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

." - 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

bottle for free in my reviews, as well as when there is a paid partnership involved, which is incredibly rare TL;DR: Big, bold, beautiful flavors like Stagg has been known for for over a decade Rating: 4/5 Really

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Common to them both are the grilled characteristics, here leaning more in towards grilled corn than grilled Dry rickhouse funk presents a level experience from start to finish with fewer high-flying fun characteristics We're admittedly left a bit confused by this one, wondering where all the vibrant rye character is hiding The character of this whiskey hasn't been destroyed by any of the input processes.