Tag: rum

  • Barrell Armida Scoresheet & Review

    Barrell Armida Scoresheet & Review

    Of the interesting expressions Barrell Craft Spirits has presented us, Armida might be one of the least discussed. Dovetail, being the first Barrell product I heard of that wasn’t a traditional whiskey blend, drew a considerable amount of attention thanks to its unique triple-cask finish. Then there was last year’s…

  • Barrell Dovetail Scoresheet & Review

    Barrell Dovetail Scoresheet & Review

    Broadly speaking, finished whiskey is a bit of a mixed bag. A good, tasteful finish can bestow incredible flavors contributing to an elevated drinking experience; a sloppy or otherwise half-hearted finish can leave one confused at best and put off at worst. With Barrell Craft Spirits’ popular finished bottlings, it’s…

  • Doc Swinson’s Alter Ego Rye (Batch 21-004) Scoresheet & Review

    Doc Swinson’s Alter Ego Rye (Batch 21-004) Scoresheet & Review

    Non-distilling producers (NDPs) have historically gotten a bad rap, and not without reason. Companies buying stocks of whiskey for their own use sounds simple enough, but if nothing about the product is changed other than the bottle design and attached label, then one might argue that defeats the purpose of…