Review #448 - Blue Spot 7 Year Cask Strength Irish Whiskey
Blue Spot is released in batches periodically, generally once or twice a year.
Review #447 - Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack
Jack Daniel's employs a second charcoal filtering process - this time, after the whisky leaves the barrel (post-maturation).
Review #446 - Laphroaig Elements L2.0
This is another experimental release, this time focusing on fermentation length.
Review #445 - Laphroaig Elements L1.0
In 2023, Laphroaig started a new series of experimental whiskies, a range which they've named 'Elements.'
Review #444 - New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon - Storied Company Pick
This bottle carries an age statement of 4 years, and it's presented at barrel proof, which is 56.25% ABV (112.5 proof).
Review #443 - Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength - 'Nothing Better in the Market'
This Old Forester Single Barrel was bottled specifically for their distillery tours.
Review #442 - Signatory Vintage 2007 Bunnahabhain 13 Year Single Cask
It was matured for 13 years before bottling in 2020; the strength at that point was still a hefty 57.7% ABV.
Review #441 - Knob Creek 15 Year
Even at a younger ages such as 9 years or 12 years, Knob Creek can have a strong oak influence. How will the extra years in the barrel affect the flavor profile?
Review #440 - Teeling Ruby Port Single Cask - Binny's Pick
The strength is quite punchy - 58.4% ABV, to be specific.
Review #439 - Four Roses 10 Year OESV Single Barrel Barrel Strength - Bottle Republic Pick
The brand and their Master Distiller Brent Elliott describe 'OESV' as their most delicate recipe.
Review #438 - Single Malts of Scotland Craigellachie 11 Year Single Cask
This whisky was aged for 11 years in a 'butt,' as described on the label - almost definitely a sherry butt, then.
Review #437 - Found North Batch 009
While the bottle carries that 19 year age statement, which is already impressive, there's whisky up to 26 years old included.
Review #436 - New Riff High Note Bohemian Wheat Bourbon
Yet another novelty grain experiment from New Riff - this time, it revolved around wheat.
Review #435 - Weller Antique 107 Single Barrel - Wiseguy Lounge Pick 'Organized Crime'
Here's a single barrel version of Weller Antique 107, which was selected by the Wiseguy Lounge speakeasy bar.
Review #434 - Port Askaig 18 Year Single Cask (2000)
While not explicitly stated, it's widely believed that these modern Port Askaig bottlings are mostly filled with Caol Ila distillate.
Review #433 - Larceny Barrel Proof Batch C923
The mashbill used for these Larceny releases is 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley.
Review #432 - SMWS 16.67 'A Study in Sepia and Umber' - Glenturret 8 Year
A refill cask with a relatively short aging time like this could provide a very spirity tasting experience.
Review #431 - Willett 4 Year Family Estate Bottled Small Batch Rye
The distillery actually uses two different mashbills in this rye - they produce the barrels separately and then blend them together.
Review #430 - Russell's Reserve 15 Year Bourbon
Spoiler alert: this is one of the best bourbons we’ve ever tasted.
Review #429 - Single Malts of Scotland Aultmore 15 Year Single Cask
Even after those 15 years, the strength still sits at a hefty 60.7% ABV.