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Peerless Rye Single Barrel Review - 2023 Distillers Selection - Honey Roasted Cherries - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Peerless Rye Single Barrel Review – 2023 Distiller’s Single Barrel Selection

Company: Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. Distillery: Peerless Distillery Region: Louisville, Kentucky Aging: 4 Years ABV: 55.2% Proof: 110.4 Mash Bill: Undisclosed Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $120 Appearance: Dark Amber Peerless Single Barrel Rye Tasting Notes Nose: Rich caramel, bold oak, vanilla, brown sugar, dark fruits, cherries, clove, anise seed Palate: Heavy toasted oak, buttery caramel, vanilla, lovely rye spice, black Read more…

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Peerless Rye Whiskey Finished in Absinthe Barrels Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Peerless Rye Absinthe Barrel Finish Review

Company: Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. Distillery: Peerless Distillery Region: Louisville, Kentucky Aging: 4 Years and finished in Copper & Kings Absinthe Barrels ABV: 56.8% Proof: 113.6 Mash Bill: Undisclosed Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $135 Appearance: Dark Amber Peerless Rye – Absinthe Barrel Finish Tasting Notes Nose: Absinthe! Lots of Absinthe! Surprisingly, a lot of other notes come through as Read more…

By Brad, ago
Jack Daniels Sinatra Select Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select Review

Company: Brown-Forman Corporation Distillery: Jack Daniel’s Distillery Region: Lynchburg, Tennessee Aging: No Age Statement but supposed to be aged 5-7 years ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Mash Bill: 80% Corn, 8% Rye, 12% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $175 Appearance: Golden Brown Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select Tasting Notes Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, banana, charcoal mellow, dark Read more…

By Brad, ago
Jack Daniels Fire Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Jack Daniel’s Fire Review

Distillery: Jack Daniel Distillery Region: Lynchburg, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 35% Proof: 70 Price: $25 Appearance: Light Gold Nose: Red Hot Candy – Smells exactly like the candy Palate: Tastes exactly like eating Red Hot Candy Finish: Light finish and very little burn Is Jack Daniel’s Fire Approachable? This bottle is very approachable. This is the type of Read more…

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Four Roses Small Batch Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Four Roses Small Batch Review

Distillery: Four Roses Distillery Region: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky Aging: 5 Years ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Mash Bill: Can be Mash Bill E for Elegant (75% Corn, 20% Rye, 5% Malted Barley) or Mash Bill B for Bold (60% Corn, 35% Rye, 5% Malted Barley) Non-Chill Filtered: No  MSRP Price: $40 Appearance: Amber Four Roses Small Batch Tasting Notes Nose: Caramel, Read more…

By Brad, ago
New Riff - Kentucky Straight Malted Rye Whiskey Review - Aged 6 Years - Featured

New Riff Malted Rye Whiskey Review – Aged 6 Years

Distillery: New Riff Distilling Region: Newport, Kentucky Aging: 6 Years ABV: 50% Proof: 100 Mash Bill: 100% Malted Rye Non-Chill Filtered: Yes Price: $60 Appearance: Dark Amber New Riff Malted Rye Tasting Notes Nose: Sweet caramel, toffee, dark fruits, candied cherry, blackberry, powdered sugar, tobacco Palate: Smooth rich sweetness, caramel, vanilla, dark fruits, baking spice, rye Read more…

By Brad, ago
Jack Daniels Old No 7 Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Review

Distillery: Jack Daniel Distillery Region: Lynchburg, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Mashbill: 80% Rye, 8% Corn, 12% Malted Barley Price: $25 Appearance: Amber Nose: Caramel, Vanilla, Charcoal, Toasted Barrel, Banana, Ethanol, Metallic Notes Palate: Sweet caramel and vanilla upfront, charcoal and toasted barrel Finish: Medium finish with toasted oak barrel and caramel flavors. Is Jack Daniel’s Read more…

By Brad, ago
New Riff Single Barrel Rye Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

New Riff Single Barrel Rye Review

Distillery: New Riff Distilling Region: Newport, Kentucky Aging: 4 Years ABV: 52.1% Proof: 104.2 Mash Bill: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Barrel No: 16-9754 Non-Chill Filtered: Yes Price: $55 Appearance: Dark Honey New Riff Single Barrel Rye Tasting Notes Nose: Caramel, brown sugar, oak, pepper, rye spice, cinnamon, baking spice, apples, orange citrus Palate: Buttery Read more…

By Brad, ago
Jack Daniels Rye Whiskey Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Jack Daniel’s Rye Review

Distillery: Jack Daniel Distillery Region: Lynchburg, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Mashbill: 70% Rye, 18% Corn, 12% Malted Barley Price: $25 Appearance: Amber Nose: Reminds me of a pastrami sandwich with cheese on rye bread, a bit of sweetness, caramel, light fruits, and slight vanilla notes Palate: Earthy, dirt, grassy flavors right off the bat. Read more…

By Brad, ago
Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Review - Secret Whiskey Society

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Review

Distillery: Jack Daniel Distillery Region: Lynchburg, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 35% Proof: 70 Price: $25 Appearance: Gold Nose: Caramel, honey, vanilla, light fruits Palate: Strong honey flavor, vanilla, very sweet Finish: Quick finish with sweet, honey flavor Is Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Approachable? Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey goes down incredibly smooth. It reminds me of drinking sweet tea Read more…

By Brad, ago