High West Double Rye ($38)

High West Double Rye ($38)

by | Nov 21, 2024 | Rye, Whiskey

Slightly sweeter than most ryes, this nonetheless promotes solid rye character. The spiciness of the rye is evident, as are some light butterscotch and muted vanilla notes. Billed as a double rye, it does not contain aggressive, spicy notes as you might expect from a...
Templeton Rye ($35)

Templeton Rye ($35)

by | Oct 30, 2024 | Rye, Whiskey

Templeton offers a definitive note of rye, which should be expected. The spiciness is not strong, however, and is well integrated into the bourbon as a whole. There are light notes of resin, butterscotch and sugared almond along with bright but subtle citrus notes....
Duke & Dame Salted Caramel Whiskey ($32)

Duke & Dame Salted Caramel Whiskey ($32)

by | Oct 16, 2024 | Whiskey

Flavored brown spirits are nothing new, yet the novelty can come across as a one trick pony. I’d heard of Duke & Dame Salted Caramel Whiskey for well over a year and, frankly, though salted caramel is wonderful, I wondered whether it could work as a flavored...
Lasso Colorado Wheat Whiskey 6 Year ($70)

Lasso Colorado Wheat Whiskey 6 Year ($70)

by | Aug 2, 2024 | Whiskey

Single barrel, small batch – these words are used far too often to illicit a response in consumers who may want something new, and often these terms do not have any meaning pertaining to the spirit. Though not shy from the first sip, Lasso has managed to craft a...
Lasso Colorado Rye, 8 Year ($80)

Lasso Colorado Rye, 8 Year ($80)

by | Jul 10, 2024 | Rye, Whiskey

Here’s a Rye that hits a fine balance point between mellow and spicy. The extended barrel time puts a bright vanilla note on top of the aroma profile, with the spice mix lurking underneath, waiting to burst forth on the palate with full throttle brightness and warmth...