Tastes
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George Dickel 13 Year Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whisky (Spring 2007)
Tennessee Whiskey — Tennessee, USA
Reviewed March 13, 2024 (edited August 20, 2024)Tobacco, baking spice, cookie dough,maple,and oak dominate the nose.Sweet warm entry mergers into flavors of cinnamon, oak, vanilla,and allspice.The long finish is vanilla and red hot cinnamon.All aromas and flavors remind me of my childhood Christmas treats of fruit cake and cookies with raisins, walnuts,and sweet baking spice.A real classic whiskey that is the pinnacle of quality.24.99 USD per BottleRichey Hill's Liquor -
George Dickel No. 12
Tennessee Whiskey — Tennessee, USA
Reviewed March 13, 2024 (edited October 15, 2024)George Dickel #12 has aromas of Granny Smith apples,baking spice caramel,oak,and cloves.The nutty entry is warm with palate of vanilla,oak,and apricot .The finish is clove, cinnamon,and peach .24.99 USD per BottleRichey Hill's Liquor -
George Dickel 8 Year Bourbon
Bourbon — Tennessee, USA
Reviewed March 12, 2024 (edited March 26, 2024)Rich notes of tobacco, oak, vanilla, and caramel are quite an aromatic start. The light entry on the palate reveals flavors of oak and stone fruit. It’s a delicate balance. The sweet finish lingers, accompanied by hints of allspice, tobacco, and a touch of vanilla. Unfortunately, the promising nose did not deliver the quality of an eight-year-old, but perhaps three or four years at most.22.99 USD per BottleRichey Hill's Liquor -
J and B Rare Scotch Whisky has aromas of red hot cinnamon, toffee, and vanilla. The entry is thin, with a palate of artificial sweet lemon and toffee. The finish is red hot cinnamon. There is no consistency of quality or taste over the years. It seems to change with every bottle. It is overpriced and belongs to the lower bottom shelf.22.99 USD per BottleSpec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
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The Famous Grouse has the Macallan malt take center stage alongside the grain whiskies. The nose promises a rich blend of caramel, oak, nuts, and sherry. However, the entry is more subdued, offering notes of cinnamon and stone fruit, culminating in a warm finish of pepper ,spice, and oak.23.99 USD per BottleFiesta Mart #4
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Weller Special Reserve Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed February 20, 2024 (edited February 27, 2024)Weller Special Reserve Bourbon offers a nose of pipe tobacco, vanilla, and caramel. The medicinal palate is light with simple syrup and allspice, leading to a brief finish of tobacco with a hint of oak. Once celebrated, it now stands as a subtle reminder to its storied past.22.99 USD per BottleFiesta Mart #4 -
Jim Beam Black Label Extra-Aged
Bourbon — Kentucky , USA
Reviewed February 20, 2024 (edited February 21, 2024)Jim Beam Black Label bourbon, while decent, doesn’t quite live up to its predecessor, the 8-year-old variant. It presents a nose rich with vanilla and caramel notes. On entry, it offers a smooth experience, with a palate that weaves together the warmth of spice, the sweetness of vanilla, and the richness of caramel. The finish is notable, leaving a lingering taste of pipe tobacco and cinnamon complemented by a subtle touch of oak. In comparison, Evan Williams Black Label Bourbon stands out as superior in flavor to Jim Beam Black Label Bourbon and comes with the added advantage of being more affordable.19.99 USD per BottleFiesta Mart #4 -
Evan Williams White Label Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed February 12, 2024 (edited February 26, 2024)Evan Williams White Label has a nutty and vanilla nose, with rich tobacco and toasty oak. The palate is heated with sweet black tea, cinnamon, allspice, and tobacco. The finish is heated with oak, allspice, tobacco ,and pepper.17.99 USD per BottleTotal Wine & More -
Evan Williams Black Label
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed February 12, 2024 (edited October 15, 2024)Evan Williams Black Label offers consistent quality with a complex nose and smooth palate. Enjoy notes of oak, vanilla, toffee, and pipe tobacco, followed by a finish rich in pipe tobacco, cinnamon, allspice, and clove. Perfect for sipping or mixing in a cocktail.13.99 USD per BottleTotal Wine & More -
Jim Beam Original sets the standard for straight bourbon whiskey. Its complex nose features the perfect blend of pipe tobacco, vanilla, caramel, and baking spice, while the palate is highlighted by sweet black tea with a subtle hint of pipe tobacco. The finish is a bold and spicy combination of hot cinnamon and allspice.14.99 USD per BottleTotal Wine & More
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