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The exception to that rule seems to be Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year bourbon, which drinks remarkably close I have gone as far as to blind taste Old Rip in a Weller flight and couldn't rightly discern which one I liked better: the Old Rip or Antique 107, notably bottled at the same proof. Company on Label:  Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery (Buffalo Trace) Whiskey Type:  Kentucky Straight Rye muddled mint, milk chocolate, Angostura bitters, and just a kiss of tobacco enjoyed in a reserved Winter forest

year’s portfolio includes all five Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) staples: Eagle Rare17-Year-Old Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey, Sazerac 18-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, and William Larue Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Bourbon Bottled at its initial strength of 101 proof in tribute to the original Last year’s Eagle Rare-17-Year-Old Bourbon marked the oldest release of the spirit since its inclusion recognized the expression, including the 2024 Whiskies of the World Competition, where the 19-year-old

Company on Label: Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery (Buffalo Trace) Whiskey Type: Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill The empty glass smells of soft wildflowers, burnt pine forest and dry dirt. I chose to compare this to an open bottle of 2020 Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year as my benchmark for this Revisiting that Old Rip I find it to be significantly richer, sweeter and more approachable on the nose The palate is a delectable old fashioned profile that instantly outclasses the Pappy 23 year by leaps

Are they capable of making better bourbon than the old shelf staple Jim Beam, clogging up shelf space They have released several single barrels on their own that are 10+ years old, and every single Tom’s This cask, our first-ever 10-year-old bourbon, is no exception. The empty glass offers black forest cake, pistachio, and a lingering feeling that typically comes along

of 14-20 year bourbons) Further identification: The 2022 limited edition blend consists of 20 year old OBSV, 15 year old OESK, 14 year old OESF, and 14 year old OESV bourbon; I am enjoying bottle 3,952/15,600 I find chocolate covered raisins, maraschino cherry, angostura bitters and black forest cake.

available on Black Friday Nose:  The nose leads with lovely vanilla bean, chocolate ganache, and smoky plum old-fashioned Overall, this feels like an old bourbon with great wood influence being ever-present that never turns Palate:  On first taste, I find rich black forest cake, after-dinner coffee, and white linens.

At last sip, we find a soft mouthfeel with saturated old oak, honey, and butterscotch. Black forest cake and raspberry tart are notable additions to a wonderful array of smells. The empty glen smells like a vintage clothing store and forest fruit pastilles. Boozy cherry cordial and black forest cake make for a sultry inhale. We found peanuts in wax paper at an old-time baseball game.

Something about it tastes fairly old. Now let's get into another Amongst the Whiskey review! Such big, beautiful oak tones are so well balanced here you'd think this batch was 12 plus years old. Deeper inhales pull apart doughy molasses, earthy old growth forest, and sharp vanilla aromas. As the verdant forest vibe starts to fade I find an incredible volume of baking spices - nutmeg leans

to extend profits, I find myself admiring those who are doing things in the low and slow methods of old master distiller and blender Kimio Yonezawa, who put together this expression using five to six year old I previously reviewed their 12 year old Umeshu cask finish offering and was quite pleased with that Japanese whisky) Mash Bill Percentages:   100% malted barley Proof:  92° Age:  A blend of 5 to 6 year old

Verdant forests come to mind as I continue to nose through this. Another sip brings forth butterscotch, lemon peel, caraway, and old, spent oak.

The empty glass smells of delicious honey and it exudes an old-school diner vibe with coffee pots passing This feels like it would go really well in a mellow old fashioned. For the record - we did end up finishing this bottle - Brittany went for 2 old fashioned cocktails I This bottle has some kind of old-school feel to it that also feels somehow naval.

The 2013 release of the illustrious Four Roses Limited Edition bourbon features some fantastically old blend of 13-18 year bourbon) Further identification: The 2013 limited edition blend consists of 18 year old OBSV, 13 year old OBSK, and 13 year old OESK bourbon Nose: Leather and light straw hit the nose first A roll of the glass amplifies wicker tones, bold crème brûlée, and deep old oak. The empty glass smells of light old spice deoderant and amaretto.