Age:  NAS MSRP:   $59 (2025) Tasting notes Nose:  This whiskey is waxy up front with some distinct character The Madeira cask seems to have imparted little evidence of its own character, leaving the base Boann Sipping late in the glass shows a lovely development, a subtle shift in character that exudes elegance With distillers paying careful attention to the old ways while also leaning in on the latest technical

It was a privilege to taste such rare whisky, and we are honored to share our tasting notes with you Rating:  4/5 ( Really good; I want one of these on my shelf. ) Nick & Jes agree; the creamy nose and

After a few sips, the whiskey gets a touch complacent in its character, finding revelry in boisterously TL;DR: An evolving pour that runs right in the comfort zone for a patient, longtime enthusiast Rating With subtle undulations in quality and character, this is the kind of pour that will reward those who

Proof: 106° Age: 4 years Further identification: Barrel No. 16B21U, Bottle 179 of 250; NCF stated Eagle Rare intense rye spice Mint and lemon tea Very botanical tonight; would possibly pair up well with a gin Eagle Rare Most consistently enjoyable profile Just the right amount of sweetness for me Final Ranking: Eagle Rare

well-known note that a lot of Buffalo Trace distillate will show off; this example tastes much like an Eagle Rare The finish is short and sweet with no remarkable character to show for it. TL;DR: Very average, very classic Buffalo Trace bourbon with simple oak and cherry notes Rating: 3/5

barrels brings the best of world-class wine to American whiskey, delivering a dram with a bold berry character It has a young and vibrant character prior to a sip. It has a sweet, summery character to it, like a crisp American lager beer sipped around a roaring campfire Rating:  3/5 ( Decent.

The reason that Mannochmore is rarely seen as a single malt is that the distillery is one of Diageo’s Rating:  4.5/5 ( Really good; I want one of these on my shelf. ) This one stood out well for both Nick

It was a privilege to taste such rare whisky, and we are honored to share our tasting notes with you Rating:  4/5 ( Really good; I want one of these on my shelf. ) This got better and better with time,

Noses much like Weller Antique does, but definitely has a little more character tonight compared to previous Hints of the herbal side of things dare to dart out in between waves of varying cherry profiles. Rating: 4/5

Part of what makes whiskey hunting every winter so fun is the not-so-rare bourbon release like Colonel times neat in a glencairn on a fresh palate before writing my tasting notes and offering an honest rating There's a slightly drying, crisp cleanliness characteristic here that reminds me of stepping out into TL;DR: An easy-sipping barrel proof bourbon that doesn't disappoint when tasted on its own Rating:  4

forums like StraightBourbon.com you see familiar whiskey nerd banter: friendly disagreements about ratings They haven't changed or evolved too much; it's still a base character of vanilla, angel food cake, and Overall, I am left a bit wanting in the depth department as I patiently taste with my usual careful intention TL;DR: A straightforward and enjoyable old Kentucky bourbon that is undeniably Heaven Hill Rating: 4/

blends that we are curious about and enjoy, some of which will be finished in a selection of neat and rare Percentages: 78.5% Corn, 13% Rye, 8.5% Malted Barley Proof: 118.2° Age: 15 years Further identification: Rare It's spicy characteristics that lead the charge of every sip seem to numb out most of the flavors on Rating: 3/5 This pour is greatly improved with water.