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Company on Label: Old Fitzgerald Distillery (Heaven Hill) Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages I find this nose to be quite moody and brooding with the dark earth tones really presenting the most The A120 nose presents with much more of that white-washed, bright paper quality that some Heaven Hill

of bourbons from Jim Beam, Barton, and Green River, and ryes from MGP exclusively for the 95/5 mash bill I didn't even have to ask; Saunders is literally an open book. Company on Label:  New England Barrel Company Whiskey Type:  Straight rye whiskey Mash Bill Percentages Late in the glass, I find grilled peaches, fresh granola from a farmers market, and the tinest hint of dill My farewell sip is a lovely mug of lemon tea and flakey fruit-filled Danish.

either, and find that craft distilleries are far more enticing when it comes to this style of mash bill Percentages: Undisclosed (Buffalo Trace high rye mash bill) Proof:   100° Age:  NAS (4+ years) Further identification: The mash bill is undisclosed, but it's long been assumed Buffalo Trace's rye mash bill The finish brings in some cardamon that reminds me slightly of dill pickles but falls off rather fast There's something to enjoy here. ) There's something to appreciate about a rye whiskey willing to be

Company on Label:  Cedar Ridge Whiskey Type:  Straight rye whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 85% rye, 12% chocolate is definitely more prominent now, too, reminding me of a rich chocolate ganache covering a jelly-filled Additional sips continue to take me to a long table filled with stuffing, sweet potatoes, and corn casserole That's a win in my book!

These are intended to be short, sweet and as digestible as the whiskey we fill our glasses with. Empire Distilling Whiskey Type: Blend of Straight Whiskeys (a combination of rye and bourbon) Mash Bill Percentages: A blend of rye and bourbon mash bills Rye: 94% rye, 1% wheat, 5% malted barley Bourbon: Hints of plastic are a true oddity for something with as little malt content as the stated mash bills Anyone who has had MGP's 95/5 rye mash bill will recognize this mouthfeel and flavor immediately.

Company on Label: Elijah Craig (Heaven Hill) Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 78% Corn, 10% That nice dry paper smell I usually get from Heaven Hill.

Company on Label: Heaven Hill Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 35% Corn, 51%

Then I was invited down to Kentucky to help pick another barrel from Heaven Hill. When I pick a barrel I have to have the following conditions met for me to be willing to put my name on it: I have to love the whiskey enough to be willing to buy a minimum of 6 bottles of it for myself (Heaven Hill) Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 125.1 Peanut brittle, toffee and classic Heaven Hill vanilla are omnipresent aromas as I inhale off the surface

While I've owned and enjoyed many supposed incognito Willett bourbons, enjoyed Rowan's Creek and Noah's Mill The nose on this is quite unique and the high corn mash bill definitely doesn't do the distinct Willett The high corn mash bill here slightly missed the mark to become an exceptional whiskey, in my book something I also found in the last high corn mash bill that I tried (barrel 2071). with when I opened the bottle thoroughly enjoyed the glass I poured for them, so that's a win in my book

At a slightly higher proof than the original Blanton's and with a higher rye mash bill, Blanton's Gold Company on Label:  Blanton Distilling Company Whiskey Type:  Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (Higher Rye 12-15%) Proof:  103 ° Age:  6-8years MSRP: $129.99 (2025) Further Identification Upon first lifting the glass to my nose, after an unintentional long rest, I find a good amount of oak filling

Let's see if either of these fit that bill! Pikesville Company on Label: Heaven Hill Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 35% purchased early 2020 Sazerac Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Buffalo Trace Rye Mash Bill Proof: 90° Age: NAS (~4 years) Further identification

At the core of its character lies a high rye mash bill made with 74% total rye, composed of 61% Pennsylvania  Liberty Pole Spirits (Mingo Creek Distillers) Whiskey Type: Pennsylvania Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill The mash bill has been perfectly mellowed by the wood interactions you would expect from the Appalachian The empty glass smells of a verdant forest floor, leather-bound books, and breakfast doilies littered I didn't find the brackish river of Alaska, the salmon being heated over an open flame with lemon, dill