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…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
Distillery: Douglas Laing & Co Region: Glasgow, Scotland Aging: 5 years ABV: 46% Proof: 92 Price: $55 Appearance: Light Hay Blend: Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore, Port Ellen Nose: Peat first and foremost, light caramel, earthy, dirt Palate: Sweet fruit and caramel followed by a smooth balance of peat and earthy flavors. Finish: Smooth medium finish with dirt and smokey flavors Read more…
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…