Spirits made with Malted Barley

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Decent starter rye but pricey compared to others.

Rating: 7
Value: 5

Benriach The Original 10 Speyside Single Malt Whisky

One of the more floral and fruity single malts even among Speyside Drams, that I have had in a long time and a great bargain too!

Rating: 9
Value: 10

Benriach The Smoky Ten Speyside Single Malt Whisky

Another Benriaxh Single Malt this on with more rum barrel influence and peat added to the mix.
Still a great buy at the price point and a bit more traditional ( read somewhat peaty)

Rating: 8
Value: 9

Benriach The Twelve Speyside Single Malt Whisky

Type: Single Malt

A delicate variation/iteration from its sibling the Original Ten with an interesting, subdued yet flavourful melange. Also, Damn cheap compared on both age and quality in the Scotch arena.

Rating: 8
Value: 1

Bulleit 95 Rye

Type: Straight Rye

A very good rye if not as complex as I would personally like. If you like them a bit shallow and uncomplicated this one is for you.

Rating: 8
Value: 6

Copper Fox Rye Whisky

Type: Micro Distilled, Rye, Smoked

Singular, a touch exotic, and lovely- just the way we like them .

Rating: 9
Value: 9

Dewar’s Highlander Honey

Kind of a hot, artificial, mess

Rating: 3
Value: 2

Glen Rose Old Saloon Four Grain Malt Whiskey Barrel # 11

Type: Four Grain Whiskey, New York State, Non-chill filtered

A very nicely done Four Grain Whiskey especially for a whiskey so young and from such a small barrel. A real standout !

Rating: 9
Value: 8

Glen Rose Old Saloon Four Grain Malt Whiskey Barrel 14

Type: American Grain, American Whisky, Four Grain

Another notable addition or should I say another addition to the succession of barrel releases of their Four Grain Malt Whiskey.
Even though it is far younger it is very reminiscent of a good Lowland Scotch and other fine malt whiskies .

Rating: 8
Value: 8

Glenrose Spirits Wild Jim’s White Wolf Malt Moonshine

Type: American Grain, American White Whiskey, New York State

Nicely done 4 grain white whiskey that is mellow and delightful on its own.

Rating: 8
Value: 8

Hancock President’s Reserve

Type: Single Barrel

A bit pricey for what it is.

Rating: 7
Value: 4

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

House Spirits White Dog Barley Mash

Type: American Whisky, Micro Distilled

Trust the crew from House Spirits (in the land of the serious foodies ) to come up with something completely different.

Rating: 8
Value: 8

Hudson Single Malt Whiskey

Type: Small Batch

The grain is 100% malted barley -The whiskey is put in fresh charred oak barrels of various sizes 3 gallon to 14 gallons being used with whiskey from smaller barrels aged less than the larger barrels.

Rating: 6
Value: 4

Jack Daniel’s Original Recipe Tennessee Honey

Type: Grain Base, Honey Base

A possibly interesting mixer but NOT a sipper.

Rating: 6
Value: 7

Jack Daniels Unaged Tennessee Rye

Type: American Whisky, American White Whiskey, Rye

Best unaged rye whiskey we have ever had !

Rating: 10
Value: 6

Jim Beam Signature Craft Premium Bourbon finished with Rare Spanish Brandy

A very interesting bourbon flavored with brandy. Well worth a try.

Rating: 9
Value: 8

Lantern Light “Rye” Moonshine

Type: New York State, Rye

An excellent rye white whiskey, and a great Samogon type spirit also for those of you looking for a lot more flavor in a white spirits that is not corn based.

Rating: 9
Value: 8

O’Begley Old Kilfoutan Whiskey

A full but gentle Irish whiskey-type malt whiskey with a full-grain palate.

Rating: 9
Value: 8

O’Begley Poitin (Irish Style Unaged Whiskey)

Type: American White Whiskey, Poitin

An interesting, well made Poitin style whiskey made here in America.

Rating: 7
Value: 8

Parker Heritage 14th Edition Heavy Char Bourbon Edition Fall 2020

Type: Corn, Malt ( Barley), Rye

A bit overdone in the char department for me. Not a fan.

Rating: 7
Value: 7

Parkers Heritage Collection Release Number 9 Whiskey

Type: Overproof, Straight

Interesting and well made, but not to my personal taste.

Rating: 7
Value: 7

Parkers Heritage Number 8 Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey

Type: Wheat

Much like your favorite old uncle very interesting , charming, and a touch of eccentric in many interesting ways but not so odd that you avoid them but rather seek out their company.

Rating: 9
Value: 9