Elijah Craig 12 Years Old, 47% abv
Sweet cherries, cinnamon then light spicy fruity caramel on the nose. Almonds, cherries, dry spices, tangy and mild caramel notes on the palate. Strong peppery finish.
Scored on 30th Aug 2018 @ 8:49 PM · Tasted on 30th Aug, 2018 · Comments (0)
75Knob Creek 9 Years Old, 50% abv
Peanuts dominate at the outset then oranges and mild caramel on the nose. Floral nuttiness, spices and soft caramel notes on the palate. At $42 = Good v4$.
Scored on 29th Aug 2018 @ 7:49 PM · Tasted on 18th Aug, 2018 · Comments (0)
84Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2012 Edition, 48.5% abv
Lovely soft vanilla and caramel perfume with floral and spice aromas on the nose. Light nutty notes, floral, mild tang and soft cherries on the palate. A real treat.
Scored on 19th Aug 2018 @ 5:05 PM · Tasted on 18th Aug, 2018 · Comments (0)
87Basil Hayden's 8 Years Old, 40% abv
Light fruit, mild cherry, soft spices and pleasant oakiness on the nose. Round moving to tangy with fruit and a mild edge on the palate. Well balanced.
Scored on 19th Aug 2018 @ 5:00 PM · Tasted on 18th Aug, 2018 · Comments (0)
75Eagle Rare 10 Years Old, 45% abv
Soft, oaky, sweet light corn then cherries on the nose. Lovely fruity spices, mild cherry zestiness on the palate. Gentle medium long finish.
Scored on 19th Aug 2018 @ 4:55 PM · Tasted on 18th Aug, 2018 · Comments (0)
78Blanton's Gold Edition, 51.5% abv
Rich caramel, mild smoke and toasty fruit on the nose. Vanilla then cacao with sweet spices on the palate. Great presence and very well balanced. Complex. White pepper on the finish.
Scored on 19th Aug 2018 @ 4:49 PM · Tasted on 18th Aug, 2018 · Comments (0)
88Colonel E.H. Taylor Old Fashioned Sour Mash, 50% abv
Mahogany, sweet cherries, light red fruit, vanilla cream on the nose. Tangy red fruit, alcohol laden cherries, dry red fruit on the palate. Mild sweet astringency on the finish.
Scored on 20th Jul 2018 @ 10:21 PM · Tasted on 20th Jul, 2018 · Comments (0)
78Wyoming Whiskey, Private Stock Bourbon Whiskey, 53.3% abv
Spices, rye aromas, pecan pie and oak on the nose. Raspy vanilla, red cherries and spice explosion on the palate.
Scored on 26th May 2018 @ 7:43 AM · Tasted on 26th Mar, 2018 · Comments (0)
81Wild Turkey Rare Breed, 58.4% abv
Fruit, hint of mint, vanilla, licorice caramel and cherries on the nose. Spicy rye notes, more cherries, zesty mouthfeel, caramel on the palate. Complex. Mild tangy soap on the finish.
Scored on 19th May 2018 @ 4:12 PM · Tasted on 24th Mar, 2018 · Comments (0)
79Wyoming Whiskey, Private Stock Bourbon Whiskey, 53.3% abv
Sweet Moreno cherries, spicy rye aromas and vanilla on the nose. Sweet, rich spices and mild oakiness on the palate
Scored on 23rd Apr 2018 @ 10:32 PM · Tasted on 23rd Mar, 2018 · Comments (0)
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