Distillery: Willett Region: Bardstown, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement – Aged in Charred Oak Barrels ABV: 50.5% Proof: 101 Price: $50 Charcoal filtered Sour Mash Appearance: Amber, Hay Nose: Clementines, Fresh Cut Oak, Lumberyard Palate: Sweet and bright, oak, un-ripened pears, subtle brown sugar notes Finish: Light and quick with a lingering sweet caramel Is Johnny Drum Private Stock Approachable? Johnny […]
Today, we will be tasting the entire lineup of Basil Hayden whiskeys. Our goal is to not only taste and review these whiskeys and break down their flavors, but to determine which of the bottles are worth their price tag. We all know the feeling of buying a bottle, taking […]
Mary’s Vine is a restaurant and cigar bar in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania offering over 500 bottles of wine and 250+ bottles of whiskey to choose from. From Mary’s Vine restaurant itself, “Our wine lounge is a perfect meeting place to celebrate a special occasion, meet up with friends, or have a […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Company: Beam Suntory Distillery: Laphroaig Region: Islay, Scotland Aging: 10 Years in Ex-Bourbon Casks ABV: 40% Price: $60 Appearance: Light Gold Honey Nose: Strong Peat, lots of smoke, salty, ocean…many often refer to its scent as taking a whiff of a campfire doused in ocean water… Palate: Peat, Peat, and Peat. The smokey, peaty flavor of Laphroaig is […]