Background: A blend of whiskeys from Willett distillery in Kentucky. I had this blind so keep that in mind while reading my notes. ABV: 57.15% Nose: Very sweet, spice, hint of fruit and vanilla Palate: Thick, oily, sweet fruits and a hint of spice. Pops at the back with heavy vanilla frosting and baking spices. Finish: Long and sweet […]
Review #33; Bourbon #17: Noah’s Mill Read More »
Background: This whiskey, a 17 year old single malt was aged in sherry before being bottled by The Whiskey Exchange for Christmas in 2018. The most likely source of this sherried whisky was Glenfarclas. This was bottled at cask strength with no additives and was non-chill filtered. ABV: 58.7% Nose: Burst of dark bright sweet fruits, plums
Review #32; Scotch #3: The Whisky Exchange “A Fine Christmas Malt” 2018 Read More »
Background: This is a single barrel of Elijah Craig that was picked by ABC Fine Wine and Spirits. Aged for 9 years then bottled for this store. I had this blind so keep that in mind while reading my review. ABV: 47% Nose: Heavy Vanilla and oak, honey, corn forward and light citrus. Palate: Medium
Review #31; Bourbon #16: Elijah Craig Small Batch: ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Selection Read More »
Background: This is a blend of ryes that have been finished in French Oak and Port casks before being bottled. This was the first “Act” where High West no longer had any 16 year Barton to blend. This is a blend of 6-7 year old MGP rye and High Wests own Rye distillate. ABV: 49.3% Nose: Plums,
Review #30; Rye #11: Midwinters Nights Dram Act 6 Scene 6 Read More »
Background: This rye comes to us by way of the Knob Creek brand from the Jim Beam Distillery. This barely legal rye mashbill was barreled in 2009 then bottled in 2018 at cask strength. ABV: 59.8% Nose: Mellow Rye spice, Strong Vanilla, sweet baking spices. Bold due to proof but not overpowering. Palate: Vanilla, rye spice, sweet spices,
Review #29; Rye #10: Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye 2009 Read More »
Background: This is a straight rye bottled by Buffalo Trace but likely sourced. It is rumored to be almost all rye with some malted barley for the mashbill. ABV: 50% Nose: Vanilla, Spicy Rye, Honey, Baking Spices, Light Fruits, Oak Palate: Rye and baking spices. Sweet and vanilla turns into the rye and spice with oak and
Review #28; Rye #9: EH Taylor Rye Read More »
Background: This blend of sourced rye comes to us from High West who is known for their sourcing and blending. This is a blend of 3 straight ryes from MGP, Barton, and High West. These ryes are finished in Vermouth and Syrah wine barrels before being blended together and bottled. ABV: 46% Nose: Sweet, bright fruits, honeycomb,
Review #27; Rye #8: High West Yippee-Ki-Yay 2018 Read More »
Background: This is a blend of Straight Rye and Bourbon Whiskies aged 10 to 14 years, sourced from MGP, and bottled by High West. ABV: 46% Nose: Vanilla, Caramel, oak, honey, citrus, rye spice, black pepper. Palate: Medium mouth feel. Grain, vanilla, oak, pepper and citrus. Finish: Dry, short. Hint of rye spice overpowered by oak and leather. Typical
Review #26; Rye #7: High West Bourye 2018 Read More »
Background: A straight rye made from pumpernickel rye and aged for at least 3 years in American Oak. Produced by Middlwest Spirits distillery located in Columbus Ohio. They were formerly producing spirits under the OYO name. ABV: 48% Nose: Warm oak, rye spice, a nice warm sitting by the fire on a fall evening smell I cannot
Review #25; Rye #6: Middle west Spirits Pumpernickel Rye Read More »
Background: This is a rye from Michters a non-distilling producer. This sourced rye has no age statement and no source revealed (thought to be Brown Forman). Let’s see how it is. ABV: 42.4% Nose: Citrus, oak, melon, honey, musty. Palate: Rye spice, vanilla, citrus, oak. Finish: Oak, citrus, rye, and an off-putting acetone finish. A single Barrel product so
Review #24; Rye #5: Michter’s Rye Read More »
