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Knob Creek 12 Years Old

Knob Creek 12 Years Old, 50% abv

Sweet, rich corn, some sherry aromas and caramel on the nose. Sweet rich mouthfeel. Lovely presence, red fruit, dry cherries and soft spices on the palate. Caramel, corn and spices on a medium long finish. Nice intensity.

80
Clermont Steep American Single Malt

Clermont Steep American Single Malt, 47% abv

Dry, dried red fruit, caramel, sweet wood aromas with a hint of a warehouse floor on the nose. Dry bittersweet mouthfeel. More bittersweetness, malty with sweet spices dominating on the palate. Bitter spices on a long finish.

69
Basil Hayden's Dark Rye

Basil Hayden's Dark Rye, 40% abv

Soft spices then some port/red wine aromas on the nose. Sweet port and soft spices mouthfeel. Red and dark fruit greet the palate followed by red currants, more port notes and sweet tannins on the palate. Red wine notes on a medium finish.

77
Basil Hayden Toast

Basil Hayden Toast, 40% abv

Toasty spicy corn, sweet flowers, rich pine nuts, vanilla, yeasty caramel on the nose. Spicy rich corn mouthfeel. Spices dominate initially then dry woody notes and some honey on the palate. Medium dry sweet finish.

76
Michter's 10 Years Old, Batch 2021

Michter's 10 Years Old, Batch 2021, 47.2% abv

Soft dry corn, spices, some cherry aromas and a hint of mint on the nose. Rich tangy mouthfeel. Lovely spices, splendid richness, dried fruit with an overall fulsome sensation on the palate. Very pleasant rich medium long finish.

84
Woodford Reserve Cherry Wood Smoked

Woodford Reserve Cherry Wood Smoked, 45.2% abv

Dry cherry aromas followed by light smoke on the nose. Sweet raspy mouthfeel. Lots of dry cherry notes, a bit rough, then some caramel emerges with a some smoke on the palate. Tingling sensation dominates a medium finish.

71
High Line, Batch 001, American Whiskey

High Line, Batch 001, American Whiskey, 53.6% abv

Dry, grain aromas dominate, prickly on the nose. Biting dry mouthfeel. Cereal, zesty, and dry spices on the palate.Dry cereal notes with spices lingering on a medium long finish.

63
Knob Creek 15 Years Old (2004 - 2021)

Knob Creek 15 Years Old (2004 - 2021), 50% abv

Almonds, sweet orange reduction, sherry, cherries, hint of rye, vanilla and soft fruit on the nose. Smooth dry rich mouthfeel. Soft red fruit then intense candy floss, dry spices and sweet rye notes on the palate. Dry cherreis and spices on a medium finish.

85
Rabbit Hole Heigold, High Rye Double Malt Straight Bourbon

Rabbit Hole Heigold, High Rye Double Malt Straight Bourbon, 47.5% abv

Honey, pine aromas, sweet rye, soft grassy spices on the nose. Smooth dry mouthfeel. Dry cherries, soft rye, rich smooth sensation with gentle spices and floral peppery notes on the palate. Medium finish.

76
High West Very Rare 21 Years Old

High West Very Rare 21 Years Old, 46% abv

Cherries, spices, bourbon and rye aromas on the nose. Funky mouthfeel. Rye and acetone mix at the outset then grain, dustiness, dill, cherries and more rye notes on the palate. Medium finish.

78