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signature four grain straight bourbon whiskey. : Malty with a rich molasses forward nose to start. Bright allspice and slightly astringent florals are a bit intense on the nose. Fun nosing so far, but let's give it a sip to see if anything changes. The nose is beginning to level off into a powdery floral profile with a strong vanilla backbone.

80° Age: 8 years Further identification: This single barrel bourbon will vary slightly depending on your dump date; the one reviewed here is a 9-8-21 dump date from barrel 60 stored on rick 41 Nose: An oily , viscous nose-feel jumps out at me. Palate: My first sip perfectly follows the pixie stick comparison of the nose. It fades off slowly into a silky bed of roses.

What we are tasting now will be part of the legacy of our generation. :  On first lifting the glass to my nose, I find sweet caramel dominant and candied apple a bit more Nosing further, I find wafts of molasses, cornbread, and brown sugar all playing minor background roles swallowing, a nice wave of cranberry juice comes over the senses before fading into a simple bed of flour For the first time in quite a while, I'm thoroughly pleased with this pour of Stagg Junior.

: Raising the cool glass to my nose makes aromas of caramel apple, crème brûlée and mulled wine waft The nose-feel is quite soft here and I'm digging deep here without finding any heat in the nostrils. the evolution of the pour. A singular rose is tossed out before the curtains swish past each other. Nosing the empty glass shows off the scents of pixie sticks and vintage clothes.

These should just be a flash of words, not my usual wax-poetic prose, but the heart of the liquid at identification: This rare bottling (only 4,000 produced worldwide) is priced at an MSRP of around $550 Nose Hints of the same medical latex rubber hose that I found in the Brora 37 year bottling from 2015 that Palate: My first sip is much like the old Brora example from the nose; this whiskey comes across as burly and medicinal, commanding your attention at every step of the way.

The whisky was built around an 18 year old rye aged in ex-tequila barrels with a verdant and floral nose A deeper dive of the nose reveals lemon and pepper entwined. never quite rose to warm. Wow, the nose has remained delicious here with chocolate, rye bread, and butter undulating softly. I find fig alongside rose and strawberry flowers amongst biscuits.

first expression in our Founder’s Collection. Wes and Kyle blended two Kentucky straight bourbons in a 50/50 ratio (four year and nine year) and finished It's not offensive but certainly gets your attention. Spending a good amount of time learning a pour of the nose is really important for me before I take a This pour put me almost into a dream-like state with its softness.

the Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Collection giving us the chance to bring the unforgettable flavor of our Heritage Barrels to more of our friends. Offered at 100 proof (50% ABV) and matured at least seven years in our highest elevation barrel houses slightly hotter than the expected warmth of a 100 proof pour. I'm certainly finding enough joy in each pour to keep me coming back for more.

Nick's Thoughts Nose:  Raisin and resinous cedar lead the way. It’s bright and proofy in the nose with a little bit of leather. It’s consistently a bit sour and bitter to me. Brown sugar, dates, and a strange souring fruit also rise up from the glass, making me raise an eyebrow Your mileage may vary. Written by: The Amongst the Whiskey Team NICK ANDERSON & JES SMYTH

Powerful dustiness that overwhelms the nose. Faint berries hang around a caramel base. Palate: Wow, much sweeter than the nose let on. This is a powerful pour at 114 proof. There was also a brief, wild rising linger of nutmeg that took me by surprise on an exhale. Keep your eyes peeled for that review soon!

One is a gifted couple pours from a great Bourbon Thieves friend, @egilbert09. Very well put together nose. So far the best nosing experience of all the glasses. Wow, the nose opened up fabulously with a sip as well. Just a solid pour. So far the most prominently different of the four. The palate is really surprising compared to the nose.

I do intend to compare some of these batches soon, so make sure to enter your email at the bottom of cream and troves of vanilla form a cohesive, obviously creamy base as I first lift the glass to my nose chapstick on your lips. The (unfortunately) empty glass smells of an interesting rose & cherry combination, honeysuckle, and There are some slight almond, cinnamon and rose layers that sit in the linger which is just long enough