This is a rum distilled by Lost Spirits in California. They are known to use controversial, proprietary, aging methods to “accelerate” the aging of their spirits. This is a rum produced using 100% A Grade Molasses. It is non chill filtered, and produced without additives of any sort.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is a 12 year old, cask strength, release from Heaven Hill in Kentucky. Batches were originally denoted by proof alone, but in recent times, since the bottle re-design, batches now get additional designation to help with tracking releases.
This past weekend, I partook in an annual favorite in Wisconsin: the Cedarburg Wine and Cheese festival. For those that are uninitiated, it is a street festival of goliath proportions, hosted by a scenic town just north of Milwaukee: Cedarburg, WI. The usual docket of activities we look forward to usually involves craft beer, a …
This is an independent bottler release of Ardbeg spirit that is managed by The Boutique-y Whisky Company. It is bottled without any coloring or filtering and also at cask strength. Although their releases are admittedly on the more expensive end of the whiskey IB market, especially for 500ml bottles, their artwork is well known and popular in the space.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is a 12 year old, cask strength, release from Heaven Hill in Kentucky. Batches were originally denoted by proof alone, but in recent times, since the bottle re-design, batches now get additional designation to help with tracking releases.
Review #909 | Scotch Review #307 – Clynelish 20yr Signatory Vintage 1996 Refill Sherry Butt #8789 The Schtick: This is an independent bottling of Clynelish spirit by Signatory Vintage. It was aged in a refill sherry butt for 20 years and selected by Winebow, to be sold at Binny’s in the greater Chicago area. The Dram …
Review #908 | Bourbon Review #475 – Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon, Barrels & Brews “Backstage Pass” Selection The Schtick: This is a single barrel of Wild Turkey’s Russell’s Reserve bourbon that was selected by Barrels and Brews. Distiller: Wild Turkey Bottler: Wild Turkey ABV: 55% ABV Age: NAS Nose: Honey, clove, peanut brittle, waffle cone and pepper. Sweet, musty, nutty. …
Review #907 | Scotch Review #306 – Arran 13yr 2004 Private Cask First Fill Sherry The Schtick: This is a private cask of Arran spirit that was bottled by Arran for Specs in Texas. It is matured in a first fill sherry cask. Distiller: Arran Bottler: Arran ABV: 53.7% ABV Age: 13 Years Nose: Sour fruits, dirty earthiness and wine. Sweet …
“Master’s Keep Revival is made from a blend of Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Bourbon aged 12-15 years before finishing in at least 20-year-old Oloroso Sherry casks, hand-selected by Master Distiller Eddie Russell.” – Wild Turkey’s Website
Review #905 | Scotch Review #305 – Arran 20yr Old Particular 1997 The Schtick: This is a 20 year old release by Douglas Laing’s Old Particular IB line made up of 20yr spirit from the Arran distillery. It was matured in a refill hogshead and is bottled into one of 136 releases bottles. The DramThe Bottle …