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Old Tub Whiskey Review

Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Co. Region: Clermont, Kentucky Aging: 4 Years ABV: 50% Proof: 100 Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No Price: $20 Appearance: Honey Bottled In Bond Act of 1897 Requires the following to be labeled as Bottled In Bond: Must be 100 Proof Must be aged at least 4 years Read more…

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Booker’s Bourbon Review – Charlie’s Batch 2023-01

Company: Beam Suntory Distillery: Jim Beam Region: Clermont, Kentucky Batch Number: 2023-01 Aging: 7 Years 1 Month 8 Days ABV: 63.3% ABV Proof:  126.6 Proof Mash Bill: 77% Corn, 13% Rye, 10% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: Yes  MSRP Price: $99 Booker’s Charlie’s Batch Tasting Notes Appearance: Dark Amber Nose: Rich caramel, heavy oak, vanilla, baking spice, cinnamon, clove, Read more…

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Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon Review

Distillery: Wild Turkey Distilling Co. Region: Lawrenceburg, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement but likely a blend of 6-12 year barrels ABV: 58.4% Proof: 116.8 Price: $45 Appearance: Dark Amber Nose: Rich caramel, brown sugar, toasted oak, vanilla, banana, creamy, buttery Palate: Deep caramel right off the bat, strong oak, slight rye spices, vanilla, buttery mouthfeel Finish: Long bold finish with Read more…

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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof – Batch B523 Review

Company: Elijah Craig Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery Region: Louisville, Kentucky Aging: 11 Years 5 Months ABV: 62.1% ABV Proof: 124.2 Proof Mash Bill: 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $75 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof – Batch B523 Tasting Notes Appearance: Very Dark Amber Nose: Rich caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, baking spice, brown sugar, light Read more…

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Booker’s Bourbon Review – Pinkie’s Batch 2022-04

Company: Beam Suntory Distillery: Jim Beam Region: Clermont, Kentucky Batch Number: 2022-04 Aging: 6 Years 10 Months 10 Days ABV: 61.2% ABV Proof:  122.4 Proof Mash Bill: 77% Corn, 13% Rye, 10% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: Yes  MSRP Price: $99 Booker’s Pinkie’s Batch Tasting Notes Appearance: Dark Amber Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, heavy oak, baking spice, cinnamon, fresh Read more…

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Booker’s Bourbon Review – Beaten Biscuits Batch 2019-04

Company: Beam Suntory Distillery: Jim Beam Region: Clermont, Kentucky Batch Number: 2019-04 Aging: 6 Years 6 Months 19 Days ABV: 63.05% ABV Proof: 126.1 Proof Mash Bill: 77% Corn, 13% Rye, 10% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: Yes  MSRP Price: $99 Booker’s Beaten Biscuits Tasting Notes Appearance: Dark Amber Nose: Rich caramel, toasted oak, cinnamon, buttery brown sugar, fruit, dark Read more…

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Tullamore Dew – Cider Cask Finish Review

Company: William Grant & Sons Distillery: Tullamore DEW Distillery Region: Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Ireland Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Mash Bill: Blend of Three Types of Irish Whiskey – 100% Single Malt, Pot Still, and Grain Alcohol Non-Chill Filtered: No Price: $30 Appearance: Honey Tullamore Dew – Cider Cask Tasting Notes Nose: Honey, light fruits, green apples, lemon-lime, Read more…

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Jim Beam Black Review – Extra Aged Bourbon

Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Co. Region: Frankfort, Kentucky Aging: 4+ Years ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Price: $25 Appearance: Dark Honey Nose: Sweet, dark fruits, molasses, toasted graham cracker, light oak Palate: Deep caramel flavors, toasted oak, vanilla, corn Finish: Medium finish with a little bit of heat. Leaves you with a bit of toasted barrel and caramel that Read more…

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Balvenie Caribbean Cask Review – Aged 14 Years

Company: Balvenie Distillery Company Distillery: Balvenie Distillery Region: Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland Aging: 14 Years ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Mash Bill: 100% Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $90 Appearance: Dark Honey Balvenie Caribbean Cask Tasting Notes Nose: Caramel, honey, brown sugar, buttered toast, vanilla, raisin, candied fruits, apricot, apple Palate: Smooth, rich, caramel and sugar cane, heavy fruit flavors, raisin, Read more…

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Craigellachie 13 Year Review

Company: Bacardi Distillery: Craigellachie Distillery Region: Aberlour, Banffshire, Scotland Aging: 13 Years – matured in a mixture of ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks ABV: 46% ABV Proof: 92 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Speyside Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $55 Craigellachie 13 Year Tasting Notes Appearance: Straw Nose: Honey, vanilla, raisin, brine, smoke, light oak, light fruits, apricot, apple, seared Read more…