SMWS 3.309 “Peat Smoke, Pipe Ash, and Pata Negra This is from Bowmore, Distilled in 2004 and bottled in 2017. It was aged in a 2nd fill Ex-Bourbon Hogshead. Let’s dive in and see how it holds up. ABV: 56.2% Nose: Sweet, slighty campfire peat, Vanilla, Caramel, Honey, Slight ash, Tart Berries. Palate: Thick and oily mouthfeel, warm,
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451 Spirits Pipe Dream Rum This is a Pot Still Rum made by 451 Spirits in Columbus Ohio. The use “Extra Long Fermentation with natural bacteria. It is then aged for a time in new charred oak for 1.5 years, then six months in ex bourbon barrels. ABV: 45% Nose: Molasses, slight funk, slight green wood, banana
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The Ohio Rum Society ORS is a group of enthusiasts in Ohio dedicated to spreading the knowledge of rum and educating people on it. The group currently stands at 93 paid members as of this writing and recently celebrated turning 3 years old in August. The group has 3 main goals: • Elevate the Rum
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This is made with Wild Tobasiche, which takes 12-13 years to grow. They then use the traditional process of cooking the agave in clay oven pits before smashing the hearts with a wheel. Wild yeast ferments before it is bottled. Let’s dive in and see how this spirit holds up! ABV: 47% Nose: Light and flora, honey,
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Weller Full Proof Red’s Spirit and Wine NCF Store Pick This is a store pick of the newly released Weller Full Proof from Red’s. NCF and clocking in at 57% with no age statement, this is likely to ( and has) joined the flew of Buffalo Trace allocated products that flies off the shelves and
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Aficionados x Fine Drams Lot 73 This is a 1973 vintage Cognac from Jean-Luc Pasquet. Distilled from grapes in the Petite Champagne region and bottled at cask strength. This was selected via a blind panel from the Aficionados Discord Server. Let’s Dive into it! ABV: 50.3% Nose: Tobacco Leaf notes, rich leather, oak, raisins, black
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Willet Family Estate 6 Year Rye This is a 6 year age stated rye from Willet, so lets dive in and see what its all about! ABV: 58.6% Nose: Strong Rye Spice, Green Apple, White Peppercorn, Vanilla, Palate: Thick Oily mouthfeel, strong rye spices, green apple, Vanilla, Black Pepper, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, Finish:Medium length, Leather, Rye Spice, Baking
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This is a single cask from Antique Lions. This Scotch comes to us from Tormore and was aged for 28 years before being bottled at cask strength wih no additives. I had this blind so keep that in mind reading my review. ABV: 50.4% Nose: Savory Nose, Plums, Dark Chocolate, Baking Spices, honey, cereals, Palate: Medium
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This is a cask strength bourbon offering from the Horse Soldier brand. This bourbon has been sourced from MiddleWest Spirits in Columbus Ohio where it was contract distilled. I had this blind so keep that in mind. Nose: Baking Spices, Vanilla, Caramel Oak. Palate: Acetone, Greenwood, Vanilla, oak, Finish: Short, Greenwood, Vanilla, Oak, Rating: 3/10 Guess: I would guess this
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This is a 12 year old Irish Whiskey under the Spot line. I had this blind so keep that in mind. ABV: 46% Nose: Strong Honey, Cereally, Vanilla, Floralness, Palate: Thick and oily mouthfeel, Honey, Cereals, florals, black pepper, Finish: Medium length, cerals, honey, floral, oak Rating: 6/10 Guess: This is fine, a nice sweet dram with loads of honey and
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