Tastes
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Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed April 21, 2024I really enjoyed this pour. It came out on top in a multi-night blind tasting with Blantons, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare and John J Abrams. It consistently stood out as the best. A nice nose, full palate with a good balance of spices and vanilla. Too bad it is not easier to get in Northern Virgina at a reasonable price. Shout out to Eagle Rare and John J Bowman SiB as runner ups. -
This just came in third to Willett 4 yr Small Batch Rye and Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye in a blind tasting that also included Russell's Reserve SiB Rye. The tasting represented my favorite ryes to date. It was an absolutely delicious pour and I would gladly have a bottle on my shelf. Looking forward to trying against Rittenhouse in a blind showdown.
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch Rye 4 Year
Rye — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed September 3, 2023 (edited September 21, 2023)This just came in first in a close finish with Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye in a blind tasting that also included Pikesville, and Russell's Reserve SiB Rye. They were close but were distinctly different. The WTRB was creamier and fuller. The W4 was richer and more flavorful. Depending on the mood, I would gladly reach for either as a top choice and feel the winner each time. Tonight it was Willett for the win. -
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye
Rye — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed September 3, 2023 (edited October 25, 2023)This just came in a close second to Willett 4 yr Small Batch Ry in a blind tasting that also included Pikesville, and Russell's Reserve SiB Rye. They were close but distinctly different. The WTRB was creamier and fuller. The W4 was richer and more flavorful. Depending on the mood, I would gladly reach for either as a top choice and feel the winner each time. -
Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Rye
Rye — Kentucky , USA
Reviewed September 3, 2023 (edited January 8, 2024)This just came in a fourth in a blind tasting to Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye, Willet 4 yr Small Batch Rye, and Pikesville. It was a good pour in a tough field. Would gladly buy again but not above the other three. -
GlenDronach Original 12 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed February 19, 2023 (edited February 27, 2023)
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