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  • Stagg Jr Batch 23B Bourbon Review

    I'm always excited to explore a new Stagg Jr batch. The biannual release of this antler-adorned bottle is a new opportunity to explore a big, bold bourbon The first pop of the cork led with excitement, grace and depth. since then has been more and more disappointing unfortunately, but this is exactly why I always taste new

  • K.Luke Small Batch Barrel Strength Bourbon Whiskey Review - Exploring the Batch 7 Blend & Rediscovering the Blending Skill of Jonathan Maisano

    their 7th blend, with an 8th on the horizon in February 2024, K.Luke whiskey is continuing to rock out new What's the new batch all about, you ask? Let's find out. was the previous norm) was scary for Jonathan; he admittedly didn't know how the process was going to work I get a distinct farm vibe from this pour which reminds me of some warm late Summer days spent working Sipping further into the glass here illustrates the depth of complexity this blend carries: new notes

  • Armagnac Finished Barrell Whiskey - Spirit Animal Society Barrel Pick CQ63 Review

    As a reminder for those who might be new to the site, I try to never give numerical scores to things softer notes of dusty barrel boogers (IYKYK), flan, and classic hallmarks of exceptional cooperages at work As I continue to work through this pour, I find it is most notably lovely on the linger.

  • Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 Year Wheated Bourbon Review - Comparing the Fall 2023 Release to the Spring 2021 Bottling from Heaven Hill

    Sawn and worked wood can be found in every corner of the glass. Little further complexity develops in this glass as I continue to work through my tasting. Another sip offers a few new surprises. Our new 8 year offering continues to be flat and light in the glass with soft hay notes.

  • Stagg Jr Batch 23A Bourbon Review

    The first batch of Stagg Jr from 2023 comes bearing the new naming convention that started last year. If we hadn't gotten this new nomenclature, this would be the 22nd release of Stagg Jr, which you can I have 23B listed since I'm working on that review as well. Perhaps Buffalo Trace is trying to shoot for some level of consistency here now with the new numbering

  • Hirsch 8 Year Bourbon Liquor Junction Single Barrel Pick - Sample Review

    I wish we tasted this earlier in the flight, but we had our work cut out for us on the other barrel picks put together and will certainly offer an approachable yet satisfying softness to whiskey enthusiasts new While this definitely didn't feel like it chartered into completely new territory or set a new bar for

  • Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A123 Bourbon Review

    The Heaven Hill Distillery team certainly had their work cut out for them after putting on a true blending Will A123 ride the coattails of the previous release, or earn a new spot amongst the highest echelons Palate: Excellent new additions to the nose include flavors of fig and red berry jam upon first sipping Another sip does well to layer in some new surprises such as raspberry and Christmas fruit cake.

  • Fortuna Barrel Proof Bourbon Review - The Rereleased Higher Test Resurrection Label from Rare Character

    Following up their inaugural blend, Rare Character has put another new spin on the Fortuna resurrection Rare Character has been working hard since 2021 to bring single barrels, interesting cask finishes, and vintage flavor profiles (from first hand experience), Pablo and team took modern stocks and set to work Over 100 years since its inception, Fortuna Bourbon has now been revitalized for a new generation of

  • In-Depth Review: Cedar Ridge QuintEssential American Single Malt Whiskey Special Release - The Untitled Cigar Malt Project

    A trend Murphy Quint could easily lean into with his previous work experience at Stranahan's in Colorado How will Cedar Ridge's latest special release land amongst the other rising stars in the vast sky of new project was finished in Cedar Ridge V (a Madeira-inspired dessert wine), First Fill Amontillado Sherry, New French Oak, New American Oak – Char 3, and Peated Malt finished in Ruby Port and is available at an

  • The Balvenie Distillery Caribbean Cask 14 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review: A Gateway to the Wonderful World of Malts

    He produced the first whisky in the 18th-century mansion called the 'Balvenie New House' in 1893 and The rich history of the distillery was both carried on by and innovated through the masterful work of presents waves of classic, funky toffee vibes that should serve as a welcome introduction for those new in the effects of pot still distillation, as well as the perfect gateway to single malts if you're new

  • Booker's 2023-01 "Charlie's Batch" Bourbon Review

    It certainly doesn't lend itself to being done with the previous batch before the new one comes out, Charlie started his career working at the Booker Noe Distillery. products for different brands and projects in the Beam family, including supplying custom furniture to the new to be handing them out to parade supporters of course, but what's a little hourly wage for some hard work

  • Fortuna Sour Mash Bourbon Review

    Over a hundred years since its inception, Fortuna Bourbon has now been revitalized for a new generation Pete recently shared a side by side of the old, original label next to the new one. batch of barrels, presumably functionally limited by the size of the blending tank the team had to work

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