Tastes
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Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky
Single Grain — Japan
Reviewed November 10, 2023 (edited November 30, 2023)Taste: It starts with strong toasted marshmallows, rich caramel, and honey grahams. The finish is fruity, but it is relatively clean. It has a grainy mouthfeel and is incredibly smooth. Look: Golden brown Smell: Honey with a hint of fresh rubber along with vanilla -
Russell's Reserve Private Barrel Selection: 'Turkey Time' Morelli's Market 23-0352
Bourbon — USA
Reviewed October 19, 2023 (edited October 20, 2023)Taste: The flavor is dominated by gingerbread and vanilla. It has a pleasant burn on the back end. Look: Deep amber Smell: Strong vanilla cake and cinnamon -
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch B523
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed October 17, 2023 (edited October 19, 2023)Taste: It has a much bolder flavor than aroma. It is a vanilla bomb up front along with some spice. There is a strong ethanol burn, but it is smooth. Finishes with a hint of cherry-flavored tobacco. Look: Deep amber Smell: Caramel and vanilla with a hint of breadiness -
WhistlePig 6 Year PiggyBack Bourbon
Bourbon — USA
Reviewed October 9, 2023 (edited October 17, 2023)Taste: Vanilla pudding comes through strong along with some Cinnamon Toast Crunch. While the flavor overall is quite subtle, it is very smooth. Look: Deep golden Smell: Some vanilla and cinnamon but the aroma is fairly muted -
WhistlePig 6 Year PiggyBack Rye
Rye — (bottled in) Vermont, Canada
Reviewed October 9, 2023 (edited October 17, 2023)Taste: It has sugar cookies and vanilla frosting up front, then finishes with rye spice and a warming booziness. The mouthfeel is fairly chewy. Look: Golden-leaning brown Smell: Marshmallows and rye spice -
Highland Park Magnus
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed August 29, 2023 (edited November 4, 2023)Taste: Honey graham crackers are most prevalent. The peatiness lingers in the background, but it is incredibly mild. It is fairly smooth and viscous. It is pleasant for a reasonably-priced NAS Scotch Look: Golden and bright Smell: Vanilla and honey grahams -
Maker's Mark Private Selection Generations of Proof Final Chapter (2021 Private Selection)
Bourbon — USA
Reviewed June 19, 2023Taste: It has strong vanilla with a sharp ethanol character. It finishes with mild oak and cinnamon. Look: Deep amber Smell: Some vanilla (but less prominent than the others in this set) along with gingerbread -
Maker's Mark Private Selection Generations of Proof Final Chapter (2020 Private Selection)
Bourbon — USA
Reviewed June 18, 2023Taste: It has quite a bit of vanilla and caramel. It is smoother than the 2019 in the series, but it lacks the complexity. Look: Deep amber Smell: Vanilla cake
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