You might call reviewing Stagg my shtick. It's that "just right" porridge, with oodles of caramel tones to enjoy. Sniff too long, though, and the glass might go cold on you as it has for me. This has been a lovely dram from start to finish. This is the Stagg team figuring it out again: the right barrels at the right time with the right flavor

filled this glass just a bit more than I usually like to; I usually try to review a pour that starts right But it's been a long day, and I'm ready for one good pour before probably an early to bed night tonight Light leather and pepper spice. Powerful dustiness that overwhelms the nose. Rating: 3/5 If you're still paying attention down here, you might be saying: "Nick, a 3/5 AND an Amongst

The longer I sit with this dram, the creamier the aromas become. It's certainly keeping me on my toes, although I can't help but notice how unsure of itself this dram I think it's time to say goodnight to this dram, but not goodbye. Time, however, is in this dram's favor, and it's my hope this will positively influence the idea that I look forward to raiding my co-writer's whiskey study for a dram in the near future, if he doesn't sample

When I saw this bottle on the shelf for a decent enough price, I knew it was going to be my Christmas dram Ginger, allspice, leather, pear, and light cream tones offer nuance as the remainder of the pour is slowly The empty glass smells of light linen and anise. While Lot B might be my favorite mixer , the Old Rip Van Winkle release continues to be a consistent If vibrant, exciting whiskey is more your jam, Old Rip might be a more consistent bottle for you, available

With that said, let's pour a dram, and then another, and see what a rum-finished bourbon and rye have There’s a savory quality to it, too, specifically something reminiscent of the oregano leaves you might The whole thing reminds me of a trail mix you might find at a local farmers market. TL;DR: A silky, bold profile made just right for rye lovers Rating: 4/5 Really good. I’ll be over here enjoying my dram.

blend is old, one of the oldest standard Barrell bourbon batches to date, more accurately, and it's all right With that said, let's pour a dram and see what this year's flagship release has to offer. is probably the best yet, silky and well-balanced, with well-integrated cinnamon spice and just the right Give this dram the time it deserves, and you'll be rewarded with a beautiful evolution in the glass with

leads the way before crushed red grape and macerated cherry bubble to the surface, bringing with it a light me of stepping out into cold, dry air after having taken a hot shower inside, skin steaming into the night Palate:  Right away this glass feels well balanced between fruit and wood spice. Light cherry tones can still be found as a strong undertone; it just doesn't deliver as crisp and clean the older batches that I really enjoyed, like batch 9 and batch 10 , this year's release manages to draw

The left nostril is very light & tame, while the right nostril builds in a ton more of the smokiness. There's a cleanliness to the nose that reminds me of a floral candle burning on a warm night (which is Palate: A distinct nuttiness on my first taste that comes across incredibly light with an oily mouth I think this pour dramatically benefits from the non-chill filter treatment, leaving a lot of thicker Matt might have described it better than me as "Old Tub Light"!

There are good people trying to connect you with the right whiskey if you stop to listen. You might be wondering what gets me excited in the whiskey world a decade into my own tasting journey You'll draw no ire with a bottle of Brook Hill in tow, I can confirm. of old, creaky floorboards, good diner coffee, lemon hard candy, reduced beurre blanc, and allspice dram

Nc’nean founder and CEO, Annabel Thomas comments: “This dram perfectly encapsulates our creativity, innovation I'm grateful to have the opportunity to try something new to me and will be patiently exploring a dram It's a distinctly light spirit in the nose, dancing playfully in a comfortable wave, like a gossamer It's a light and ephemeral whisky, one that's not readily picked apart, that dances along the edges of The empty glass smells of light lavender, mountain moss, and dried apricot.

heat, gooey apple pie filling, and that unique funk that will likely make this the last pour of the night TL;DR: a flavorful dram, but beware, this one requires lots of air time Rating:  3/5 ( Middle of the

That's right, Bardstown took a blend of well-aged American bourbon and rye and gave it 32 additional it comes to transparency, Bardstown has historically done a fantastic job of putting those details right whisky Nose: Soft and unctuous, with an almost creamy quality and a lovely doughiness that immediately draws There's something incredibly welcoming about it, like fluffing a pillow in the middle of the night.