Review #1094 | Bourbon Review #556 – Whistle Pig 10yr Single Barrel Cask Strength Rye, 5 Star Liquor OWS 2018 Selection (MGP) The Schtick: WhistlePig is a hybrid spirits operation in Vermont that has previously staked its claim on importing rye whiskey from Alberta to age and bottle in Vermont. In the past, I’ve bumped into …
Review #1093 | Brandy Review #36 – Lost Spirits Carousel Brandy The Schtick: This is another interesting product from the hellish catacombs known as Lost Spirits in California. That said, information beyond that is super scarce, so I’m more or less flying blind here. Let’s dive in. Distiller: Lost Spirits Bottler: Lost Spirits ABV: 45% ABV Age: NAS Nose: Acrid plastic. …
Review #1092 | Scotch Review #372 – Tormore 28yr Hunter Laing Old Malt Cask 1988 The Schtick: This was a bottle that I tried blind at the behest of a friend. I took the notes and then got the reveal. Distiller: Tormore Bottler: Old Malt Cask, Hunter Laing ABV: 50% ABV Age: 28 Years Nose: Apples, pears, honey. Damp, musty tobacco. …
Review #1091 | Rum Review #61 – Moneymusk 9yr The Ultimatum 2007 Jamaican Rum The Schtick: This is an independent bottling of rum distilled at Moneymusk in 2007 that is bottled under The Ultimatum label after aging for 9 years. Distiller: Moneymusk Bottler: The Ultimatum ABV: 46% ABV Age: 9 Years Nose: Sweet mango, pineapple, vanilla. Rich Dole fruit syrup, light …
Review #1090 | Bourbon Review #555 – Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye, 2016 Release The Schtick: WhistlePig is a hybrid spirits operation in Vermont that has previously staked its claim on importing rye whiskey from Alberta to age and bottle in Vermont. In the past, I’ve bumped into some of their single barrel ryes and found them …
Review #1089 | Rum Review #60 – Stolen Smoked Rum The Schtick: “This is Stolen Smoked Rum. This rum is inspired by wanderlust, one of our favorite lusts.It’s the world’s first smoked rum. It’s made in Trinidad from locally sourced sugar cane. It’s column-distilled and aged for at least two years in ex-whiskey barrels made from …
Review #1088 | Bourbon Review #554 – Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Rye, #6295 Master Distiller Fred Noe Selection The Schtick: WhistlePig is a hybrid spirits operation in Vermont that has previously staked its claim on importing rye whiskey from Alberta to age and bottle in Vermont. In the past, I’ve bumped into some of their …
Review #1087 | Brandy Review #35 – Chateau du Tariquet 15yr Cask Strength Armagnac The Schtick: This is a release of 15yr Tariquet spirit bottled at cask strength. It is bottled without coloring or filtering. Distiller: Chateau du Tariquet Bottler: Chateau du Tariquet ABV: 47.2% ABV Age: 15 Years Nose: Sweet, toffee. Loads of Dole fruit syrup. Sweet stewed fruits, honey …
Review #1086 | Bourbon Review #553 – WhistlePig 10yr Single Barrel Rye Reg Stone MGP The Schtick: WhistlePig is a hybrid spirits operation in Vermont that has previously staked its claim on importing rye whiskey from Alberta to age and bottle in Vermont. In the past, I’ve bumped into some of their single barrel ryes and …
Review #1085 | Mansinthe: Absinthe by Marilyn Manson The Schtick: “Switzerland- Mansinthe is a natural absinthe, distilled from vermouth, aniseed, fennel and other fine herbs. The product is made without pre-sweetening or the use of artificial flavorings to insure the highest quality possible – appeals to absinthe lovers and novices alike.” Distiller: Matter Distillery (Switzerland) ABV: 66.6% ABV …