Review #401 - Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Bourbon
A standardized single barrel bourbon called Elmer T. Lee, named for a past master distiller of Buffalo Trace.
Review #400 - Jack Daniel's 12 Year Tennessee Whiskey
In recent years, Jack Daniel's has introduced some older age-stated Tennessee whiskies into their lineup.
Review #399 - Caol Ila 17 Year 'Unpeated Style'
A part of Diageo's annual special releases back in 2015.
Review #398 - Kilchoman 8 Year Tequila Finish - ImpEx Cask Evolution
How will that agave spirit impact the flavor profile of this farmy, peaty single malt?
Review #397 - Old Forester Statesman
Old Forester says their goal was to create a bourbon that is spicy and warm.
Review #396 - Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye (2022)
Our first encounter with Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection.
Review #395 - Single Malts of Scotland Linkwood 14 Year
14 years - in our experience, that's a bit of a sweet spot for this distillery's spirit.
Review #394 - SMWS 95.67 'Cosy with a Kick' - Auchroisk 16 Year
Auchroisk - another one of the lesser seen Diageo Speyside distilleries.
Review #393 - Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye
The sister product to Wild Turkey's ever-popular Rare Breed Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
Review #392 - Caol Ila 12 Year
Based on our experience, we're guessing it's at least a majority of ex-bourbon casks, maybe a mix of first fill and refill.
Review #391 - Auchentoshan 12 Year
When the number of surviving Lowland malt distilleries was reduced to just a couple of entries, Auchentoshan remained and continued production.
Review #390 - Claxton's Exploration Series - Tamnavulin 5 Year
Established in 1966, this distillery generally focuses on the budget single malt market.
Review #389 - Ardbeg BizarreBQ
Three cask types were used in the end: double-charred casks, ex-Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, and their proprietary 'BBQ casks.'
Review #388 - Knob Creek 9 Year Single Barrel Select - Wiseguy Lounge Pick 'Frank Costello'
To wrap up our series of Wiseguy Lounge barrel picks, we have another Knob Creek bourbon.
Review #387 - Knob Creek 9 Year Single Barrel Select - Wiseguy Lounge Pick 'Chop Shop'
Another 9 year-aged bourbon, though this one hails from the 5th floor of Warehouse K.
Review #386 - Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel - Wiseguy Lounge Pick 'Hijacked'
This selection from the Wiseguy Lounge is named 'Hijacked,' and it's bottled at the typical 101 proof.
Review #385 - George Dickel 17 Year Single Barrel - Wiseguy Lounge Pick 'Anthony Corallo'
George Dickel is a brand known for a couple of qualities: their higher age statements and their divisive flavor profile.
Review #384 - Angel's Envy Single Barrel - Wiseguy Lounge Pick 'Vito Genovese'
There's one major upgrade that we get with the private barrels: the strength, normally a relatively low 43.3% ABV on the standard release, is bumped up to 55% ABV.
Review #383 - Elijah Craig 10 Year Private Barrel - Wiseguy Lounge Pick 'Joe Profaci'
This selection was aged for 10 years before it was dumped and bottled.
Review #382 - Eagle Rare 10 Year Single Barrel - Wiseguy Lounge Pick 'Put Em On Ice'
Eagle Rare's 10 year age statement should be a sign of maturity, complexity, and refinement that not all bourbons achieve.