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High West Rendezvous Rye
Rye — (bottled in) Utah, USA
Reviewed December 30, 2017 (edited November 24, 2019)46% abv non chill-filtered Blend and mashbill (via their website): A blend of older Straight Rye whiskeys ranging in age from 4 to 7 years. Straight Rye whiskeys: 95% rye, 5% barley malt from MGP 80% rye, 20% malted rye from High West Distillery Nose: caramel, honey and vanilla greet you, followed by well-rounded rye spiciness along with hints of dill, dark fruit and nutmeg. Taste: deep and complex, with caramel and vanilla initially but as it develops, you get oakiness, dill, zesty rye spice, light tobacco in the background. Finish: long and spicy, with the oak char becoming more assertive with a hint of maple and brown sugar. Value: at $45-65 USD, this one is worth it. Final thoughts/Score: High West is doing some amazing blends, and this one is no exception. It's a complex, versatile and easy going sipper I recommend to anyone getting into rye, especially if you are a bourbon-first drinker, as the bourbon notes of this blend really shine, coming likely from the older rye. Great neat, can stand up to ice (if that is your thing) and would work well in a cocktail. All this said, when originally released it was blended 16 yo rye from Barton, but has been replaced by their in-house distillate. This earlier blend must have been a real treat, so if you can find an older bottle (earlier that 2017) it's a must buy! 4/5: highly recommend buying a bottle. Malt Musing: “Happiness is having a rare steak, a bottle of whisky, and a dog to eat the rare steak.” - Johnny Carson55.0 USD per Bottle -
Dos Lunas Reposado Tequila
Tequila Reposado — Jalisco, Mexico
Reviewed December 30, 2017 (edited May 4, 2018)Quite simply, this Tequila is amazing. Add a few drops of water and give it a couple minutes to breathe then the fireworks begin. Peppery spice yet smooth blue agave notes are rounded by a flavor burst of vanilla and buttery toffee. It’s pure joy in a glass. This Tequila works as both an every day nip or a fantastic dessert sipper. Tougher to find than it’s quality deserves. Got a bottle in Milwaukee around $40 and was worth every penny. If you see it, don’t hesitate to buy. -
Boodles British London Dry Gin (45.2%)
London Dry Gin — England
Reviewed December 30, 2017 (edited February 23, 2018)Smooth as smooth can be for a London Dry, which makes it rather unnoticeable in a Dry Martini. Not really my style but I won’t slight their obvious quality. Better juniper-forward options exist at the price point. -
Beefeater London Dry Gin (47%)
London Dry Gin — England
Reviewed December 30, 2017 (edited May 4, 2018)A staple London Dry gin. With a nice juniper kick, Beefeater is perfect for a dry martini. My go-to over the blander Bombay Sapphire and at a slightly lower price point! $34 w/ tax for a 1.75 liter in DC -
Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed December 29, 2017 (edited August 9, 2020)
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