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Stagg Jewel Osco Barrel Select 048
Bourbon — USA
Reviewed November 25, 2023 (edited November 28, 2023)A fantastic pour with rum-like viscosity and flavors. Nose: Raspberries, Treacle, Morello Cherries, Molasses, Cinnamon, Leather, Dark Chocolate, Plums, Caramel, Apricots, Sultanas, Cloves, Nutmeg, Walnuts, Toasted Marshmallows, Brown Sugar Palate: Stewed Red Apples, Molasses, Caramel, Honey, Caramel, Demarara Syrup, Plums, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Leather, Tobacco Finish: Brown Sugar, Plums, Raisins, Blackberries, Morello Cherries, Treacle, Maple Syrup, Blood Oranges, Apricots, Sultanas, Honey -
Four Roses Happy Holidays 18 Year 5 Month Single Barrel 38-3C OESK
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed November 25, 2023 (edited November 28, 2023)Christmas in a glass. Nose: Vanilla, Brown Butter, Caramel, Molasses, Gingerbread, Raspberries, Marshmallows, Sugar Cookies, White Chocolate, Candy Canes, Christmas Cakes Palate: Caramel, Raspberries, Plums, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Licorice, Maple Syrup, Demarara Syrup, Ginger Molasses Cookies, Candy Canes, Vanilla, Rosewater, Pecan Pie, Peaches Finish: Caramel, Candy Canes, Molasses, Vanilla, White Chocolate, Nutmeg, Rapsberries, Cherry Cola, Cinnamon, Hazlenuts, Christmas Cakes, Gingerbread Cookies -
Elements of Islay PE1
Peated Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed November 25, 2023 (edited November 26, 2023)Fantastic pour that has a dark chocolate covered dark fruit core surrounded by berries, smoke, salted fish, barbecued meats, toffee, butterscotch, christmas spices, and citrus. Being a 1970s Sherry Cask bottled in 2009 this is at least 29 Years Old. -
Michter's US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Rye (2023 Release)
Rye — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed November 24, 2023 (edited November 28, 2023)Brilliant stuff with loads of caramel, cinnamon, pecans, toasted marshmallows, maple syrup, raisins, plums, christmas cakes, cloves, banana cream pie, dark chocolate, morello cherries, and sparemint.45.0 USD per PourThe Portrait Bar -
Knob Creek 18 Year Bourbon 30th Anniversary
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed November 18, 2023 (edited November 21, 2023)Very nice with notes of caramel, butterscotch, cinnamon, cloves, raspberries, root beer floats, black cherries, brown sugar, peanuts, leather, tobacco, and dark chocolate.Nougatine by Jean-Georges -
Balvenie 40 Year Rare Marriages
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed November 14, 2023 (edited November 16, 2023)42.2 abv batch. Phenomenal. The quissential classic old oak with loads of honey, leather, sandalwood, nuts, spices, orange blossoms, toffee, white chocolate, citrus, and yellow fruit. Nose: Honey, Plums, Sandalwood, Orange Marmalade, Cinnamon, Leather, Walnuts, White Chocolate, Nutmeg, Toffee, Mangoes, Kiwis, Peaches Palate: Honey, Orange Blossoms, Raisins, Rancio, Jasmine, Walnuts, Almonds, Grapefruit, Zesty Lemon Peels, Stewed Red Apples, Plums, White Chocolate, Pears, Golden Raisins, Golden Syrup Finish: Honey, Raisins, Marzipan, Walnuts, Seville Oranges, Figs, Toffee, Rosewater, Almonds, Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Bubble GumLa Marchande -
The Balvenie A Revelation of Cask and Character 19 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed November 14, 2023 (edited November 15, 2023)Rich, spicy, and christmasy. Nose: Milk Chocolate, Blood Oranges, Toffee, Ginger, Raisins, Prunes, Figs, Honey, Coconuts, Blackcurrants, Rosewater, Christmas Cakes Palate: Toffee, Prunes, Dark Chocolate, Raspberries, Raisins, Ginger, Honeysuckle, Blood Oranges, Cloves, Nutmeg, Tobacco, Leather, Cinnamon Finish: Raisins, Raspberries, Roses, Honey, Peaches, Toffee, Vanilla, Apricots, Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Figs, LicoriceLa Marchande -
Rhum J.M Millésime 2002
Rhum Agricole Vieux — Martinique
Reviewed November 11, 2023 (edited November 15, 2023)2002-2019. 41.5 abv. Very nice cognac like rum with notes of molasses, vanilla, raspberry cola, black cherries, treacle, almonds, jasmine, walnuts, plums, blackberries, coconuts, grass, milk chocolate, and marshmallows.Maison Close -
Octomore 07.4/167 Virgin Oak
Peated Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed November 10, 2023 (edited November 15, 2023)Great stuff, like 10.4 but better. This one is loaded with notes of caramel, treacle, chocolate, mocha, cinnamon, raspberries, grapefruit, vanilla, apricots, iodine, mackerels, bacon, cola, barbecue beef ribs, jalapeños, and chili pepper.Avra Madison Estiatorio -
Bruichladdich Black Art 11.1 Edition 24 Year (2023 Release)
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed November 9, 2023 (edited November 11, 2023)Definitely better than the 10. Was likely aged in a mix of red wine and sauternes casks. Nose: Sultanas, Apricots, Morello Cherries, Salted Toffee, Blueberries, Cranberries, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Stewed Green Apples Palate: Raisins, Dates, Blueberries, Strawberries, Sultanas, Bananas, Maple Syrup, Peaches, Treacle, Smoke, Salted Butterscotch Finish: Blueberries, Dates, Cranberries, Seville Oranges, Almonds, FigsKeens Steakhouse
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