海盗船 

三烟单桶蒸馏器选择

酒精度 67.5％

评论：这是一种爱或恨的威士忌，我喜欢它。

总体得分

9.5

 海盗  海盗船 

三重烟雾，单桶

酒精度 67.5％

评论：这是一种爱或恨的威士忌，我喜欢它。

总体得分

9.5

 米希特斯  Michters烤桶酸辣酱 

酒精度 43.0％

评论：就像在夏季炎热时打开一辆新车的门一样，既舒适又舒适。

总体得分

9.4

 天山  邦德瓶装的天堂山 

7Year Old

酒精度 50.0％

评论：非常流畅和丰富。让我想起了打开老式贝司盒的经历。

总体得分

9.4

 约翰·E·菲茨杰拉德  约翰·菲茨杰拉德（John E. Fitzgerald） 

非常特别珍藏

酒精度 45.0％

评论：我喜欢这个辛辣的橡木色数字。不再放在桶中，太干了，但是它很大，大胆而又粗鲁！

总体得分

9.4

 Balcones  Balcones 

世系

酒精度 47.0％

评论：一个奇妙的小口，在害羞的背后隐藏着一些深处。

总体得分

9.3

 Balcones  Balcones 

德州壶式蒸馏波本威士忌

酒精度 46.0％

评论：不确定我是否说过果味。虽然不是一窍不通的小马，但橡木和木质香料也很好地融合在一起。

总体得分

9.3

 米歇尔的  米歇尔的 

单桶10年

酒精度 47.2％

评论：只有一个词：华丽。

总体得分

9.3

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Master's Collection 1838风格白玉米

酒精度 45.2％

评论：非常，非常好的威士忌制作，纯净而简单。

总体得分

9.2

 四朵玫瑰  四朵玫瑰 

小批量

酒精度 45.0％

评论：这种威士忌制作的绝妙例子。

总体得分

9.2

 野火鸡  野火鸡 

稀有品种

酒精度 54.2％

评论：一个大的波本威士忌，比例大方，几乎完美的比例。

总体得分

9.2

 四朵玫瑰  《四朵玫瑰》 

限量版，小批量，2015年发行

酒精度 54.3％

评论： ew，这在各个方面都很大。您不知道是否要整洁地，饮它，将其倒在冰上或用它制成完全放纵的曼哈顿或老式。我的选择？所有这三个。并妥善投掷Sazerac！

总体得分

9.1

 约翰·E·菲茨杰拉德  约翰·E·菲茨杰拉德· 

拉森尼

酒精度 61.6％

评论：肯塔基州目前正在生产一些优质威士忌，并且可能持续很长时间。

总体得分

9.1

 威勒  威勒 

Full Proof

酒精度 57.0％

评论：让我想起了穿着70年代的防晒霜，然后在阳光下晒了一会儿。大，温暖，可爱。

总体得分

9.1

 鹰稀有  鹰稀有 

2018古董收藏

酒精度 50.5％

评论：惊呆了的人，平衡良好，一切井井有条。

总体得分

9.1

 Old Forester欧佛斯特  Old Forester欧佛斯特 

1920年禁酒令

酒精度 57.5％

评论：一个很棒的小酒杯结束了晚上。

总体得分

9.1

 米歇尔的美国* 1  米歇尔的美国* 1 

桶强黑麦

酒精度 54.0％

评论：大胆但不傲慢。这是极好的威士忌。

总体得分

9.1

 伯恩海姆原作  伯恩海姆原始 

小麦威士忌

酒精度 45.0％

评论：令人叹为观止。小麦威士忌的基准。

总体得分

9.1

 米歇尔的  米歇尔的 

桶力量肯塔基平直的黑麦

酒精度 55.0％

评论：繁荣–多么黑麦。如果有可能做到这一点，那就非常接近了。良好的平衡和细微差别。

总体得分

9.1

 伊利亚·克雷格（Elijah Craig）  Elijah Craig 

枪管Proof，批次C918

酒精度 65.7％

评论：一杯清香的威士忌。

总体得分

9.1

 科尔基根  科尔克甘 

单一麦芽威士忌

酒精度 46.0％

评论：我喜欢这个，请注册我！

总体得分

9.1

 布法罗（Buffalo）Trace实验收藏  布法罗（Buffalo）Trace实验性收藏， 

来自5号楼的12Year Old波本威士忌

酒精度 45.0％

评论：很好的制作和陈化，这种顺滑感在该类别的发行版中很少见。

总体得分

9.1

  Delilah 

15Year Old，Rye

酒精度 50.0％

Comments: Big and inviting but with a dangerous gleam in the eye. Now who does that sound like?

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 乔治·T·斯塔格  George T. Stagg 

2018 Antique Collection

ABV 62.4%

Comments: This whisky leaves you reeling, but also wanting more.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 干飞  Dry Fly 

Straight Washington Wheat Whiskey

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A really, really lovely whiskey which will work well as a sipper and in a cocktail.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 萨兹拉克酒  Sazerac 

18 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A superb bourbon. As neat and perfectly dressed and combed as Richard Paterson!

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 卡登黑德的  Cadenhead's 

The Frankfort Distillery 

10 Years Old, Bourbon

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A ripe age for bourbon but this one shows great balance as the wood has not dominated.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 米歇尔的  Michter's 

Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

ABV 46.4%

Comments: A fantastic drop this – so glad rye made a comeback, and this shows why.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 弗吉尼亚酿酒厂公司  Virginia Distillery Co. 

Port Cask Finished, Virginia-Highland Whisky

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Well done Virginia, this really is a stunning piece of distilling from the brand.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 伊利亚·克雷格（Elijah Craig）  Elijah Craig 

Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon

ABV 63.6%

Comments: Take your time over this one, and think of bluegrass fields.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 叛军耶尔  反叛的叫喊 

法国桶特别完成

酒精度 45.0％

评论：这里是曼哈顿的重要领土。美味，还有波本威士忌的所有标志。

总体得分

9.0

 萨兹拉克酒  Sazerac 

18Year Old

酒精度 45.0％

评论：新的或复活的黑麦是个好消息，即使这个黑麦适合我的浓烈口味。

总体得分

8.9

 帕克的遗产收藏  Parker's Heritage Collection 

24 Years Bourbon第10版

酒精度 50.0％

评论：现在，这就是我喜欢我的波本威士忌，坚硬而辛辣，没有脂肪和松弛的玉米！

总体得分

8.9

 小斯塔格  斯塔格小 

肯塔基波本威士忌

酒精度 64.4％

评论：沉思。奥马尔·谢里夫（Omar Sharif）沉思。

总体得分

8.9

 米歇尔的美国* 1  Michter的美国* 1烤桶熟成 

酒精度 45.7％

评论：有趣的风味。丰富而复杂的波本威士忌，没有时不时产生的玉米威士忌甜味。与巧克力和覆盆子搭配得很好。

总体得分

8.9

 伯恩海姆  伯恩海姆 

原味纯麦威士忌

酒精度 45.0％

评论：令人惊叹的玻璃杯，柔和却充满异国情调。

总体得分

8.9

 石山农场  石山农场 

单桶波本威士忌

酒精度 50.0％

评论：令人着迷的复杂。

总体得分

8.9

 埃文·威廉姆斯（Evan Williams）  埃文·威廉姆斯（Evan Williams）， 

1990年，《单桶》

酒精度 43.3％

评论：庆祝黑麦和麦芽在玉米的中性背景下可以发挥的作用。几乎太复杂了，难以置信。

总体得分

8.9

 锡杯  锡杯 

美国威士忌

酒精度 42.0％

评论：像贝克韦尔蛋liquid的液体版本。如果吉卜林先生做到了波本威士忌。

总体得分

8.9

 伊利亚·克雷格（Elijah Craig）  伊莱贾·克雷格· 

拉伊

酒精度 47.0％

评论：黑麦重新获得冠冕是有原因的，这说明了原因。杰出的。

总体得分

8.9

 四朵玫瑰  四朵玫瑰 

2017年限量版，小批量，波本威士忌桶强

酒精度 53.9％

评论：非常好。圆润，风味十足，不太压倒。均衡。

总体得分

8.9

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Kentucky Straight Rye

ABV 45.2%

Comments: Shows how wonderful rye can be. Sweet and spice vying for attention.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 哨子猪  WhistlePig 

Old World, 12 Years

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Ginger, Posh, Sporty, Baby but no Scary. All the spices without the surprise.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 托马斯·汉迪  Thomas H. Handy 

Sazerac, Straight Rye Whisky

ABV 64.5%

Comments: Manhattan time. A benchmark rye.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 High West部威士忌  High West Whiskey 

Campfire

ABV 46.0%

Comments: The perfect Old Fashioned whiskey, simply open and pour!

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Balcones  Balcones 

Texas Single Malt Whisky

ABV 53.0%

Comments: Butter in a glass. Moreish, with sweet stone fruits and lashings of honey. This is stunning.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 伊利亚·克雷格（Elijah Craig）  Elijah Craig 

Barrel Proof, Batch C919

ABV 68.4%

Comments: Really needs a drop of water to release the flavour behind the alcohol. Then this shines. Gorgeous.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 威廉·拉鲁·韦勒  William Larue Weller 

2018 Antique Collection

ABV 62.9%

Comments: Fascinating. A little water helps it reveal more behind the sweetness.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 萨兹拉克酒  Sazerac 

2018 Antique Collection

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Spices and sweetness all the way with this one.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 派克斯维尔  Pikesville 

Straight Rye Whiskey

ABV 55.0%

Comments: A good example of a whiskey from the Americas which could be a sipper in its own right.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 萨兹拉克酒  Sazerac 

16 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments:

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 野火鸡  Wild Turkey 

8 Years Old, 101

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A huge whiskey. Put together with style and sophistication, but still with all the robustness of a true bourbon. A classic, of course. A Clint Eastwood of whiskeys.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 伊利亚·克雷格（Elijah Craig）  Elijah Craig 

Toasted Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon

ABV 47.0%

Comments: A spice bomb of a Bourbon with gorgeous jammy and toasty notes, rose water complexity and balanced sweetness.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 米歇尔的  Michter's 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 47.2%

Comments: Wow, serious aromatic elements here, a full-on spice drawer of a whiskey.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 无双  Peerless 

Kentucky Straight Rye, 3 Years Old, Small Batch

ABV 54.0%

Comments: Bring on the Manhattans please.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

  Woodford Reserve 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 45.2%

Comments: A bourbon of stunning complexity that really has improved in the last year or so as the depth has intensified. Easily among the best on the market in the UK.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 伊利亚·克雷格（Elijah Craig）  Elijah Craig 

12 Years Old Barrel Proof

ABV 67.6%

Comments: Big and punchy for sure, the nose doesn’t show the ABV, but the palate certainly does. Lovely.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Balcones  Balcones 

True Blue

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Some whiskey this, ticks all the boxes. Just a riot of sweetness that doesn’t seem to want to end.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Double Oaked

ABV 43.2%

Comments: A liquid apple pie, just ask for more.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 伊莱贾·克雷格（Elijah Craig）单桶  Elijah Craig Single Barrel 

18 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A real beauty of a product; well balanced sweetness and spices. Gets my presidential vote.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 帕克的遗产收藏  Parker's Heritage Collection 

Original Batch

ABV 63.7%

Comments: This has alcohol, complexity and character in abundance.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 布勒特  Bulleit 

Rye

ABV 45.0%

Comments: An excellent rye, keeping the perfect balance between sweet and sour, fruit and oak.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 托马斯·汉迪  Thomas H. Handy 

Sazerac, Straight Rye Whisky

ABV 64.3%

Comments: Another fine example of why rye has been undergoing a resurgence.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 乔治·T·斯塔格  George T. Stagg 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 71.3%

评论：这件事并不小，但一切都是平衡的。

总体得分

8.8

 碎纸机  Filibuster 

双桶黑麦

酒精度 45.0％

评论：黑麦中有您可能想要的所有东西，从香料到甜味，以及介于两者之间的很多东西，而且不怕显示出来。

总体得分

8.7

 向西  西向 

单桶，俄勒冈麦芽威士忌

酒精度 45.0％

评论：一种令人难以置信的复杂而美味的威士忌，平衡感十足，仅鼻子一项就使我的脸上露出笑容。有趣的威士忌！

总体得分

8.7

 帕克的遗产收藏  帕克Heritage系列 

金色周年纪念

酒精度 50.0％

评论：天堂山的另一种威士忌。夜幕降临时，令人愉悦。

总体得分

8.7

 老菲茨杰拉德  Old Fitzgerald 

秋季2019 Edition

酒精度 50.0％

评论：令人印象深刻的东西，晚上可以慢慢品尝和品尝。

总体得分

8.7

 老波特雷罗  老波特雷罗 

直黑麦威士忌

酒精度 62.1％

评论：精美结合的风味。我喜欢较年轻的版本，因为它具有强大的黑麦特性，但是这一版本肯定显示出成熟的好处。

总体得分

8.7

 伊利亚·克雷格（Elijah Craig）  伊利亚·克雷格（Elijah Craig） 

12Year Old

酒精度 47.0％

评论：结构上没有12Year Old时所预期的那样，但是却是一种可饮用，令人垂涎的波本威士忌。

总体得分

8.7

 帕皮·范·温克尔（Pappy Van Winkle）  帕皮·范温克尔（Pappy Van Winkle） 

20Year Old，家族珍藏

酒精度 45.2％

评论：细腻的吸管要整齐，绝对没有冰块！

总体得分

8.7

 托马斯·汉迪  Thomas H. Handy 

Sazerac, Straight Rye Whisky

ABV 64.4%

Comments: A serious rye for those moments when you need to take a moment.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 291科罗拉多威士忌  291 Colorado Whiskey 

Single Barrel Aspen Stave Finished

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Simple stuff, but utterly delicious.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 哨子猪  WhistlePig 

Old World Series: Madeira Finish, Straight Rye Whiskey

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Surely a high rye content here? A good all rounder for your cabinet.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 托马斯·汉迪  Thomas H. Handy 

Sazerac, Straight Rye Whisky

ABV 63.8%

Comments: A broad shouldered whisky. Not for the fainted-hearts.Some like it hot.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 四朵玫瑰  Four Roses 

Limited Edition Small Batch 2010 Release

ABV 55.0%

Comments: A rich, deep, intense and perfumy bourbon. Give it enough time to open up and you will be rewarded.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 埃文·威廉姆斯（Evan Williams）  Evan Williams 

Single Barrel 2000 Vintage

ABV 43.3%

Comments: An old bourbon? With lots of wood notes, all integrated and complex.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

  Wild Turkey 17 Years Old

ABV 50.5%

Comments: All the power you expect from this distillery. Late at night.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 野火鸡  Wild Turkey 

Kentucky Spirit

ABV 50.5%

Comments: As sexy as Isaac Hayes' Hot Buttered Soul. One to savour all night.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 布克  Booker's 

6 Years Old

ABV 63.3%

Comments: A huge old-style mouthful but the high-strength masks much of the subtle complexities in what is a big-boned bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 鹰稀有  Eagle Rare 

17 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A bourbon for non sweet teeth. Rich, very well structured.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Balcones  Balcones 

Texas Single Malt Whiskey

ABV 64.0%

Comments: Really moreish, as those spices open up to make a really lovely and easily drinkable whisky.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 米歇尔的  Michter's 

Straight Rye 10 Years Old

ABV 46.6%

Comments: A rare find – a sipping rye that isn’t too bitter.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 盗窃罪  Larceny 

Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch B520

ABV 61.1%

Comments: A little water helps to open this out nicely and reveals there is plenty behind the alcohol to enjoy.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 弗吉尼亚酿酒厂公司  Virginia Distillery Co. 

Cider Cask Finished, Virginia-Highland Whisky

ABV 46.0%

Comments: One for the sweet toothed, but has great balance to it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 威廉·拉鲁·韦勒  William Larue Weller 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 66.8%

Comments: A substantial, stylish Bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 萨兹拉克酒  Sazerac 

18 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A big, rye experience.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 合作系列  Collaborative Series 

Phifer Pavitt Reserve

ABV 53.3%

Comments: Neat, this is pretty awesome, don't over water.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 米歇尔的  Michter's 

2018 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon

ABV 45.7%

Comments: Interesting stuff. Very tempting to pour another, sit back and sip.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 批次206  Batch 206 

Old Log Cabin

ABV 43.0%

Comments: An interesting and complex Bourbon, which needs to be sipped and savoured.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 黄玫瑰  Yellow Rose 

Blended Whiskey

ABV 40.0%

Comments: I think drinkers of this style of whiskey might find this a little weak, but I really like it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 四朵玫瑰  Four Roses 

Single Barrel LE 2011

ABV 56.0%

Comments: A deep and rich autumnal dram. With an appetising mix of indoors and outdoors flavours.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 布法罗痕迹  Buffalo Trace 

William La Rue Weller

ABV 66.8%

Comments: A substantial, stylish Bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 老菲茨杰拉德  Old Fitzgerald 

Bottled-in-Bond Fall 2020

ABV 50.0%

Comments: A full-on fruit salad in a glass. Well balanced and hits the spot nicely.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 伊利亚·克雷格（Elijah Craig）  Elijah Craig 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 63.3%

Comments: A stonking Bourbon; that ABV doesn’t seem to register at all.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 （ri）1  (ri)1

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A very good bold rye. Tight, spicy, acidic. but balanced.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 布法罗痕迹  布法罗（Buffalo）Trace 

实验性收藏，小麦115，11Year Old

酒精度 45.0％

评论：软果是这里的DNA。

总体得分

8.6

 托马斯·汉迪  托马斯·H·汉迪· 

萨泽拉克，黑麦威士忌

酒精度 63.8％

评论：我尝试的第一个大黑麦之一。仍然留下影响。

总体得分

8.6

 米歇尔的  米歇尔的单桶波本威士忌10年陈酿 

酒精度 47.2％

评论： 很好喝，但是很辛辣。

总体得分

8.6

 伊利亚·克雷格（Elijah Craig）  伊利亚·克雷格（Elijah Craig） 

单桶23Year Old

酒精度 45.0％

评论：古老的波本威士忌在麦芽汁中含有大量的黑麦？优雅，激烈且结构合理。

总体得分

8.6

 布法罗跟踪集合  Buffalo Trace Collection 

来自9楼的12Year Old波本威士忌

酒精度 45.0％

评论：这里的橡木很多，也许有些陈旧。

总体得分

8.6

 干飞  干蝇 

桶强小麦

酒精度 60.0％

评论：有人会说这瓶酒的强度太高-我可能不得不同意他们的观点，但是这种威士忌的核心是极好的。一个不同意。

总体得分

8.6

 Old Forester欧佛斯特  Old Forester欧佛斯特 

生日波本威士忌，十二Year Old

酒精度 47.5％

评论：平衡而复杂。受到推崇的。

总体得分

8.6

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Master's Collection调味橡木

酒精度 50.2％

Comments: A brilliant example of an old bourbon. Wood influenced but in the most refined way.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 布兰顿  Blanton's

ABV 46.5%

Comments: A complex, rich and interesting character. Water cuts the edges and adds creaminess. A real delight.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 埃文·威廉姆斯（Evan Williams）  Evan Williams 

Single Barrel Bourbon, 1994

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A class act.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 布兰顿  Blanton's 

Original Bourbon

ABV 49.5%

Comments: A bourbon with dessert.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 野火鸡  Wild Turkey 

10 Years Old, Russell's Reserve

ABV 50.5%

Comments: A complex, serious, sipping bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 范温克尔  Van Winkle 

Family Reserve Rye, 13 Years Old

ABV 47.8%

Comments: One for a cigar and a long conversation.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 野火鸡  Wild Turkey 

8 Years Old, 101

ABV 50.5%

Comments: A drier version of the old No. 8 101 brand, with the honey trademark keeping a low profile. Not quite so complex but a sturdy bourbon for all that.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 45.2%

Comments: More oak and age than normal. Being small batch, it does vary but is always delicious.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 WL·韦勒  W.L. Weller 

Aged 12 Years

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A classic, complex wheated bourbon. Great material for an Old Fashioned.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 291科罗拉多威士忌  291 Colorado Whiskey 

Single Barrel, Colorado Rye Aspen Stave Finish Barrel #210

ABV 47.5%

Comments: Very tasty indeed. It's simply expressed, but the flavours are wonderful.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 哨子猪  WhistlePig 

15 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: I ended up mixing this into a cocktail and it worked very well.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 哨子猪  WhistlePig 

Old World Series: Port Finish

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A mountain Rye, could easily imagine sipping this by a fire in the middle of a forest. Reminds me of aromatherapy, a pleasurable, intriguing experience for sure.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Old Forester欧佛斯特  Old Forester 

Birthday Bourbon

ABV 48.5%

Comments: This is seriously intense and seriously impressive!

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 里滕豪斯  Rittenhouse 

Very Rare, 23 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Just of the edge of too much wood. Age weighs. But the complexity of the nose keeps the profile high.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 WL·韦勒  W.L. Weller 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 61.0%

Comments: A phenomenal whiskey. Stephen Camisa we salute you.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 埃文·威廉姆斯（Evan Williams）  Evan Williams 

1993, Single Barrel

ABV 43.3%

Comments: I like this different, less overt, single barrel style. Yet another surprise in what is a hugely diverse and high quality range of whiskies.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 布克  Booker's 

6 to 8 Years Old

ABV 62.5%

Comments: A rich bourbon that varies in style from batch to batch. This one has a better than average middle, but is let down in the final stages.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 45.2%

Comments: Seductive. I found myself using such post-prandial language. Will she respect me in the morning?

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 帕克的遗产  Parker's Heritage 

Heavy Char Bourbon, 10 Years Old, 14th Edition

ABV 60.0%

Comments: A big, bold cracker of a Bourbon that demands attention.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 萨兹拉克酒  Sazerac 

18 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: I was surprised by the delicate yet balanced nature of this dram.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 帕克的遗产收藏  Parker's Heritage Collection 

Bourbon Finished Orange Curacao Barrels

ABV 55.0%

Comments: Interesting stuff, not sure what the finish adds to what feels like an excellent Bourbon to start with.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 1792  1792 

Full Proof

ABV 62.5%

Comments: Big and to be honest pretty awesome. Packs plenty of flavour punches too.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 帕克的遗产收藏  Parker's Heritage Collection 

Aged 11 Years, Single Barrel Bourbon

ABV 61.0%

Comments: A powerhouse of a Bourbon, yet managing impressive balance for the most part.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 伊利亚·克雷格（Elijah Craig）  Elijah Craig 

Barrel Proof Bourbon B517

ABV 62.1%

Comments: Potent stuff indeed, but it feels a little overcooked.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 埃文·威廉姆斯（Evan Williams）  Evan Williams 

Single Barrel Vintage 2002

ABV 43.3%

Comments: As you'd expect from this ongoing series this is perfectly balanced, (one of the quieter expressions?) but lovely.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 帕克的遗产收藏  Parker's Heritage Collection 

Cognac Finish 10 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Everything meshes very nicely here.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 泰勒（EH Taylor）  E.H. Taylor 

Jnr Single Barrel 2000 11 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: A polished and complex whiskey.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 布雷肯里奇  Breckenridge 

4 Years Old, Bourbon 2007

ABV 43.0%

Comments: This doesn't really need more than four years.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 乔治·T·斯塔格  George T. Stagg 

17 Years Old 2010

ABV 71.5%

Comments: Needs to be tamed. Pour it, let it breathe and nose it after to avoid the sharpness of the alcohol. The palate is rewarding. Water enhances the wood notes and, funny enough, it is not needed in spite of the strength!

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 鹰稀有  Eagle Rare 

17 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A supple, pleasing Bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 布法罗痕迹  Buffalo Trace 

Experimental Collection, Wheat 90, 11 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A powerful and rewarding drop.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Old Forester欧佛斯特  Old Forester 

Birthday Bourbon, 2013

ABV 49.0%

Comments: Once again, out of my comfort zone but really enjoyed the richness.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 诺不溪  Knob Creek 

9 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: By far the best aroma from the JBB small batch selection, and taste and finish: a classic top of the range bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 贝克的  Baker's 

7 Years Old

ABV 53.5%

Comments: A chocoholic's bourbon with a bigger rye firmness. Tasty stuff.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 韦斯特兰  Westland 

Peated American Single Malt

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Wow, seriously intriguing layers, subtle peat too.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 科瓦尔  Koval 

Single Barrel Bourbon

ABV 47.0%

Comments: You’d have to climb a big Hill to Trump this. Forget the others, this gets my vote.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 斯特拉纳汉的  Stranahan's 

"Snowflake" Mt. Silverheels

ABV 47.0%

Comments: The initial nose is off putting but stick with it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 帕克的遗产收藏  Parker's Heritage Collection 

Master Distiller's, Blend of Mashbills

ABV 63.5%

Comments: It needs to be tamed by a dash of water but not too much. An elegant Bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 罗素的后备队  Russell's Reserve 

Rye

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A classic rye. Bartenders, this is what you need.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 里滕豪斯  Rittenhouse 

25 Years Old, Very Rare

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Pure class. A must for anyone who goes for big bold flavours.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 两个鲍勃  Two Bobs 

Kentucky Bourbon, 1994, 13 Years Old, Cask No. 65

ABV 63.7%

Comments: In line with cask No. 66, but with greater complexity. One for a cigar.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 范温克尔  Van Winkle 

Family Reserve Rye, 13 Years Old

ABV 47.8%

Comments: A charming rye.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 李尔摩·李  Elmer T. Lee

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A superbly balanced giant. More on the sweet side than the spicy one. Should marry so well with my pecan pie! Avoid water.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 埃文·威廉姆斯（Evan Williams）  Evan Williams 

1991, Single Barrel

ABV 43.3%

Comments: One for rye fans.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

  Van Winkle 

Family Reserve Rye, 13 Years Old

ABV 47.8%

Comments: A typical but a wonderful drink to sip on its own. The more I drink it the more I love it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

  Sazerac 

18 Years Old, Straight Rye

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A trifle sophisticated for my tastes, but a very fine rye whiskey.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 四朵玫瑰  Four Roses 

125th Anniversary

ABV 51.6%

Comments: I loved the balance and texture. A great start to an evening as it wakes up your palate.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 乔治·T·斯塔格  George T. Stagg 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 70.9%

Comments: Still a world beater. What were you doing when Barack won? I was sipping this, celebrating in style.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 四朵玫瑰  Four Roses 

Small Batch

ABV 60.0%

Comments: A complex weave, this takes water and time to unravel.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 布雷肯里奇  Breckenridge 

Port Cask Finish

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Gentle until that huge heat and spice layer builds up. You think it’s going to be simple but it’s anything but that.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 水库  Reservoir 

Wheat Whisky

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Not the biggest wheat offering out there, but what it does is excellent.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 李尔摩·李  Elmer T. Lee 

Commemorative Edition

ABV 46.5%

Comments: Upfront, in your face and hard to dislike. If Dolly Parton was a whisky – it’s this!

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 亚伯拉罕·鲍曼（Abraham Bowman）  Abraham Bowman 

Double Barrel Bourbon

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Like walking down a sea front pier after fresh rainfall on the hot, wooden walkway.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 四朵玫瑰  Four Roses 

Small Batch 2012

ABV 55.7%

Comments: Elegant and rich.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 米歇尔的  Michter's 

Toasted Barrel Finish Rye

ABV 55.0%

Comments: Like eating warm doughnuts on a sunny day.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 加里亚纳  Garryana 

Native Oak Series, 2019 Edition 4|1

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Has some of the swagger of youth, but there is a depth here too. Take your time as this is rewarding.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 老菲茨杰拉德  Old Fitzgerald 

Fall 2018 Edition, Aged 9 Years

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Solid and a brilliant Bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 石匠  Stonecutter 

Heritage Cask Whiskey

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Very yummy stuff indeed. So heady at first with those floral notes it really is a treat.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 金斯县酿酒厂  Kings County Distillery 

Peated Bourbon

ABV 45.0%

Comments: One to be consumed on its own – preferably swigged from a hip flask with a cigar.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 布法罗（Buffalo）Trace实验收藏  Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection 

12 Years Old Bourbon From Floor #1

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A fruity little number which is undoubtedly a good option for both sipping and mixing. Versatile.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 四朵玫瑰  Four Roses 

Single Barrel Limited Edition 2014

ABV 60.0%

Comments: An enticing and well structured bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 盗窃罪  Larceny 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A really interesting and intriguing drop. Lots going on and well worth exploring further.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 帕克的遗产收藏  Parker的Heritage收藏 

27年，有96个Proof

酒精度 48.0％

评论：天堂山（Heaven Hill）近年来一直在悄悄释放一些震惊者。这是另一个。

总体得分

8.4

 萨兹拉克酒  Sazerac 

18Year Old

酒精度 45.0％

评论：比起鸡尾酒黑麦，更像是一个吸者。

总体得分

8.4

 诺不溪  诺不溪 

单桶9年

酒精度 60.0％

评论：有趣的是几年前一个8yo的波本威士忌曾被认为是旧的，但在这里您仍然可以选择放置“年轻”的活力。

总体得分

8.4

 布法罗痕迹  布法罗（Buffalo）Trace 

实验收藏，小麦105号，11Year Old

酒精度 45.0％

注释：比上一个dram更大，更平衡，可以启动。

总体得分

8.3

 赎金  赎金 

黑麦，大麦，小麦威士忌

酒精度 46.7％

评论：黑麦香料被谷物调和。干燥的皮革香气是甜味特征的绝佳衬托。

总体得分

8.3

 两种医学  两杯 

威士忌

酒精度 43.0％

评论：可能有些苦涩。令人困惑，但令人愉快。现在，如何得分？

总体得分

8.3

 帕克的遗产收藏  帕克 

8年前的纯麦芽威士忌

酒精度 54.0％

评论：这是一个吸管吗？是的。它是调酒师吗？大概。

总体得分

8.3

 黄玫瑰  黄玫瑰 

Out徒波本威士忌

酒精度 46.0％

Comments: Jumps about a bit too much. Still needs a little longer to mellow.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 跳过摇滚  Skip Rock 

Rye Whiskey

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Hooky, with a lot to sink your teeth into here. Another one to try with a few different serves.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 杰克丹尼  Jack Daniel's 

Sinatra Select

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A classic rye whiskey. Gains balance and sweetness with a dash of water.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 乔治·迪克尔  George Dickel 

Rye

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Pleasant, spicy and very drinkable indeed.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 埃文·威廉姆斯（Evan Williams）  Evan Williams 

Single Barrel 2003

ABV 43.3%

Comments: A well balanced whiskey.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 干飞  Dry Fly 

Triticale

ABV 42.0%

Comments: A big, rich classic Bourbon note to this one. Well played.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 埃文·威廉姆斯（Evan Williams）  Evan Williams 

Single Barrel 2001

ABV 43.3%

Comments: A beautiful bourbon, fully matured and showing an elegant balance.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 帕克的遗产收藏  Parker's Heritage Collection 

Wheated Bourbon

ABV 47.5%

Comments: The high strength can be a barrier. And you lose the balance by diluting it. So, only for those who like it hot !

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 四朵玫瑰  Four Roses 

120th Anniversary Barrel Strength 110.8 Proof

ABV 55.4%

Comments: A complex and rich bourbon. Not too sweet, characterful with an exotic profile. Very interesting.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 WL·韦勒  W.L. Weller 

19 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: If this had been bottled for six or seven years ago, I would probably have loved its big flavours. I like oak, but this is too much, and too old, for me. If you are an oak extremist, rush out and buy this one.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 老菲茨杰拉德  Old Fitzgerald 

12 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A deep earthy affair. One to sip with a good cigar. Gene Clark.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 弗吉尼亚酿酒厂公司  Virginia Distillery Co. 

Courage & Conviction

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A great example of an American single malt. A relatively easy drinker.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 创客的印记  Maker's Mark 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 45.0%

Comments: An old faithful of a bourbon. Never lets you down and being from the wheaty school always shows good oak balance. Nose is to die for.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 萨兹拉克酒  Sazerac 

18 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Another Rye Whiskey? The nose is a bit dour but the palate is more balanced. An interesting character.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 伊利亚·克雷格（Elijah Craig）  Elijah Craig 

Barrel Proof Batch No A117

ABV 63.5%

Comments: Big, ballsy and unapologetic. Water struggled to temper this beast.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 High West部  High West 

American Prairie Reserve

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A nice whiskey but not a sipper in my book; good for a whiskey cocktail.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 大特拉弗斯酿酒厂  Grand Traverse Distillery 

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Curious – it was more like a liqueur than a whisky.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 干飞  Dry Fly 

Port Finish Wheat

ABV 42.0%

Comments: Hard to pin an age on this, as it has some lovely fresh youthfulness, but an elegant maturity too.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 帕克的遗产收藏  Parker's Heritage Collection 

1996, Cask Strength Small Batch Bourbon

ABV 61.3%

Comments: A fine and full bourbon all-rounder.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 老菲茨杰拉德  Old Fitzgerald 

Very Special, 12 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Surprising. Seems subdued at first, then shines through when oxygenated.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 老瑞普·范·温克尔  Old Rip Van Winkle 

15 Years Old, Family Reserve

ABV 53.5%

Comments: Big . Rich. Hearty. Robust.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 埃文·威廉姆斯（Evan Williams）  Evan Williams 

23 Years Old, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 53.5%

Comments: A lovely bourbon, but I prefer it younger.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

  Wild Turkey 

Rye

ABV 50.5%

Comments: A classic big-boned style that gets maximum extraction of flavours.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 罗勒·海登（Basil Hayden）  Basil Hayden's 

Small Batch, 8 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A sassy little glass: the charmer to Booker's bruiser. A midday Old Fashioned.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 汉考克的  Hancock's 

President's Reserve

ABV 44.5%

Comments: Brilliantly balanced throughout with just the correct amount of sweetness.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 杰克丹尼  Jack Daniel's 

Single Barrel

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Always an interesting brand.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 韦斯特兰  Westland 

Garryana 5th Edition

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Reminds me of the charred ends of a slow roasted ham, a delightful mix of sweet and spice.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 来根  Legent 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon

ABV 47.0%

Comments: A good solid Bourbon with plenty of that Kentucky spirit to it. Takes me right back to those horse filled lands and bluegrass.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 鹰稀有  Eagle Rare 

17 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A bourbon close to a rye whiskey, well structured and quite complex.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 水库  Reservoir 

Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Very easy to drink whiskey with plenty going on in the flavour stakes.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Balcones  Balcones 

True Blue

ABV 63.6%

Comments: Seems to have a rum influence. A finish? No it is a corn American whiskey? I wouldn't have guessed. A rich aromatic profile and a pleasantly surprising alcohol mastering.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 制造商的  Maker's 

46

ABV 47.0%

Comments: The layers of sweetness here make this a very easy drinking bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 早期时代  Early Times 

150th Anniversay

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Stylish, but the finish knocks it back a few points for me.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 四朵玫瑰  Four Roses 

Single Barrel

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A well knitted bourbon. No sharp edges but no excess sweetness either.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 弗吉尼亚酿酒厂公司  Virginia Distillery Co. 

Courage & Conviction American Single Malt

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Like sucking on sherbet lemons while sitting in an orchard.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

  The Classic Cask 

17 Years Old, Kentucky Bourbon

ABV 45.4%

Comments: Full flavoured. Well rounded. Long.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 威廉·拉鲁·韦勒  William Larue Weller 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 63.3%

Comments: A palate bourbon. Subtle, complex and truly classy. Do not miss.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 小斯塔格  Stagg Jr. 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 67.2%

Comments: Some bold flavours in here. An unnecessarily high ABV?Perhaps. I expected this to deliver more.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 李尔摩·李  Elmer T. Lee 

Single Barrel

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A gorgeous refreshing summery glass.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 四朵玫瑰  Four Roses 

Single Barrel

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Lacking in dimension for a single barrel. Saved by the finish.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 野火鸡  Wild Turkey 

Kentucky Spirit

ABV 50.5%

Comments: Deceptively delicious: threatens to erupt but ends up relatively meek and well behaved.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 乔治·T·斯塔格  George T. Stagg 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 70.7%

Comments: A big, muscular bourbon. George T. Stagg? Good guess...For a stag night maybe...

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 班布里奇  Bainbridge 

Battle Point Two Islands

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Such a big whiskey, this is one for savouring.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 四朵玫瑰  Four Roses 

Single Barrel

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Very enjoyable, clean, well pronounced and exactly as expected for a Bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 海盗  Corsair 

Ryemageddon

ABV 46.0%

评论：坚定不移，没有被橡木所推动。

总体得分

8.2

 EH泰勒上校  EH泰勒直校上校 

肯塔基黑麦威士忌

酒精度 50.0％

评论：对我来说太苦了。需要更多的甜度，但是又一次，谁不需要呢。

总体得分

8.2

 埃文·威廉姆斯（Evan Williams）  埃文·威廉姆斯（Evan Williams） 

单桶2004

酒精度 43.3％

评论：老波本威士忌？鼻子很有趣。口感可能会有些落后。避免喝水。

总体得分

8.2

 罗素的后备队  罗素珍藏 

小批次，单桶

酒精度 55.0％

评论：一个大大的驯服的波本威士忌，需要一点水才能镇定下来。虽然不多，但在涩味方面。我知道有这种风格的粉丝。对我来说太火了。

总体得分

8.2

 Old Forester欧佛斯特  Old Forester欧佛斯特 

生日波本威士忌，1997年，12Year Old

酒精度 48.5％

评论：另一个波本威士忌？有点朴素，但优雅而复杂。我发现，品尝时比品尝更有趣。

总体得分

8.2

 两个鲍勃  两个鲍勃· 

肯塔基波本威士忌，1994年，13Year Old，木桶66号

酒精度 63.7％

评论：不完全是微妙的，但是有一定的瘀伤韵味。

总体得分

8.2

  老波特雷罗 

单一麦芽

酒精度 62.1％

评论：尽管有“黑麦”，但有新黑麦。这个想法是为了更接近最初的美国黑麦。我喜欢这个主意。赢得所有黑麦角色和自信的得分。

总体得分

8.2

 帕皮·范·温克尔（Pappy Van Winkle）  帕皮·范温克尔（Pappy Van Winkle）家族珍藏，已满 

15Year Old

酒精度 53.5％

评论：大个子。也许在寒冷的圣诞节前夕，在壁炉旁等待圣诞老人。和这个家伙入睡没有风险！

总体得分

8.2

 鹰稀有  鹰稀有 

17年，单桶

酒精度 45.0％

评论：干净，易于饮用，制作精良的波本威士忌。直截了当，而不是古怪。某种成熟的约束，但那是否有足够的回报？

总体得分

8.2

 李尔摩·李  Elmer T. Lee 

肯塔基波本酒

酒精度 45.0％

Comments: Light in both flavour and body for a small batch bourbon. Clean, crisp, enjoyable.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 伊利亚·克雷格（Elijah Craig）  Elijah Craig 

18 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A solid and charming bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 乔治·迪克（George A. Dickel）  George A. Dickel's 

Tennessee Whisky No. 12

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A Doc Watson of a whiskey, mild-mannered but full of tricks. Please UDV, start pushing it!

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 创客的印记  Maker's Mark 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Chewy and mellow. Great balance and elegance. Still a classic.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 诺不溪  Knob Creek 

9 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Less thick than Baker's and better balanced. Another great cocktail bourbon. Big and rich.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 布法罗痕迹  Buffalo Trace 

Single Oak Project, Barrel 89

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Lime pickle and oak give a nice level of attitude to this dram.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 291科罗拉多威士忌  291 Colorado Whiskey 

Bad Guy Colorado Whiskey Batch #2

ABV 59.7%

Comments: I love it, but the big mouthful of flowers will be polarising. The florality is so Cognac-like, it’s unbelievable. Sip while in a leather wingback chair.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 鹰稀有  Eagle Rare 

17 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A still beautiful dram but it seems to have lost some muscles with the time. The nose remains intriguing and rich.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 融合系列  Fusion Series 

#1

ABV 49.5%

Comments: Fruity and zippy with the alcohol under control.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 格里菲  Griffo 

Stony Point

ABV 47.0%

Comments: A big sweet-toothed number mixed with corn notes.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 海盗  Corsair 

Buck Yeah!

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Some unusual flavours going on here. Just not my cup of tea, I’m afraid.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 镇分行  Town Branch 

Bourbon

ABV 40.0%

Comments: An enticing nose, a rather austere palate. A Bourbon without the usual sweetness? Why not?

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 四朵玫瑰  Four Roses 

Single Barrel 2012 Limited Edition

ABV 54.7%

Comments: A muscular character. A dash of water tames it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 四朵玫瑰  Four Roses 

2009 Limited Edition Single Barrel

ABV 0.0%

Comments: Intriguing.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 High West部  High West 

Rocky Mountain Rye, 21 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: That rye pep is well hidden here but it does make itself known at the end.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 家园  Homestead 

4 Years Old, Barrel Proof

ABV 56.7%

Comments: It’s Manhattan O’clock in the Ridley household.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 布法罗痕迹  Buffalo Trace 

Single Oak Project, Barrel 137

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A very nice drink, would work well as a neater serve.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Balcones  Balcones 

Texas Straight Bourbon Fifth Anniversary

ABV 64.2%

Comments: I love the pure intensity of aroma and flavour that packs a punch.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 WL·韦勒  W.L. Weller 

Aged 12 Years

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Not the most complex but has perfect balance and gentle Southern charm.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 猎人与斯科特  Hunter & Scott 

Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A class Bourbon, with some interesting cocktail potential. Also a good straight sipper too.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Master's Collection 2016, Brandy Cask Finish

ABV 45.2%

Comments: Chocolate and spice and all things nice.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 哨子猪  WhistlePig 

Old World Series: Sauternes Finish

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Again, one that was intriguing but not so out of reach that it wouldn’t be appealing. My brain was going a mile a minute as I tasted this. Well worth it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 埃文·威廉姆斯（Evan Williams）  Evan Williams 

Single Barrel 1999 Vintage

ABV 43.3%

Comments: An old bourbon with a good proportion of rye in the mashbill? The floral nose is enticing.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 威廉·天堂丘  William Heavenhill 

Signature

ABV 63.8%

Comments: A rich bourbon,well structured but the strength is too high for me.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 杰斐逊的后备队  Jefferson's Reserve 

15 Years Old

酒精度 45.1％

评论：一个不错的吸者，但对我来说太木质了。

总体得分

8.1

 贝克的  贝克 

7Year Old

酒精度 53.5％

评论：大而温柔，但对我来说太甜了。

总体得分

8.1

 韦斯特兰  韦斯特兰·科勒（ Westland 

Colere）

酒精度 46.0％

评论：提高美国威士忌的标准。

总体得分

8.0

 老菲茨杰拉德  老菲茨杰拉德 

保税2020年春季版

酒精度 50.0％

评论：在甜，咸和香料之间达到完美的平衡。这在他们之间打出了完美的音符。

总体得分

8.0

 碎纸机  Filibuster单庄园波 

旁威士忌

酒精度 58.1％

评论：确实很有趣，设法在甜和干，水果和木头之间徘徊。

总体得分

8.0

 眨眼的猫头鹰  眨眼的猫头鹰 

黑麦

酒精度 45.0％

评论：一个不错的简单黑麦，可以满足您的所有需求；夏天也来了。

总体得分

8.0

  15Year Old的经典酒桶 

，肯塔基州的直黑麦

酒精度 45.0％

评论：充满风味。

总体得分

8.0

 红钩  红钩 

黑麦

酒精度 68.0％

评论：红发蛇蝎美人。

总体得分

8.0

 托马斯·汉迪  托马斯·H·汉迪· 

萨泽拉克，黑麦威士忌

酒精度 64.2％

Comments: An okay example of extreme oak maturation which has resulted in a rather too strong and dusty offering this time.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 乔治·T·斯塔格  George T. Stagg 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 64.1%

Comments: Grange Hill in a glass.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 布法罗痕迹  Buffalo Trace 

Experimental Collection, Wheat 125, 11 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A mixed bag, but good.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 WL·韦勒  W.L. Weller 

19 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A bourbon of some presence and elegance. With dessert, or after dinner?

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 乔治·T·斯塔格  George T. Stagg 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 68.8%

Comments: A sweet mother for ya!

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 哨子猪  WhistlePig 

FarmStock

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Solid sipped neat, or mixed in a Sazerac.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 哨子猪  WhistlePig 

The Boss Hog, Third Edition: The Independent

ABV 60.1%

Comments: A kick as strong as a horse wearing an aromatic flower garland.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 广告法  A. D. Laws 

Secale Straight Rye Whiskey, Single Barrel Cask Strength

ABV 66.0%

Comments: Could work well in an Old Fashioned.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Master's Collection, Sonoma-Cutter Pinot Noir Finish

ABV 45.2%

Comments: An old bourbon? Too much on the oaky side for me but it will please those who like this style of whiskey.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 291 Bad Boy（坏男孩）  291 Bad Boy 

Colorado Bourbon Whiskey Aspen Stave Finished

ABV 50.0%

Comments: A slight disconnect between nose and palate but give it time.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 High West部威士忌  High West Whiskey 

Son of Bourye

ABV 46.0%

Comments: The world's only Bourbon/rye marriage. And it works.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 范温克尔  Van Winkle 

12 Years Old, Lot B

ABV 45.2%

Comments: Gentle but rich. Somehow the reverse of the Weller, smells spicy and becomes honeyed in the mouth.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

  Rittenhouse 

Straight Rye 100 Proof

ABV 50.0%

Comments: A hundred American proof makes for a powerful whisky, but this is big and bold in flavour, too. I don't remember it being such a sensuous whiskey. A reborn giant? I'll look for it on Rittenhouse Square next time I'm in Philadelphia.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

  Buffalo Trace 

American Straight Bourbon

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Big, moody, uncompromising and complex beyond belief. One of the world's great whiskeys.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 野火鸡  Wild Turkey 

80 Proof

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Firm and dry, but has none of Wild Turkey's signature depth and sweet power.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 萨兹拉克酒  Sazerac 

18 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Great balance between the sour and the sweet.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 High West部  High West 

Rendezvous

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Quite reserved for a rye, but it reveals itself right at the end.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 托马斯·汉迪  Thomas H. Handy 

Sazerac, Straight Rye Whisky

ABV 67.4%

Comments: Wild at heart. Bonkers.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 广告法  A. D. Laws 

Four Grain Straight Bourbon

ABV 47.5%

Comments: A little too much new oak (or musty old oak) for me. Good as a mixer, but not balanced enough to be a sipper.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 601波本威士忌  601 Bourbon 

Small Batch

ABV 43.2%

Comments: A snapshot of development, maybe? This could become something quite incredible with a bit more time.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 范·布鲁特·斯蒂尔豪斯  Van Brunt Stillhouse 

Lot #7 Small Batch

ABV 42.0%

Comments: Due to its youth, this dram is a work in progress.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Master's Collection, New Cask Rye

ABV 46.2%

Comments: A little unyielding on the palate.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 缺口  The Notch 

12 Years Old Batch No 2

ABV 48.0%

Comments: Easy-going, pleasant to drink but not particularly memorable.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 康沛勃克司  Compass Box 

Delilah’s 

20th Anniversary Bottling

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Stick with juicy fruit notes and this is a good drink.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

  Pikesville 

Supreme Straight Rye

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A cracking, edgy drink and alongside the fuller Overholt a real bargain. Great for barmen and beginners alike.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 威廉·拉鲁·韦勒  William Larue Weller 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 59.0%

Comments: Rich and deep but the alcohol is not mastered. Too much of a burning dram for me.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Old Forester欧佛斯特  Old Forester 

Statesman

ABV 47.5%

Comments: Simple, but really pleasant stuff indeed. A good spirit underneath it all.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 伊利亚·克雷格（Elijah Craig）  Elijah Craig 

Small Batch, Barrel Proof Bourbon C917

ABV 65.0%

Comments: A bit bland, brutish, blunt whisky, but nice enough.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 三八酿酒厂  Triple Eight Distillery 

Nor'Easter Bourbon

ABV 44.4%

Comments: Incredibly floral – not really the sort of thing I associate with American whiskey, but it’s interesting!

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 科瓦尔  Koval 

Four Grain

ABV 47.1%

Comments: Four Grains? All I get is corn.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Kinnickinnic  Kinnickinnic 

Blended Whiskey

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A dram for a sweet tooth. The nose is more complex than the palate though. But there is a some harmony about it.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 里滕豪斯  Rittenhouse 

Bottled-in-Bond, Straight Rye, 2005, 4 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: This is a clever, tricksy rye. Worth a look.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Master's Collection, Maple Wood Finish

ABV 47.2%

Comments: An old bourbon? Oak masks the sour fruit. Chestnut. A few years less and it would have been flamboyant.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 卡登黑德的世界威士忌  Cadenhead's World Whiskies 

Heaven Hill 

America Bourbon

ABV 62.2%

Comments: Impressive and bullish bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 四朵玫瑰  Four Roses 

Barrel Strength Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon, 15 Years Old

ABV 52.1%

Comments: A teasing nose but a dour profile on the palate. Too old? Bad wood? Water enhances the spices and masks the sourness.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 埃文·威廉姆斯（Evan Williams）  Evan Williams 

Black

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Not the biggest, but a versatile balanced bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 帕皮·范·温克尔（Pappy Van Winkle）  Pappy Van Winkle 

23 Years Old, Family Reserve

ABV 47.8%

Comments: Big and robust but very drinkable and soothing.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 旧宪章  Old Charter 

Proprietor's Reserve

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Finally made it to lunch.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

  Henry McKenna 

Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Go easy on the bitters when making an old fashioned. A good solid package.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 范温克尔家族珍藏  Van Winkle Family Reserve 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 18 Years Old

ABV 52.6%

Comments: The wisdom of the ages is locked in there somewhere, but it is hard to penetrate the wood.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 李尔摩·李  Elmer T. Lee 

Single Barrel

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Delicious. Dangerously drinkable. Bigger and richer than I remember.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

  Cadenhead's 

Heaven Hill 

15 Years Old

酒精度 62.4％

评论：一个硬汉暴露了他的复杂性有点太明显了。晚餐后，带着雪茄。

总体得分

7.9

  Cadenhead的正宗收藏 

Heaven Hill 

13Year Old，波本威士忌

酒精度 65.9％

评论：尽管年代久远，但它的木质味却不及相似的五Year Old男孩。

总体得分

7.9

  老Overholt 

加拿大黑麦

酒精度 40.0％

评论：真正的便宜货。初学者从这里开始。

总体得分

7.9

 WL·韦勒  WL Weller 

享年12Year Old

酒精度 45.0％

评论：鼻子比味觉更多。橡木又一次淹没了水果，使后味苦涩干燥。

总体得分

7.9

 鹰稀有  鹰稀有 

10年，单桶

酒精度 50.5％

评论：大而甜蜜。制作曼哈顿时，缩小甜苦艾酒的大小。

总体得分

7.9

 Old Forester欧佛斯特  Old Forester 

86 Proof肯塔基波本威士忌

酒精度 43.0％

评论：一个很棒的老式sippin'波本威士忌和一个老式的绝佳基地。

总体得分

7.9

 韦斯特兰  韦斯特兰 

雪利酒伍德

酒精度 46.0％

评论：剩下的东西值得一谈。

总体得分

7.9

 狮子的骄傲  狮子的骄傲 

第47区守卫单桶

酒精度 47.0％

评论：平衡良好，在辛辣的一面。大量的黑麦。

总体得分

7.9

 布法罗痕迹  Buffalo Trace 

Single Oak Project, Barrel 57

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Very nice, well balanced and subtle enough for a whiskey of this style.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 帕克的遗产收藏  Parker's Heritage Collection 

Promise of Hope

ABV 48.0%

Comments: Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee?This does the opposite.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 鹰稀有  Eagle Rare 

17 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Is this called Camberwell Carrot?

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 野火鸡  Wild Turkey 

81

ABV 40.5%

Comments: Rounded and rich.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 黑马  Dark Horse 

Reserve Bourbon

ABV 44.5%

Comments: I could see this in a cocktail to counter the sharpness with some sweetness.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Old Forester欧佛斯特  Old Forester 

Birthday Bourbon 2011 12 Years Old

ABV 49.0%

Comments:

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 布劳兄弟  Brough Brothers 

Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 41.0%

Comments: Has a certain zip. Could be fun in an Old Fashioned.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 野火鸡  Wild Turkey 

American Honey

ABV 35.5%

Comments: A pleasant Cointreau-like liqueur. I would drink it on crushed ice or use it in a canard à l’orange sauce.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 EH泰勒上校  Colonel E. H. Taylor 

Barrel Proof

ABV 62.3%

Comments: Not complex enough, but well balanced.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 卡特丁溪  Catoctin Creek 

Roundstone Rye

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Not bad at all, just wanted more pep and spice.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 亚伯拉罕·鲍曼（Abraham Bowman）  Abraham Bowman 

Last Millennium Selection

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Direct, if a little one-dimensional.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 兴高采烈  High Spirits 

Mesquite Smoked Arizona

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Has the true spirit character slightly masked here?

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 旧宪章  Old Charter 

The Classic 90, 12 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A well-made, serious bourbon. One for cigars.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 山姆·休斯顿  Sam Houston 

Very Small Batch, 10 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: An attractive, tawny, colour and a good, straight-ahead, whiskey. Could be more complex at ten years. Ideal with a Texas barbecue?

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 High West部  High West 

Rocky Mountain Rye, 16 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A mellow clean cut rye.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 WL·韦勒  W.L. Weller 

Aged 12 Years

ABV 45.0%

Comments: An amazingly sexy nose, but disappoints slightly on the palate.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 克利夫兰地下  Cleveland Underground 

Black Cherry Wood

ABV 47.0%

Comments: Expecting originality from the original spices on the nose, it was well balanced and delivered on its promise. Enjoyable.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 小黑麦威士忌  Triticale Whiskey 

A Rye Wheat Hybrid

ABV 44.0%

Comments: A pleasant whispering whisky on the nose but an assertive character on the palate. The alcohol is biting. Lacks balance.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 杰克丹尼  Jack Daniel's 

Rested Rye

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A very strange aromatic profile. It is like opening a pack of jelly babies! They may taste artificial but I kind of like it! That said there is a watery gap at mid palate. Water brings in a humus note.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Balcones  Balcones 

Texas Single Malt

ABV 51.0%

Comments: Oak is certainly present but does not mask the malty and fruity notes. Elegant austerity.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Masters Collection, Rare Rye

酒精度 46.2％

评论：并不是所有的平衡都很好。

总体得分

7.8

 萨兹拉克酒  萨泽拉克· 

拉伊

酒精度 45.0％

评论：平衡且受控。

总体得分

7.8

 早期时代  早期时代 

354

酒精度 40.0％

评论：在成为肯塔基州威士忌酒多年之后，早期时代又回到了波本威士忌世界。年轻，声光。

总体得分

7.8

 威廉·拉鲁·韦勒  威廉·拉鲁·威勒（William Larue Weller） 

肯塔基纯正波本威士忌

酒精度 59.0％

评论：凶猛的波本威士忌。太长时间的成熟会使口感变硬。太糟糕了，因为鼻子承诺了圆度。

总体得分

7.8

 布法罗（Buffalo）Trace实验收藏  布法罗（Buffalo）Trace实验性收藏 

10Year Old的仙粉黛（Year Old）

酒精度 45.0％

注释：一个更好的结构化示例，但Zinfandel元素似乎有些固定。

总体得分

7.8

 野火鸡  Wild Turkey 

Heritage单桶装，101Proof

酒精度 50.5％

评论：土耳其风格的平衡感稍轻一些，但该系列又增加了一个更好的选择。

总体得分

7.8

 杰克丹尼  杰克·丹尼尔（Jack Daniel）的绅士杰克（ Jack Daniel's 

Gentleman Jack）

酒精度 40.0％

评论：对杰克·丹尼尔（Jack Daniel's）的解释更加丰富和克制。

总体得分

7.8

 布勒特  布勒特 

原始波本威士忌

酒精度 45.0％

Comments: Old-style, teeth-sucking stuff. If this was a singer it would be Merle Haggard. A great cocktail base.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

  Jim Beam 

Straight Rye

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A decent mid-weight introduction. Drink mixed.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 托马斯·汉迪  Thomas H. Handy 

Straight Rye Whiskey

ABV 63.5%

Comments: Less aromatically intense than last year. Will work brilliantly with Antica Formula.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Old Forester欧佛斯特  Old Forester 

2016 Birthday Bourbon

ABV 48.5%

Comments: Totally tropical taste (Lilt!).

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Master's Collection, Straight Malt

ABV 45.2%

Comments: This would be good with food.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 乔治·T·斯塔格  George T. Stagg 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 72.4%

Comments: Too high a strength. Water tones the alcohol down but enhance the bitterness as well

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Old Forester欧佛斯特  Old Forester 

Birthday Bourbon, 2008

ABV 47.0%

Comments: A bit much on its own but a great cocktail spirit.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 哨子猪  WhistlePig 

10 Years Old, Straight Rye

ABV 50.0%

Comments: It packs a wallop but too intense for me.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 伊利亚·克雷格（Elijah Craig）  Elijah Craig 

21 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Like a picnic in the woods but at the wrong time of year.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 EH泰勒上校  Colonel E. H. Taylor 

Small Batch

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Sweet and a little different.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 鹰稀有  Eagle Rare 

17 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Some interesting flavours, with lots of dimensions, but no balance or structure. I'm not wild about Angel Delight.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 哈德森  Hudson 

Maple Cask Rye

ABV 46.0%

Comments: The nose is floral to start with then shifting to that fish oil note which disappears at times. The palate is completely different, certainly wood driven.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 里滕豪斯  Rittenhouse 

Straight Rye, 2006, 3 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A solid enough performer,but lacks brio.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 鹰稀有  Eagle Rare 

17 Years Old 2010

ABV 45.0%

Comments: An old bourbon which has taken too much wood. Sad as there is elegancy and complexity on the nose.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 两个鲍勃  Two Bobs 

Kentucky Bourbon, 1994, 13 Years Old, Cask No. 64

ABV 64.0%

Comments: Out on its own. More finesse but less power.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Old Forester欧佛斯特  Old Forester 

Birthday Bourbon, 1994, 13 Years Old

ABV 47.0%

Comments: Classic old fashioned style bourbon and nothing wrong with that.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 布法罗痕量实验  Buffalo Trace Experimental 

Collection Chardonnay, 6 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: The wood is simply too aggressive for the spirit.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 里滕豪斯黑麦  Rittenhouse Rye 

21 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Rye is a love or hate thing. I happen to love it. I usually prefer my ryes young, this works.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 布克  Booker's 

Bourbon

ABV 63.4%

Comments: An enticing nose but quite a rough palate. Water does not seem to tame the firewater much as it enhances spices. And don't say it is too virile for a female palate. It is NOT that!

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 范温克尔  Van Winkle 

12 Years Old, Special Reserve

ABV 45.2%

Comments: Though lighter than most, is balanced and harmonious.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 弗吉尼亚绅士  Virginia Gentleman 

90 Proof, Small Batch Bourbon

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Less characterful than the Virginia Gentleman I remember, but still quite distinctive.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 帕皮·范·温克尔（Pappy Van Winkle）  Pappy Van Winkle 

23 Years Old, Family Reserve

ABV 47.8%

Comments: Actually a massive improvement on the legendary 20 Years Old.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 旧宪章  Old Charter 

12 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A good, substantial bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 很老的巴顿  Very Old Barton 

6 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Good old style punchy bourbon. Hank Williams.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 四朵玫瑰  Four Roses 

Bourbon

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Even the colour is pale. This is a very gentle introduction to bourbon, but with all the elements.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 布法罗痕迹  Buffalo Trace 

Single Oak Project, Barrel 9

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Good, but a little overcooked.

OVERALL SCORE

7.6

 斯坦酿酒厂  Stein Distillery 

Straight Ram Rye 2 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Good spirit -but please keep it in cask for longer.

OVERALL SCORE

7.6

 威廉·拉鲁·韦勒  William Larue Weller 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 68.1%

Comments: GI Joe on steroids, huge.

OVERALL SCORE

7.6

 291科罗拉多威士忌  291 Colorado Whiskey 

E Batch #3

ABV 62.3%

评论：口感如此花香，几乎充满了肥皂味。

总体得分

7.6

 贝瑞兄弟和陆克文  浆果兄弟＆陆克文 

德州使馆 

波本威士忌

酒精度 46.0％

评论：如果这个麦芽法案中有高比例的玉米，不要感到惊讶！一旦弹出...

总体得分

7.6

 fish鱼  小麦鱼 

威士忌

酒精度 45.0％

注释：不确定它在类别中的位置。缺乏老化，我很难确定其身份和性格。

总体得分

7.6

  鹰稀有 

10年

酒精度 45.0％

评论：一口不带囚犯。

总体得分

7.6

 Old Forester欧佛斯特  Old Forester欧佛斯特 

Repeal波本威士忌

酒精度 50.0％

评论：过山车。

总体得分

7.5

 圣乔治烈酒  圣乔治烈酒 

鲍尔单一麦芽

酒精度 47.0％

评论：极其罕见的单一麦芽。有趣，但我无法大量饮用。“越来越好奇”，爱丽丝哭了。

总体得分

7.5

 岩城  岩镇 

风味谷物系列，大麦阿肯色州威士忌

酒精度 46.0％

评论：就像舔一块碎橡木片……但是很好！

总体得分

7.5

 驻军兄弟  驻军兄弟 

德州纯波本威士忌

酒精度 47.0％

评论：非常好。起初很奇怪，但随后您会发现，如果给它时间，它会带来很多复杂性。保持平衡，我可以继续尝试更多。

总体得分

7.5

 很少  单一麦芽很少 

酒精度 46.5％

Comments: A very strange tasting whisky...this one is not for me.

OVERALL SCORE

7.5

 哨子猪  WhistlePig 

The Boss Hog

ABV 63.0%

Comments: I like the nose but the palate was too extreme.

OVERALL SCORE

7.5

 High West部威士忌  High West Whiskey 

Double Rye

ABV 46.0%

Comments: The palate does not hold the promises of the nose. Disappointing. Where is that complexity picked on the nose?

OVERALL SCORE

7.5

 80强  80 Strong 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon

ABV 40.0%

Comments: All very light and clean and highly quaffable, but just lacks a little mid-palate depth.

OVERALL SCORE

7.5

 野火鸡  Wild Turkey 

10 Years Old, Sherry Signature

ABV 43.0%

评论：波本威士忌和雪利酒？可以吗？我不确定是否应该。我没有订购，我订购了101。

总体得分

7.5

 帕皮·范·温克尔（Pappy Van Winkle）  帕皮·范温克尔（Pappy Van Winkle） 

20Year Old，家族珍藏

酒精度 45.2％

评论：橡树掩盖了青春的优雅。

总体得分

7.5

 伊利亚·克雷格（Elijah Craig）  伊利亚·克雷格（Elijah Craig） 

12Year Old

酒精度 47.0％

评论：另一个来自大本营的人。

总体得分

7.5

 布法罗痕迹  布法罗（Buffalo）Trace 

赤霞珠（Cabernet Franc）6年后Year Old

酒精度 45.0％

评论：诱人的鼻子，但抓地力消除了任何魅力。

总体得分

7.5

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

大师收藏，经典麦芽

酒精度 45.2％

评论：最初的鼻子使我失去了平衡，但它使我变得越来越虚弱。我喜欢加一立方冰。

总体得分

7.4

 新荷兰  纽荷兰比尔 

的密歇根州小麦

酒精度 45.0％

评论：对我来说这是新的。小麦会产生有趣的甜吐司香气，但我对这种味道并不那么自信。

总体得分

7.4

 新荷兰  纽荷兰 

啤酒波本威士忌

酒精度 40.0％

评论：我对此感到困惑，但是新的木材和啤酒表面处理可以解释这种风味。

总体得分

7.4

 鹰稀有  雄鹰稀有 

17Year Old

酒精度 45.0％

评论：所有的棉花糖，太妃糖苹果和木头都使我想起露天市场。

总体得分

7.4

 广告法  AD Laws 

直纹黑麦威士忌，陈酿3年

酒精度 50.0％

评论：感到实验。

总体得分

7.4

 鲍恩的  鲍文 

威士忌小批量，手工制作的美国威士忌

酒精度 45.0％

评论：那是威士忌吗？很难想象。如果是这样，那是一种伪装成朗姆酒的威士忌。

总体得分

7.4

 布法罗（Buffalo）Trace实验收藏  布法罗（Buffalo）Trace实验收藏 

霞多丽（Chardonnay），已有10年历史

酒精度 45.0％

评论：鼻子很棒，味觉很大。我全都在做实验，但这没有用。

总体得分

7.4

 JTS布朗  JTS布朗

酒精度 40.0％

评论：橡木味和奶油味之间令人愉悦的平衡。漆面的酒精强度令人惊讶地长。中pa有点水。

总体得分

7.4

 罗勒·海登（Basil Hayden）  罗勒·海登（Basil Hayden） 

8Year Old

酒精度 40.0％

评论：干净新鲜。上午中旬。

总体得分

7.4

 干飞  干飞 

小麦

酒精度 40.0％

评论：做得好。只是需要时间在酒桶里放一些。只是希望他们能保持长期的衰老。

总体得分

7.3

 新荷兰  纽荷兰 

齐柏林飞艇

酒精度 45.0％

评论：我感觉到新的橡木，沉重的炭起了作用，但是水把它拉开了。

总体得分

7.3

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

大师收藏，1838年，蜜饯

酒精度 45.2％

评论：从建筑工地到牙医的奇怪感觉！我不会说我喜欢它。

总体得分

7.3

 阿肯色州闪电  阿肯色州闪电 

苹果派

酒精度 20.0％

评论：我不知道该怎么做，但是奇怪。

总体得分

7.3

 范·布鲁特·斯蒂尔豪斯（Van Brunt Stillhouse）黑麦威士忌  范布伦特斯蒂尔豪斯黑麦威士忌 

批次＃4小批量

酒精度 40.0％

评论：一杯布丁。

总体得分

7.3

 布法罗（Buffalo）Trace实验收藏  布法罗（Buffalo）Trace实验收藏 

6Year Old，ZinfandelYear Old

酒精度 45.0％

评论：一种交通信号灯威士忌：红鼻子横行，谨慎的琥珀色机身，最后涂成绿色。

总体得分

7.3

 派克斯维尔  派克斯维尔 

至尊直黑麦

酒精度 40.0％

评论：举止比Iremember更为讲究。

总体得分

7.3

 老鹏  9Year Old高龄Pogue 

，大师精选

酒精度 45.5％

评论：就像坐在一个已经过了须后水的绅士旁边的酒吧里一样。

总体得分

7.3

 大特拉弗斯酿酒厂  大特拉弗斯酿酒厂 

Ole George Straight Rye Whisky

酒精度 46.5％

评论：感觉就像在雨中漫步在瑞典森林中！

总体得分

7.2

 岩城  岩镇 

阿肯色黑麦威士忌

酒精度 46.0％

注释：很难将此样品归类为威士忌类。一些奇怪的成熟和/或完成？我的味蕾太苦了。

总体得分

7.2

 特洛伊父子白金威士忌  Troy＆Sons白金威士忌 

油桃和蜂蜜

酒精度 35.0％

评论：总是很难对风味的新产品打分，因为就其本质而言，复杂性的途径不多。就像他们说的那样！–肥狗！

总体得分

7.2

 海盗  海盗 

愤怒

酒精度 50.0％

评论：有些与众不同，不是为胆小者准备的。即使经过几口，我也无法决定自己的感受。

总体得分

7.1

 布法罗痕迹  布法罗（Buffalo）Trace 

赤霞珠（Cabernet Franc）享年8Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：大鼻子，但令人失望的味觉。这并不像“合适的年龄”那么简单，而是酒桶在什么时候完成了工作。这太过分了。

总体得分

7.0

 早期时代  早期 

354波本威士忌

酒精度 40.0％

评论：一切都非常令人愉快，但是却是一维的漂亮体验。没有人会因此受到冒犯，但也没有人会感到兴奋。

总体得分

7.0

 吉姆·比姆（Jim Beam）  吉姆·比姆· 

肯塔基·德拉姆

酒精度 40.0％

评论：一只好奇的野兽！这个名字暗示波本威士忌和苏格兰威士忌的融合。理论上有趣的想法！

总体得分

7.0

 圣乔治  圣乔治 

单一麦芽地段9

酒精度 43.0％

评论：多么奇怪（不愉快）的家伙！水将苦味降低了一点。但这并不能使它变得更好。

总体得分

7.0

 铜狐狸  铜狐狸 

黑麦

酒精度 45.0％

评论：烈酒和木头之间令人不安的混合。

总体得分

7.0

 乔治·T·斯塔格  乔治·斯塔格（George T. Stagg） 

肯塔基纯正波本威士忌

酒精度 68.8％

评论：无止境的条纹玻璃，但没有最好的展示类。

总体得分

6.9

 狮子的骄傲  狮子的骄傲 

燕麦

酒精度 40.0％

评论：年轻而笨拙，但有一些激动人心的地方。

总体得分

6.8

 Balcones  Balcones 

硫磺玉米威士忌

酒精度 61.0％

评论：由于某种原因，我一直想着在约书亚树上革兰·帕森的献身。

总体得分

6.8

 斯坦酿酒厂  斯坦酿酒厂 

直斗牛波本威士忌2年

酒精度 40.0％

评论：真的不合我的口味。

总体得分

6.8

 狮子的骄傲  狮子的骄傲 

黑麦

酒精度 40.0％

评论：市场上还有更多不成熟的威士忌-为什么？它没有给酿酒师或消费者带来任何好处。

总体得分

6.8

 High West部威士忌  High West部威士忌 

银燕麦

酒精度 40.0％

注释：两个问题-为什么即使一滴水都将其杀死却装在40瓶中呢？ r鉴于这种脆弱性，当它掉进桶里时，到底会发生什么？

总体得分

6.8

 Cadenhead的正宗收藏  Cadenhead的正宗收藏“ 

天堂山”（Heaven Hill） 

陈年5年，波本威士忌

酒精度 63.0％

评论：有点木质和年轻。

总体得分

6.8

 杰克丹尼  杰克·丹尼尔（Jack Daniel）的 

田纳西州蜂蜜

酒精度 35.0％

评论：这是整个市场冷酷无情的烙印。避免。

总体得分

6.7

 狮子的骄傲  狮子的骄傲 

黑麦

酒精度 40.0％

评论：我想，如果您需要清洁指甲，就方便了。

总体得分

6.6

 南瓜  南瓜 

季节性烈酒

酒精度 45.0％

评论：并不令人不愉快，但与（已经非常海绵状）威士忌的风味特征相去甚远。

总体得分

6.6

 麦卡锡的  麦卡锡的 

单一麦芽

酒精度 40.0％

评论：在年轻的威士忌中，我本来希望有更多的风味新鲜感，但是其中的元素仍然存在，并且该产品显示出了希望。

总体得分

6.6

 吉姆·比姆（Jim Beam）  吉姆·比姆·拉伊（ Jim Beam 

Rye）

酒精度 40.0％

评论：缺乏个性和复杂性。

总体得分

6.5

 美国骑自行车的人  美国骑自行车的人 

酸辣波本威士忌，6Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：这不是一件容易的事，更多的是地狱天使。

总体得分

6.5

 索诺玛县  索诺玛县 

樱桃木黑麦威士忌

酒精度 48.0％

评论：将在节日期间在温暖的冬季工作时发挥作用。

总体得分

6.5

 狮子的骄傲  狮子的骄傲 

黑燕麦

酒精度 40.0％

评论：这很奇怪。

总体得分

6.5

 圣乔治  圣乔治 

单一麦芽

酒精度 43.0％

评论：一种甜酒，比麦芽更香气。

总体得分

6.0

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

索诺玛·卡特尔熟成

酒精度 43.2％

评论：一个奇怪的球。就像一个超薄的模型：既没有吸引力，又没有太多的身体。

总体得分

5.8

 斯特拉纳汉的  斯特拉纳罕的 

科罗拉多威士忌

酒精度 47.0％

评论：这只是不允许成熟。结果是整个商店都很苛刻。

总体得分

5.7

 红鹿  红鹿 

黑樱桃

酒精度 40.0％

评论：什么样的妄想者梦到了这一点？谁允许它装瓶？可怕。

总体得分

4.8

 萤火虫  萤火虫 

甜茶波本威士忌

酒精度 30.0％

评论：不适合我，但我敢肯定那里的甜食会喜欢它。

总体得分

6.5

 

 

Corsair 

Triple Smoke Single Barrel Distiller Select

ABV 67.5%

Comments: It’s a love or hate whisky and I love it.

OVERALL SCORE

9.5

 Corsair  Corsair 

Triple Smoke, Single Barrel

ABV 67.5%

Comments: It’s a love or hate whisky and I love it.

OVERALL SCORE

9.5

 Michters  Michters 

Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Like opening the door of a freshly valeted car in the summer heat, inviting and comforting.

OVERALL SCORE

9.4

 Heaven Hill  Heaven Hill 

Bottled in Bond 7 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Wonderfully smooth and rich. Reminds me of opening vintage bass cases.

OVERALL SCORE

9.4

 John E. Fitzgerald  John E. Fitzgerald 

Very Special Reserve

ABV 45.0%

Comments: I liked this spicy, oaky number. Any longer in a cask and it would be too dry, but this was big, bold and brash!

OVERALL SCORE

9.4

 Balcones  Balcones 

Lineage

ABV 47.0%

Comments: A fantastic sip that has some hidden depths behind the shyness.

OVERALL SCORE

9.3

 Balcones  Balcones 

Texas Pot Still Bourbon

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Not sure if I said it was fruity. Not a one-trick pony though, great oak and wood spice integration too.

OVERALL SCORE

9.3

 Michter's  Michter's 

Single Barrel 10 Years Old

ABV 47.2%

Comments: Only one word: gorgeous.

OVERALL SCORE

9.3

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Master’s Collection 1838 Style White Corn

ABV 45.2%

Comments: Very, very good whiskey making, pure and simple.

OVERALL SCORE

9.2

 Four Roses  Four Roses 

Small Batch

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A fantastic example of this style of whiskey making.

OVERALL SCORE

9.2

 Wild Turkey  Wild Turkey 

Rare Breed

ABV 54.2%

Comments: A big bourbon with the proportions being generous and almost perfectly proportioned.

OVERALL SCORE

9.2

 Four Roses  Four Roses 

Limited Edition, Small Batch, 2015 Release

ABV 54.3%

Comments: Phew, this is big in every way. You don’t know if you want to sip it neat, pour it over ice or make an utterly indulgent Manhattan or Old Fashioned with it. My choice? All three. And throw in a Sazerac for good measure, too!

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 John E. Fitzgerald  John E. Fitzgerald 

Larceny

ABV 61.6%

Comments: Kentucky is turning out some fine whiskeys at the moment and long may it last.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 Weller  Weller 

Full Proof

ABV 57.0%

Comments: Reminds me of wearing 70s suntan lotion and then being out in the sun for a while. Big, warming and lovely.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 Eagle Rare  Eagle Rare 

2018 Antique Collection

ABV 50.5%

Comments: A stunner, well balanced and all in good order.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 Old Forester  Old Forester 

1920 Prohibition Style

ABV 57.5%

Comments: A great dram to finish the evening.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 Michter's US *1  Michter's US *1 

Barrel Strength Rye

ABV 54.0%

Comments: Big and bold but not brash. This is excellent whiskey.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 Bernheim Original  Bernheim Original 

Wheat Whiskey

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Breath-taking. A benchmark for wheat whiskeys.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 Michter's  Michter's 

Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Rye

ABV 55.0%

Comments: Boom – what a rye. If perfection was possible this is very close. Well balanced and nuanced.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 Elijah Craig  Elijah Craig 

Barrel Proof, Batch C918

ABV 65.7%

Comments: A perfectly perfumed sipping whiskey.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 Colkegan  Colkegan 

Single Malt Whiskey

ABV 46.0%

Comments: I love this, sign me up please!

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection  Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection 

12 Years Old Bourbon From Floor #5

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Very well produced and aged, this has a smoothness rarely seen in releases from this category.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

  Delilah’s 

15 Year Old, Rye

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Big and inviting but with a dangerous gleam in the eye. Now who does that sound like?

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 George T. Stagg  George T. Stagg 

2018 Antique Collection

ABV 62.4%

Comments: This whisky leaves you reeling, but also wanting more.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 Dry Fly  Dry Fly 

Straight Washington Wheat Whiskey

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A really, really lovely whiskey which will work well as a sipper and in a cocktail.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 Sazerac  Sazerac 

18 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A superb bourbon. As neat and perfectly dressed and combed as Richard Paterson!

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 Cadenhead's  Cadenhead's 

The Frankfort Distillery 

10 Years Old, Bourbon

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A ripe age for bourbon but this one shows great balance as the wood has not dominated.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 Michter's  Michter's 

Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

ABV 46.4%

Comments: A fantastic drop this – so glad rye made a comeback, and this shows why.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 Virginia Distillery Co.  Virginia Distillery Co. 

Port Cask Finished, Virginia-Highland Whisky

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Well done Virginia, this really is a stunning piece of distilling from the brand.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 Elijah Craig  Elijah Craig 

Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon

ABV 63.6%

Comments: Take your time over this one, and think of bluegrass fields.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 Rebel Yell  Rebel Yell 

French Barrel Special Finish

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Serious Manhattan territory here. Delicious and all the hallmarks of a stonking Bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

9.0

 Sazerac  Sazerac 

18 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A new, or revived, rye is wonderful news, even if this one is a trifle sophisticated for my robust tastes.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Parker's Heritage Collection  Parker's Heritage Collection 

24 Years Old Bourbon 10th Edition

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Now that’s how I like my Bourbon, hard and spicy with no fat and flabby corn!

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Stagg Jr.  Stagg Jr. 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 64.4%

Comments: Brooding. Omar Sharif in a thoughtful mood.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Michter's US*1  Michter's US*1 

Toasted Barrel Finish

ABV 45.7%

Comments: An interesting array of flavours. A rich and complex bourbon without the sometimes sickly sweetness of corn whiskeys. Would pair well with chocolates and raspberries.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Bernheim  Bernheim 

Original Straight Wheat Whiskey

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A stunning glass, gentle yet exotic.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Rock Hill Farm  Rock Hill Farm 

Single Cask Bourbon

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Enticingly sophisticated.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Evan Williams  Evan Williams 

1990, Single Barrel

ABV 43.3%

Comments: Celebrates the part the rye and malt notes can play against the more neutral background of corn. Almost too complex to be true.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Tin Cup  Tin Cup 

American Whiskey

ABV 42.0%

Comments: Like a liquid version of a Bakewell tart. If Mr Kipling did Bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Elijah Craig  Elijah Craig 

Straight Rye

ABV 47.0%

Comments: There’s a reason rye is regaining its crown, this shows why. Brilliant.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Four Roses  Four Roses 

2017 Limited Edition, Small Batch, Bourbon Barrel Strength

ABV 53.9%

Comments: Excellent. Rounded, full of flavour, not too overpowering. Balanced.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Kentucky Straight Rye

ABV 45.2%

Comments: Shows how wonderful rye can be. Sweet and spice vying for attention.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 WhistlePig  WhistlePig 

Old World, 12 Years

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Ginger, Posh, Sporty, Baby but no Scary. All the spices without the surprise.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Thomas H. Handy  Thomas H. Handy 

Sazerac, Straight Rye Whisky

ABV 64.5%

Comments: Manhattan time. A benchmark rye.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 High West Whiskey  High West Whiskey 

Campfire

ABV 46.0%

Comments: The perfect Old Fashioned whiskey, simply open and pour!

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Balcones  Balcones 

Texas Single Malt Whisky

ABV 53.0%

Comments: Butter in a glass. Moreish, with sweet stone fruits and lashings of honey. This is stunning.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Elijah Craig  Elijah Craig 

Barrel Proof, Batch C919

ABV 68.4%

Comments: Really needs a drop of water to release the flavour behind the alcohol. Then this shines. Gorgeous.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 William Larue Weller  William Larue Weller 

2018 Antique Collection

ABV 62.9%

Comments: Fascinating. A little water helps it reveal more behind the sweetness.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Sazerac  Sazerac 

2018 Antique Collection

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Spices and sweetness all the way with this one.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Pikesville  Pikesville 

Straight Rye Whiskey

ABV 55.0%

Comments: A good example of a whiskey from the Americas which could be a sipper in its own right.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Sazerac  Sazerac 

16 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments:

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Wild Turkey  Wild Turkey 

8 Years Old, 101

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A huge whiskey. Put together with style and sophistication, but still with all the robustness of a true bourbon. A classic, of course. A Clint Eastwood of whiskeys.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Elijah Craig  Elijah Craig 

Toasted Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon

ABV 47.0%

Comments: A spice bomb of a Bourbon with gorgeous jammy and toasty notes, rose water complexity and balanced sweetness.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Michter's  Michter's 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 47.2%

Comments: Wow, serious aromatic elements here, a full-on spice drawer of a whiskey.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Peerless  Peerless 

Kentucky Straight Rye, 3 Years Old, Small Batch

ABV 54.0%

Comments: Bring on the Manhattans please.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

  Woodford Reserve 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 45.2%

Comments: A bourbon of stunning complexity that really has improved in the last year or so as the depth has intensified. Easily among the best on the market in the UK.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Elijah Craig  Elijah Craig 

12 Years Old Barrel Proof

ABV 67.6%

Comments: Big and punchy for sure, the nose doesn’t show the ABV, but the palate certainly does. Lovely.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Balcones  Balcones 

True Blue

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Some whiskey this, ticks all the boxes. Just a riot of sweetness that doesn’t seem to want to end.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Double Oaked

ABV 43.2%

Comments: A liquid apple pie, just ask for more.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Elijah Craig Single Barrel  Elijah Craig Single Barrel 

18 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A real beauty of a product; well balanced sweetness and spices. Gets my presidential vote.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Parker's Heritage Collection  Parker's Heritage Collection 

Original Batch

ABV 63.7%

Comments: This has alcohol, complexity and character in abundance.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Bulleit  Bulleit 

Rye

ABV 45.0%

Comments: An excellent rye, keeping the perfect balance between sweet and sour, fruit and oak.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Thomas H. Handy  Thomas H. Handy 

Sazerac, Straight Rye Whisky

ABV 64.3%

Comments: Another fine example of why rye has been undergoing a resurgence.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 George T. Stagg  George T. Stagg 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 71.3%

Comments: Nothing small about this, but it is all in balance.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Filibuster  Filibuster 

Dual Cask Rye

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Has everything you might want in a rye, from spice to sweetness and lots in between, and it’s not afraid to show it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Westward  Westward 

Single Barrel, Oregon Malt Whiskey

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A surprisingly complex and flavoursome whiskey, with good balance, the nose alone puts a smile on my face. A fun whiskey!

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Parker's Heritage Collection  Parker's Heritage Collection 

Golden Anniversary

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Another big whisky from Heaven Hill. A delight as the nights start to drawn in.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Old Fitzgerald  Old Fitzgerald 

Fall 2019 Edition

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Impressive stuff and one for sipping and savouring slowly during the evening.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Old Potrero  Old Potrero 

Straight Rye Whiskey

ABV 62.1%

Comments: Beautifully combined flavours. I loved the younger version for its robust rye character, but this one certainly demonstrates the benefits of maturity.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Elijah Craig  Elijah Craig 

12 Years Old

ABV 47.0%

Comments: Less structured than might be expected in a 12 Years Old, but a perilously drinkable, appetising bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Pappy Van Winkle  Pappy Van Winkle 

20 Years Old, Family Reserve

ABV 45.2%

Comments: A subtle sipper to be taken neat and definitely without ice!

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Thomas H. Handy  Thomas H. Handy 

Sazerac, Straight Rye Whisky

ABV 64.4%

Comments: A serious rye for those moments when you need to take a moment.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 291 Colorado Whiskey  291 Colorado Whiskey 

Single Barrel Aspen Stave Finished

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Simple stuff, but utterly delicious.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 WhistlePig  WhistlePig 

Old World Series: Madeira Finish, Straight Rye Whiskey

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Surely a high rye content here? A good all rounder for your cabinet.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Thomas H. Handy  Thomas H. Handy 

Sazerac, Straight Rye Whisky

ABV 63.8%

Comments: A broad shouldered whisky. Not for the fainted-hearts.Some like it hot.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Four Roses  Four Roses 

Limited Edition Small Batch 2010 Release

ABV 55.0%

Comments: A rich, deep, intense and perfumy bourbon. Give it enough time to open up and you will be rewarded.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Evan Williams  Evan Williams 

Single Barrel 2000 Vintage

ABV 43.3%

Comments: An old bourbon? With lots of wood notes, all integrated and complex.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

  Wild Turkey 17 Years Old

ABV 50.5%

Comments: All the power you expect from this distillery. Late at night.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Wild Turkey  Wild Turkey 

Kentucky Spirit

ABV 50.5%

Comments: As sexy as Isaac Hayes' Hot Buttered Soul. One to savour all night.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Booker's  Booker's 

6 Years Old

ABV 63.3%

Comments: A huge old-style mouthful but the high-strength masks much of the subtle complexities in what is a big-boned bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Eagle Rare  Eagle Rare 

17 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A bourbon for non sweet teeth. Rich, very well structured.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Balcones  Balcones 

Texas Single Malt Whiskey

ABV 64.0%

Comments: Really moreish, as those spices open up to make a really lovely and easily drinkable whisky.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Michter's  Michter's 

Straight Rye 10 Years Old

ABV 46.6%

Comments: A rare find – a sipping rye that isn’t too bitter.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Larceny  Larceny 

Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch B520

ABV 61.1%

Comments: A little water helps to open this out nicely and reveals there is plenty behind the alcohol to enjoy.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Virginia Distillery Co.  Virginia Distillery Co. 

Cider Cask Finished, Virginia-Highland Whisky

ABV 46.0%

Comments: One for the sweet toothed, but has great balance to it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 William Larue Weller  William Larue Weller 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 66.8%

Comments: A substantial, stylish Bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Sazerac  Sazerac 

18 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A big, rye experience.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Collaborative Series  Collaborative Series 

Phifer Pavitt Reserve

ABV 53.3%

Comments: Neat, this is pretty awesome, don't over water.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Michter's  Michter's 

2018 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon

ABV 45.7%

Comments: Interesting stuff. Very tempting to pour another, sit back and sip.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Batch 206  Batch 206 

Old Log Cabin

ABV 43.0%

Comments: An interesting and complex Bourbon, which needs to be sipped and savoured.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Yellow Rose  Yellow Rose 

Blended Whiskey

ABV 40.0%

Comments: I think drinkers of this style of whiskey might find this a little weak, but I really like it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Four Roses  Four Roses 

Single Barrel LE 2011

ABV 56.0%

Comments: A deep and rich autumnal dram. With an appetising mix of indoors and outdoors flavours.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Buffalo Trace  Buffalo Trace 

William La Rue Weller

ABV 66.8%

Comments: A substantial, stylish Bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Old Fitzgerald  Old Fitzgerald 

Bottled-in-Bond Fall 2020

ABV 50.0%

Comments: A full-on fruit salad in a glass. Well balanced and hits the spot nicely.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Elijah Craig  Elijah Craig 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 63.3%

Comments: A stonking Bourbon; that ABV doesn’t seem to register at all.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 (ri)1  (ri)1

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A very good bold rye. Tight, spicy, acidic. but balanced.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Buffalo Trace  Buffalo Trace 

Experimental Collection, Wheat 115, 11 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Soft fruits are the DNA here.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Thomas H. Handy  Thomas H. Handy 

Sazerac, Straight Rye Whisky

ABV 63.8%

Comments: One of the first big ryes I tried. Still leaves its impact.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Michter's  Michter's 

Single Barrel Bourbon 10 Years Old

ABV 47.2%

Comments: Very drinkable, but very spicy.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Elijah Craig  Elijah Craig 

Single Barrel 23 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: An old Bourbon with a good amount of rye in the mashbill? Elegant, intense and well structured.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Buffalo Trace Collection  Buffalo Trace Collection 

12 Years Old Bourbon From Floor #9

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Lots of oak here, maybe a touch too old.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Dry Fly  Dry Fly 

Cask Strength Wheat

ABV 60.0%

Comments: Some will say this is bottled at too high a strength - I might have to agree with them, but the core of this whisky is excellent. One to disagree over.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Old Forester  Old Forester 

Birthday Bourbon, 12 Years Old

ABV 47.5%

Comments: Balanced and complex. Recommended.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Master's Collection Seasoned Oak

ABV 50.2%

Comments: A brilliant example of an old bourbon. Wood influenced but in the most refined way.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Blanton's  Blanton's

ABV 46.5%

Comments: A complex, rich and interesting character. Water cuts the edges and adds creaminess. A real delight.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Evan Williams  Evan Williams 

Single Barrel Bourbon, 1994

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A class act.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Blanton's  Blanton's 

Original Bourbon

ABV 49.5%

Comments: A bourbon with dessert.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Wild Turkey  Wild Turkey 

10 Years Old, Russell's Reserve

ABV 50.5%

Comments: A complex, serious, sipping bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Van Winkle  Van Winkle 

Family Reserve Rye, 13 Years Old

ABV 47.8%

Comments: One for a cigar and a long conversation.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Wild Turkey  Wild Turkey 

8 Years Old, 101

ABV 50.5%

Comments: A drier version of the old No. 8 101 brand, with the honey trademark keeping a low profile. Not quite so complex but a sturdy bourbon for all that.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 45.2%

Comments: More oak and age than normal. Being small batch, it does vary but is always delicious.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 W.L. Weller  W.L. Weller 

Aged 12 Years

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A classic, complex wheated bourbon. Great material for an Old Fashioned.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 291 Colorado Whiskey  291 Colorado Whiskey 

Single Barrel, Colorado Rye Aspen Stave Finish Barrel #210

ABV 47.5%

Comments: Very tasty indeed. It's simply expressed, but the flavours are wonderful.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 WhistlePig  WhistlePig 

15 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: I ended up mixing this into a cocktail and it worked very well.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 WhistlePig  WhistlePig 

Old World Series: Port Finish

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A mountain Rye, could easily imagine sipping this by a fire in the middle of a forest. Reminds me of aromatherapy, a pleasurable, intriguing experience for sure.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Old Forester  Old Forester 

Birthday Bourbon

ABV 48.5%

Comments: This is seriously intense and seriously impressive!

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Rittenhouse  Rittenhouse 

Very Rare, 23 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Just of the edge of too much wood. Age weighs. But the complexity of the nose keeps the profile high.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 W.L. Weller  W.L. Weller 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 61.0%

Comments: A phenomenal whiskey. Stephen Camisa we salute you.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Evan Williams  Evan Williams 

1993, Single Barrel

ABV 43.3%

Comments: I like this different, less overt, single barrel style. Yet another surprise in what is a hugely diverse and high quality range of whiskies.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Booker's  Booker's 

6 to 8 Years Old

ABV 62.5%

Comments: A rich bourbon that varies in style from batch to batch. This one has a better than average middle, but is let down in the final stages.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 45.2%

Comments: Seductive. I found myself using such post-prandial language. Will she respect me in the morning?

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Parker's Heritage  Parker's Heritage 

Heavy Char Bourbon, 10 Years Old, 14th Edition

ABV 60.0%

Comments: A big, bold cracker of a Bourbon that demands attention.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Sazerac  Sazerac 

18 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: I was surprised by the delicate yet balanced nature of this dram.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Parker's Heritage Collection  Parker's Heritage Collection 

Bourbon Finished Orange Curacao Barrels

ABV 55.0%

Comments: Interesting stuff, not sure what the finish adds to what feels like an excellent Bourbon to start with.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 1792  1792 

Full Proof

ABV 62.5%

Comments: Big and to be honest pretty awesome. Packs plenty of flavour punches too.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Parker's Heritage Collection  Parker's Heritage Collection 

Aged 11 Years, Single Barrel Bourbon

ABV 61.0%

Comments: A powerhouse of a Bourbon, yet managing impressive balance for the most part.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Elijah Craig  Elijah Craig 

Barrel Proof Bourbon B517

ABV 62.1%

Comments: Potent stuff indeed, but it feels a little overcooked.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Evan Williams  Evan Williams 

Single Barrel Vintage 2002

ABV 43.3%

Comments: As you'd expect from this ongoing series this is perfectly balanced, (one of the quieter expressions?) but lovely.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Parker's Heritage Collection  Parker's Heritage Collection 

Cognac Finish 10 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Everything meshes very nicely here.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 E.H. Taylor  E.H. Taylor 

Jnr Single Barrel 2000 11 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: A polished and complex whiskey.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Breckenridge  Breckenridge 

4 Years Old, Bourbon 2007

ABV 43.0%

Comments: This doesn't really need more than four years.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 George T. Stagg  George T. Stagg 

17 Years Old 2010

ABV 71.5%

Comments: Needs to be tamed. Pour it, let it breathe and nose it after to avoid the sharpness of the alcohol. The palate is rewarding. Water enhances the wood notes and, funny enough, it is not needed in spite of the strength!

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Eagle Rare  Eagle Rare 

17 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A supple, pleasing Bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Buffalo Trace  Buffalo Trace 

Experimental Collection, Wheat 90, 11 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A powerful and rewarding drop.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Old Forester  Old Forester 

Birthday Bourbon, 2013

ABV 49.0%

Comments: Once again, out of my comfort zone but really enjoyed the richness.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Knob Creek  Knob Creek 

9 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: By far the best aroma from the JBB small batch selection, and taste and finish: a classic top of the range bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Baker's  Baker's 

7 Years Old

ABV 53.5%

Comments: A chocoholic's bourbon with a bigger rye firmness. Tasty stuff.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Westland  Westland 

Peated American Single Malt

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Wow, seriously intriguing layers, subtle peat too.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Koval  Koval 

Single Barrel Bourbon

ABV 47.0%

Comments: You’d have to climb a big Hill to Trump this. Forget the others, this gets my vote.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Stranahan's  Stranahan's 

"Snowflake" Mt. Silverheels

ABV 47.0%

Comments: The initial nose is off putting but stick with it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Parker's Heritage Collection  Parker's Heritage Collection 

Master Distiller's, Blend of Mashbills

ABV 63.5%

Comments: It needs to be tamed by a dash of water but not too much. An elegant Bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Russell's Reserve  Russell's Reserve 

Rye

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A classic rye. Bartenders, this is what you need.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Rittenhouse  Rittenhouse 

25 Years Old, Very Rare

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Pure class. A must for anyone who goes for big bold flavours.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Two Bobs  Two Bobs 

Kentucky Bourbon, 1994, 13 Years Old, Cask No. 65

ABV 63.7%

Comments: In line with cask No. 66, but with greater complexity. One for a cigar.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Van Winkle  Van Winkle 

Family Reserve Rye, 13 Years Old

ABV 47.8%

Comments: A charming rye.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Elmer T. Lee  Elmer T. Lee

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A superbly balanced giant. More on the sweet side than the spicy one. Should marry so well with my pecan pie! Avoid water.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Evan Williams  Evan Williams 

1991, Single Barrel

ABV 43.3%

Comments: One for rye fans.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

  Van Winkle 

Family Reserve Rye, 13 Years Old

ABV 47.8%

Comments: A typical but a wonderful drink to sip on its own. The more I drink it the more I love it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

  Sazerac 

18 Years Old, Straight Rye

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A trifle sophisticated for my tastes, but a very fine rye whiskey.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Four Roses  Four Roses 

125th Anniversary

ABV 51.6%

Comments: I loved the balance and texture. A great start to an evening as it wakes up your palate.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 George T. Stagg  George T. Stagg 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 70.9%

Comments: Still a world beater. What were you doing when Barack won? I was sipping this, celebrating in style.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Four Roses  Four Roses 

Small Batch

ABV 60.0%

Comments: A complex weave, this takes water and time to unravel.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Breckenridge  Breckenridge 

Port Cask Finish

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Gentle until that huge heat and spice layer builds up. You think it’s going to be simple but it’s anything but that.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Reservoir  Reservoir 

Wheat Whisky

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Not the biggest wheat offering out there, but what it does is excellent.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Elmer T. Lee  Elmer T. Lee 

Commemorative Edition

ABV 46.5%

Comments: Upfront, in your face and hard to dislike. If Dolly Parton was a whisky – it’s this!

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Abraham Bowman  Abraham Bowman 

Double Barrel Bourbon

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Like walking down a sea front pier after fresh rainfall on the hot, wooden walkway.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Four Roses  Four Roses 

Small Batch 2012

ABV 55.7%

Comments: Elegant and rich.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Michter's  Michter's 

Toasted Barrel Finish Rye

ABV 55.0%

Comments: Like eating warm doughnuts on a sunny day.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Garryana  Garryana 

Native Oak Series, 2019 Edition 4|1

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Has some of the swagger of youth, but there is a depth here too. Take your time as this is rewarding.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Old Fitzgerald  Old Fitzgerald 

Fall 2018 Edition, Aged 9 Years

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Solid and a brilliant Bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Stonecutter  Stonecutter 

Heritage Cask Whiskey

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Very yummy stuff indeed. So heady at first with those floral notes it really is a treat.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Kings County Distillery  Kings County Distillery 

Peated Bourbon

ABV 45.0%

Comments: One to be consumed on its own – preferably swigged from a hip flask with a cigar.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection  Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection 

12 Years Old Bourbon From Floor #1

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A fruity little number which is undoubtedly a good option for both sipping and mixing. Versatile.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Four Roses  Four Roses 

Single Barrel Limited Edition 2014

ABV 60.0%

Comments: An enticing and well structured bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Larceny  Larceny 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A really interesting and intriguing drop. Lots going on and well worth exploring further.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Parker's Heritage Collection  Parker's Heritage Collection 

27 Years Old, 96 Proof

ABV 48.0%

Comments: Heaven Hill has quietly been releasing some stunners in recent years. This is another.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Sazerac  Sazerac 

18 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: More of a sipper than a cocktail rye.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Knob Creek  Knob Creek 

Single Barrel 9 Years Old

ABV 60.0%

Comments: Interesting how a few years ago an 8yo bourbon would have been considered old, yet here you can still pick put 'youthful' vibrancy.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Buffalo Trace  Buffalo Trace 

Experimental Collection, Wheat 105, 11 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Bigger than the last dram and more balanced, to boot.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Ransom  Ransom 

Rye, Barley, Wheat Whiskey

ABV 46.7%

Comments: The rye spice is tempered by grain. Dry leathery note is a great foil to the sweeter characters.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Two Med  Two Med 

Whiskey

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A dash of bitters to complete, perhaps. Confounding but enjoyable. Now, how to score?

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Parker's Heritage Collection  Parker's Heritage Collection 

8 Years Old Straight Malt Whiskey

ABV 54.0%

Comments: Is this a sipper? Yes. Is it a mixer? Probably.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Yellow Rose  Yellow Rose 

Outlaw Bourbon

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Jumps about a bit too much. Still needs a little longer to mellow.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Skip Rock  Skip Rock 

Rye Whiskey

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Hooky, with a lot to sink your teeth into here. Another one to try with a few different serves.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Jack Daniel's  Jack Daniel's 

Sinatra Select

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A classic rye whiskey. Gains balance and sweetness with a dash of water.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 George Dickel  George Dickel 

Rye

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Pleasant, spicy and very drinkable indeed.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Evan Williams  Evan Williams 

Single Barrel 2003

ABV 43.3%

Comments: A well balanced whiskey.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Dry Fly  Dry Fly 

Triticale

ABV 42.0%

Comments: A big, rich classic Bourbon note to this one. Well played.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Evan Williams  Evan Williams 

Single Barrel 2001

ABV 43.3%

Comments: A beautiful bourbon, fully matured and showing an elegant balance.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Parker's Heritage Collection  Parker's Heritage Collection 

Wheated Bourbon

ABV 47.5%

Comments: The high strength can be a barrier. And you lose the balance by diluting it. So, only for those who like it hot !

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Four Roses  Four Roses 

120th Anniversary Barrel Strength 110.8 Proof

ABV 55.4%

Comments: A complex and rich bourbon. Not too sweet, characterful with an exotic profile. Very interesting.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 W.L. Weller  W.L. Weller 

19 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: If this had been bottled for six or seven years ago, I would probably have loved its big flavours. I like oak, but this is too much, and too old, for me. If you are an oak extremist, rush out and buy this one.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Old Fitzgerald  Old Fitzgerald 

12 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A deep earthy affair. One to sip with a good cigar. Gene Clark.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Virginia Distillery Co.  Virginia Distillery Co. 

Courage & Conviction

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A great example of an American single malt. A relatively easy drinker.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Maker's Mark  Maker's Mark 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 45.0%

Comments: An old faithful of a bourbon. Never lets you down and being from the wheaty school always shows good oak balance. Nose is to die for.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Sazerac  Sazerac 

18 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Another Rye Whiskey? The nose is a bit dour but the palate is more balanced. An interesting character.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Elijah Craig  Elijah Craig 

Barrel Proof Batch No A117

ABV 63.5%

Comments: Big, ballsy and unapologetic. Water struggled to temper this beast.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 High West  High West 

American Prairie Reserve

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A nice whiskey but not a sipper in my book; good for a whiskey cocktail.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Grand Traverse Distillery  Grand Traverse Distillery 

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Curious – it was more like a liqueur than a whisky.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Dry Fly  Dry Fly 

Port Finish Wheat

ABV 42.0%

Comments: Hard to pin an age on this, as it has some lovely fresh youthfulness, but an elegant maturity too.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Parker's Heritage Collection  Parker's Heritage Collection 

1996, Cask Strength Small Batch Bourbon

ABV 61.3%

Comments: A fine and full bourbon all-rounder.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Old Fitzgerald  Old Fitzgerald 

Very Special, 12 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Surprising. Seems subdued at first, then shines through when oxygenated.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Old Rip Van Winkle  Old Rip Van Winkle 

15 Years Old, Family Reserve

ABV 53.5%

Comments: Big . Rich. Hearty. Robust.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Evan Williams  Evan Williams 

23 Years Old, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 53.5%

Comments: A lovely bourbon, but I prefer it younger.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

  Wild Turkey 

Rye

ABV 50.5%

Comments: A classic big-boned style that gets maximum extraction of flavours.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Basil Hayden's  Basil Hayden's 

Small Batch, 8 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A sassy little glass: the charmer to Booker's bruiser. A midday Old Fashioned.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Hancock's  Hancock's 

President's Reserve

ABV 44.5%

Comments: Brilliantly balanced throughout with just the correct amount of sweetness.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Jack Daniel's  Jack Daniel's 

Single Barrel

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Always an interesting brand.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Westland  Westland 

Garryana 5th Edition

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Reminds me of the charred ends of a slow roasted ham, a delightful mix of sweet and spice.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Legent  Legent 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon

ABV 47.0%

Comments: A good solid Bourbon with plenty of that Kentucky spirit to it. Takes me right back to those horse filled lands and bluegrass.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Eagle Rare  Eagle Rare 

17 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A bourbon close to a rye whiskey, well structured and quite complex.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Reservoir  Reservoir 

Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Very easy to drink whiskey with plenty going on in the flavour stakes.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Balcones  Balcones 

True Blue

ABV 63.6%

Comments: Seems to have a rum influence. A finish? No it is a corn American whiskey? I wouldn't have guessed. A rich aromatic profile and a pleasantly surprising alcohol mastering.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Maker's  Maker's 

46

ABV 47.0%

Comments: The layers of sweetness here make this a very easy drinking bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Early Times  Early Times 

150th Anniversay

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Stylish, but the finish knocks it back a few points for me.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Four Roses  Four Roses 

Single Barrel

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A well knitted bourbon. No sharp edges but no excess sweetness either.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Virginia Distillery Co.  Virginia Distillery Co. 

Courage & Conviction American Single Malt

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Like sucking on sherbet lemons while sitting in an orchard.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

  The Classic Cask 

17 Years Old, Kentucky Bourbon

ABV 45.4%

Comments: Full flavoured. Well rounded. Long.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 William Larue Weller  William Larue Weller 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 63.3%

Comments: A palate bourbon. Subtle, complex and truly classy. Do not miss.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Stagg Jr.  Stagg Jr. 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 67.2%

Comments: Some bold flavours in here. An unnecessarily high ABV?Perhaps. I expected this to deliver more.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Elmer T. Lee  Elmer T. Lee 

Single Barrel

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A gorgeous refreshing summery glass.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Four Roses  Four Roses 

Single Barrel

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Lacking in dimension for a single barrel. Saved by the finish.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Wild Turkey  Wild Turkey 

Kentucky Spirit

ABV 50.5%

Comments: Deceptively delicious: threatens to erupt but ends up relatively meek and well behaved.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 George T. Stagg  George T. Stagg 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 70.7%

Comments: A big, muscular bourbon. George T. Stagg? Good guess...For a stag night maybe...

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Bainbridge  Bainbridge 

Battle Point Two Islands

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Such a big whiskey, this is one for savouring.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Four Roses  Four Roses 

Single Barrel

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Very enjoyable, clean, well pronounced and exactly as expected for a Bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Corsair  Corsair 

Ryemageddon

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Assertive, the spirit isn’t being pushed around by the oak.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Colonel E. H. Taylor  Colonel E. H. Taylor 

Straight Kentucky Rye Whisky

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Too bitter for me. Needs more sweetness in it, but then again, who doesn't.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Evan Williams  Evan Williams 

Single Barrel 2004

ABV 43.3%

Comments: An old Bourbon? The nose is very interesting. The palate maybe a little behind. Avoid water.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Russell's Reserve  Russell's Reserve 

Small Batch, Single Barrel

ABV 55.0%

Comments: A big untamed Bourbon which needs a dash of water to calm down. Not much though as it goes on the astringent side. I know there are fans of this style. Too fiery for me.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Old Forester  Old Forester 

Birthday Bourbon, 1997, 12 Years Old

ABV 48.5%

Comments: Another bourbon? A bit austere but elegant and complex. I found more pleasure on nosing than tasting.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Two Bobs  Two Bobs 

Kentucky Bourbon, 1994, 13 Years Old, Cask No. 66

ABV 63.7%

Comments: Not exactly subtle, but has a certain bruising charm.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

  Old Potrero 

Single Malt

ABV 62.1%

Comments: Despite the 'Old', a new rye. The idea was to get closer to what the first American ryes might have been. I like the idea. Wins points for all-rye character and assertiveness.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Pappy Van Winkle  Pappy Van Winkle 

Family Reserve, 15 Years Old

ABV 53.5%

Comments: A big guy. On a frosty Christmas Eve maybe, waiting for Santa Claus by the fireplace. No risk of falling asleep with this fellow!

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Eagle Rare  Eagle Rare 

17 Years Old, Single Barrel

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A clean, easily drinkable, well-made Bourbon. Straight-ahead, rather than quirky. A certain mature restraint, but is that sufficient pay-off?

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Elmer T. Lee  Elmer T. Lee 

Kentucky Bourbon

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Light in both flavour and body for a small batch bourbon. Clean, crisp, enjoyable.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Elijah Craig  Elijah Craig 

18 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A solid and charming bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 George A. Dickel's  George A. Dickel's 

Tennessee Whisky No. 12

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A Doc Watson of a whiskey, mild-mannered but full of tricks. Please UDV, start pushing it!

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Maker's Mark  Maker's Mark 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Chewy and mellow. Great balance and elegance. Still a classic.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Knob Creek  Knob Creek 

9 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Less thick than Baker's and better balanced. Another great cocktail bourbon. Big and rich.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Buffalo Trace  Buffalo Trace 

Single Oak Project, Barrel 89

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Lime pickle and oak give a nice level of attitude to this dram.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 291 Colorado Whiskey  291 Colorado Whiskey 

Bad Guy Colorado Whiskey Batch #2

ABV 59.7%

Comments: I love it, but the big mouthful of flowers will be polarising. The florality is so Cognac-like, it’s unbelievable. Sip while in a leather wingback chair.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Eagle Rare  Eagle Rare 

17 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A still beautiful dram but it seems to have lost some muscles with the time. The nose remains intriguing and rich.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Fusion Series  Fusion Series 

#1

ABV 49.5%

Comments: Fruity and zippy with the alcohol under control.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Griffo  Griffo 

Stony Point

ABV 47.0%

Comments: A big sweet-toothed number mixed with corn notes.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Corsair  Corsair 

Buck Yeah!

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Some unusual flavours going on here. Just not my cup of tea, I’m afraid.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Town Branch  Town Branch 

Bourbon

ABV 40.0%

Comments: An enticing nose, a rather austere palate. A Bourbon without the usual sweetness? Why not?

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Four Roses  Four Roses 

Single Barrel 2012 Limited Edition

ABV 54.7%

Comments: A muscular character. A dash of water tames it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Four Roses  Four Roses 

2009 Limited Edition Single Barrel

ABV 0.0%

Comments: Intriguing.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 High West  High West 

Rocky Mountain Rye, 21 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: That rye pep is well hidden here but it does make itself known at the end.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Homestead  Homestead 

4 Years Old, Barrel Proof

ABV 56.7%

Comments: It’s Manhattan O’clock in the Ridley household.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Buffalo Trace  Buffalo Trace 

Single Oak Project, Barrel 137

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A very nice drink, would work well as a neater serve.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Balcones  Balcones 

Texas Straight Bourbon Fifth Anniversary

ABV 64.2%

Comments: I love the pure intensity of aroma and flavour that packs a punch.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 W.L. Weller  W.L. Weller 

Aged 12 Years

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Not the most complex but has perfect balance and gentle Southern charm.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Hunter & Scott  Hunter & Scott 

Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A class Bourbon, with some interesting cocktail potential. Also a good straight sipper too.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Master's Collection 2016, Brandy Cask Finish

ABV 45.2%

Comments: Chocolate and spice and all things nice.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 WhistlePig  WhistlePig 

Old World Series: Sauternes Finish

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Again, one that was intriguing but not so out of reach that it wouldn’t be appealing. My brain was going a mile a minute as I tasted this. Well worth it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Evan Williams  Evan Williams 

Single Barrel 1999 Vintage

ABV 43.3%

Comments: An old bourbon with a good proportion of rye in the mashbill? The floral nose is enticing.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 William Heavenhill  William Heavenhill 

Signature

ABV 63.8%

Comments: A rich bourbon,well structured but the strength is too high for me.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Jefferson's Reserve  Jefferson's Reserve 

15 Years Old

ABV 45.1%

Comments: A good sipper, but too woody for me.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Baker's  Baker's 

7 Years Old

ABV 53.5%

Comments: Big soft and gentle, but too sweet for me.

OVERALL SCORE

8.1

 Westland  Westland 

Colere

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Raising the bar for American whiskey.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Old Fitzgerald  Old Fitzgerald 

Bottled-in-Bond Spring 2020 Edition

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Gorgeously balanced between sweet, salty and spice. This hits a perfect note between them all.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Filibuster  Filibuster 

Single Estate Bourbon

ABV 58.1%

Comments: Really interesting, manages to hover between sweet and dry, fruit and wood.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Blinking Owl  Blinking Owl 

Rye

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A nice simple straightforward rye with everything you might want; and summer is coming too.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

  The Classic Cask 

15 Years Old, Kentucky Straight Rye

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Packed with flavour.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Red Hook  Red Hook 

Rye

ABV 68.0%

Comments: A red-haired femme fatale.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Thomas H. Handy  Thomas H. Handy 

Sazerac, Straight Rye Whisky

ABV 64.2%

Comments: An okay example of extreme oak maturation which has resulted in a rather too strong and dusty offering this time.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 George T. Stagg  George T. Stagg 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 64.1%

Comments: Grange Hill in a glass.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Buffalo Trace  Buffalo Trace 

Experimental Collection, Wheat 125, 11 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A mixed bag, but good.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 W.L. Weller  W.L. Weller 

19 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A bourbon of some presence and elegance. With dessert, or after dinner?

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 George T. Stagg  George T. Stagg 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 68.8%

Comments: A sweet mother for ya!

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 WhistlePig  WhistlePig 

FarmStock

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Solid sipped neat, or mixed in a Sazerac.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 WhistlePig  WhistlePig 

The Boss Hog, Third Edition: The Independent

ABV 60.1%

Comments: A kick as strong as a horse wearing an aromatic flower garland.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 A. D. Laws  A. D. Laws 

Secale Straight Rye Whiskey, Single Barrel Cask Strength

ABV 66.0%

Comments: Could work well in an Old Fashioned.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Master's Collection, Sonoma-Cutter Pinot Noir Finish

ABV 45.2%

Comments: An old bourbon? Too much on the oaky side for me but it will please those who like this style of whiskey.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 291 Bad Boy  291 Bad Boy 

Colorado Bourbon Whiskey Aspen Stave Finished

ABV 50.0%

Comments: A slight disconnect between nose and palate but give it time.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 High West Whiskey  High West Whiskey 

Son of Bourye

ABV 46.0%

Comments: The world's only Bourbon/rye marriage. And it works.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Van Winkle  Van Winkle 

12 Years Old, Lot B

ABV 45.2%

Comments: Gentle but rich. Somehow the reverse of the Weller, smells spicy and becomes honeyed in the mouth.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

  Rittenhouse 

Straight Rye 100 Proof

ABV 50.0%

Comments: A hundred American proof makes for a powerful whisky, but this is big and bold in flavour, too. I don't remember it being such a sensuous whiskey. A reborn giant? I'll look for it on Rittenhouse Square next time I'm in Philadelphia.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

  Buffalo Trace 

American Straight Bourbon

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Big, moody, uncompromising and complex beyond belief. One of the world's great whiskeys.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Wild Turkey  Wild Turkey 

80 Proof

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Firm and dry, but has none of Wild Turkey's signature depth and sweet power.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Sazerac  Sazerac 

18 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Great balance between the sour and the sweet.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 High West  High West 

Rendezvous

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Quite reserved for a rye, but it reveals itself right at the end.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Thomas H. Handy  Thomas H. Handy 

Sazerac, Straight Rye Whisky

ABV 67.4%

Comments: Wild at heart. Bonkers.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 A. D. Laws  A. D. Laws 

Four Grain Straight Bourbon

ABV 47.5%

Comments: A little too much new oak (or musty old oak) for me. Good as a mixer, but not balanced enough to be a sipper.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 601 Bourbon  601 Bourbon 

Small Batch

ABV 43.2%

Comments: A snapshot of development, maybe? This could become something quite incredible with a bit more time.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Van Brunt Stillhouse  Van Brunt Stillhouse 

Lot #7 Small Batch

ABV 42.0%

Comments: Due to its youth, this dram is a work in progress.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Master's Collection, New Cask Rye

ABV 46.2%

Comments: A little unyielding on the palate.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 The Notch  The Notch 

12 Years Old Batch No 2

ABV 48.0%

Comments: Easy-going, pleasant to drink but not particularly memorable.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 Compass Box  Compass Box 

Delilah’s 

20th Anniversary Bottling

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Stick with juicy fruit notes and this is a good drink.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

  Pikesville 

Supreme Straight Rye

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A cracking, edgy drink and alongside the fuller Overholt a real bargain. Great for barmen and beginners alike.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 William Larue Weller  William Larue Weller 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 59.0%

Comments: Rich and deep but the alcohol is not mastered. Too much of a burning dram for me.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Old Forester  Old Forester 

Statesman

ABV 47.5%

Comments: Simple, but really pleasant stuff indeed. A good spirit underneath it all.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Elijah Craig  Elijah Craig 

Small Batch, Barrel Proof Bourbon C917

ABV 65.0%

Comments: A bit bland, brutish, blunt whisky, but nice enough.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Triple Eight Distillery  Triple Eight Distillery 

Nor'Easter Bourbon

ABV 44.4%

Comments: Incredibly floral – not really the sort of thing I associate with American whiskey, but it’s interesting!

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Koval  Koval 

Four Grain

ABV 47.1%

Comments: Four Grains? All I get is corn.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Kinnickinnic  Kinnickinnic 

Blended Whiskey

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A dram for a sweet tooth. The nose is more complex than the palate though. But there is a some harmony about it.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Rittenhouse  Rittenhouse 

Bottled-in-Bond, Straight Rye, 2005, 4 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: This is a clever, tricksy rye. Worth a look.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Master's Collection, Maple Wood Finish

ABV 47.2%

Comments: An old bourbon? Oak masks the sour fruit. Chestnut. A few years less and it would have been flamboyant.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Cadenhead's World Whiskies  Cadenhead's World Whiskies 

Heaven Hill 

America Bourbon

ABV 62.2%

Comments: Impressive and bullish bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Four Roses  Four Roses 

Barrel Strength Limited Edition Single Barrel Bourbon, 15 Years Old

ABV 52.1%

Comments: A teasing nose but a dour profile on the palate. Too old? Bad wood? Water enhances the spices and masks the sourness.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Evan Williams  Evan Williams 

Black

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Not the biggest, but a versatile balanced bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Pappy Van Winkle  Pappy Van Winkle 

23 Years Old, Family Reserve

ABV 47.8%

Comments: Big and robust but very drinkable and soothing.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Old Charter  Old Charter 

Proprietor's Reserve

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Finally made it to lunch.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

  Henry McKenna 

Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Go easy on the bitters when making an old fashioned. A good solid package.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Van Winkle Family Reserve  Van Winkle Family Reserve 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 18 Years Old

ABV 52.6%

Comments: The wisdom of the ages is locked in there somewhere, but it is hard to penetrate the wood.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Elmer T. Lee  Elmer T. Lee 

Single Barrel

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Delicious. Dangerously drinkable. Bigger and richer than I remember.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

  Cadenhead's 

Heaven Hill 

15 Years Old

ABV 62.4%

Comments: A tough guy exposing his complexity a bit too conspicuously. After dinner, with a cigar.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

  Cadenhead's Authentic Collection 

Heaven Hill 

13 Years Old, Bourbon

ABV 65.9%

Comments: Despite this being older, it is less astringently woody than the similar five-year-old.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

  Old Overholt 

Canadian rye

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A real bargain. Beginners start here.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 W.L. Weller  W.L. Weller 

Aged 12 Years

ABV 45.0%

Comments: The nose delivers more than the palate. Once more, oak overwhelms fruit and bitterly dries the finish.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Eagle Rare  Eagle Rare 

10 Years Old, Single Barrel

ABV 50.5%

Comments: Big and sweet. Scale down the sweet vermouth when making your Manhattan.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Old Forester  Old Forester 

86 Proof Kentucky Bourbon

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A great old-style sippin' bourbon and a great base for an Old Fashioned.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Westland  Westland 

Sherry Wood

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Something left field but worth engaging with.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Lion's Pride  Lion's Pride 

47th Ward Single Barrel

ABV 47.0%

Comments: Well balanced, on the spicy side. Plenty of rye.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Buffalo Trace  Buffalo Trace 

Single Oak Project, Barrel 57

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Very nice, well balanced and subtle enough for a whiskey of this style.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Parker's Heritage Collection  Parker's Heritage Collection 

Promise of Hope

ABV 48.0%

Comments: Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee?This does the opposite.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Eagle Rare  Eagle Rare 

17 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Is this called Camberwell Carrot?

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Wild Turkey  Wild Turkey 

81

ABV 40.5%

Comments: Rounded and rich.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Dark Horse  Dark Horse 

Reserve Bourbon

ABV 44.5%

Comments: I could see this in a cocktail to counter the sharpness with some sweetness.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Old Forester  Old Forester 

Birthday Bourbon 2011 12 Years Old

ABV 49.0%

Comments:

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 Brough Brothers  Brough Brothers 

Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 41.0%

Comments: Has a certain zip. Could be fun in an Old Fashioned.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Wild Turkey  Wild Turkey 

American Honey

ABV 35.5%

Comments: A pleasant Cointreau-like liqueur. I would drink it on crushed ice or use it in a canard à l’orange sauce.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Colonel E. H. Taylor  Colonel E. H. Taylor 

Barrel Proof

ABV 62.3%

Comments: Not complex enough, but well balanced.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Catoctin Creek  Catoctin Creek 

Roundstone Rye

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Not bad at all, just wanted more pep and spice.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Abraham Bowman  Abraham Bowman 

Last Millennium Selection

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Direct, if a little one-dimensional.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 High Spirits  High Spirits 

Mesquite Smoked Arizona

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Has the true spirit character slightly masked here?

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Old Charter  Old Charter 

The Classic 90, 12 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A well-made, serious bourbon. One for cigars.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Sam Houston  Sam Houston 

Very Small Batch, 10 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: An attractive, tawny, colour and a good, straight-ahead, whiskey. Could be more complex at ten years. Ideal with a Texas barbecue?

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 High West  High West 

Rocky Mountain Rye, 16 Years Old

ABV 46.0%

Comments: A mellow clean cut rye.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 W.L. Weller  W.L. Weller 

Aged 12 Years

ABV 45.0%

Comments: An amazingly sexy nose, but disappoints slightly on the palate.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Cleveland Underground  Cleveland Underground 

Black Cherry Wood

ABV 47.0%

Comments: Expecting originality from the original spices on the nose, it was well balanced and delivered on its promise. Enjoyable.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Triticale Whiskey  Triticale Whiskey 

A Rye Wheat Hybrid

ABV 44.0%

Comments: A pleasant whispering whisky on the nose but an assertive character on the palate. The alcohol is biting. Lacks balance.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Jack Daniel's  Jack Daniel's 

Rested Rye

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A very strange aromatic profile. It is like opening a pack of jelly babies! They may taste artificial but I kind of like it! That said there is a watery gap at mid palate. Water brings in a humus note.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Balcones  Balcones 

Texas Single Malt

ABV 51.0%

Comments: Oak is certainly present but does not mask the malty and fruity notes. Elegant austerity.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Masters Collection, Rare Rye

ABV 46.2%

Comments: Not all that well balanced.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Sazerac  Sazerac 

Rye

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Balanced and controlled.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Early Times  Early Times 

354

ABV 40.0%

Comments: After years of being a Kentucky whiskey, Early Times moves back into the bourbon world. Young, sound and light.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 William Larue Weller  William Larue Weller 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 59.0%

Comments: A fierce bourbon. A (too) long maturation has hardened the palate. Too bad as the nose promised roundness.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection  Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection 

10 Years Old Zinfandel Aged

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A finer structured example but the Zinfandel element seems a little bolted on.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Wild Turkey  Wild Turkey 

Heritage Single Barrel, 101 Proof

ABV 50.5%

Comments: A well-balanced slightly lighter style of Turkey, but another finer addition to the range.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Jack Daniel's  Jack Daniel's 

Gentleman Jack

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A slightly richer and more restrained interpretation of Jack Daniel's.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Bulleit  Bulleit 

Original Bourbon

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Old-style, teeth-sucking stuff. If this was a singer it would be Merle Haggard. A great cocktail base.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

  Jim Beam 

Straight Rye

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A decent mid-weight introduction. Drink mixed.

OVERALL SCORE

7.8

 Thomas H. Handy  Thomas H. Handy 

Straight Rye Whiskey

ABV 63.5%

Comments: Less aromatically intense than last year. Will work brilliantly with Antica Formula.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Old Forester  Old Forester 

2016 Birthday Bourbon

ABV 48.5%

Comments: Totally tropical taste (Lilt!).

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Master's Collection, Straight Malt

ABV 45.2%

Comments: This would be good with food.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 George T. Stagg  George T. Stagg 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 72.4%

Comments: Too high a strength. Water tones the alcohol down but enhance the bitterness as well

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Old Forester  Old Forester 

Birthday Bourbon, 2008

ABV 47.0%

Comments: A bit much on its own but a great cocktail spirit.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 WhistlePig  WhistlePig 

10 Years Old, Straight Rye

ABV 50.0%

Comments: It packs a wallop but too intense for me.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Elijah Craig  Elijah Craig 

21 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Like a picnic in the woods but at the wrong time of year.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Colonel E. H. Taylor  Colonel E. H. Taylor 

Small Batch

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Sweet and a little different.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Eagle Rare  Eagle Rare 

17 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Some interesting flavours, with lots of dimensions, but no balance or structure. I'm not wild about Angel Delight.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Hudson  Hudson 

Maple Cask Rye

ABV 46.0%

Comments: The nose is floral to start with then shifting to that fish oil note which disappears at times. The palate is completely different, certainly wood driven.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Rittenhouse  Rittenhouse 

Straight Rye, 2006, 3 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A solid enough performer,but lacks brio.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Eagle Rare  Eagle Rare 

17 Years Old 2010

ABV 45.0%

Comments: An old bourbon which has taken too much wood. Sad as there is elegancy and complexity on the nose.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Two Bobs  Two Bobs 

Kentucky Bourbon, 1994, 13 Years Old, Cask No. 64

ABV 64.0%

Comments: Out on its own. More finesse but less power.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Old Forester  Old Forester 

Birthday Bourbon, 1994, 13 Years Old

ABV 47.0%

Comments: Classic old fashioned style bourbon and nothing wrong with that.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Buffalo Trace Experimental  Buffalo Trace Experimental 

Collection Chardonnay, 6 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: The wood is simply too aggressive for the spirit.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Rittenhouse Rye  Rittenhouse Rye 

21 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Rye is a love or hate thing. I happen to love it. I usually prefer my ryes young, this works.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Booker's  Booker's 

Bourbon

ABV 63.4%

Comments: An enticing nose but quite a rough palate. Water does not seem to tame the firewater much as it enhances spices. And don't say it is too virile for a female palate. It is NOT that!

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Van Winkle  Van Winkle 

12 Years Old, Special Reserve

ABV 45.2%

Comments: Though lighter than most, is balanced and harmonious.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Virginia Gentleman  Virginia Gentleman 

90 Proof, Small Batch Bourbon

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Less characterful than the Virginia Gentleman I remember, but still quite distinctive.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Pappy Van Winkle  Pappy Van Winkle 

23 Years Old, Family Reserve

ABV 47.8%

Comments: Actually a massive improvement on the legendary 20 Years Old.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Old Charter  Old Charter 

12 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A good, substantial bourbon.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Very Old Barton  Very Old Barton 

6 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Good old style punchy bourbon. Hank Williams.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Four Roses  Four Roses 

Bourbon

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Even the colour is pale. This is a very gentle introduction to bourbon, but with all the elements.

OVERALL SCORE

7.7

 Buffalo Trace  Buffalo Trace 

Single Oak Project, Barrel 9

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Good, but a little overcooked.

OVERALL SCORE

7.6

 Stein Distillery  Stein Distillery 

Straight Ram Rye 2 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Good spirit -but please keep it in cask for longer.

OVERALL SCORE

7.6

 William Larue Weller  William Larue Weller 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 68.1%

Comments: GI Joe on steroids, huge.

OVERALL SCORE

7.6

 291 Colorado Whiskey  291 Colorado Whiskey 

E Batch #3

ABV 62.3%

Comments: So floral on the palate it almost verges on soapy.

OVERALL SCORE

7.6

 Berry Bros. & Rudd  Berry Bros. & Rudd 

Texas Legation 

Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a high proportion of corn in this mash bill! Once you pop…

OVERALL SCORE

7.6

 Wheatfish  Wheatfish 

Whiskey

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Unsure where it sits in the category. A lack of ageing, and I struggle to identify its identity and character.

OVERALL SCORE

7.6

  Eagle Rare 

10 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Quite a mouthful which takes no prisoners.

OVERALL SCORE

7.6

 Old Forester  Old Forester 

Repeal Bourbon

ABV 50.0%

Comments: A rollercoaster.

OVERALL SCORE

7.5

 St George Spirits  St George Spirits 

Baller Single Malt

ABV 47.0%

Comments: Incredibly unusual single malt. Interesting, but not something I could drink in vast quantities. ‘Curiouser and curiouser,’ cried Alice.

OVERALL SCORE

7.5

 Rock Town  Rock Town 

Flavor Grain Series, Barley Arkansas Whiskey

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Like licking a splintered piece of oak… but in a good way!

OVERALL SCORE

7.5

 Garrison Brothers  Garrison Brothers 

Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 47.0%

Comments: It’s very good. Bizarre at first but then you realise there is a lot of complexity if you give it time. Well balanced, I could keep going back for more.

OVERALL SCORE

7.5

 Few  Few 

Single Malt

ABV 46.5%

Comments: A very strange tasting whisky...this one is not for me.

OVERALL SCORE

7.5

 WhistlePig  WhistlePig 

The Boss Hog

ABV 63.0%

Comments: I like the nose but the palate was too extreme.

OVERALL SCORE

7.5

 High West Whiskey  High West Whiskey 

Double Rye

ABV 46.0%

Comments: The palate does not hold the promises of the nose. Disappointing. Where is that complexity picked on the nose?

OVERALL SCORE

7.5

 80 Strong  80 Strong 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon

ABV 40.0%

Comments: All very light and clean and highly quaffable, but just lacks a little mid-palate depth.

OVERALL SCORE

7.5

 Wild Turkey  Wild Turkey 

10 Years Old, Sherry Signature

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Bourbon and sherry? Is this allowed? I'm not sure it should be. I didn't order this, I ordered 101.

OVERALL SCORE

7.5

 Pappy Van Winkle  Pappy Van Winkle 

20 Years Old, Family Reserve

ABV 45.2%

Comments: The elegance of youth obliterated by the oak.

OVERALL SCORE

7.5

 Elijah Craig  Elijah Craig 

12 Years Old

ABV 47.0%

Comments: Another from the big-boned camp.

OVERALL SCORE

7.5

 Buffalo Trace  Buffalo Trace 

Cabernet Franc Aged After 6 Years

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Attractive nose,but the grip obliterates any charm.

OVERALL SCORE

7.5

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Master's Collection, Classic Malt

ABV 45.2%

Comments: The initial nose threw me off balance, but it grew on me. I’d enjoy this with a cube of ice.

OVERALL SCORE

7.4

 New Holland  New Holland 

Bill’s Michigan Wheat

ABV 45.0%

Comments: This was a new one for me. The wheat creates interesting sweet toasty aromas but I didn’t feel so confident with the flavour.

OVERALL SCORE

7.4

 New Holland  New Holland 

Beer Barrel Bourbon

ABV 40.0%

Comments: I was perplexed by this but the new wood and beer finishing explain the flavours.

OVERALL SCORE

7.4

 Eagle Rare  Eagle Rare 

17 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: All that candy floss, toffee apple and wood reminded me of fairgrounds.

OVERALL SCORE

7.4

 A. D. Laws  A. D. Laws 

Secale Straight Rye Whiskey, Aged 3 Years

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Feels experimental.

OVERALL SCORE

7.4

 Bowen's  Bowen's 

Whiskey Small Batch, Handcrafted American Whiskey

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Is that a whisky? Hard to imagine. If so, a whisky disguised in rum attire.

OVERALL SCORE

7.4

 Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection  Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection 

Chardonnay, 10 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: The nose is great, the palate a huge let down. I'm all for experiments but this hasn't worked.

OVERALL SCORE

7.4

 JTS Brown  JTS Brown

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A pleasant balance between oaky and creamy notes. The finish is surprisingly long for the alcoholic strength. The mid palate is a bit watery.

OVERALL SCORE

7.4

 Basil Hayden's  Basil Hayden's 

8 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Clean and fresh. Mid-morning.

OVERALL SCORE

7.4

 Dry Fly  Dry Fly 

Wheat

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Well made. Just needs time in cask to bulk up a little. Just hope they keep some back for longer term aging.

OVERALL SCORE

7.3

 New Holland  New Holland 

Zeppelin Bend

ABV 45.0%

Comments: I feel the new oak, heavy char has played its part but water has pulled it apart.

OVERALL SCORE

7.3

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Master's Collection, 1838, Sweet Mash

ABV 45.2%

Comments: Strange sensation of going from a building site to the dentist's! I would not say I enjoyed it.

OVERALL SCORE

7.3

 Arkansas Lightning  Arkansas Lightning 

Apple Pie

ABV 20.0%

Comments: I didn’t know what to make of this but it was oddly likeable.

OVERALL SCORE

7.3

 Van Brunt Stillhouse Rye Whiskey  Van Brunt Stillhouse Rye Whiskey 

Lot #4 Small Batch

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Pudding in a glass.

OVERALL SCORE

7.3

 Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection  Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection 

6 Years Old, Zinfandel Aged

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A traffic light whiskey: rampant red nose, cautious amber body, and green foregone on the finish.

OVERALL SCORE

7.3

 Pikesville  Pikesville 

Supreme Straight Rye

ABV 40.0%

Comments: More well-mannered than Iremember.

OVERALL SCORE

7.3

 Old Pogue  Old Pogue 

9 Years Old, Master's Select

ABV 45.5%

Comments: Like sitting in a bar next to a gent who has overdone the aftershave.

OVERALL SCORE

7.3

 Grand Traverse Distillery  Grand Traverse Distillery 

Ole George Straight Rye Whiskey

ABV 46.5%

Comments: It felt like walking in a Swedish forest in the rain!

OVERALL SCORE

7.2

 Rock Town  Rock Town 

Arkansas Rye Whiskey

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Difficult to class this sample in the whisky category. Some odd maturation and/or finish? Too bitter for my palate.

OVERALL SCORE

7.2

 Troy & Sons Platinum Whiskey  Troy & Sons Platinum Whiskey 

Nectarine & Honey

ABV 35.0%

Comments: It’s always difficult to score flavoured new make highly as by its very nature there is not much in the way of complexity. As they say, it is what it is! – Peachy Dog!

OVERALL SCORE

7.2

 Corsair  Corsair 

Outrage

ABV 50.0%

Comments: Something very different and not for the faint hearted. Even after a few sips I couldn’t decide how I felt about it.

OVERALL SCORE

7.1

 Buffalo Trace  Buffalo Trace 

Cabernet Franc Aged After 8 Years

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Great nose but disappointing palate. It's not as simple as 'what's the right age',but at what point has the cask done its job. This has gone too far.

OVERALL SCORE

7.0

 Early Times  Early Times 

354 Bourbon

ABV 40.0%

Comments: All very pleasant, but a pretty one-dimensional experience. No-one could be offended by this, but no-one will be excited either.

OVERALL SCORE

7.0

 Jim Beam  Jim Beam 

Kentucky Dram

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A curious beast! The name suggests a fusion of Bourbon and Scotch. Interesting idea in theory!

OVERALL SCORE

7.0

 St George  St George 

Single Malt Lot 9

ABV 43.0%

Comments: What a strange (and unpleasant) fellow ! Water cuts the bitterness down a little. But it does not make it better.

OVERALL SCORE

7.0

 Copper Fox  Copper Fox 

Rye

ABV 45.0%

Comments: An uneasy mix between spirit and wood.

OVERALL SCORE

7.0

 George T. Stagg  George T. Stagg 

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV 68.8%

Comments: A no-holds barred glass, but doesn't have the class of the best on show.

OVERALL SCORE

6.9

 Lion's Pride  Lion's Pride 

Oat

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Young and gawky, but there’s something stirring.

OVERALL SCORE

6.8

 Balcones  Balcones 

Brimstone Corn Whiskey

ABV 61.0%

Comments: For some reason I keep thinking of Gram Parson’s immolation at Joshua Tree.

OVERALL SCORE

6.8

 Stein Distillery  Stein Distillery 

Straight Bull Bourbon 2 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Not to my taste really.

OVERALL SCORE

6.8

 Lion's Pride  Lion's Pride 

Rye

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Yet more immature whisky on the market - why? It's not doing the distiller, or the consumer any favours.

OVERALL SCORE

6.8

 High West Whiskey  High West Whiskey 

Silver Oat

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Two questions - why bottle this at 40 when even a drop of water kills it? And given this fragility what on earth is going to happen when it goes into cask?

OVERALL SCORE

6.8

 Cadenhead's Authentic Collection  Cadenhead's Authentic Collection 

Heaven Hill 

Aged 5 Years, Bourbon

ABV 63.0%

Comments: A little woody and young.

OVERALL SCORE

6.8

 Jack Daniel's  Jack Daniel's 

Tennessee Honey

ABV 35.0%

Comments: This has the imprint of cold dead hand of marketing all over it. Avoid.

OVERALL SCORE

6.7

 Lion's Pride  Lion's Pride 

Dark Rye

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Handy if you need to clean your nails I suppose.

OVERALL SCORE

6.6

 Pumpkin  Pumpkin 

Seasonal Spirit

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Not unpleasant, but just too far removed from the (already vastly cavernous) flavour profile whisky has.

OVERALL SCORE

6.6

 McCarthy's  McCarthy's 

Single Malt

ABV 40.0%

Comments: In a young whisky, I would have expected more freshness of flavour, but the elements are there, and the product shows promise.

OVERALL SCORE

6.6

 Jim Beam  Jim Beam 

Rye

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Lacks personality and complexity.

OVERALL SCORE

6.5

 American Biker  American Biker 

Sour Mash Bourbon, 6 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: No easy rider this, more a Hell's Angel.

OVERALL SCORE

6.5

 Sonoma County  Sonoma County 

Cherrywood Rye Whiskey

ABV 48.0%

Comments: Would work in a warmed winter punch for the festive season.

OVERALL SCORE

6.5

 Lion's Pride  Lion's Pride 

Dark Oat

ABV 40.0%

Comments: This is weird.

OVERALL SCORE

6.5

 St. George  St. George 

Single Malt

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A dessert spirit, more muscat than malt.

OVERALL SCORE

6.0

 Woodford Reserve  Woodford Reserve 

Sonoma-Cutrer Finish

ABV 43.2%

Comments: An oddball. Like an over-thin model: neither very attractive and not much in the way of body.

OVERALL SCORE

5.8

 Stranahan's  Stranahan's 

Colorado Whiskey

ABV 47.0%

Comments: This just hasn’t been allowed to mature out. The result being it’s harsh and all over the shop.

OVERALL SCORE

5.7

 Red Stag  Red Stag 

Black Cherry

ABV 40.0%

Comments: What sort of delusional person dreamt this up? Who allowed it to be bottled? Hideous.

OVERALL SCORE

4.8

 Firefly  Firefly 

Sweet Tea Bourbon

ABV 30.0%

Comments: Not one for me but I am sure the sweet toothed out there will like it.

OVERALL SCORE

6.5