New Expert Spirit Reviews - July 12, 2023
Check out the latest spirits reviewed by our Tasting Table experts! Photo Credit: GlenDronach
Jul 12, 2023
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5GlenDronach based in the Scottish Highlands is known for their sherried single malts, so it's no surprise that a combination of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks were used for the maturation of this cask strength expression. The barrels were selected by GlenDronach Master Blender Rachel Barrie. This Highlands single malt carries no age statement and is bottled without chill filtration or added coloring. The 12th batch was released at 58.2% ABV. Available in the US beginning May 2023. (SRP $104.99)
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4Royal Salute 21 Year Jodhpur Polo Edition is the fifth limited edition for the Polo Collection. This bottling highlights the Sport of Kings as well as the city of Jodhpur, India — the birthplace of modern polo. Master Blender Sandy Hyslop was inspired by the flavors and spices of India and he created a unique blend of malt whiskies which were finished in virgin oak casks. This limited edition expression is available globally beginning May 2023. (SRP $160)
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3Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye had previously been released as a special release, but it is now a permanent addition for the brand's Single Barrel Collection. It's made using a mash bill recipe of 70% rye, 12% malted barley and 18% corn. It's charcoal mellowed prior to aging in new American white oak barrels. The barrels selected for the Single Barrel Collection are aged at the highest reaches of the barrelhouses. The proof ranges from 125-145 proof for these single barrel expressions. Available nationwide as of May 2023. (SRP $59.99)
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2Formulated each year by CEO & Founder Tim Piersant, Chattanooga Whiskey Founder's 11th Anniversary Blend is made from a blend of three solera whiskeys — each representing the past, present, and future. The past solera was an Indiana straight bourbon aged for 4+ years; the present solera was a Tennessee straight bourbon made with a Tennessee high malt recipe aged 2+ years; and the future solera was a blend of Tennessee straight whiskeys aged 3+ years from their Experimental & Riverfront Distilleries. Bottled at 100 proof without chill-filtration, it's available in limited quantities beginning May 2023. (SRP $59.99)
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1This gin is the brain child of Master Distiller Christian Krogstad, formerly of Westward Whiskey, and herbalist Dr. Elizabeth McElligot. It is distilled from grain and made using botanicals sourced exclusively from within the United States, including wild juniper and cascara from the Pacific Northwest, cherry bark from the Southeast, yerba santa from the Mojave, and cranberries from Maine. It launched on the 4th of July 2023. (SRP $39.99)