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Just the Sip: Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse Camp Nelson C 2022 Release Review
Just the Sip reviews are a more simplified version of the existing scoresheet format with the goal of reviewing more spirits, such as samples, barrel picks, and others that may be more difficult to do full reviews on. Both scoresheet and review formats will exist and be regularly posted. Learn more…
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A Midwinter Night’s Dram (Act 10, Scene 4) Scoresheet & Review
Many recent whiskey fans probably know High West as a pioneer of modern American craft distilleries. Considering their tenure and current production volume, however, labeling this Utah brand as “craft” feels a bit disingenuous. Take their pinnacle, recurring release, for example: A Midwinter Night’s Dram, which had a yield of…
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W.B. Saffell (Batch 1) Scoresheet & Review
Bourbon is largely in an influx state. Something new pops up damn near every day, be it some juicy news or a press release for a shiny new bottle spotted on the TTB. It’s to the point that a slow week in whiskey is something of a relief for the…
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Old Fitzgerald 16-Year (Spring 2020) Scoresheet & Review
We’re all familiar with the expression, “never judge a book by its cover.” Even if we’re not talking about books, the premise holds true for many items, including whiskey bottles. It certainly makes sense; what good is a pretty bottle if the whiskey inside isn’t? However, some might argue that…
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Penelope Four Grain Scoresheet & Review
Most of us know the experience of getting used to an entry-level item, transitioning to something upscale, and then struggling to go back. Whether we’re talking 480p to 1080p resolution, 30 to 60 frames per second, or low-proof whiskey versus barrel proof offerings, it’s often difficult to readjust after enjoying…
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Deanston 14-Year Organic Scoresheet & Review
In a vast sea of established Scottish distilleries, Deanston is relatively unique. Named after the Stirling village, the Highland distillery began as a cotton mill in the late 18th century until shutting down in the mid-1960s. This was around the time blender and broker Brodie Hepburn bought and converted the…
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Michter’s Toasted Barrel Strength Rye (2020) Scoresheet & Review
I consider myself a pretty big Michter’s fan. Although their lineup is tragically lopsided in favor of limited releases — many of which are aggressively priced, I usually gravitate toward their profiles. The last few times I covered Michter’s were fairly positive, with the standard US1 bourbon leaving a surprisingly…
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Highland Park Magnus Scoresheet & Review
When Highland Park revamped its branding in 2017 to play up their location-based connection to Vikings, whisky fans rolled their eyes. The distillery’s switch from understated to eye-catching bottles, each with a “Viking” nickname, struck enthusiasts as nothing more than an attention grab. Adding fuel to the proverbial fire was…
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Michter’s US1 Small Batch Scoresheet & Review
Present-day bourbon has effectively flipped from where it was 10 or so years ago. Boastful age statements, modest pricing, and high availability once defined the unassuming landscape. Now? The scene has exploded with NDPs, cask finishes, ballooning prices, and limited releases. In many ways, Michter’s portfolio feels like a microcosm…
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Old Elk Wheat Whiskey Wyoming Package Pick Scoresheet & Review
Anyone who knows me knows that I fully endorse the introduction of more wheated products. Forget wacky finishes and old corn whiskey, I want more brands to embrace a frankly underutilized grain. Wheated bourbons are already a hot mess at best when it comes to selection, a mess that becomes…
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Hinch 10-Year Sherry Cask Finish Scoresheet & Review
The potential to find whiskey brands we’re unfamiliar with has reached staggering heights. If shopping a big box store like Total Wine or Liquor Barn doesn’t demonstrate this, then a quick glance at Comingwhiskey will. One could compare a liquor store to a library, given the sheer volume of bottles…
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Russell’s Reserve 6-Year Rye Scoresheet & Review
There’s no shortage of praise being sung for Russell’s Reserve. Positioned as a more premium line from Wild Turkey, almost every expression has received praise and attention in some capacity. I emphasize the word “almost” since there’s one Russell’s Reserve bottling that tends to get overlooked. Russell’s Reserve 6-Year Rye…
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