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- 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
- Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Bourbon Review: The Whiskey Lore of Strawberry Krunch
variability in single barrels, the overproof experience of drinking these at barrel strength, and the rare TL;DR: expect fruit-forward flavors without a blown-out palate Rating: 4/5 ( Really good.
- 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
- Still Austin Cask Strength Bourbon Review: The Artistry of Grain-to-Glass Whiskey
only whiskey can, which is highlighted on their website : Prior to this "study" the father-son duo rarely : a flavorful, well-balanced Texas whiskey that will fool you into thinking it's older than its age Rating
- 15 Stars First West Fine Aged Rye Review - An Exploration of the 6 Year First West Batch 2-SSDD
The linger that follows carries a mild pomelo character and a general feeling of booziness, like a gin TL;DR: A multitude of clashing aromas and tasting notes make for a disjointed blend Rating: 2.5/5 (
- What Does Pennsylvania Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Liberty Pole Spirits Taste Like? I Tasted Through Single Barrel 518 "All the Fixins" to Find Out
with rye, they decided to turn the table on this egregious mash bill and produce their own version of barely table accoutrements for a Thanksgiving time release Nose: Lifting the glass to my nose reveals a character-rich TL;DR: Bold character from a bourbon mash bill that leans in hard on great, flavorful grain Rating:
- Stagg Jr Batch 23B Bourbon Review
While it may not be as consistent as the likes of Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare, there are at least convenient TL;DR: Classic, but rather boring bourbon that fails to materialize any patent distinction Rating: 3/
- Keeper's Heart Irish + Bourbon Whiskey Review
most renowned and high quality Irish whiskeys in the world including Jameson, Redbreast, Midleton Very Rare There's an inherent metallic characteristic that seems to attach to all the other flavors. Delicate nutmeg and gingerbread characteristics layer in softly. Rating: 3/5 (Decent. I can go either way on it.) This is a very simple whiskey.
- ASW Distillery Resurgens Rye Single Barrel Review: Where Pot Still Tradition Meets Southern Innovation
by Liquor Junction in collaboration with Nick from Amongst The Whiskey Nose: This is one of those rare TL;DR: A masterful performance well worth your time and attention Rating: 5/5 ( Pinnacle Whiskey.
- 1991 Cragganmore 17 Year Manager's Dram Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review: Short Stills Producing Fresh Fruit
This, in addition to the use of sherry casks, is likely responsible for the fruitier character of the Rating: 4/5 ( Really good; I want one of these on my shelf. ) What a lovely malt exploration.
- Gold Spot Irish Whiskey Review - 9 Year Single Pot Still 135th Anniversary Limited Edition
by one the members of the Spot family began to reappear; from the iconic Yellow Spot in 2012, to the rarely As the glass gets lower the creamy characteristics really begin to shine and I find the unique pot still Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.)
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 12 Review: Ranking the 131.1 Proof 2023 Release from Buffalo Trace
Despite not really caring to 'hunt' this years allocations, I managed to luck into this release from and a tingle on the tongue hopefully exciting the attention away from the lack of soul or meaningful character TL;DR: A quotidian blend of Kentucky bourbon from Buffalo Trace Rating: 3/5 ( Decent. Batch 11 slumped a little in excitement but was still a solid bourbon with plenty of unique characteristics












