by Michael Cervin | Feb 21, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey
It’s obvious that the sweetness in this bourbon is slightly accelerated – and if you didn’t know this was finished in honey coated barrels, you would still know that something different has transpired other than the usual cask finish. All in all this is a nice... 
by Michael Cervin | Feb 21, 2025 | Rye, Whiskey
As a cask strength rye whiskey this is surprisingly smooth and mellow from the start. Warm and inviting notes of caramel, orange zest, browned butter, butterscotch along with spicy rye flavors, cracked black pepper, resin, light sandalwood and a hint of Five Spice are... 
by Michael Cervin | Feb 21, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey, Uncategorized
What sets this apart is the unusual harmonious balance between sweet and depth. Even the color, a darker than usual golden brown, is more like very old Cognac. From the outset the sweet is evident, though not potent, and it is immediately followed by deep, rich notes... 
by Michael Cervin | Feb 4, 2025 | Bourbon Whiskey
The nose on Pipe Dream 101 is classic Bourbon – vanilla, butterscotch, and light char. It packs a punch right out of the gate – as it should given its 101 proof status. But what first seems like it might be sweet and typical changes direction on the palate.... 
by Michael Cervin | Feb 4, 2025 | Rye, Whiskey
A deep golden hue telegraphs what’s in store here – a deeper, richer sort of expression of rye. As a straight rye, the spicy rye, cracked pepper notes are at the center of this, as they should be. Following up are notes of burnt caramel, dried apricot, orange zest, a...
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