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Bits of level oak influence meander across the top of the glass, while malt and sweet herbs slowly builds

It's notably not a Japanese whisky, given it seems to contain a Scotch malt whisky component, which is Here are Japanese whisky must: Use only malted grains and water from Japan Be malted, fermented, distilled Palate:  On the first sip I find a crisp, clean, delicious malt; think Glenmorangie, Clynelish, or Ben TL;DR: A wonderfully light expression of crisp malt whisky built for easy sipping Rating:  3.5/5 Good It's a malt that is well crafted and perfectly easy to sip.

If you read my last two Buffalo Trace single barrel reviews feel free to skip this section! Before we get into another one of these - I'd like to say the usefulness of most single barrel reviews store being reviewed (if it is anywhere near you), or look for high level trends to see if chasing single Check out your local Kappy's for single barrel picks and let them know I sent you!

When a whiskey enthusiast comes across a truly special single barrel of bourbon, it can be a magical mash bill (min 51% corn) Proof:  129.35° Age:  10 years Further identification:  This is King's Leap, single Brook Hill is rightfully earning a place amongst the stars with single barrels like this hitting the

identification: This is listed as Series: 17 from the Distiller's Selection; it is twice barreled in new charred American The twice oaked thing seems like a gimmick to attempt to age faster than a single barrel intends to.

Before we get into this - I'd like to say the usefulness of most single barrel reviews really ends at store being reviewed (if it is anywhere near you), or look for high level trends to see if chasing single

I have not found a single bottle of this release nor have I tried it before! decides to leave the 'e' off when they spell whisky) Mash Bill Percentages: 15% Corn, 65% Rye, 20% Malted Maybe another single barrel will do better if I ever luck into trying a different warehouse or floor.

purchases that I undoubtedly got from Rapid Liquors had the good fortune of lucking me into this 6 year single on Label: Willett Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 11% Corn, 74% Rye, 15% Malted Barley Proof: 126.6° Age: 6 years Further identification: This is a distributor pick single barrel #6061 well on the previous with more orange marmalade sweetness and a much bigger heft that carries a long, tingling

single malts. on hand—specifically sherry, port, and estate red wine casks being used to finish bourbon, rye, and single malt. Cedar Ridge Distillery Whiskey Type:  Iowa Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages:  74% local corn, 14% malted rye, 12% malted barley Proof:  115 ° Age:  4.5 years

Michter's is often what I recommend to people when they ask me what they should buy to 'get started in whiskey'. I don't normally suggest Sour Mash, but after this review I might start to given the notes I found. I was pretty surprised revisiting this old shelfer. Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed (originally a 45% Corn, 45% Rye, 10% Barley mash bill, but has been changed) Proof: 86° Age: NAS Further identification: Barrel No 19K2140 Nose: Thick syrupy marshmallow. Viscous like a vanilla syrup in a latte or other coffee drink. A light roast coffee bean. Really strong initial presentation. Dry oak I think would present young & grainy if it weren't for all that sweetness. I don't know what it is about sour mash offerings but they always drink above their age to me. There is something slightly synthetic to this... almost like a pleather jacket. The nose really runs into a dead end with a waxed paper wall. A hint of chai can be dug up late. Something like a natural fiber rope or twine is also in here. Empty glass is chocolate and almonds. Palate: Marshmallow transfers wonderfully along with hot cocoa mix, vanilla coffee bean, and a dark wood like mahogany. Dry sugar cookie fades into tea spice & chocolate. The mouth coating is really thin, but spreads and coats rapidly. It does have some good linger, but is going to be quite repetitive on subsequent pours with a lack of depth being apparent at 86 proof. I do really enjoy this, but unfortunately I know there are some better pours available (like Shenk's). There is something almost like caramel, but quite watered down. I'd say the overall vibe to the pour is the hot chocolate, marshmallow & coffee bean profile that is persistent throughout. Rating: 3/5 I would wholeheartedly suggest this pour to someone looking to expand their novice whiskey horizons as it is a very unique flavor profile. I think it would make a nice dessert pour, if you haven't had any higher proof pours before it. It's very creamy, kind of like an espresso martini in a way.

Southern Distilling Company Whiskey Type: Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 70% Corn, 16% Wheat, 14% Malted

Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 84.8° Age: NAS Further identification: Single I will continue to say that the Michter's Bourbon, Rye, Sour Mash and American Whiskey are all my go-to