Distillery: Glenlivet Region: Banffshire, Scotland Aging: ABV: 48% Proof: 96 Price: $100 This bottle is named Glenlivet “Code” for a reason. It was a fun marketing approach to create a unique experience with this bottle of whisky. Glenlivet released this bottle and gave the customer no clue as to what flavor profile they created with Read more…
Distillery: Jack Daniel’s Distillery Region: Lynchburg, Tennessee Aging: 6 Years ABV: 53.35% Proof: 106.7 Limited Bottle No. ASM-16431 Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No Price: $70 Appearance: Dark Maple Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Tasting Notes Nose: Caramel, dark fruits, oak, cherry, plum, vanilla, toasted marshmallow, chocolate Palate: Malt, toasted graham cracker, chocolate, cinnamon, pepper, clove Finish: Medium finish with Read more…
Distillery: Jack Daniel Distillery Region: Lynchburg, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement Barrel No. 22-08869 Barrel House: 3-08 Bottling Date: 11-2-2022 ABV: 64.85% Proof: 129.7 Price: $70 Appearance: Dark Amber Nose: Sweet, Strong Caramel, Toasted Oak, Vanilla, Cherry Dark Fruits – Less Heat on the Nose Than Expected Palate: Bold caramel flavors, toasted oak, vanilla, dark fruits, and more spices Read more…
Distillery: Glenlivet Region: Banffshire, Scotland Aging: No Age Statement – Aged in American White Oak Casks, Ex-Sherry Casks, and Traditional Casks ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $85 I found this bottle of Glenlivet Distiller’s Reserve on my Royal Caribbean cruise ship. I visited the duty-free liquor store right on the ship and was surprised to Read more…
Distillery: Glenlivet Region: Banffshire, Scotland Aging: 15 Years – Aged in French Limousin Oak Reserve Barrels ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $75 Appearance: Gold Glenlivet 15 Year Tasting Notes Nose: Sweet toffee and dark fruits, cherry, vanilla, and touches of cinnamon with almond or hazelnut notes Palate: Well-balanced flavors of dark fruits – especially cherry with vanilla, cinnamon, Read more…
Company: Smooth Amber Spirits Co. Distillery: MGP Region: Maxwelton, West Virginia Aging: 7 Years Barrel No: 36684 ABV: 59.4% Proof: 118.8 Mash Bill: 60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: Yes Price: $50 Appearance: Honey Smooth Ambler Old Scout Tasting Notes Nose: Caramel, oak, beef jerky, pepper, Worcestershire steak sauce, almond, hazelnut Palate: Caramel, oak, smoked meats, brown sugar, Read more…
Distillery: Glenlivet Region: Banffshire, Scotland Aging: 14 Years – Finished in Cognac Casks ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $65 Appearance: Cherry Amber Glenlivet 14 Year Tasting Notes Nose: Sweet, dark fruits, caramel, toffee, vanilla notes Palate: Toffee and vanilla stand out at first followed by dark fruits, cherry, raisins, and a sweet sugary flavor at the end Finish: Medium Read more…
Distillery: Glenlivet Region: Banffshire, Scotland Aging: 12 Years – Matured in European Oak and American Oak Barrels ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $50 Appearance: Light Gold Glenlivet 12 Year Double Oak Tasting Notes Nose: Light fruits, oranges, apples, apricot, sweet toffee, vanilla notes Palate: Toffee and Caramel notes right off the bat with a bit of orange zest Read more…
Distillery: Glenlivet Region: Banffshire, Scotland Aging: No Age Statement – Selectively Finished In Caribbean Rum Barrels ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $50 Appearance: Light Gold Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve Tasting Notes Nose: Molasses, Sweet, Light Fruit – Oranges and Banana, Hints of Vanilla Palate: Toffee and molasses with a light hint of orange, banana, and vanilla notes Finish: Not much Read more…
Distillery: Buffalo Trace Region: Frankfort, Kentucky Aging: 15 Years ABV: 53.5% Proof: 107 Mash Bill: Undisclosed Non-Chill Filtered: No Price: $120 Retail – $2200 Secondary Appearance: Honey Nose: Sweet caramel, vanilla, oak and light fruits – cherry, apricot, and banana Palate: Extremely smooth with a lovely brown sugar caramel flavor followed by oak and a very distinct fruit Read more…