Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Company Region: Frankfurt, Kentucky Aging: 10 Years ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $70 Appearance: Light Amber Nose: Lots of caramel and vanilla. Oak paired with a bit of spice and a bit of grassy notes. Palate: A very nice balance between the sweetness of caramel and vanilla blended with spices and some rye Read more…
Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Company Region: Frankfurt, Kentucky Aging: It was originally aged 8 years, but in 2014, the age statement changed to “Artfully aged” which means that there is no guarantee on how long it has been aged. ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $50 Appearance: Amber Nose: Caramel, vanilla, reminds me of the candy Cow Read more…
Distillery: Macallan Region: Highland, Scotland Aging: No Age Statement – Matured in Sherry Seasoned Oak Casks ABV: 44% Proof: 88 Price: $200 Appearance: Dark Honey Nose: Caramel, toffee, tart fruit, plums, pepper, dark chocolate Palate: Honey, caramel, cinnamon, spices, chocolate, oak, clove, baking spices Finish: Heavy, bold finish with deep caramel and spices What are Macallan Harmony Collection – Intense Read more…
Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Company Region: Frankfurt, Kentucky Aging: It was originally aged 8 years, but in 2014, the age statement changed to “Artfully aged” which means that there is no guarantee on how long it has been aged. ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $60 Appearance: Cherry Amber Nose: Dark Fruits, cherries, sweet notes, vanilla, oak, Read more…
Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Company Region: Frankfurt, Kentucky Aging: It was originally aged 8 years, but in 2014, the age statement changed to “Artfully aged” which means that there is no guarantee on how long it has been aged. ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $50 Appearance: Light Gold Nose: Buttered Toast, caramel, and vanilla, with a Read more…
Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Company Region: Frankfurt, Kentucky Aging: It was originally aged 8 years, but in 2014, the age statements were changed to “Artfully aged” which means that there is no guarantee on how long it has been aged. ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $45 Appearance: Dark Cherry Nose: Very strong scent of dark fruits Read more…
Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Company Region: Frankfurt, Kentucky Aging: It was originally aged 8 years, but in 2014, the age statement changed to “Artfully aged” which means that there is no guarantee on how long it has been aged. ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $45 Basil Hayden Whiskey Tasting Notes Appearance: Gold Nose: Sweet and buttery Read more…
Distillery: Aberfeldy Distillery Region: Aberfeldy, Scotland Aging:12 Years ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $30 Appearance: Light Gold Nose: Malt, toffee, cereal, light fruits – apple and apricot, touches of honey Palate: There are definitely notes of light fruits – specifically apple, apricot, and light lemon. Less honey and toffee tastes than on the nose, but they are Read more…
Distillery: Lux Row Distillers Region: Bardstown, Kentucky Aging: 7 years ABV: 57% Price: $79.99 Appearance: Golden Caramel Nose: I get a lot of vanilla and sweet fruits, especially apples. It’s buttery and also pretty rye-forward with notes of spices, grass, and hay. It almost reminds me of a caramelized creme brulee after a meal of pork Read more…
Distillery: Savage & Cook Distillery Region: Mare Island – Vallejo California Aging: 5 years ABV: 44% Price: $35 Appearance: Dark Amber Mash Bill: 95% Corn, 4% Rye, 1% Malted Barley Nose: Very sweet – think maple syrup steeped with dark berries and hints of vanilla and hazelnut. Palate: The flavor is very smooth and extremely easy to Read more…