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  • Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select

    Tennessee Whiskey — Tennessee, USA

    Reviewed December 31, 2016
    3.0
    3.0 out of 5 stars
    Rich flavor, spicy mouthfeel. Moderately sweet, but bold. Nutmeg, toffee, and white pepper.
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  • Dark Horse Reserve Bourbon

    Bourbon — Kansas, USA

    Reviewed December 31, 2016
    3.0
    3.0 out of 5 stars
    Now rebranded as "Union Horse" (perhaps due to Alberta dark horse?). Somewhat hot and sharp. A nice complex taste, but could be smoother. Some dried fruit, subtle sherry, and wood notes.
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  • Rebecca Creek Fine Texas Spirit Whiskey

    Spirit — Texas, USA

    Reviewed December 31, 2016
    3.0
    3.0 out of 5 stars
    Very, very smooth. Sweet, light, and very thin. It won't disagree with anybody, but really doesn't stand out. Gentle vanilla cream, a hint of oak. Somewhat herbal on the nose.
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  • Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal Cognac

    Cognac — Cognac, France

    Reviewed December 30, 2016 (edited September 17, 2019)
    4.0
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Rich, balanced, and complex. No age statement, but I taste the oak of a long aging process for at least some of the cognacs in this blend. Surprisingly thin mouthfeel. Dried apple, subtle golden raisin. Reminds the taster of sweetness through association without really being notably sweet. Finishes long and spicy with cinnamon and vanilla.
    50.0 USD per Bottle
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  • Landy VS Cognac

    Cognac — Cognac, France

    Reviewed December 30, 2016 (edited November 19, 2017)
    3.0
    3.0 out of 5 stars
    Light in all aspects. Mildly sweet up front with a very gentle pear-quince flavor and a hint of vanilla and cream. The finish is prominently oak, and not terribly far removed from a light, sweet bourbon. A gentle spice and burn settles onto the tongue and palate after swallowing. Doesn't distinguish itself, so save your sipping for something else more special, but no black marks either.
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  • E&J VSOP Brandy

    American Brandy — California, USA

    Reviewed December 30, 2016 (edited February 27, 2020)
    3.0
    3.0 out of 5 stars
    Very sweet. Strong cherry-vanilla flavor, but in appealingly natural (not cough syrupy). Light-bodied and thin. Gentle for a cheap brandy, with only a mild tip-of-tongue burn. Not bad.
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  • St. Rémy VSOP

    Other Brandy — France

    Reviewed December 30, 2016 (edited May 2, 2019)
    2.0
    2.0 out of 5 stars
    Bottle doesn't claim to be a cognac (including in the Distiller picture), only a brandy, so probably incorrectly classified. Relatively sweet with a balanced body and generally rich, round fruit flavor. Not picking out too many distinct flavors, but some apricot and citrus peel. Not very smooth - strong ethanol with pronounced burn.
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  • Bushmills Black Bush

    Blended — Ireland

    Reviewed November 26, 2016 (edited May 2, 2019)
    3.0
    3.0 out of 5 stars
    Very, very smooth. Prominent sherry overtones - dominates the palate. Honey, some floral notes, fig and subtle raisin. Extremely drinkable for the price. Won't satisfy those looking for complexity, but a pretty easy recommendation for a go-to Irish. Great for the price. Update - side by side with a number of other Irish, noticeably less sweet than others. A bit musty and pungent, but settles out nicely when drinking solo. An affordable choice for those who like nutty sherry notes without as much sweetness.
    24.0 USD per Bottle
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  • Larceny Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon

    Bourbon — Kentucky, USA

    Reviewed October 29, 2016 (edited September 11, 2018)
    2.75
    2.75 out of 5 stars
    Super smooth. Easily recognizable as wheated due to the sweetness, but still has some character and spice to keep it balanced. Recommended. Revisited: toasted peanuts come through strongly. A little flat when compared to others. Vanilla banana bread is on point. Fine enough but not special. Dropped from 4 to 3 stars. Affordable price point.
    22.0 USD per Bottle
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  • Knob Creek Small Batch Bourbon (NAS)

    Bourbon — Kentucky, USA

    Reviewed October 29, 2016
    4.0
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    No complaints. Very smooth and balanced with just a few cubes.
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