Company: Suntory Distillery: Blend of Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita Distilleries Region: Yamazaki district near Kyoto, Japan Aging: 3 Years ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Mash Bill: Blend of Suntory’s two malt distilleries – Hakushu and Yamazaki – and the grain distillery Chita Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $40 Where I Tasted Suntory Toki Today I went to see Read more…
Distillery: Jack Daniel Distillery Region: Lynchburg, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement Barrel No. 22-00518 Barrel House: 2-25 Bottling Date: 1-27-2022 ABV: 47% Proof: 94 Mashbill: 70% Rye, 18% Corn, 12% Barley Price: $50 Appearance: Amber Nose: Spices, sweet fruits, apricot, pear, earthy, hay, grass, caramel Palate: Earthy, rye spices, grassy plant flavors with caramel and sweet fruits Finish: Long finish Read more…
Company: Beam Suntory Distillery: Maker’s Mark Distillery Region: Loretto, Kentucky Aging: 4 Years ABV: 54.8% Proof: 109.6 Mash Bill: 70% Corn, 16% Soft Red Winter Wheat, 14% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $70 Appearance: Dark Amber Maker’s Mark BEP Wood Finishing Series Tasting Notes Nose: Caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, baking spice, dark fruits, citrus zest, wheat Palate: Rich Caramel, Read more…
Distillery: Jack Daniel Distillery Region: Lynchburg, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement Barrel Number: 20-06123 Rick No: L-5 Bottling Date: 10-1-2020 ABV: 47% Proof: 94 Price: $50 Appearance: Light Amber Nose: Sweet Caramel, Oak, Toasted Barrel, Dark Fruit, and Spices Palate: Excellent dark fruit flavors, spices, caramel, and touches of vanilla Finish: Smooth and easy finish – Spices linger along with Read more…
Company: Barrell Craft Spirits Distillery: Blend of American and Canadian Rye Whiskey Region: Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Canada Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 59.74% Proof: 119.48 Mash Bill: Undisclosed Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $85 Barrell Seagrass Tasting Notes Nose: Toffee, tropical fruits, apricot, pineapple, vanilla, molasses, raw sugar cane, elderflower notes similar to St. Germaine liqueur Palate: Candied Read more…
Distillery: Jack Daniel Distillery Region: Lynchburg, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $35 Appearance: Dark Gold Nose: Sweet, Toasted Barrel, Toffee, Vanilla, Cherry Dark Fruits Palate: Toasted Flavors definitely come through. Sweet but not quite as much toffee and vanilla as we got on the nose. Less fruits and a bit more spice on the Read more…
Distillery: Brown-Forman Beverages Region: Louisville, Kentucky Aging: 4 Years ABV: 41.1% Proof: 82.2 Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 15% Rye, 10% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No Price: $25 Appearance: Honey Coopers Craft Straight Bourbon Tasting Notes Nose: Caramel, toffee, charred oak, light fruits, apples, apricot, cinnamon, mint Palate: Banana, brown sugar, vanilla, toasted oak, anise, cinnamon, pepper Finish: Quick and easy finish – Read more…
Company: Elijah Craig Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery Region: Louisville, Kentucky Aging: 18 Years ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Mash Bill: 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $150 Appearance: Dark Amber Elijah Craig 18 Year Tasting Notes Nose: Rich caramel, heavy toasted charred oak, vanilla, cinnamon, baking spice, crisp apple, citrus zest Palate: Buttery caramel, heavily charred Read more…
Company: Elijah Craig Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery Region: Louisville, Kentucky Aging: 12 Years ABV: 62.83% Proof: 125.66 Mash Bill: 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $65 Appearance: Very Dark Amber Elijah Craig Barrel Proof – Batch A123 Tasting Notes Nose: Rich caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, baking spice, cinnamon, sweet apple – reminds me of Read more…
Company: Elijah Craig Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery Region: Louisville, Kentucky Aging: 12 Years ABV: 62.4% Proof: 124.8 Mash Bill: 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $65 Appearance: Very Dark Amber Elijah Craig Barrel Proof – Batch C922 Tasting Notes Nose: Rich caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, baking spice, cinnamon, a hint of citrus zest Palate: Rich Read more…