by Michael Cervin | Sep 9, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey
A somewhat potent bourbon, it starts off with less sweetness than its counterparts. There is definite caramel, butterscotch, lemon zest, resin, clove and toffee. But it also offers a depth of maturity over other bourbons on the market, giving the mid palate and the... 
by Michael Cervin | Aug 30, 2023 | Rye, Whiskey
There’s an initial sweetness to this – no surprise since maple is in the name. Tap 357 was finished with Canadian maple syrup sourced from Quebec. This begins with a blend of 3, 5, and 7-year Canadian rye whiskies that have aged in used bourbon barrels. The... 
by Michael Cervin | Aug 23, 2023 | Cocktail RTD
In ready-to-drink cocktail world, Old Fashioned’s and Manhattans tend toward the sticky sweet, as a number that I have sampled have been. With Thomas Ashbourne, this deviates a bit. Their version is not sticky sweet (it does have a moderate amount of sweetness) so... 
by Michael Cervin | Aug 23, 2023 | Scotch
As a blended 100% malt Scotch, this drinks pretty much like you’d expect. Light butterscotch, resin, apricot and floral aromas are blended with zesty citrus & fresh fruit along with subtle hints of honey and spiced oak. It offers a potent entry, and the mid... 
by Michael Cervin | Aug 23, 2023 | Bourbon Whiskey
Starting strong and finishing stronger, this bourbon whiskey begins with notes of cinnamon, caramel, resin, toffee, apricot and light citrus. The vanilla and cedar notes from the barrel lightly tiptoe in along the mid palate and the finish, which softens out in terms...
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