Tag: 4 value msrp

  • George T. Stagg 2023 Scoresheet & Review (300th Review & Blog Update)

    George T. Stagg 2023 Scoresheet & Review (300th Review & Blog Update)

    George T. Stagg is a name that requires little introduction to the bourbon-loving crowd. As a brand, it’s one of five bottles included in the annually released Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC). The one exception to this came in 2021, when the distillery held back barrels intended for George T.…

  • Weller 12-Year Scoresheet & Review

    Weller 12-Year Scoresheet & Review

    Weller requires either no introduction or an expository essay to explain. Although its reputation is anything other than muted, it’s effectively a unicorn to more recent bourbon-curious consumers. Stores and bars alike have struggled to acquire bottles for a few years now, and when they do, they’re often upcharged to…

  • Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye (2021) Scoresheet & Review

    Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye (2021) Scoresheet & Review

    I have a soft spot for Michter’s. I thoroughly enjoyed their standard bourbon and rye when first exploring whiskey, particularly the former. Most other expressions I’ve tried from the Louisville brand have also held up well, even if the solid 10-Year expressions are difficult to justify spending $200 (or more)…

  • Pappy Van Winkle 15-Year (2020) Scoresheet & Review

    Pappy Van Winkle 15-Year (2020) Scoresheet & Review

    Pappy Van Winkle is one of those names that seemingly requires no introduction. Namedrop it in a crowd or online community and discussions about pricing, availability, and more are bound to erupt. Pappy’s reputation has effectively made it the pinnacle of recurring releases in bourbon. There might be other bottles…

  • 1792 Aged Twelve Years

    1792 Aged Twelve Years

    Barton 1792 might be one of the most difficult distilleries for me to come to a final verdict on. The readily available 1792 Small Batch has long been one of my personal favorites, and the Barton-sourced Calumet Farm 10-Year I tried over a year ago was one of the most…

  • Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C919 Scoresheet & Review

    Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C919 Scoresheet & Review

    Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is easily one of bourbon’s worst kept secrets. Whenever there’s a “best bourbon for the money” discussion, you’re all but guaranteed to see Heaven Hill’s triannual flagship pop up. After all, we’re talking about an uncut, unfiltered 12-year bourbon with an MSRP of around $60-$70. It’s…

  • Eagle Rare Scoresheet (V2) & Review

    Eagle Rare Scoresheet (V2) & Review

    I remember the days when Eagle Rare sat on shelves here in Florida. It wasn’t that long ago—not even ten years. My friend and I would walk into places like ABC and Walgreens, mostly to get stuff to mix, and we’d notice stuff like Eagle Rare with its tentative $30…

  • Henry McKenna Single Barrel Scoresheet & Review

    Henry McKenna Single Barrel Scoresheet & Review

    Anyone familiar with the recent history behind Henry McKenna Single Barrel knows just how far being an award-winning whiskey can go. More specifically, it won the “Best in Show Whiskey” at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, which has prompted something of an eye roll reaction in internet subcultures.…