Spirits Review - Chris Carlsson Reviews Whisky, Gin, Vodka, Tequila ...

Have to say not a fan of this release. I used to think I generally liked the September releases better in any given year, but this one seems to be a bit out of balance to me

Rating: 7
Value: 7

Waterford Irish Single Malt Whisky Dunmore Edition 1.1 Teireoir Code F017E01-01

Type: Irish Whisky

A drier, more amontillado sherry or old Bordeaux inspired expression of their excellent whisky.While it is not for everyone , it is very well done !

Rating: 9
Value: 8

Waterford Irish Single Malt Whisky Dunbbell Edition 1.1

Beautifully conceived and made Irish Whisky that is helping reshape our thinking about what an Irish Whisky can be!

Rating: 9
Value: 8

Fords Sloe Gin No.2 Journeys in Juniper The Second Outing

One of the best Sloe Gins out there.

Rating: 8
Value: 5

Larceny Barrel Proof B522 123.8 Proof

A touch more oily or buttery than the last few releases with pronounced Spanish cedar and oak notes to it.

Rating: 8
Value: 8

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B522 121 Proof

Type: Barrel Proof

Always a good solid bourbon. This batch seems a touch heavier on the nose in a nice way and delivers a full-bodied hearty bourbon at a modest price

Rating: 8
Value: 8

Old Fitzgerald Bottled – In – Bond Spring 2022 Edition 17 Years Old

Interesting, decent, but on the whole a bit too spare, lean, and a bit over the hill.

Rating: 5
Value: 8

Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 1st Edition

Type: Barrel Proof

Decent if not spectacular. More of an investment than a drinking bottle for the low-life bottom feeders that engage in such a trade as it will no doubt be a limited edition and much sought-after bottle. Yes, I think a Heaven Hill aficionado would enjoy it quite a bit and it is worth trying if you can, but maybe not buying an entire bottle as it is pricey for what it is. Leave it to the speculators and shallow egotists and buy some of their more modestly priced releases for enjoyment.

Rating: 8
Value: 6

Larceny Barrel Proof Lot A122 124.4 Proof

Type: Barrel Proof

An excellent batch to kick off the new year! A touch higher proof than the last but very harmonious and some good depth to it.

Rating: 8
Value: 9

Engine Organic Gin 01

Type: London Dry (Newer Style )

A bit odd and very citrus forward. Not entirely sure I know what to make of it.

Rating: 7
Value: 7

Larceny Barrel Proof Batch C921 122.6 Proof

Type: Wheated Bourbon

Well done and complex. An easy-to-drink, smooth, and interesting without being a challenge. Nice enough to buy and cheap enough to be an everyday.
Great deal for $50 these days, beats out the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof at $20 more on value. Bothe however are some of the best buys in Bourbon currently.

Rating: 8
Value: 8

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Lot A122 120.8 Proof

Type: Barrel Proof

A nice return to an old school bourbon style. This release is much closer to what bourbon used to be and it is nice to see Elijah Craig return to its roots

Rating: 8
Value: 8

Absinthe Ordininaire Liqueur

Much more a absinthe liqueur than a full on Absinthe.Decent for what it is and cheap enough to serve as a gateway absinthe that can dispense with the sugar cube ritual.

Rating: 8
Value: 7

Absolut Cosmopolitan Kit

Overall an excellent cocktail kit with well considered and curated ingredients that actually yield a seriously delicious Cosmopolitan cocktail- something I did not think was possible.

Rating: 9
Value: 8

Last Shot Boozy’s Cocktails to Go Lightning Lemonade Whiskey Cocktail

Very pleasant path to a lost afternoon.

Rating: 7
Value: 8

Last Shot Distillery Boozy’s Cocktail to Go Chocolate Espresso Creme Brûlée Bourbon Martini Cocktail

This could be real trouble…

Rating: 9
Value: 8

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Double Oak Expression and New Glenlivet Ad Campaign

A well-considered and well-done new expression of a classic at an attractive price !

Rating: 8
Value: 9

Parker Heritage 15th Edition Heavy Char Wheat Whiskey Fall 2021

Type: Heavy Char (# 5 Char Level)

Interesting Wheat Whiskey with a particularly heavy barrel char.

Rating: 8
Value: 7

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