Distillery: Heaven Hill Region: Bardstown, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 50% Proof: 100 Price: $25 Appearance: Dark Amber Nose: Rye spices, pepper, vanilla, toasted oak barrel, toffee Palate: Caramel, rye spices, oak, light vanilla, grains, malt flavors Finish: Medium finish with caramel and rye spice Is Rittenhouse Rye Approachable? Rittenhouse Rye is a fairly easy whiskey to drink, but 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…
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…