10th Street American Whiskey “STR” ($65)

10th Street American Whiskey “STR” ($65)

by | Jun 1, 2022 | Whiskey

This is a very complex offering, one where the intent is to find a balance point between American and Scotch styles. Using shaved, toasted and re-charred barrels after double distilling in copper pot stills, and going to bottle without chill-filtering has yielded a...
Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye ($80)

Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye ($80)

by | May 25, 2022 | Rye, Whiskey

The trick at cask strength – especially at a number like this one carries – is to find the balance point between the spirit’s inherent heat and the barrel selection.  Mission accomplished in a big, bold way here, with aromas and flavors of caramel, vanilla...
Proclamation Blended Irish Whiskey ($30)

Proclamation Blended Irish Whiskey ($30)

by | Nov 10, 2021 | Whiskey

Irish Whiskey is often referred to as the lighter side of whiskey, which is a somewhat unfair way of looking at things. I prefer, in general terms, to think of it as the refined side of whiskey, which, in fact, it is, thanks to three times through the still, which...
Uncle Nearest Whiskey, “1856” ($60)

Uncle Nearest Whiskey, “1856” ($60)

by | Jul 23, 2021 | Whiskey

Former slave Nathan Green, AKA Uncle Nearest, set the stage for this whiskey that bears his name when he began distilling in the 1850s. The mash bill is proprietary and therefore the percentages of corn malt and barley are unknown. It is then charcoal filtered from...
Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition ($79)

Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition ($79)

by | Jul 2, 2021 | Whiskey

If you don’t know the story of Uncle Nearest, you can do a little research into the fascinating story while you sip this fitting tribute to his legend.  The nose is shows forward notes of linalool (think Juicyfruit gum) and spice with muted vanilla and wood...