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I've given this one a few tastes prior to tonight and I think I'm ready to give it a rating. Rating: 5/5 (Just wow. One of my favorites.) Alright, this was harder to rate than I thought. ) in Redbreast PX Edition to get a better perspective on how to rate this. I think what pushed me into the 5/5 score, which is an incredibly rare score for me, was the quality For a gage on how rare 5's are for me... as of time of writing there are 20 pages of 4/5 reviews and

exotic woods and innovative cask finishes, such as stout, pinot noir, and rum, to amplify the whiskey’s characteristic In accordance with my editorial policy , this in no way affects my review or rating. This is one of those rare pours that make you pause in wonder for more than a few moments as you get Overall, this has such an interesting vibe to it; there's a characteristic that reminds me a little of Everything is tied nicely together by an underlying character of a homemade pie crust and cocoa powder

Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 100% malted barley Proof: 92° Age: 28 years Further identification: This rare tongue as prickles of sea salt, hot black tea, allspice, and black pepper flash up in a cacophonous rage Rating: 4.5/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.) Hints of Brora you say?

unique, as a product with this mashbill at this age offers an exceptional depth and complexity that is rarely The dominant characteristic here is definitely that sweet peach, and I have to say, I can't recall another My last sip is exquisite, like the delicate flower of utmost beauty that you dare not touch. TL;DR: A refreshingly different release that shines in its own peach-laden lane Rating:  4.5/5 ( Absolutely

from wood that has been naturally air dried outdoors for a minimum of 40 months in France near the Charente Inhaling deeper, there's a light, musty wood character that follows with a kiss of tannic Syrah wine. The chocolate leans towards a tiramisu character, while the vanilla plays in the custard cake space. TL;DR: Thoroughly unique yet exquisitely flavorful, this is whiskey done right Rating:  4/5 ( Really

blend of this nature might combine the delicate fruit and rye of OBSV with extra rye & light floral character Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.) I won't make any exceptions on ranking nose over palate, but if I did have to rate this on just nose I know a whole slew of drinkers who would prefer this over many other rare barrel proof whiskeys just

whiskey enthusiasts to find what tastes the absolute best and the desire to share it with those we care Simply put, finding premium, rare craft spirits has never been this easy. TL;DR: Share this with someone who needs to know just how good craft rye can be Rating: 4/5 (Really good I found much more citrus character in this glass than waffle tones personally, and that is A-okay with Fun fact: Michter's 25 year bourbon was recently rated in this same 4/5 category.

out one Flora and Fauna series using Benrinnes, but few people have been able to assign a distinct character it yielded 273 bottles, available now at an MSRP of $125 Nose:  On first whiff, I find a very subtle character TL;DR: Flat whisky full of odd flavors and aromas Rating:  3/5 ( Middle of the road whiskey. Despite setting out to try to discover the underlying character of Benrinnes, I've only become befuddled

Orphan Barrel describes this release on the side label saying: Coming across a 14-year-old Rye is rare Working through more of the glass I continue to find those dusty citrus characteristics that harken back TL;DR: Fruity, balanced rye with plenty of flavor Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my Orphan Barrel dared to make the 95/5 rye mash bill approachable and it works so damn well.

Age: NAS (aged 6 years in Californian cabernet sauvignon barrels) Further identification: This is a rare This is a pour you need to be paying attention to in order to pick up its character. Rating: 4/5 This one is surprising for its own unique reasons.

Palate:  On first taste, this whiskey leads with a pretty vague character. There's absolutely nothing to dislike, but I'm struggling to discern a novel characteristic that sets TL;DR: A lack of profound character makes for an impeccably easy sip Rating:  3/5 ( Middle of the road The lack of heat, bold flavor, and distinct character here is clearly designed to be approachable for The bold character of MGP distillate has been blended to oblivion here.

sitting with a whiskey a long while, exploring it thoroughly in order to observe and understand its true character softly at the bottom of my glass, I struggle to find further complexities outside of a whisper of the character TL;DR: An almost-great bourbon that lands squarely in the shadow of former releases Rating:  3.5/5 ( There's something to enjoy here. ) While exceptionally easy to drink, this ultimately lacks a defining character Despite not rating with any regard to price, I am compelled to question the value here, with many other