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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.

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

Overall, it's a little dry in the nose, but I am happy to find more rye character than was present on Another sip is once again spice-forward rye character that hugs you at every step of the way. TL;DR: While a clear step up from Act 11, this still isn't anything all that special Rating:  3/5 Middle

The finish is medium but continues to flail in unmitigated ethanol and a lack of a strong character. ;DR: A bland Irish whiskey that is slightly creamy in flashes but downright boring most of the time Rating hidden gems like the first two years of the PX edition too, but the shelf staple 12 year is a defining character

." - Oscar Wilde Like Icarus, Michter's dares to push the boundaries of what is possible. Taking a whiskey to 25 years and beyond is not only daring; some may even call it downright insane. consider pinnacle American whiskey puts me in a unique position to be highly qualified to accurately rate The same was true of the chart-topping 2022 release of their 20 year bourbon. What prevented this whiskey from reaching a higher score was the lack of a defining character, the mouthfeel

Let's jump in and discover the underlying character of a whiskey from a bygone era and how we might use The mouthfeel is on the thicker end, with an oily new-make character like you might find on a single It gives off a distinct sweet and oily characteristic. It's diverse in character yet so distinct. Unique, yet completely telling. Further Thoughts:  This is a nuanced, distinct, and deep character-driven whiskey.

from wood that has been naturally air dried outdoors for a minimum of 40 months in France near the Charente Inhaling deeper, there's a light, musty wood character that follows with a kiss of tannic Syrah wine. The chocolate leans towards a tiramisu character, while the vanilla plays in the custard cake space. TL;DR: Thoroughly unique yet exquisitely flavorful, this is whiskey done right Rating:  4/5 ( Really

Many well-known, high-class, ultra-rare whiskeys employ this age statement; a voluntary act distillers Here at Amongst the Whiskey, we don't rate based on price tags, only the standardized evaluation of the It's your typical oak-bomb at this age, without any sign of tannic characteristics. Think old, dusty oak, leather, black pepper, and decaying linen—a characteristic I attribute to the degradation Creaminess prevails after a sip, with the vanilla characteristics transforming into a smooth layer of

playing field, ultimately letting the nuance of the whiskey making process shine for those who take care The stills at Cedar Ridge have left a lot of good character here, and the maturation has perfectly melded TL;DR: A subtle, well-blended rye; a masterclass in synchronization between nose and palate Rating: 4