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for mainly being a blending component for Johnnie Walker Red Label, this Manager’s Dram bottling is a rare opportunity to taste the unique character of Teaninich in peaceful solitude. He and his brother, General John Munro, were notable as benign and caring landlords in a region brutally It was a privilege to taste such rare whisky, and we are honored to share our tasting notes of the Manager's Rating:  3/5 ( Decent.

Further identification: Warehouse A, Rick No 40, Barrel 1516 Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Bourbon This beats Rare Breed on nose and finish, but falls slightly short on palate. Rare Breed Review: Creamy caramel, leather, darker black pepper and a hotter cherry on nose. Final Ranking: Rare Breed > Kentucky Spirit

Ranging into the top end of the age statements from this run, this 14 year Strathmill malt is one Speyside Whisky Type:  Single malt Scotch whisky Mash Bill Percentages:  100% malted barley Proof:  115 ° Age:  14 malt was selected by Sam Filmus for the ImpEx Collection, bottled at cask strength after aging for 14 Palate:  My goodness, that fruity character is just wonderful on the tongue, just as it was in the nose The finish goes long—though it lacks a true flavor—the mouthfeel more than makes up for a lack of character

Rating: 3/5

Very faint leather, like smelling a bound book sitting down in your lap. Very light, airy & open space feel to it. Fresh, floral Spring air. Rating: 4/5

While oats and wheat aren’t often seen in modern Irish and Scottish expressions, both were once very Rating: 4/5 I'm pleased to say this pour made the "Keep Amongst the Whiskey" list; something not many

Thanks to visionaries like Pablo Moix, Rare Character is bringing these barrels to the well-educated really get excited when a knowledgeable friend goes out of their way to let me try something truly exceptional Let's dive in to the latest and greatest from Rare Character. Company on Label:  Rare Character Whiskey Company Whiskey Type: Straight rye whiskey Mash Bill Percentages TL;DR: Eye widening, truly divine whiskey; if rye is on the come up, this is the act to follow Rating

It was a privilege to taste such rare whisky, and we are honored to share our tasting notes with you Balsamic vinegar character stands tall alongside salted graham cracker and rich, undulating sherry influence Rating:  4.5/5 ( Really good; I want one of these on my shelf. ) This is whisky that doesn’t suck.

The Spot Whiskey website describes this release, saying: The latest addition to the Gold Spot’s series This special whiskey, the perfect balance between Irish whiskey and Italian wine, celebrates the exceptional The mouthfeel is great: oily, generally sweet, but quite devoid of any distinct flavor character. TL;DR: Flat, bland, and boring—this release is a slap in the face to Irish whiskey fans Rating:  2/5 In a neat demonstration that older is not always better, this is a very clear step down from the 9 year

Diageo has put out one Flora and Fauna series using Benrinnes, but few people have been able to assign a distinct character to the malt whisky producer to this day. subtle character that presents slightly savory, like a bit of barbecue rub left spilled on the counter TL;DR: Flat whisky full of odd flavors and aromas Rating:  3/5 ( Middle of the road whiskey. Despite setting out to try to discover the underlying character of Benrinnes, I've only become befuddled

A 14 year rye in today's market is not unheard of, but it's certainly becoming more of a rarity. Orphan Barrel describes this release on the side label saying: Coming across a 14-year-old Rye is rare Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Proof: 90° Age: 14 nose without sacrificing aroma volume; the sweet notes are all rising to the surface as most of the 14 The evolution of flavors here is slow, undulating, comfortable and of exceptional quality.

Combining these together after 30-plus years was very intentional, as the fresh sherry butt was filled TL;DR: A leathery, sweet, old, and bold concoction well fit for consumption Rating: 5/5 (Just wow. What an exceptional whiskey. It still serves as a wonderful example of what the blending team behind Redbreast is capable of.