Tastes
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Defiant American Single Malt Whisky
Other Whiskey — North Carolina, USA
Reviewed February 11, 2017 (edited February 16, 2017)Fresh honeycomb, coconut and vanilla on the nose. The palate isn't as sharp as reviewed, but layers a good amount of spice, caramel, toasty nuttiness, leather and sweet vanilla. The finish is the calling card of this pour with good legs and a rollercoaster of sweet baking spices. -
Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed January 24, 2017 (edited April 24, 2018)Golden apple, spice, sweet molases, orange zest and maple brown sugar on the nose. The palate brings more spice and heat with notes of charred oak, caramel, honey, cinnamon and clove. Leather and earth creeps in on the finish. -
Angel's Envy Rye Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks
Rye — USA
Reviewed January 8, 2017 (edited November 10, 2019)Gourmand nose brings sweet baking spices, vanilla, coconut, and maple. The palate is sweet and spicy, letting the rye really shine through with clear influence from the Carribean rum casks. Notes of coffee bean, cocoa, vanilla, rich dark fruit, coconut macaroon, and caramel sing on the palate. The finish has good legs and taps into your childhood excitement of sweets baking in the kitchen. Exquisite rye, smooth, rich, and decadent. -
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt
Blended Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed December 24, 2016 (edited March 9, 2017)Orange creamsicle and honey on the nose. Zesty orange, anise, cinnamon and oak fill the palate. The finish is medium+ length and sprinkles in vanilla and fruit. -
Knob Creek 9 Year Single Barrel Reserve
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed December 22, 2016 (edited December 25, 2016)Maple, leather and toasted oak on the nose. The palate is rich and unique with warm heat. Notes of sour fruits, rye, coffee bean, cloves, and butterscotch fill out the profile. The finish is sophisticated and balanced with a fruity, nutty undertone. Very tasty, fulfilling pour. -
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed December 22, 2016 (edited December 23, 2016)The nose has menthol and vanilla cream. The palate is mild but nice flavor with dried fruits, cherry, peanuts, and baking spice. The finish is moderate and tasty resolving with almonds and fruit. Good, easy, everyday sipper - but basic. -
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey
Tennessee Whiskey — Tennessee, USA
Reviewed December 22, 2016 (edited March 18, 2017)Caramel, maple, toffee nose. Big, complex, very smooth palate. Notes of sweet vanilla, banana, cinnamon, hints of leather and earth. Finishes subtlety and resolves with slight tobacco notes.
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