• New Holland Pitchfork Wheat

    Overall Character: Marzipan and mulling spices | Nose : mild peach and rich marzipan. Some hints of mothballs and glazed donuts. | Palate : very unique. Young, but a lovely rich sweetness. Marzipan, vanilla, creme Brule. Some mild mulling spices… Continue reading "New Holland Pitchfork Wheat"

    • Score8.3/10.0
    • Recommended ForAny average whiskey drinker, especially those seeking something unique. This is much better than average, and very unique.

  • Laphroaig Lore

    Overall Character: Light, sweet, nutty, salty and smoky. | Nose : Chestnut, Band-Aid, caramel, peanut butter | Palate : Light and tasty sweet Macchiato, smoked marshmallow, salty pretzel | Finish : Medium – long finish of smoke and vanilla |… Continue reading "Laphroaig Lore"

    • Score8.0/10.0
    • Recommended ForPeople whom like complexity with some smoke, but not overwhelming peat. This is not for big peat fans nor heavy Islay drinkers. If you like Lagavulin 16, give this a try as it's as light and balanced, but more complex.

  • Highland Park Valkyrie

    Overall Character: Leather, cherries and dried fruits. | Nose: Leather. Sherry? Prunes and nutmeg. | Palatte : Nice rich prunes and leather. Definitely a sherry scotch, without reading the info. | Finish : Long and nutty, with more leather and… Continue reading "Highland Park Valkyrie"

    • Score8.7/10.0
    • Recommended ForSherry cask finish fans, and of course Highland Park fans, but if you're looking for peat, you may be disappointed. It's also good for cigar smokers.

  • Blanton’s Single Barrel Select – Winking Lizard Tavern 2017

    Overall Character: Sweet with baking spices. | Nose : butterscotch and vanilla, chestnut, and nutmeg, mild Cinnamon. | Palate: cocoa, ginger, coriander, nutmeg and cinnamon. | Finish : medium finish of light sweet spices. | Overall : Perfect balance, and… Continue reading "Blanton’s Single Barrel Select – Winking Lizard Tavern 2017"

    • Score8.6/10.0
    • Recommended ForBlantons drinkers, Bourbon Drinkers, and anyone looking for a unique single barrel offering. Especially since Blanton's is on of the biggest hit-or-miss bourbon single barrels, this is a solid offering.

  • Compass Box Flaming Heart

    Overall Character: Peat and caramel, with some other random flavors. | Notes : Salt, mild peat, toasted gains, butterscotch sweetness, and layer, along with some caramel. | Palate : Sweet peat. Sugar cane and caramel with some smoked salmon and… Continue reading "Compass Box Flaming Heart"

    • Score8.6/10.0
    • Recommended ForAnyone whom likes peated scotches, but wants something other than the classic Islay brands, and especially for anyone whom wants a lot of sweetness.

  • Compass Box – This Is Not A Luxury Whisky

    Overall Character: Well balanced mature fruits and leather | Nose : juniper, cherry cordial, prunes. Black olive and cocoa. Soap. | Palate : very nice balance of dark fruits, mild leather, dark cherry, black olive, and mild cedar. | Finish… Continue reading "Compass Box – This Is Not A Luxury Whisky"

    • Score8.9/10.0
    • Recommended ForScotch drinkers, whisky lovers, and anyone wanting to try something totally unique and different. It's so interesting there are few people whom wouldn't like this, unless you're a budget drinker or a hardcore fan of styles like bourbon, peated scotch, rye, etc.

  • Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye 2015

    Overall Character: Simple, strong spicy and sweet, but mostly spicy. | Nose: Marzipan, butterscotch, fudge, nutmeg and some sweet berries with feint cocoa. | Palate: Spicy and surprisingly simple. Not as sweet as the nose at all, but a nice balance of… Continue reading "Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye 2015"

    • Score8.4/10.0
    • Recommended ForObviously mostly for collectors and fans of the standard Michter’s Rye, but if you like the mellowness and balance of the standard version, I would recommend saving money and avoiding this, especially since it’s 3-4 times the price of the regular expression. However, if you’re a cask strength fanatic, or a collector, you probably shouldn’t pass this up, especially since it’s under $100, which is rare for a rare American whiskey these days.