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We intentionally sought out a taste of his Rosen rye project straight from the barrel. Rosen rye is that heirloom grain we mentioned, a SeedSpark project championed by Laura Fields ,  who Comparing this to their fully matured Rosen Rye bottling confirmed that they know what they are doing Putting out consistent high-rye mash bills and using historic grains like Rosen rye honor and advance Before the four-story-high three-chamber still was in operation, there was Henry Oberholtzer—who later

The answers we seek can be found, believe it or not, right under our noses—once we get the cork out of Subsequent inhales produce creamy vanilla, biscotti speckled with a touch of white pepper, rose petals Overall, this is a creamy dream to nose so far. It's well-aged oak, coming across level and rich in the nose. Having gone through this pour three times in accordance with the Amongst the Whiskey editorial policy

stories are true and verified, or whether they're simply lore passed down from generation to generation, pouring It's quite the story and will shed light on why I think she may not give two hoots about foul language Revolution, and facing the war debt of those times, war-widowed mother of five, Marican McLain, saw the rise Returning to the nose after several sips has sharpened the aromas; the proof is evident as I inhale, This pour absolutely has kept my attention as it morphs into more savory notes of roasted tomato and

four floors. though likely older) MSRP: $210 Further identification:  Barrel 25E1658 was bottled in May of 2025 Nose It's rich, elegant, and refined in the nose, to the point I can plunge as deep as I'd like. Nosing this is creamy and dreamy, the combination of its parts being perfectly balanced, yet somehow Coming back to the nose after a few sips is just as rewarding as creamy and bright tones continue to

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.