Background: This single barrel of rye was sourced by Whistlepig likely from Canada, aged for 10+ years, then bottled at cask strength. This barrel was picked by The Party Source in Covington Kentucky. ABV: 58.7 % Nose: Sweet rye spice, sweet baking spices, Orange Citrus, hint of cherry, Vanilla. Palate: Thick, oily, Rye spice, Citrus, Brown Sugar, burnt […]
Review #50; Rye #13: Whistlepig 10 SiB Party Source Read More »
Background: This Single Barrel was select by Gordons in New England. This OESK was aged for 10 years and 4 months before being bottled at cask strength. Distilled: May 21, 2008 Barreled: June 6, 2008 Bottled: Oct 12, 2018 ABV: 59.7% Nose: Strong, Caramel, 4R Rye spice, Brown Sugar, Oak, Slight spicyness Palate: Thick, Oily, strong, 4r rye, black pepper, hint
Review #49; Bourbon #28: Four Roses Private Select Gordon’s OESK Read More »
Background: I had this blind then was revelaed the bottle so keep that in mind. This is a triple blend Irish whiskey that was finished in barrel that previously held Demerara rum. ABV: 43% Nose: Faint, Grass, Sweet Butterscotch, Apples, hint of honey Palate: Thick mouthfeel, Grassy, Butterscotch, warm apple, honey stronger now, rich sweet baking spices.
Review #48; Irish Whiskey #1: Tullamore Dew Rum Cask Finish Read More »
Background: This single cask of Glendronach was distilled in 1995, aged for 19 years in a PX Sherry cask, then bottled at cask strength with no additives or Chill filtering for WhiskyBase. ABV: 54.2% Nose: Strong Plums, dark fruits, sherry, honey, grapes, ethanol Palate: Medium mouthfeel, dark furtis, sherry, honey, baking spices, burnt oak, Sulphur hint Palate: Long, dark
Review #47; Scotch #6: Glendronach 1995 PX Sherry Cask 3804 Read More »
Background: This is a blended rye from High West, the blends being made of the following components: 6 Year MGP Rye 16 Year Barton Rye Batch no: 16J28 ABV: 46% Nose: Rye spice, apple, hint of honey, vanilla and oak Palate: Medium mouth feel, rye spice, apple pie, burnt sugar and oak. Complex Finish: Medium, Rye spice, oak, vanilla and
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Background: This is a limited edition release from 4Roses. It is a blend of 4 of their mashbills; 10 Year OBSV 13 Year OBSF 14 Year OESV And 16 Year OESK ABV: 54.2% Some local friends and I split this bottle between so we could try it. Nose: Very sweet fruits, honey, berrys, rye spice, green apple,
Review #45; Bourbon #27: Four Roses 130th Anniversary Edition Read More »
Background: This is a single barrel of Bourbon from the Wild Turkey distillery selected by Rural Inn, a liquor store in Indianapolis Indiana. The particular of this barrel which was non-chill filtered when bottled is Barrel 16-457, Rickhouse M, Floor 4-57-3 ABV: 55% Nose: Rich Sweet Vanilla, Oak, Tobacco Leaves, corn. Palate: Oak, Spice, black pepper, leather, spicy
Review #44; Bourbon #26: Russel’s Reserve SiB Rural Inn #3 Read More »
Background: This bottling comes to us by way of Independent bottler Signatory Vintage. This single malt was distilled at Glenlossie then aged for 24 years in a hogshead before being selected by Bounty Hunter in Napa, California. It was bottled at cask strength with no additives or chill filtering. I had this blind so keep
Background: I had this blind then was revealed the bottle so keep that in mind. This bottling comes to us from the Tobermory distillery. This Ledaig was aged for 13 years then finished in an Amontillado Sherry cask before being bottled at cask strength with no chill filtering. ABV: 59.2% Nose: Peat, Rich Dark Fruits, grapes
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Background: Barrel #322, Rickhouse K, Floor 5. This barrel was selected by the Gallenstein group in Cincinnati. ABV: 55% Nose: Rich sweet vanilla, brown sugar, oak, tobacco leaves, spiciness, hint of honey Palate: Rich sweet vanilla, brown sugar, a little heat, transitions to the oak, spice, hint of leather and the tobacco leaves. Finish: Medium, a nice mix of
Review #41; Bourbon #25: Russel’s Reserve SiB Gallenstein #10 Read More »
