Tastes

A great alternative to Thomas Handy Sazerac. Big & bold, it brings the cinnamon, while also being well balanced. The malted rye adds a unique, but subtle sweetness. The low rye content makes this a great option for those who might not be as fond of rye, while still having a lot of complexity for the serious rye drinker.

The small batch is 100 proof. There is also a delicious barrel proof single barrel that starts at 125 proof. Not a Kentucky bourbon: the maltiness makes this a great bourbon for someone who likes Scotch. A sweet bourbon with a lot of complexoty and texture.

Grassy peat that is typical of Ardbeg. The red wine cask adds a subtle red fruit flavor that smooths out the peat without extinguishing it.

One of the more well balanced Compass Box - grain forward.

Defines what a wheater is.

Pushing the upper limits of when aging leads to wood content to overpower the whiskey. At 24 years, Heaven Hill nailed it.

Love the bold cinnamon notes that are perfectly balanced into the rye.

Pretty standard bourbon. Like the proofing.

I love Mizunara casks - you never know what you are going to get! Most commonly, I find it producing a toasted agave flavor, similar to tequila. In this case, the hint of raspberry on the nose leads to a mild berry jam brings the tequila flair in a black tea direction. At cask strength, this is remarkably smooth.

The tropical sweetness drive on this cask strength, ex-bourbon whisky stands out. Not sure it’s worth the price tag, but it is delicious. The nose is crisp with apple & honey notes. I even pick up a hint of EH Taylor on the nose. The palate is rich with melon, tangerine, lemon & other tropical fruit. A delight.