Tag: blend
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The Busker Triple Cask Triple Smooth Scoresheet & Review
A new player has been making the rounds at nearly every liquor store in my area: The Busker. Based out of Ireland, The Busker is produced at the Royal Oak Distillery, “located on an 18th century estate in Ireland’s Ancient East region.” The brand is positioning itself as one that…
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Barrell Bourbon Batch 026 Scoresheet & Review
These days it’s odd to not see Barrell Craft Spirits get brought up when discussing the art of blending. Some might even say they paved the way for taking certain NDPs seriously. Given the acclaim they’ve received, be it for bourbon batches or their unique, finished products, it’s safe to…
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Barrell Bourbon Batch 025 Scoresheet & Review
Barrell Craft Spirits is one of those brands that gives off a rather distinct aura. Visit their website and you’ll find a succinct statement from founder Joe Beatrice regarding their vision. Long story short, distillation takes a backseat in favor of blending and bottling cask strength spirits based on consumer…
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Ten High Scoresheet & Review
Confession time: I have a problem. Like many of you, I enjoy drinking whiskey. There’s so much to drink out there, but I’m just one guy with limitations, like anyone else. I love whiskey…it doesn’t always love me. I thrive on trying as many new expressions as possible, which has…
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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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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #4 Scoresheet & Review
If you’re into bourbon, you undoubtedly know about the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC). All someone has to say is “George T. Stagg” and an extended discussion will almost certainly follow. Any expression in the lineup is considered peak bucket list bourbon material, so much so that I’d personally take…
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Nikka Whisky from the Barrel Scoresheet & Review
Whisky has been going through a monumental boom lately and there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight. Bourbon might be the current bustling star, but it’s far from alone in attracting new, potential fans. As whisky continues to expand, so too do its drinkers, eager to find new…
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Suntory Whisky Toki Scoresheet & Review
Japanese whisky has a bit of a barrier to entry. Like scotch, many expressions are on the costly side. Unlike scotch, however, Japanese whisky doesn’t have the benefit of robust stock and variety (yet). Case in point: My favorite local liquor store recently got Hibiki Harmony, which costs $87.99. This…
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