A Midwinter Night's Dram
Lot's of sweet notes. Hints of being spicy but doesn't get there.
Balcones Single Malt Single Barrel
Balcones Single Malt Single Barrel is a Texas-made single malt showcasing the bold, often fruity and spicy character that Balcones is known for, with each barrel offering a unique expression. Expect a robust profile with potential for notes of stone fruit, honey, oak, and a lingering peppery finish.
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
Old Grand Dad 114
Delicious with a capital D. So sweet, you feel a little spice so you know you are drinking bourbon but not too much
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
Four Roses Single Barrel (OBSV)
Smooth & Sweet
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.
1792 Small Batch
Light with depth. Smooth. Cherry, Brown sugar notes. 3/18/2026: Love rediscovering after a long time away. Still tops on my list
E.H. Taylor Small Batch BIB
Very sweet. Cane sugar. No Spice
GEORGE T. STAGG KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY
Spicy finish. Brown sugar.
Heaven Hill 7yr BIB
Delicious. This Heaven Hill is heaven. Sweet with many notes and quite smooth. Taste pear.
Maker's Mark Cellar Aged Limited Edition 2024 Release
Strong deep notes. Sweetness sits in the back of your tongue before finishing w slight spice.
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey
Drinks below its high proof. Smooth strong sweet notes.
Blue Run
Sweet and smooth. Little to no spice.
Bomberger's Declaration
Brown sugar at front, strong lingering sweetness mid to end.
E H Taylor Barrel Proof
Smooth. Lite sweetness
Elijah Craig Small Batch
Sweet & Smooth. Not spicey
Little Book Chapter 6: "Road Less Traveled"
Smooth, sweet, lots of sweet notes. Could drink it all night long.
Maker's Mark 46
Light spice. Mixture of sweet/leather notes. Brown sugar
Nine Banded Straight
Smooth and light
Old Ezra 7yr Barrel Strength
Wide sweet profile. Malasses. Slightly spicey finish that doesn't last
Old Forester 1870 Old Forester Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
Sweet peatiness, is that a thing? Very drinkablem Molasses. Red cherry
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Somewhat mild but nice sweet drink. Just a bit spicey with a light bitter finish. Detect coffee notes
Weller The Original Wheated Bourbon Single Barrel
Smooth and sweet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
A bit spicy but not too much. Lots of sweet notes. 4/1/2026 opened my first bottle purchased. Lived up to its high recommendation
Willet Small Batch Rye
Fruity (pear?). Little spice.
E.H. Taylor Single Barrel BIB
Very sweet & light. Very smooth. Not a depth of flavors
Eagle Rare
Very smooth but not as sweet or depth of flavors. Taste banana, brown sugar
Kentucky Owl Rye 10yr
Smooth & flavorful. Light sweetness
Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Delicious. Complex, light sweet notes with low spicy finish
Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 20 year
Smooth, flavorful.
Sazerac Rye
Light sweetness. Threatens to get spicy but doesn't. Light leathery taste (in a good way). Bought 2nd bottle (1/28/2026) and still love it
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?
Buffalo Trace
Buffalo Trace offers a balanced profile with notes of vanilla, toffee, and a hint of oak, leading to a smooth and slightly spicy finish. It's a reliable and approachable bourbon for many occasions.
Bulleit™ Bourbon
Mildly sweet, not spicey
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)
Samuel Maverick Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Caramel followed by oak. Smooth and earthy. Sweet smokey notes.
Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Deep flavor. A bit peaty
Wathen's Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A little peaty but smooth finish, mildly sweet
Weller Antique 107
Smooth and light
Woodford Reserve Distillers Select
Consistent sweet flavor, brown sugar, low spice
FORGED OAK
Smooth. Light. Tastes above its proof. Light peatiness
Michter's Small Batch
Delicious. Not too spicy. Leathery, sweet, sugary
Still Austin Single Barrel Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey
Brown sugar is covered by a mild peatiness
Stranahan's Original Colorado Single Malt Whiskey
Varied notes. Quite different. Light citrus with a leathery finish
Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength
Thick. Spicey.
Balcones Texas Single Malt Whisky
Interesting varied notes. Starts out peaty but transitions into a peachy flavor
Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series Plantation Rum Barrels
Smooth. Light but w flavor
Basil Hayden
Smooth. Light, not heavily sweet
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.
Chicken Cock
Evan Williams BIB
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond is a robust and flavorful Kentucky straight bourbon with a slightly higher proof. Expect notes of caramel, oak, and a touch of spice.
Penelope Toasted Barrel Strength
Flavorful. Slightly spicy but sweet
Redbreast 12yr Irish Whiskey
Smooth. Easy to drink. Not too complex
WhistlePig Piggyback Single Barrel Alfa Romeo F1
Strong cherry notes
Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Madeira Cask Finish
Mild. Rustic. Not too spicy
Woodford Reserve Masters Collection
Sweet & Smooth
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
Light and smooth. Very approachable. For me I prefer more complexity
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.
Bushmills Irish Whiskey
Bushmills Irish Whiskey is a classic example of Irish blended whiskey, offering a smooth and approachable profile with fruity and honeyed notes. It's known for its triple distillation, contributing to its lighter and cleaner character.
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
Nine Banded Cask Strength
Interesting sweet notes. Doesn't end with spice but not a hard sweet flavor. Taste brown sugar.
WhistlePig Boss Hog Siren Song
Very different, not spicy. Mostly musky notes not sweet ones.
WhistlePig Piggyback 6yr Rye
Sweet brown sugar blends into a mildly spicy finish. The 100% rye is unexpectedly smooth with just a moderate earthy finish
Widow Jane 10yr
Very smooth
Garrison Brothers Single Barrel
Flavorful. Finishes with that barn leathery taste typical of GB bourbons
Garrison Brothers Small Batch
Descentl smooth. Same barn leathery finish. Unlike the last Small Batch I bought, that one must have been a bad bottle. The 1st one I liked. Obviously inconsitent bottle
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
Crown Royal
Crown Royal is a blended Canadian whisky known for its smooth, approachable profile with notes of vanilla, caramel, and light fruit. It's a versatile whisky, enjoyable neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails.
Garrison Brothers Cowboy
yes it's strong but still sippable
Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr
Peaty finish that is not balanced with sweet notes.
Russell's Reserve 10yr
Bib & Tucker Double Char
Sweet
Garrison Brothers Guadalupe
This bourbon is a celebration of Texas, featuring a high rye mash bill that lends it a spicy kick balanced by sweet notes of honey, ripe fruit, and a lingering oak finish. It's a bold and flavorful expression from the Lone Star State.
1876 (Dripping Springs Distillery)
Nutty barn flavor. Cobbler, pecan. Not spicy. Very different profile
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.
Evan Williams Black
Sweet without a big burn
King of Kentucky 17yr
Knob Creek Rye
Not too sweet. A little spicy
Old Forester 100
Old Forester 100 is a robust and flavorful bourbon with a rich caramel sweetness balanced by spicy oak and a hint of leather. It offers a long, warming finish with notes of toffee and dried fruit.
Omar Single Malt (Taiwanese)
Smooth, not too spicey, easy to drink
WhistlePig Snout to Tail 10yr
Traveler's
Smooth & Sweet. Not very complex
Tincup
Lighter than others in this category. Smoother however with little to no spice.
Jim Beam Black
A bit spicy but has some nice sweet notes
Maker's Mark Straight
Redemption
Not bad for the price
Bulleit 10yr
Sweet and smooth. No spice. Orange. Light so 9.3 is highest I can go due to lack of depth
Saints Alley The Herald
A blend of straight bourbon whiskey meticulously matured and finished in Armagnac casks.