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.

: 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.

Too busy for a pour. Far too busy for a thorough review... Whiskey enthusiasts are probably more immune to it than most, but it still likely plays a role in what inhales offer further testament to this whiskey's appellation with bountiful layers of oak continuously pouring Consistency and complexity are often at odds, and this pour leans heavily into the consistent category still manages to come across sticky, like the remnants of a juicy orange dripping down and drying on your

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

After we sat with our third tasting, we agreed that an encore review of an already robust Manager's Dram Sipping it feels like having a malt on the bartop of your favorite pub. Upon deeper inhales, freshly cut flowers bloom from the glass, roses, and gardenia stems, plucked from Goodness, I could spend hours with this nose, lounging, legs crossed, smiling wide. Enthusiast grade pour. ) Fans of bolder, spicier American whiskey like bourbon and rye will find a lot

Our process is unique, affected by our specific location and even weather. We store and mill our corn and grain on-site from corn that is grown on our own family farm in Winthrop Lautering our mash separates the liquid wort and spent grain. Returning my nose to the glass after a sip makes me smell... Willett rye?! It gives a lofty, rising feeling, like a whispered promise of good things to come.

fizzling out before, noting that I'm not a huge fan of brands that trade on the scent of a long lost rose There are some decent layers throughout the nosing experience, but they are incredibly delicate and I It's fine to have on your plate, but it's not all that exciting in the grand scheme of things. whipped cream can be found late in the glass - the most redeeming quality of my time spent with this pour Sipping further into the glass is rather enjoyable, perhaps like the nose more-so as a Summer sip, but