This is an offering from Privateer of their rum. The spirit must be distilled by a single distiller, in a single season, at a single distillery and aged no less than 4 years at a federally bonded warehouse and bottled at 100 proof at the same distillery. We usually see this from American bourbon producers, […]
Review #323; Rum #24: Privateer New England Bottled In Bond Read More »
This is a 10 year old Balblair, bottled for The Whiskey Barrel. It was aged its entire life in a first fill Olroso sherry hogshead. Let’s see how it holds up. ABV: 59.4% Nose: Hay, Lemongrass, malty, allspice, honey, shortbread. Palate: Medium mouthfeel. Shortbread, lemongrass, black pepper, cinnamon, heat Finish: Medium length, malt, cereals, honey, shortbread, heat, slight cinnamon.
Review #322; Scotch #115: Balblair 10yr 2009 The Whisky Barrel Select Read More »
Laphroaig 2005 “PX I Love You” Loch & Key This was distilled in 2006 and aged in ex-bourbon cask for 4.5 years, then switched to a Pedro Ximenez Hogshead for 9.5 years. It was selected by and bottled for Loch and Key. Let’s see how it holds up. ABV: 54.4 % Nose: Brash, Bacony Peat, black pepper,
Review #321; Scotch #114: Laphroaig 14yr 2006 SiB “PX I Love You” Read More »
Batch XJM27-17 Jorge Mendez was the Maestro for this, made from 100% Tobala. ABV: 50.5% Nose: Strong Red Fruits, clay, guava, bell peppers, slight mesquite. Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel. Spicy, Red Fruits/Berries. Guava, allspice, earthy, minerals, crushed sweetarts, roasted green peppers. Finish: Medium length, Strong Red Fruits and Berries, roasted bell pepper, warm clay/earthiness. Minerality Rating: 8/10 This is delicious
Review #320; Mezcal #17: Macra Negra Tobala San Luis Del Rio Read More »
Distilled in 1962, Bottled in 2019. This is a selected brandy from JLP, some things that were occurring in 1962: Cuban Missile Crisis John Glenn Orbits the Earth Marilyn Monroe Dies. Now that we have some context, lets dive in: ABV: 41.9% ABV Nose: Tannic Spice, Slightly Musty Grapes, honey, slight cinnamon, nutmeg, orange peel, Palate: Medium mouthfeel.
Review #319; Brandy #11: Jeal Luc Pasquet Lot 62 Legacy Selection Read More »
This is a cask strength bourbon selected by Smooth Ambler, sourced from Tennessee (Dickel) I don’t have much experience with Dickel so let’s see how well they chose this bottle. ABV: 50.5% ABV Nose: Oak Spice, slight tobacco leaf, vanilla, black tea. Vitamin minerality. Palate: Medium mouthfeel. Minerals, Black Pepper, slight sweertarts, vanilla. Finish: Medium length, vitamins, minerals, pepper,
Review #318; Bourbon #92: Old Scout 13yr Single Barrel Read More »
This is the first general release from Wolfburn, Scotland’s northernmost distillery. It is 3 years old, and was partially aged in Islay quarter casks. Non Chill Filtered and no color added. ABV: 46% Nose: Hay, Shortbread, allspice, Oak Spice. Palate: Medium Mouthfeel. Shortbread, oak spice, tart apple, heavy cinnamon Slight Greenwood. Finish: Short, vanilla, some lemon zest, pepper. Rating: 4/10
Review #317; Scotch #113: Wolfburn Northland Read More »
This is a 7 year old Cask Strength rum bottled by Rum Nation, distilled at the Savanna Distillery. The distillery is located on Reunion Island, which is in the Indian Ocean. It was bottled with no dilution, no color added, and was not chill filtered. ABV: 60.5% Nose: Slight rotting fruits, floral, Black Pepper, motor oil, lemon
Review #316; Rum #23: Rum Nation Reunion 7yr Cask Strength Read More »
This is a store pick from K&L of the JD Barrel Proof line, once that is new to their product line. Let’s dive in and see how being bottled at Barrel proof treats their spirit. ABV: 67% Nose: Rich, toasted oak, tobacco leaf, slight leather, vanilla frosting. Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel. Blast of Vanilla, tobacco leaf, oak, cherry,
Review #315; Bourbon #91: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof (K&L Selection) Read More »
Espadin, San Martin & Mexicano. La Noria Secc 13, Ejutla Batch XBP0617 This is an Ensamble from Macra Negra, let’s dive in. ABV: 49.6% ABV Nose: Green Bell Peppers, Slight Onion, guava, minerals, Palate: Medium mouthfeel. Warm. Green Peppers, slight mesquite, creamy. Green Onion, slight spice. Finish: Long, strong green pepper, green onion, spicy. Creamy. Mesquite, mineral. Rating: 7/10 Bursting
Review #314; Mezcal #16: Mezcal Macra Negra Ensamble Read More »
