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Cherry is a well-known note that a lot of Buffalo Trace distillate will show off; this example tastes My last sip is no bittersweet farewell to a whiskey I may never taste again, but a sad violinist waxing At least until enough of us get to taste it and be honest about how it stacks up against other brands I recently did a blind tasting of the Pappy 15, Old Rip Van Winkle and George T Stagg.

I've been tasting this release in different capacities since first being introduced to it by a good friend Now on my 5th individual tasting in 5 months of this bottle on a fresh palate, I'm confident that I've It's an intricate story; a tale I've grappled with since my first taste. Palate:  My first taste shows off great stewed plum, apricot, and cherry cordial. It's not high-flying, eyebrow-raising, or hair-on-end quality, but I can taste the intention that went

“Old Monongahela Full Proof Rye Whiskey” invites discerning palates to indulge in a taste of tradition Wondering if this whiskey tastes any good? Care for the perspective of someone who has tasted the old stuff?

Palate:  My first taste is a beautiful shimmer of orange zest before creamier tones prevail. My final taste is noticeably less sweet with notes reminiscent of red brick, blackened cornmeal, and Comparing a taste against a single malt of different origins will only wash out the unique experience Tasting malts of this caliber requires a different level of patience compared to American whiskey.

I didn't see this release ever really get much attention. I've been mixing cocktails with it for a bit now and realized I first reviewed this on my instagram but never shared any thoughts here. It's hard to believe this was first introduced in 2019 and I'm just getting around to writing down my thoughts now. Well, better late than never, right? Barely legal ryes can certainly be hit or miss for me. Let's dive in on a quick review of Heaven Hill's shelfer rye, joining the likes of Pikesville and Rittenhouse. Company on Label: Elijah Craig (Heaven Hill) Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 35% Corn, 51% Rye, 14% Barley Proof: 94° Age: NAS Further identification: This is a shelfer release from Heaven Hill that has been readily available since 2019 Nose: Bright, bubbly, lovely citrus and floral rye just dances in the nose. It's a beautiful contrast to simple, musty bourbons that typically come in around this same proof. There's a subtle lemon peel and bubblegum mixture that does well to not overstimulate the nose. Where the nose is a bit light in complexity - the palate shines. The empty glass smells of honeysuckle, charcoal and a well seasoned grill grate. Palate: Upfront this pour is bright and zesty. Lemon peel and cardamom tingle on the tongue. Light caramel and butterscotch fade into a nondescript bready medley. Hints of cinnamon and allspice sneak in on the back end. The linger is surprisingly long with vanilla dominating. Sugar cookie can be teased out as I nod my head in enjoyment. The mouthfeel is buttery as bakery delights get introduced in a whirlwind meeting of new friends. Late in the glass grilled street corn begins to take shape and my enjoyment grows. Complex contrasts of raspberry, sweet chili aioli, and level oak provide a really interesting neat sip. Though those notes together sound odd, they present more like a carousel - not quite mixing together, but their own distinct experiences capable of being pulled from at will. Drizzles of honey can be found amongst the stone fruit and Summer citrus medley. My last sip is like a Summer cookout; light effervescence of a can of Sprite mixes well with a slightly savory suggestion of barbecue chips. Mmm. There's so much that can be done here! Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.) My review purely rates the neat pour. Where you might draw more value from this whiskey is when you consider its price point. This is a huge value whiskey that makes exquisite cocktails. If you are going to mix a drink with this, I would suggest trying to keep your creation spirit-forward, as watering this down too far will mute this rye too much for peak enjoyment. This does surprisingly well neat, and may benefit well from a touch of oxidation given I've had this bottle on my shelf for quite some time now. I hope this review helps! Let me know down in the comments what you think of Elijah Craig Rye.

There's a fun plop of raspberry jam on well-toasted bread. Raisin, black pepper, fig, and vanilla are prominent standouts to the introductory taste. My last taste offers much of the same story from this underdeveloped glass; it's a full circle back to

blending component for Johnnie Walker Red Label, this Manager’s Dram bottling is a rare opportunity to taste It was a pleasure to sit with Josh, who offered a wide array of historical notes while we tasted through At the latest Whisky Legends tasting, hosted by Gregory Cloyd,  the Amongst the Whiskey Team (Nick Anderson It was a privilege to taste such rare whisky, and we are honored to share our tasting notes of the Manager's Pala te: Sweet toasted marshmallow and puffs of gentle smoke dance across my tongue.

The goal of the challenge is to have 7 people taste the sample blind and try to identify the brand, proof By some miracle I won the last giveaway and blind tasting competition - you can check out the results be posted after the giveaway ends & a winner is announced on @SaxyBourbon's page The color is on the lighter Nose: Bright linen, soft toasted caramel, and younger - though aged to satisfaction - oak aromas greet I am thoroughly confused, though I like what I am tasting.

I always take note and give stock to any whiskey reviewer who tastes something and goes out and buys The 2023 release of Michter's 10 Year Rye and Parker's Heritage Collection 10 Year Rye were both rye Nose ranking: 1: Michter's 10 Year Rye 2: Writers Rye 3: Parker's 10 Year Rye Palate ranking: 1: Michter's The Michter's offered such ephemeral beauty with creamy, vintage tones intently perfected with time.

The goal of the challenge was to have 10 people taste the sample blind and try to identify the brand,

In 1987, a group of distillery managers from Scottish Malt Distillers (SMD) met for a tasting session on with Gregory Cloyd and the Whisky Legends who participated in a grand tasting of 11 of the most Attendees of this tasting likely felt much like the luminaries of SMD did back in 1988. Take a drink of this whisky and you'll surely find something to love: red grape, pear, kiwi water, toasted Johnnie Walker lovers can thank Caol lla for much of its delicious taste.

We have arrived at the sweet end of this epic Manager's Dram tasting with an absolute monster. history, so well, in fact, that we're borrowing a few words from her here before we get into our own tasting Johnnie Walker lovers can thank Caol lla for a lot of its delicious taste! In the grand finale of the incredible Manager’s Dram tasting that Gregory Cloyd hosted, we have the The bbq experience is on the lighter end: more smoke, less sauce.