and seasoned for three years before being toasted The Michter's core product neck labels also utilize this nomenclature that I have covered before. Kudos to the Michter's team on this one.

These categories typically taste quite different from each other, so you'll want to make sure you go Fans can expect to taste caramel, Easter candy, vanilla, and sweet wine influences in this rather rare Patrick's Day tasting . ABV: 46% // Cost: $27.99 12: Redbreast 21 Year Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Although this one boasts a mighty age statement, it's actually on the lighter end of the flavor spectrum.

Palate: On first taste I find this is quite a spicy bourbon.

It's a fickle release for me, as most of the wheated bourbon mash bill from Heaven Hill is to my taste While this didn't shine consistently enough to earn a higher score after 5 tastings, there were certainly Let this be a reminder to you: taste your whiskey several times before you ever write it off!

creamy, and sweet whiskey leading with the fluffy egg white and sugar of a meringue that dances on the taste Another taste adds further wood spice and a subtle peanut brittle to the mix as dry cinnamon stick and

something of an island—cut off from the sphere of influence of the outside (whiskey) world that patient taste-travelers After proofing and likely tasting some of the aging stocks, the team resolved to move the barrels that Palate:  On first taste I find a cacophonous wave of flavor: silky flan darts to buttercream frosting