Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Family Reserve Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Family Reserve Review

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…

Glenlivet Founders Reserve Review - Secret Whiskey Society

Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve Review

Distillery: Glenlivet Region: Banffshire, Scotland Aging: No Age Statement – Aged in American Oak Barrels ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $45 Appearance: Light Hay Nose: Light fruits, citrus, oranges, green apple, caramel, Palate: Light fruits, citrus, oranges, green apples, slight hint of oak with a touch of caramel Finish: Light and quick. Smooth, but lacking Is Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve Read more…

The Big Peat Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

The Big Peat Whisky Review

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…

Basil Hayden - Aged 10 Years Review - Secret Whiskey Society

Basil Hayden 10 Year Review

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…

Basil Hayden - Subtle Smoke Review - Secret Whiskey Society

Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke Review

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…

Macallan Harmony Collection - Arabica Edition - Secret Whiskey Society

Macallan Harmony Collection – Intense Arabica Review

Distillery: Macallan Region: Highland, Scotland Aging: No Age Statement – Matured in Sherry Seasoned Oak Casks ABV: 44% Proof: 88 Price: $200 Appearance: Dark Honey Nose: Caramel, toffee, tart fruit, plums, pepper, dark chocolate Palate: Honey, caramel, cinnamon, spices, chocolate, oak, clove, baking spices Finish: Heavy, bold finish with deep caramel and spices What are Macallan Harmony Collection – Intense Read more…

Basil Hayden - Toast Review - Secret Whiskey Society

Basil Hayden – Toast Review

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 Read more…

Basil Hayden - Dark Rye Review - Secret Whiskey Society

Basil Hayden – Dark Rye Review

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 Read more…