A Midwinter Night's Dram
Lot's of sweet notes. Hints of being spicy but doesn't get there.
Russell's Reserve 15yr
Elmer T. Lee 100 Year Tribute
Takes me on a journey of notes, mostly sweet. Each sip is an experience.
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Special Release Tennessee Rye Whiskey
You dive deep into the sweet notes and finish with just enough bite to live up to the 139 proof. Love it. A small addition of water drops or small ice cube adds a smoothness to make it more approachable. I like it neat. Lots of brown sugar, black cherry
Stagg Barrel Proof
Smooth, sweetness lingers. A slightly leathery finish
The Boss Hog X The Commandments
Sweet and smooth.Slight spicy finish mild finish
Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series
Finishes cold not hot. Smooth finish.
Bhakta Armagnac Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey
Lots of sweet notes. Not too spicy
Rare Character Batch 8
Cherry explosion. One of my favorites. Smooth with depth. The sweetness lingers and varies. I've tried other batches but #8 is my favorite so far. You can find some RC batches < $100
Willett Straight Rye Whiskey
Controlled sweetness. Not too spicy
Willett Family Estate Single Barrel
So many flavors. The spiceyness trails and doesn't bite. Sweet to earthy flavors.
GEORGE T. STAGG KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY
Spicy finish. Brown sugar.
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey
Drinks below its high proof. Smooth strong sweet notes.
Bomberger's Declaration
Brown sugar at front, strong lingering sweetness mid to end.
Little Book Chapter 6: "Road Less Traveled"
Smooth, sweet, lots of sweet notes. Could drink it all night long.
Kentucky Owl Rye 10yr
Smooth & flavorful. Light sweetness
Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 20 year
Smooth, flavorful.
Weller C.Y.P.B.
Not a lot of sweet notes. Medium smoothness with a peaty finish.
Weller Full Proof
Could drink it all day. Smooth sweet, no spice. Cinnamon
Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon
Buttery brown sugar
Angel's Envy Triple Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Low spice. Banana?
Orphan Barrel Indigo's Hour 18 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey
More peaty than sweet.l but pretty y smooth.
Rare Character Batch 14
10. Rare Character Batch 14 126pf $120 & Single Barrel Series 140.2pf $150 (> 100)
Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Deep flavor. A bit peaty
FORGED OAK
Smooth. Light. Tastes above its proof. Light peatiness
Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength
Thick. Spicey.
Bib & Tucker 12yr Single Barrel
Bib & Tucker 12 Year Old Single Barrel is a Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey that offers a complex and layered tasting experience. It presents a rich profile of dried fruit, oak, and a hint of spice.
Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Madeira Cask Finish
Mild. Rustic. Not too spicy
Woodford Reserve Masters Collection
Sweet & Smooth
Heaven Hill 90th Anniversary
Not a lot of sweet notes. Interesting earthy notes.
Old Forester The President's Choice
Lingering barn notes but smooth and understated sweetness
Weller 12 year
Mild. Not enough notes for me for higher rating.
Old Forester 1924
Somewhat mild but nice sweet drink
EH Taylor 18yr BIB
Low key sweetness. Slight bitterness
Kentucky Owl Takumi Edition
Sweet aroma. Many sweet and leathery notes.Caramwl with a leathery finish. Not spicy
WhistlePig Boss Hog Siren Song
Very different, not spicy. Mostly musky notes not sweet ones.
Garrison Brothers Single Barrel
Flavorful. Finishes with that barn leathery taste typical of GB bourbons
Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13yr
Not to spicey. A bit earthy, not too sweet
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12yr
Slightly spicy finish. Sweet notes are subtle
Garrison Brothers Cowboy
yes it's strong but still sippable
Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr
Peaty finish that is not balanced with sweet notes.
Blanton's Gold Edition
Proof upgrade is real. Seems to mostly add peatiness and spice. Sweetness is mid-range
Elmer T Lee Single Barrel
A smooth and balanced bourbon with a rich, sweet aroma and notes of caramel, vanilla, and a hint of oak. It finishes with a pleasant warmth and a touch of spice.
King of Kentucky 17yr