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318 results found for "rare character"
- 1991 Ord 16 Year Manager's Dram Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review: A Beastly Proof Leaves No Evidence
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,
- A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 12 Port Finished Rye Review: Don't Call it a Comeback
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
- Michter's 25 Year Bourbon Review—An Exploration of the Ultra-Aged and an Answer to the Age-Old Question: "Is Older Better?"
." - 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
- Redbreast 18 Year Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Review: Who Raised These Prices?
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
- A Historic Tasting: Sipping Vintage Mount Vernon Rye Whiskey from 1902 to 1947 - an Exploration on What Maryland Rye is All About
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.
- Russell's Reserve 15 Year Bourbon Review: Crossing the Line into Ultra-Aged Territory
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
- Bomberger's Precision Fine Grain Review: Exploring the Specialty 2025 Bourbon Release
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
- 2022 Michter's 20 Year Bourbon Review
As for how I came by this epic opportunity to taste a ridiculously rare release, my good friend Jordan It has that light clay characteristic that screams low barrel entry proof. Rating: 5/5 (Just wow. One of my favorites.) Just exceptional whiskey.
- Cedar Ridge Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey - A Pocket-Sized Review of Release 001
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
- Fercullen Single Malt Irish Whiskey Flash Review - A Brief Introduction to Powerscourt Distillery
Another sip amplifies the experience slightly, with more of that oily pot still character starting to TL;DR: Somewhat of a "session" whiskey with its impossibly delicate, floral honey sweetness Rating: 3 I'd argue that this is barely a whiskey. It is supremely drinkable for those who value smoothness.
- 2023 George T. Stagg Review - Is GTS Still the King of the Antique Collection?
highly allocated bottles that are part of the antique collection include William Larue Weller, Eagle Rare TL;DR: Not BT's finest work, but still a special bottle for raising a toast or talking over Rating: I initially loved the 2022 release, rating it with my highest honor and distinction: the coveted 5/5 the 2022 once again coming across bolder, perhaps warranted by the higher proof, but in a much closer race
- Willett Family Estate #2304 - 10 Year Single Barrel Rye Whiskey Review - "LJ Chug-a-lug"
Quite rare are the opportunities to pick a barrel of Willett Family Estate. TL;DR: Vintage funk, creamy and sweet Rating: Crushworthy This is one of my favorite ryes in the whiskey












