Review #652 - Signatory Vintage Miltonduff 9 Year - US 100 Proof Edition #4
Another Speyside distillery that is almost impossible to find in official bottling form: this is Miltonduff, located near Elgin.
Review #651 - Signatory Vintage Glentauchers 12 Year - US 100 Proof Edition #3
The cask selection for this edition is first fill Oloroso casks - that should add a rich, fruity influence to the single malt.
Review #650 - New Riff Headliner 2025 Release
Headliner is a blend of different types of whisky from a variety of vintages.
Review #649 - Found North 19 Year 'Ten Years of T8ke'
As a part of the celebration of Ten Years of T8ke, Jay West worked with several producers to curate a series of limited releases - one of those was Found North.
Review #648 - Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon (2016)
Back in 2016 and earlier, the entry-level Elijah Craig small batch bourbon carried a 12 year age statement.
Review #647 - Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon
This is the entry level bourbon bottle from Heaven Hill’s Elijah Craig brand.
Review #646 - Berry Bros & Rudd Craigellachie 14 Year Single Cask
Craigellachie single malt is generally known for its meaty character.
Review #645 - Westland Solum Edition 2
This distinguishing factor in this whisky is the use of locally-sourced peat for smoking the malted barley.
Review #644 - Green River Full Proof Bourbon
While many bourbon brands are focusing on producing ever more expensive premium bottles, there are also some newer brands that are targeting the more affordable segments of the market.
Review #643 - Found North Hover Hawk First Flight
Found North's first year of their High Altitude series encompassed three releases: Peregrine, Hell Diver, and this bottle, Hover Hawk.
Review #642 - Old Forester 1897
The year 1897 is when the Bottled-in-Bond Act was passed, and this bourbon adheres to those rules set in place more than 125 years ago.
Review #641 - SMWS 70.21 'Rosehip & Hibiscus Infusion' - Balblair 9 Year
Here's an example of Balblair from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, a 9 year old single cask in their 'Deep Rich & Dried Fruits' flavor profile.
Review #640 - Signatory Vintage Speyside (M) [Macallan] 13 Year - US 100 Proof Edition #1
Signatory Vintage's 100 Proof series has been making waves in the single malt market over the past year or two.
Review #639 - Balcones True Blue Cask Strength Single Barrel - BevMo Pick
Balcones' True Blue whisky is made with roasted blue corn.
Review #638 - New Riff High Note First Decade Rye
The companion bottle to New Riff's First Decade Bourbon - this is the First Decade Rye.
Review #637 - Found North Peregrine First Flight
The first release in Found North's High Altitude series.
Review #636 - New Riff High Note First Decade Bourbon
The oldest whiskies from New Riff to date - in the Spring of 2025, for the distillery's whisky club releases, they bottled a 10 year old bourbon and 10 year old rye.
Review #635 - Wild Turkey Master's Keep Beacon
Potentially the final release in Wild Turkey's Master's Keep collection, at least for the time being - this is Beacon, a Kentucky straight bourbon.
Review #634 - Balcones ZZ Top Tres Hombres
A Texas whisky made in collaboration with the band ZZ Top - this is Tres Hombres from Balcones.
Review #633 - New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon - Total Wine Pick
New Riff's high-rye mashbill often contributes to a strong spicy note in their bourbon.