A testament to the art and experience of a master. This complex, delicate, and delicious whiskey shows what is possible by using multiple wood/barrel stocks to take bourbon to a level usually only seen with a fine Scotch or Japanese whiskey.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C923 133.0 Proof 13 Years, 7 Months OldOne of the best Elijah Craig releases I have ever had – and that is saying a lot ! HIGHLY RECCOMEND ! It may not be the best whiskey I have had this year but it is certainly up there and the price to value ratio compared to everything else out there is astounding.
One of my favorite releases of this bourbon to date !
Yoshi’s Pineapple Sugar ShineNicely done white rum with pineapple overtones.Thoughtfully made and balanced, this is not some Godawful pineapple sugar bomb. Well done example of Hawaiian Moonshine .
Proof and Wood Vertigo Blended WhiskeyWill change your mind ( for the better) about blended whiskies. Significantly raises the bar for blended whiskies in general, and the use of American Light whiskies in particular !
The Spirits Of Miles Solera Aged BrandyA truly outstanding American Grape Brandy – a real stand out for the New York State Finger Lakes in particular!
An exceedingly clean and well-done Shochu!
DeGroff Bitter AperitivoA very interesting bitter aperitif and one of the few examples available in the United States. Conceived and brought to you by two of the finest mixologists and artisans in the cocktail world
Half Shell VodkaNice concept but needs work. Also pricey for the quality.Kudos for an attempt at environmental goals and novel packaging, but both the vodka and the package need work
Bernheim Original Straight Wheat Whiskey Barrel Proof Edition Lot A223 118.8 ProofWell done and tasty barrel proof wheat whiskey proves that wheat does have a place in whiskey making as a primary and not just an adjunct ingredient in a whiskey.
An outstanding example of what a corn whiskey can be !
The Spirits of Miles 2005 Solera Aged Bourbon WhiskeyOverall a very interesting and unique bourbon well worth hunting down.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch A123 125.6 ProofWell done blending for the first expression for 2023! Reccomended.
Javelin Vodka – Drinking for a CauseA well made vodka that uses an unusual mix of ingredients yielding a smooth taste. Also, 100 % of Javelin’s sale supports an excellent cause.
An outstanding way to continue to drink vodka and not only not support Russian aggression but fight it!
Ocean Organic VodkaA well-done, organic vodka that breaks from the cookie-cutter mold that most vodka is cut from. Recommended!
An Excellent Bourbon that has an intriguing backstory and proves that innovation can result in bringing back long lost taste profiles, and for some of us, memories…
Slightly more voluptuous and a touch sweeter than its sister the peated Fenniscourt. Just they way we like our spirits, both alcohol based and otherwise.
An excellent example of an almost extinct species of whisky – a peated Irish Whisky.
A Damn nice bourbon that harks back to an older style. Restores my faith in humanity and Heaven Hill in particular.
An excellent gateway rye that is smooth , flavorful but not overly challenging.
Frankly not as big a fan of this release compared to those in the past.
Chris Carlsson – Your Spiritual Advisor
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