by Rich Cook | Feb 19, 2026 | Whiskey
This is a new product in the Uncle Nearest line, and it’s certainly worthy of inclusion. The floral tones of ten to twenty year use Cognac barrels add an unusual yet welcome dimension to the high proof, serving to round off spice tones without removing them and giving... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 18, 2026 | Whiskey
It’s been a pleasure to follow the different blends in this series over the past few years, and I bet it’s been a pleasure on the blending table for the distillers involved as well. It seems that the goal is to land on something unique with each blend rather than to... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 14, 2026 | Uncategorized, Whiskey
Here’s a straightforward American whiskey that is like pulling on a warm blanket. Aromas of nut and toasted marshmallow entice, and the palate delivers the promised flavors with brightness and lightness. There’s no lingering viscosity to interfere with the flavors –... 
by Rich Cook | Feb 12, 2026 | Whiskey
This is a new barrel number from the last iteration that I tasted, but the quality level remains very high in this barrel, as you might expect. The approach here isn’t the “take your breath away” smack in the nose, but rather a rich caramel and apple pie aromatic that... 
by Rich Cook | Jul 13, 2025 | Whiskey
This “Edition” – Blend No. 032 in the Master Blend line – is more spice focused than previous batches that I’ve tasted. That’s not good, bad or indifferent, it’s just different, and the blender here wisely decided that this had enough unique character to merit its own... 
by Michael Cervin | Jul 13, 2025 | Whiskey
Stranahan’s built their reputation on exclusive Colorado single malt whiskey, though recently they have been offering special edition releases like this one which uses Caribbean rum casks to finish their whiskey. From the start, even on the nose, this presents as...
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