by Rich Cook | Oct 11, 2023 | Whiskey
Tread carefully here – the seductive nose of this interesting combination of ideas will lull you into thinking you’ve got a mellow sipper on your hands, so heed the “cask strength” moniker. I’m almost completely content with nosing this beauty – pure grain... 
by Michael Cervin | Sep 21, 2023 | Rye, Whiskey
Typically, I’m not a fan of finished bourbons or ryes in various flavor-of-the-month barrels, in part because they seem to be in a type of wood not conducive to helping the spirit attain maturity in any meaningful way. I have to say, however, that the Ammunition Rye,... 
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 17, 2023 | Rye, Whiskey
Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey is aged in charred new oak barrels for at least four years before it is transferred to used whiskey barrels. It’s 100% rye, sourced from Canada and bottled uncut and unfiltered. This is a very grain-forward rye, and there’s less use... 
by Rich Cook | Jul 26, 2023 | Whiskey
When barrel proof is intentional, it’s important to get the mash bill right so that the ABV serves to enhance everything. While the details of the bill are not disclosed, you’ll know at first sip that this is exactly what’s going on here. Rich, fruited... 
by Rich Cook | Jun 1, 2023 | Whiskey
The distillery calls this an “exploratory offering” – it’s their second one following their Seismic Rye Single Barrel that came out last year. The Three Wood (so named for use of maple charcoal, charred white oak and apple wood) offers aromas of pie spice...
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