Tastes
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Winston Lee North American Blended Whiskey
Blended — Colorado, USA
Reviewed March 2, 2020 (edited July 17, 2020)A light straw yellow color illuminates this whiskey, while super thin viscous legs dribble down the glass. The nose is a light bodied, fresh nose with notes of dry farm straw, grass, garden herbs, vanilla, leather, lemon, dried apricot, and orchard fruits particularly pear. The palate has an oily mouthfeel and a richer yet simpler taste than the nose would let on. There are notes of vanilla, caramel, maple, and dry grass. The finish is mild and it slowly tapers off and fades like an 80’s rock song. This blend of North American whiskeys from Lee Spirits isn’t bad. I’d say it isn’t their best product as Lee’s specialty is gin, but it’s still a decent blend. If I remember right it’s a blend of bourbon, Canadian, and a white dog rye. I’d recommend trying it and visiting Lee Spirits’ speakeasy, Brooklyn’s on Boulder in Colorado Springs. Thanks friends! Cheers!27.0 USD per Bottle -
Whistlepig 10 Year Small Batch Rye
Rye — (bottled in) Vermont, Canada
Reviewed February 29, 2020 (edited July 26, 2020)This rye whiskey had a copper color with thicker oily legs. The nose was overall sweet and sour with notes of peach, pear, red apple, honey, strawberry Twizzler, dusty corn, sweet tarts, and a note I can unfortunately only describe as gym sweat. The palate had a velvety mouthfeel, with notes of blue cheese, green apple, red grape, citrus, cinnamon, and rye spiciness. The finish was medium length with a pineapple and grape skin aftertaste. Rye is a whiskey category that I am finding is quite diverse. This particular rye was very different from others I’ve had but so good! I had this one when my fellow distillers and I had a night out at a whiskey bar after work, and I would definitely recommend! Whistlepig, thanks! Cheers!15.0 USD per Pour -
This high rye bourbon is caramel syrup in color with thin viscous legs. The nose has notes of baking and rye spices, apple pie, cherry, warm melted caramel, cinnamon toast, strawberries and cream, and aspen dust. The palate has an oily mouthfeel and is overall sweet and spicy, with notes of cinnamon spice, breakfast toast, orange candy, and milk chocolate malt balls. The finish is long and minty. This fantastic bourbon is complex yet well balanced and one of my favorite products from Distillery 291! Barrel 16, bottle 31/46 is what I am tasting from, but every time I’ve had it, it’s been delicious! I very much recommend! Thanks and cheers!100.0 USD per Bottle
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This local bourbon has thin oily legs, the brown color of a cooked donut, and is cloudy as a typical Seattle day. The nose is quite light and sweet with notes of faint corn dust, floral wheat and flowers, sweet red apple, vanilla, graham cracker, and milk chocolate malt balls. The palate has notes of sweet Thanksgiving creamed corn, fruity sour Trolli candy, lemon, caramel, and honey. Finish: The finish is lingering with a note of sweet tea. This is a very different bourbon. It’s good, not the best, and pretty mild. The flavors though are so unique it’s an interesting ride! I’d recommend a taste if you’re in the area. Cockpit Craft Distillery, thanks for the juice and for your service! Cheers!35.0 USD per Bottle
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291 Barrel Proof Single Barrel Colorado Whiskey
Rye — Colorado , USA
Reviewed February 22, 2020 (edited January 25, 2024)In this gorgeous rye there’s a dark copper color with thin semi viscous legs slowly dripping down the glass. The complex nose of this particular barrel has notes of sweet cinnamon sugar toast, cherry, grilled corn, cherry candy, BBQ char, damp forest floor, barn straw, mixed salted nuts, aspen dust, with honey and flowers. With a splash of water it becomes more floral and grassy with salted pecan and orange notes. The palate has a creamy mouthfeel and starts with some expected high proof heat. Notes include oatmeal raisin cookie, burnt caramel, milk chocolate, and baked green vegetables. With a splash of water, more orange citrus notes come forth. The finish is long and initially spicy that tapers into mintiness. This particular review is ironically for barrel 599, of Distillery 291’s barrel proof flagship rye recipe. The nose is amazing, the flavor is full, by far my favorite rye to date! Definitely recommended. Cheers!110.0 USD per Bottle -
This whisky has a light copper color and thick watery legs. The nose is caramel and maple dominant, with some additional notes of baking spices, buttered toast, marshmallow, corn chips, and some chemical astringency. The palate has an oily mouthfeel, with notes of vanilla, mild spice, robust maple syrup, and a graininess. The finish is semi hot and lingering. In my opinion this expression is better than the original, but it is still not excellent. A mixer for a rye based cocktail wouldn’t be bad, but I’d go with something else first. Cheers!1.0 USD per Pour
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This gorgeous Irish whiskey is liquid gold or melted sunlight in both taste and color (whichever metaphor better strikes your heartstrings.) And exceedingly thin viscous legs dance slowly down the glass. The nose is overall fruity and floral with notes of honey and grass, orchard fruits, orange, green grapes, and salted caramel. The palate has a creamy mouthfeel and is very fruity with notes of tangerine, sweet red apple, plum, blackberry jam, and cantaloupe melon. The finish is long, with a soft black tea tannic aftertaste. Oh my gosh. This whiskey was another treat from a friend and I am quite blessed to have been able to savor a sample. It is amazing to me what can be done to whiskey to alter the end product so vastly! I believe the saying is true, “There are no bad whiskeys, just exceptional ones.” However compared to this exceptional gem, some whiskeys don’t stand a chance! I highly recommend trying this Irish blessing and would personally love to have it again! Thank you Midleton Distillery! Sláinte!
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Paul John Peated Select Cask Single Malt
Single Malt — Goa, India
Reviewed February 1, 2020 (edited August 25, 2020)There is a beautiful copper color with in this whiskey, and thin oily legs cling to the glass. The nose is strong and delicious with notes of peat, sea brine, floral honey, lemon, incense smoke, and burnt rubber. The palate is equally delicious with notes of peat, BBQ char, rubber, sweet apple, French toast, and a medicinal quality. The finish is long and transforms from bitter to sweet and dry. This is a tasty dram! If I were to compare it to a scotch it’d be of the Campbeltown region. I find the generous proof and full flavor so good and I highly recommend it! Thanks, Paul John! Cheers!60.0 USD per Bottle -
This glorious single barreled treat is dark copper in color with very thin oily legs. This bourbon is a delight to look upon. The savory nose explodes with delicious notes of sweet corn, BBQ sauce, caramel candy apples, citrus, vanilla, aspen dust, cloves, and mint. The palate starts with intense heat to begin, then eases into notes of cinnamon, rich syrupy cherry, caramel, honey, brown sugar, smoke and char. With a splash of water it’s more reminiscent of an old fashioned with the notes of cherry and orange turned up. The finish is lingering, cinnamony, and very dry yet sweet, like eating a s’more. My particular bottle is one of 49 from barrel 543. I am a big fan of this whiskey and think the uncut proof allows the flavors and ruggedness to flow unbridled! I definitely recommend! Thanks 291! Cheers!110.0 USD per Bottle
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Gold Bar American Whiskey
Other Whiskey — (blended & bottled in California), USA
Reviewed January 21, 2020 (edited August 31, 2020)Bright gold is the color of this whiskey, and I would expect nothing less! The glass walls also show thick watery legs. The nose is sweet but not overly complex. I detect notes of dusty corn, candied walnuts, yogurt covered raisins, cotton candy, and a faint ethanol scent. The palate has a watery mouthfeel, with notes of sweet corn, grape skins, cracked pepper, and Spree candy. The finish is of medium length and ends kind of peppery. I will agree with Distiller’s Jacob Grier when he says this whiskey is, “more glam than dram.” It is a fancy package and a gimmicky finishing process, but that does make one feel this whiskey is special and makes the moments worth celebrating more memorable. As an example, I poured a dram of this for myself when my wife and I brought our daughter, Jane, home for the first time after she was born the other day! It may not be the best whiskey, but the moment made it special. Would I buy it again, probably not. But it made for a nice memory. Thanks Gold Bar. And Cheers to baby Jane!10.0 USD per Pour
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