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Old Fitzgerald Bottled In Bond Bourbon
Distiller Score 84
The nose on this whiskey is round with a good amount of wood, baking spices, toasted oats, and light chewy pralines. Old Fitz BIB can be a little hot out of the gates, but as you get past the 100 proof-welcome you get some rich flavors of vanilla, clove, and toasted walnuts sprinkled on oatmeal. This whiskey could easily benefit from a touch of water, but truthfully, why reach for a BIB if you are simply going to add water? That said, with a little water, you will coax a bit more nuanced subtleties like cinnamon-coated walnuts, maple syrup and hints of mint from this delicious wheated bourbon.
Reviewed by Ryan Conklin
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Ancient Ancient Age 10 Year
Distiller Score 85
Nose is very straight forward with baking spice, honey and citrus. Palate continues along those lines adding anise and heat. Finish is simple with heat and length.
Reviewed by Rob Morton
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Virgin Bourbon 7 Year 101
Distiller Score 83
On the nose: Fake maple syrup, rye and a faint hint of cigarette smoke. Palate has a back-of-mouth heat, Tennessee whiskey sweetness, vanilla and rye. The finish is quick, sweet, and with more rye on the back end.
Reviewed by Rob Morton
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Old Fitzgerald's 1849
Distiller Score 77
Very mild on the nose with hints of fresh cut grass, vanilla, and earth. Typical signs of charcoal filtration give this bourbon a strong mineral aroma. On the palate this bourbon thins out tremendously. The key barrel characteristics are there yet muted with a bit of astringency. The finish is medium long.
Reviewed by Dennis Gobis
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Jack Daniel's Green Label
Distiller Score 84
Acts a lot like its Old No. 7 brethren. Banana, char, vanilla, maple, and spice on the nose and palate, just in a smoother and younger delivery. Finish is medium with vanilla and slight banana spice coming through.
Reviewed by Rob Morton
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Defiance High-Rye Bourbon
Distiller Score 82
The nose has a respectable amount of rye spice, some caramelized sugar, and freshly cut firewood. There's more wood on the palate, but the rye is tasty and the corn provides a nice roundness. It has a medium body with a smooth, almost cool finish. This would make a very fine Manhattan, indeed. If the price point remains low, this is a value whiskey to seek out.
Reviewed by Paul Belbusti
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Big House Straight Bourbon 6 Year
Distiller Score 81
There's a distinct aroma of sawdust on the nose of this bourbon. The palate is rye forward, with a background of dark chocolate covered cherries, baking spices, and salty nuts. The finish is remarkably long and spicy and recalls fresh black peppercorns.
Reviewed by Paul Belbusti
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Fighting Cock 6 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Distiller Score 82
Once you get past the prickly-feeling from the alcohol on your nose, you will find a deep maple and vanilla aroma. There's a bit of wax and dried herbs as well. The spice and smoke pick up pace on the palate with more sweet vanilla and barrel spices, particularly cinnamon and black pepper.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Old Heaven Hill Gold Label Bottled In Bond Bourbon
Distiller Score 77
This whiskey boasts some serious complexity on the nose for such an affordable offering with aromas of clove-spiced orange peel, charred oak, buttered toast, and caramel corn. The flavors of butterscotch, toffee, baking spice and big oaky notes dominate the palate with hints of spearmint and dried dark fruits in the background. Old Heaven Hill has a finish that only slightly lingers with light spice notes, toasted oak, and a delicate stone fruit sweetness peach pie.
Reviewed by Ryan Conklin
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Cabin Still Bourbon
Distiller Score 79
When I first asked for this whiskey from the bartender he immediately asked if I wanted a Hamm’s (beer) to back up my "Stab and Kill". I chuckled a bit but began to regret my choice. To my surprise at only 3 years of age, Cabin Still is remarkably smooth. This wheated-bourbon isn't overly sweet but rather has defining notes of hay and fresh mint. With cereal and uncooked biscuit flavors, this young bourbon leaves you feeling relaxed and warm. If you are a fan of younger, bottom shelf whiskies Cabin Still may quickly become your go-to.
Reviewed by Brock Schulte
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Old Overholt 4 Year Straight Rye Whiskey (86 Proof)
Distiller Score 86
Whole peanuts lead on the nose, with dark chocolate syrup, caramel, and spearmint. The palate is dry up front, with anise, tannic oak, black pepper, and toasted rye bread, along with sweet grape jelly in the back. The finish showcases a touch of heat, with fiery cinnamon and cloves, along with sour cherry, black licorice, malt balls, and menthol.
Reviewed by Jake Emen
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Dark Horse Long Shot White Whiskey
Distiller Score 78
The whiskey itself comes in at 80 proof and is as clear as water. It has a very raw nasal character as you should expect. For a white whiskey it is very mild. The aroma has a faint resemblance of rising bread. And a slight floral character I’m going to chalk up to good Midwestern water.
Reviewed by Brock Schulte