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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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Glenmorangie Lasanta Scoresheet & Review
Revisiting the Glenmorangie Tasting Set has brought a couple small surprises, namely a slight bump in appreciation for Nectar d’Or and a respective decrease in fondness for The Original. However, I was most interested in trying the other two expressions. Quinta Ruban, as you’ll see here, still won me over…
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Glenmorangie Nectar d’Or Scoresheet & Review
“Subtle” is among the more interesting words one can use to describe a whisky. There are a couple of ways it can be used, but I typically choose it when labeling something as understated. As a bourbon lover, I’ll admit that discerning between nuanced and straight-up boring isn’t always plain…
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye Scoresheet & Review
There’s no shortage of love for the Russells at Wild Turkey. Eddie, Jimmy, and Bruce have a lengthy combined tenure with no end in sight as one of the bourbon community’s most beloved brands. Why are they so revered? Obviously it starts with the whiskey, which is almost always up…
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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Scoresheet & Review
In my previous post, I mentioned how the word is now out on Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. This is a Heaven Hill brand we’re talking about, and if any company knows a thing or two about budget-friendly whiskey, it’s the company behind Evan Williams. Yet even they aren’t immune to…
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Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Scoresheet & Review
The Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. (E.H. Taylor) line from Buffalo Trace isn’t one I’ve had copious opportunities to try. Although I was fortunate enough to try samples of their Small Batch, Single Barrel, and Straight Rye earlier this year, actually finding a bottle (much less for MSRP) is so…
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Rabbit Hole Dareringer Scoresheet & Review
Confession time: I’m not the biggest fan of sherry-finished whiskey. The first time I was consciously aware that a whiskey I was drinking had any sort of sherry influence was the Glenmorangie Lasanta, a finished version of the classic Glenmorangie. It proved to be the only expression in the Glenmorangie…
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Old Tub Bottled in Bond Scoresheet & Review
One doesn’t need to be deep in the bourbon saddle to see how much Jim Beam offers to budget-minded drinkers. Between White, Black, Double Oak, Repeal Batch, Bonded, Devil’s Cut, and more, there’s no shortage of options for people limited to the $20 range. So, what’s another bottle in the…
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Rock Hill Farms Scoresheet & Review
Buffalo Trace. Just those two words will immediately draw words of passion (both positive and negative) from all corners of the bourbon community. The reasons for this are numerous and better served for discussion in a separate blog post. In short, Buffalo Trace are widely celebrated and recommended to anyone…
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