Tag: b grade
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Knob Creek 12-Year Scoresheet & Review
Jim Beam may have the most confusing pricing structure of any whiskey producer. The first expression that comes to mind is Booker’s, a batched and unfiltered barrel proof bourbon aged 6-7 years with a current starting price of $90. Meanwhile, Knob Creek Single Barrel is aged at least 9 years—with…
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Wild Turkey Master’s Keep 17-Year Scoresheet & Review
Present-day Wild Turkey owes a lot to Eddie Russell. Although he learned to make bourbon similarly to his father Jimmy, Eddie has taken Wild Turkey in new and sometimes exciting directions that some of us might take for granted. The entire Russell’s Reserve line ranks chief among the more publicly…
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Heaven Hill Green Label 6-Year Scoresheet & Review
Heaven Hill is undoubtedly one of the most prolific distilleries. Whether you’re looking for a cheap mixer, a reliable daily, or a true special occasion bottle, Heaven Hill will almost certainly be in the running. This is doubly so when it comes to the more budget-oriented drinker. The Evan Williams…
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Maker’s Mark Cask Strength (Batch 20-03) Scoresheet & Review
Maker’s Mark isn’t a brand I normally associate with high-value products. Many of my peers even consider the entry-level bourbon to be a more premium offering than other, similarly priced expressions. Branding certainly plays a part, which only goes even further if you visit the distillery in Loretto. Maker’s Mark…
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Noah’s Mill Scoresheet & Review
The first time I noticed Noah’s Mill on the shelf, it struck me as something potentially elegant with an appropriate price tag to boot. The choice of bottle and label design feels like a crossover between quality wine and whiskey bottles, simultaneously feeling unique and comfortably rustic. But as stated…
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Nulu Single Barrel (Total Wine Pick) Scoresheet & Review
Nulu is just one of the latest in an ocean of small brands to have gained some traction in whiskey communities. The name is in reference to an alias for Louisville’s East Market District, blending “New” and “Louisville” together. Prohibition Craft Spirits (PCS), the distillery behind Nulu, are six years…
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Woodinville Bourbon Scoresheet & Review
If there’s anything you get used to when diving into whiskey, it’s patterns. Similar whiskey styles and mash bills often bring similar tasting notes and personality traits, depending on who you talk to (each individual can bring different thoughts and associations to the table). While we’re on the topic of…
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Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel Scoresheet & Review
Blanton’s might just be the most polarizing whiskey these days. It was instrumental in getting bourbon out of its slump years thanks in no small part to the single barrel nature, decorative bottle design, and collectible bottle tops. This popularity has skyrocketed to the point that people are willing to…
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Wild Turkey Forgiven Scoresheet & Review
Finding a previously released limited edition whiskey collecting dust on shelves is a bizarre, yet ultimately exciting experience. In some ways it feels like discovering a time capsule, even if said bottle was originally released only about five years ago. Add to that the booming popularity of American whiskey and…
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Balcones “1” Single Malt Whiskey Scoresheet & Review
Few whiskey categories seem to draw as much divisiveness as Texas whiskey. Between whiskey’s broad technical nature and a considerable collection of brands, the Lone Star state has recently been catching more than a few eyes from drinkers. Bourbon may be America’s shining whiskey star, but other than location, Texas…
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Evan Williams Single Barrel (2012 Vintage) Scoresheet & Review
Evan Williams Single Barrel holds a small, nostalgic place in my heart. When I purchased my first bottle years ago, I felt like I had something slightly special, what with the wax top, neck tag, and barrel dates to boot. Heaven Hill might be known for their budget-level whiskey, but…
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The Macallan 12-Year Sherry Oak Scoresheet & Review
If you’re a scotch fan, then you know The Macallan. The self-proclaimed “luxury single malt” is positively ubiquitous, right down to its frequent appearances in entertainment (see: Better Call Saul, Cobra Kai, Skyfall). Head to the company’s website and you’ll find no shortage of branding and product ranges. And unlike…
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