Background: This is a NAS bourbon, likely aged for 4-5 years by Brown Forman for their Whiskey Row Series. I had this blind so keep that in mind while reading my notes ABV: 45% Nose: Sharp ethanol, sweet vanilla, marshmellow sweetness, grass, oak. Pretty simple Palate: Thin, a bit watery. Ethanol, a faint artificial banana sweetness. Grass Finish: Short. […]
Review #72; Bourbon #37: Old Forester 1870 Read More »
Background: This is an uncut, non chill filtered 12 year age stated cask strength bourbon released in 3 batches during the year, with the code showing month and year released. ABV: 65.3% Nose: Burst of caramel sweetness, butterscotch, oak, hint of fruit in this one. Palate: Heat, Oak, Leather, Tobacco leaf. Under than maybe a hint of vanilla.
Review #71; Bourbon #36: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A118 Read More »
Yes I know it’s mislabeled, but I can promise you that this sample is no Lagavulin. Background: This is a blend of rye whiskies of at least 11 years of aged. This is sourced from an unknown distiller. Lets see how it holds up. ABV: 55.3% Nose: Rye spice and sweetness, Butterscotch, grass, Vanilla, green apples, oak.
Review #70; Rye #16: Kentucky Owl Rye Batch 1 Read More »
Background: This is a yearly release from Macallan. It has been Matured exclusively in oak casks seasoned with Sherry from Jerez, Spain and bottled at a higher % than most Macallan. ABV: 58.4% Nose: Sweet fruits, figs, berries, sherry, honey. Hint of Sulphur. Dark Chocolate and sweet baking spices. Palate: Dried sweet fruits, baking spices, sherry and figs.
Review #69; Scotch #13: Macallan Classic Cut 2017 Read More »
Background: This is an uncut, non chill filtered 12 year age stated cask strength bourbon released in 3 batches during the year, with the code showing month and year released. ABV: 65.5% Nose: Very sweet caramel, butterscotch, baking spices, oak. Pretty muted nose, made me work for it despite the high abv. Palate: Heat, Brown Sugar, Oak, Leather,
Review #68; Bourbon #35: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C917 Read More »
Background: This is a 9 year 7 month OESK from Four Roses bottled at cask strength. This barrel was selected and sold by Jensen’s Liquors located in Miami Florida. I had this blind then was show the bottle so lets keep that in mind while reading this. Nose: Oak, Caramel, Butterscotch, black pepper, cinnamon hint, Spicy
Review #67; Bourbon #34: 4 Roses Private Select Jensen’s OESK Read More »
Background: This is a single barrel of Knob Creek bourbon, distilled by Jim Beam and bottled for the Orlando Whiskey Society. I had this blind then was revealed the bottle so keep that in mind while reading my review. ABV: 60% Nose: Sweet Caramel, Vanilla, Citrus, Oak, Pepper, a kind of good funk Palate: Thick mouthfeel. Lots
Review #66; Bourbon #33: Knob Creek SiB Five Star Orlando Whiskey Society 14 Year Read More »
This is a single barrel, cask strength whiskey. It was bottled in Vermont and according to the label sourced from MGP in Indiana. This particular barrel was picked for the bar The Copper Shaker in St. Petersburg Florida and I grabbed it on vacation. ABV: 59.8% Nose: Rye Spice, Floralness, Raisins, Figs, Pepper, allspice, sweeter baking spices,
Review #65; Rye #15: Whistlepig 10 SiB Copper Shaker St. Pete Florida Read More »
Background: This is a single cask bottling of Benriach. Distilled in the year 2000, bottled on July 13th of 2012. This was bottled at cask strength with no additives and was non-chill filtered. ABV: 58.1% Nose: Rich Dark fruits, plums, honeycomb, apples, tartness. Palate: Thick, oily. Dark Fruits, plums, tart berries, burnt sugar and oak. A nice balanced
Review #64; Scotch #12: BenRiach Single Cask 12 Year Oloroso Sherry Butt (2000) Read More »
Background: This Bourbon comes to us from Belle Meade who sourced it from MGP. This 12 year old bourbon was selected and bottled for the Orland Whiskey Society. I had this blind so keep that in mind while reading my notes. Nose: Strong Caramel, Oak, butterscotch, spices, black pepper, honey hint, sweeter spices underneath. Palate: Medium/Thick. Butterscotch,
