Tastes

Nice nose, lots of sweetness More sweetness on the palate classic Jack - well rounded 97 is a good proof and hold up well surprisingly Finish is long

It was good Not great Sherry on the nose I personally like a sherry finish forward scotch and that did not carry forward as I would have liked it to into the palate and finish The chocolate was not very obvious in my opinion - rather faint For a true chocolate forward pour I enjoy Bourbon county Stout There was plenty of fruit and balance Nothing here that knocked my socks off as was imagining/ hoping for a more pronounced sherry/ chocolate profile...therefore for me falls slightly short 3.75/ 5 is too low 4/5 might be too high There is no option for in between so by default = a 4/5

Big MGP fan Really wanted to love this...I did like it Nothing really jumped out at me, possibly somewhat over oaked Drank hotter than 50% alc/ vol The pour is well rounded but somewhat muted 4.0/5 without knowing cost 3.75/5 knowing cost as would not buy a bottle

Widow Jane 15 Year Vaults Tasted this blind, knowing nothing about it other than friend that gave me this pour highly recommended it. This proves once again spirits are subjective. BLIND THOUGHTS: Dickel in the background pops up briefly and then disappears upon each sip It did satisfy the mouth feel as seemed to be possibly a higher proof & NCF as the oils, the slight haze, were apparent. Over all there was nothing that I said WOW about – but nothing that I could say was negative either. AFTER READING ABOUT IT 2021 I could not easily find the source, however 2020 states Tennessee and Indiana It is NCF so was correct about that However the proof was in my opinion low as compared to how it drank…meaning it drank hotter that I feel it should of. Neither the Dickel or the MGP really shined – the 2 blended together were maybe the best barrels their Master Distiller selected to blend – either proving they do not have truly great barrels or the Master Distiller & I do not agree upon what is a great drinking whiskey. Either way because of mouthfeel and drinkability I would have a tough time rating this lower than a 3.75/ 5 but at the same time a hard time rating it at 4/5 as that is normally my threshold to buy With that said if I do not have to buy a bottle of this I can say its 4/5 If you do not like Dickel = a definite pass If you are a huge MGP fan = a definite pass if you are looking for a whiskey that is representative of traditional MGP because it is not If you want to try a pour at a bar or a friends house worth trying NOT BUYING!!!! Cheers all

Had the pleasure of enjoying 3 fresh cracks on January 27th 2022. All 3 were 2021 releases 15 Year 20 Year 23 Year I repeatedly nosed, tasted & repeated over & over again with a sip of water in between. No water added to any of the pours All with whiskey is subjective With that said a Wheater is too soft for my preferred flavor profile so Pappy overall comes up a little short for me personally - especially at todays secondary prices At the price I paid per pour I consider this a rare and special treat that I did enjoy. At retail awesome bottles to have within ones bar At secondary a pass for me At this hotel bar worth it & special as less than secondary...much more than retail but that's what is to be expected at a nice hotel or a nice steakhouse etc are hopefully to have top shelves pours that are up there in cost but at less than secondary Fresh cracks as was the case with all 3 bottles was definitely an added treat Last sip was probably 1 hour plus after 1st poured so there was time for them to all open up. Pappy 15 = cost 65 per oz - Current secondary = 2800 or 110 per oz Pappy 20 = cost 100 per oz Current secondary = 3850 or 150 per oz Pappy 23 = cost 125 per oz Current secondary = 4700 or 185 per oz When I was younger Johnny Blue was an impressive pour, an impressive pour to have in your home bar, an impressive drink to savor or share at a bar on vacation or... So much has changed Pappy BTAC Michter's 25 Michter's 20, OFC, Abraham Bowman Cask Strength and so many others take top spot in the ultimate pour to savor, to share or to stumble across at a bar My review The 15 shined It shined from nose to palate 15 was the most rounded Nose was filled with sweetness - fruit - just the right amount of oak Palate is classic bourbon flavor profile - tasty - well rounded - not insanely complex Palate follows through as well rounded no heat tasty from nosing to palate 4.50/ 5 (if was not Pappy deduct .25 = 4.25) Pappy 20 I had the pleasure of having 2 oz of 2019 & I believe I enjoyed it a little bit more 5 years really ups the Oak from nose to palate Nose Oak with the traditional caramel, vanilla, chocolate RICH!!! Palate more richness more oak Finish - follows through as another consistent pour from nose to finish This pour = 4.25/5 - 2019 I would rate at 4.5 (if was not Pappy deduct .25 = 4.0 2021/ 4.25 - 2019) Pappy 23 8 years continues to up the Oak from nose to palate, very similar to the 20 year Nose Oak with the traditional caramel, vanilla, chocolate RICH, RICHER THAN THE 20 but not immensely different Palate added richness more oak added complexity Finish - follows through as another consistent pour from nose to finish This pour = 4.25/5 (if was not Pappy deduct .25 = 4.00) My ratings explained Having Pappy is truly a special pour to be appreciated so i imagine I have added .25 to each score mentally because of that Because of actual cost also feel I can deduct .25 of a point If I could have any of these bottles at double retail I would gladly add all 3 to my home bar At triple retail I would need to give some thought as to do I want all 3?? The 15 definitely The 20 & 23 are impressive but only mentally again whiskey is subjective - an impressive pour that falls short of what my top pour deliver in the palate At 15 - 18 times retail todays going rate I would never pay that = hard pass Pappy has entered the realm of a prestigious pour that has priced itself out of making any sense of purchasing at secondary except to impress even if its ones self As truth be told all 3 impressed me ...but as a special treat by the pour I say treat yourself as well - we work hard and deserve the best - but cannot recommend buying a bottle at 2800

Had the pleasure of enjoying 3 fresh cracks on January 27th 2022. All 3 were 2021 releases 15 Year 20 Year 23 Year I repeatedly nosed, tasted & repeated over & over again with a sip of water in between. No water added to any of the pours All with whiskey is subjective With that said a Wheater is too soft for my preferred flavor profile so Pappy overall comes up a little short for me personally - especially at todays secondary prices At the price I paid per pour I consider this a rare and special treat that I did enjoy. At retail awesome bottles to have within ones bar At secondary a pass for me At this hotel bar worth it & special as less than secondary...much more than retail but that's what is to be expected at a nice hotel or a nice steakhouse etc are hopefully to have top shelves pours that are up there in cost but at less than secondary Fresh cracks as was the case with all 3 bottles was definitely an added treat Last sip was probably 1 hour plus after 1st poured so there was time for them to all open up. Pappy 15 = cost 65 per oz - Current secondary = 2800 or 110 per oz Pappy 20 = cost 100 per oz Current secondary = 3850 or 150 per oz Pappy 23 = cost 125 per oz Current secondary = 4700 or 185 per oz When I was younger Johnny Blue was an impressive pour, an impressive pour to have in your home bar, an impressive drink to savor or share at a bar on vacation or... So much has changed Pappy BTAC Michter's 25 Michter's 20, OFC, Abraham Bowman Cask Strength and so many others take top spot in the ultimate pour to savor, to share or to stumble across at a bar My review The 15 shined It shined from nose to palate 15 was the most rounded Nose was filled with sweetness - fruit - just the right amount of oak Palate is classic bourbon flavor profile - tasty - well rounded - not insanely complex Palate follows through as well rounded no heat tasty from nosing to palate 4.50/ 5 (if was not Pappy deduct .25 = 4.25) Pappy 20 I had the pleasure of having 2 oz of 2019 & I believe I enjoyed it a little bit more 5 years really ups the Oak from nose to palate Nose Oak with the traditional caramel, vanilla, chocolate RICH!!! Palate more richness more oak Finish - follows through as another consistent pour from nose to finish This pour = 4.25/5 - 2019 I would rate at 4.5 (if was not Pappy deduct .25 = 4.0 2021/ 4.25 - 2019) Pappy 23 8 years continues to up the Oak from nose to palate, very similar to the 20 year Nose Oak with the traditional caramel, vanilla, chocolate RICH, RICHER THAN THE 20 but not immensely different Palate added richness more oak added complexity Finish - follows through as another consistent pour from nose to finish This pour = 4.25/5 (if was not Pappy deduct .25 = 4.00) My ratings explained Having Pappy is truly a special pour to be appreciated so i imagine I have added .25 to each score mentally because of that Because of actual cost also feel I can deduct .25 of a point If I could have any of these bottles at double retail I would gladly add all 3 to my home bar At triple retail I would need to give some thought as to do I want all 3?? The 15 definitely The 20 & 23 are impressive but only mentally again whiskey is subjective - an impressive pour that falls short of what my top pour deliver in the palate At 15 - 18 times retail todays going rate I would never pay that = hard pass Pappy has entered the realm of a prestigious pour that has priced itself out of making any sense of purchasing at secondary except to impress even if its ones self As truth be told all 3 impressed me ...but as a special treat by the pour I say treat yourself as well - we work hard and deserve the best - but cannot recommend buying a bottle at 3850

Had the pleasure of enjoying 3 fresh cracks on January 27th 2022. All 3 were 2021 releases 15 Year 20 Year 23 Year I repeatedly nosed, tasted & repeated over & over again with a sip of water in between. No water added to any of the pours All with whiskey is subjective With that said a Wheater is too soft for my preferred flavor profile so Pappy overall comes up a little short for me personally - especially at todays secondary prices At the price I paid per pour I consider this a rare and special treat that I did enjoy. At retail awesome bottles to have within ones bar At secondary a pass for me At this hotel bar worth it & special as less than secondary...much more than retail but that's what is to be expected at a nice hotel or a nice steakhouse etc are hopefully to have top shelves pours that are up there in cost but at less than secondary Fresh cracks as was the case with all 3 bottles was definitely an added treat Last sip was probably 1 hour plus after 1st poured so there was time for them to all open up. Pappy 15 = cost 65 per oz - Current secondary = 2800 or 110 per oz Pappy 20 = cost 100 per oz Current secondary = 3850 or 150 per oz Pappy 23 = cost 125 per oz Current secondary = 4700 or 185 per oz When I was younger Johnny Blue was an impressive pour, an impressive pour to have in your home bar, an impressive drink to savor or share at a bar on vacation or... So much has changed Pappy BTAC Michter's 25 Michter's 20, OFC, Abraham Bowman Cask Strength and so many others take top spot in the ultimate pour to savor, to share or to stumble across at a bar My review The 15 shined It shined from nose to palate 15 was the most rounded Nose was filled with sweetness - fruit - just the right amount of oak Palate is classic bourbon flavor profile - tasty - well rounded - not insanely complex Palate follows through as well rounded no heat tasty from nosing to palate 4.50/ 5 (if was not Pappy deduct .25 = 4.25) Pappy 20 I had the pleasure of having 2 oz of 2019 & I believe I enjoyed it a little bit more 5 years really ups the Oak from nose to palate Nose Oak with the traditional caramel, vanilla, chocolate RICH!!! Palate more richness more oak Finish - follows through as another consistent pour from nose to finish This pour = 4.25/5 - 2019 I would rate at 4.5 (if was not Pappy deduct .25 = 4.0 2021/ 4.25 - 2019) Pappy 23 8 years continues to up the Oak from nose to palate, very similar to the 20 year Nose Oak with the traditional caramel, vanilla, chocolate RICH, RICHER THAN THE 20 but not immensely different Palate added richness more oak added complexity Finish - follows through as another consistent pour from nose to finish This pour = 4.25/5 (if was not Pappy deduct .25 = 4.00) My ratings explained Having Pappy is truly a special pour to be appreciated so i imagine I have added .25 to each score mentally because of that Because of actual cost also feel I can deduct .25 of a point If I could have any of these bottles at double retail I would gladly add all 3 to my home bar At triple retail I would need to give some thought as to do I want all 3?? The 15 definitely The 20 & 23 are impressive but only mentally again whiskey is subjective - an impressive pour that falls short of what my top pour deliver in the palate At 15 - 18 times retail todays going rate I would never pay that = hard pass Pappy has entered the realm of a prestigious pour that has priced itself out of making any sense of purchasing at secondary except to impress even if its ones self As truth be told all 3 impressed me ...but as a special treat by the pour I say treat yourself as well - we work hard and deserve the best - but cannot recommend buying a bottle at 4700.

Tremendous mouthfeel Nose Sweetness - rye does not pop out - balanced Palate - soft - stays on course - lacks complexity Finish - long - tasty - leave tongue lower lip & cheeks tingling Truly enjoyable, might be a bit higher than 4.25, but not 4.5