Basil Hayden Malted Rye Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Basil Hayden Malted Rye Review

Company: Beam Suntory Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery Region: Frankfurt, Kentucky Aging: Basil Hayden 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% ABV Proof: 80 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Malted Rye Non-Chill Filtered: No Read more…

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C923 Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C923 Review

Company: Elijah Craig Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery Region: Louisville, Kentucky Aging: 13 Years 7 Months ABV: 66.5% ABV Proof: 133.0 Proof Mash Bill: 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $75 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof – Batch C923 Tasting Notes Appearance: Dark Amber Nose: Rich caramel, brown sugar, molasses, oak, vanilla, creme brulee, baking spice, Read more…

High West Cask Collection Bourbon Review - Cabernet Sauvignon Finish - Featured

High West Cask Collection Bourbon Review – Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Finish

Distillery: High West Distillery and sourced whiskey from MGP Distillery Region: Park City, Utah Aging: 4+ Years Mash Bill: Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys finished in Cabernet Sauvignon Barrels Batch No: 23D20 ABV: 50% ABV Proof: 100 Proof Non-Chill Filtered: No Price: $70 High West Cask Collection Bourbon – Cabernet Finish Tasting Notes Appearance: Dark Read more…

Ardbeg BIZARREBQ Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Ardbeg BIZARREBQ Review

Distillery: Ardbeg Distillery Region: Port Ellen, Islay, Scotland Aging: No Age Statement but finished in Pedro Ximenez Sherry Casks and Ardbeg’s Unique BBQ Casks ABV: 50.9% ABV Proof: 101.8 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Islay Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $85 Ardbeg BizarreBQ Tasting Notes Appearance: Amber Nose: Smooth and rich peat, smoke, meaty, smoked meats, peppery beef jerky, Read more…

Heavens Door Double Barrel Whiskey Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Heaven’s Door Review – Double Barrel Bourbon Whiskey

Distillery: Six-Mile Distillery Bottled By: Heaven’s Door Spirits Region: Columbia, Tennessee Aging: 6 Years ABV: 50% Proof: 100 Mash Bill: 84% Corn, 8% Corn, 8% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $40 Heaven’s Door Double Barrel Tasting Notes Appearance: Dark Honey Nose: Caramel, brown sugar, vanilla, toasted oak, light fruits, orange, cherries, peanut Palate: Caramel, butterscotch, Read more…

Bradshaw Straight Rye Whiskey Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Bradshaw Rye Whiskey Review

Distillery: Sourced from Green River Spirits Company Bottled: Silver Screen Bottling Company Region: Owensboro, Kentucky Aging: 2 Years ABV: 51.9% Proof: 103.8 Mash Bill: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No Price: $45 Appearance: Honey Nose: Honey, light fruits, hay, rye grain, rye spices, anise, slight caramel, and oak Palate: Tons of sweet honey up front which Read more…

Wilderness Trail Single Barrel Bourbon Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Wilderness Trail Single Barrel Bourbon Review

Company: Campari Group Distillery: Wilderness Trail Distillery Region: Danville, Kentucky Aging: 4 Years 8 Months Barrel No: 779272 Bottle No: 113 of 215 Barrel: ISC-#4 Char Rickouse: B-W9-9-10 Yeast Strain: 921 ABV: 56.185% ABV Proof: 112.37 Proof Mash Bill: 64% Corn, 24% Rye, 12% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $70 Wilderness Trail Single Barrel Bourbon Tasting Read more…

Makers Mark Cellar Aged Review - 2023 Release - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Review – 2023 Release

Company: Beam Suntory Distillery: Maker’s Mark Distillery Region: Loretto, Kentucky Aging: 13% Whisky Aged 11 Years, 87% Whisky Aged 12 Years ABV: 57.85% ABV Proof: 115.7 Proof Mash Bill: 70% Corn, 16% Soft Red Winter Wheat, 14% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $150 Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged – 2023 Release Tasting Notes Appearance: Amber Nose: Brown sugar, maple, Read more…

Dickel 12 Review - Sour Mash Superior 12 - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

George Dickel 12 Review – Sour Mash Whisky

Distillery: Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. (Also known as George Dickel Distillery) Region: Tullahoma, Tennessee Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Mash Bill: 84% Corn, 8% Rye, 8% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $25 Appearance: Amber George Dickel Superior No. 12 Tasting Notes Nose: Caramel, oak, vanilla, peanut, nutmeg, citrus zest Palate: Maple Read more…

Balvenie French Oak Review - Aged 16 Years Finished in Pineau Casks - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Balvenie French Oak Review – Aged 16 Years

Company: Balvenie Distillery Company Distillery: Balvenie Distillery Region: Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland Aging: 16 Years ABV: 47.6% Proof: 95.2 Mash Bill: 100% Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $180 Appearance: Light Honey Balvenie French Oak Tasting Notes Nose: Light caramel and honey, toasted oak, vanilla, beautiful fruit flavors, raisin, citrus, candied apricot, and orange Palate: Honey, light oak, subtle but present Read more…