Elmer T. Lee
Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel 90 Proof Nose: cinnamon with some caramel and vanilla. After 5 minutes an underlying sweetness of candy cherries with soft scents of hazelnut. Taste: Caramel sweet on the front with buttered corn and an umbrella of hazelnut. Nice balance...
George T. Stagg vs Stagg Jr.
Review by Tom Lilly: “It was the best of times it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…” This description from the Dickens classic “Tale of Two Cities” is exactly how I would categorize two popular, albeit hard to find,...
E.H. Taylor Cured Oak
E.H. Taylor Cured Oak Bottled in Bond (100 proof) Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla and young leather let on that this is going to be a great bourbon ride! The extended curing of the oak really brings out rich flavors with lots of depth. Taste: Leather, cherry, vanilla,...
Parker’s Heritage Collection 2017 (11 Year Old Single Barrel)
Parker's Heritage Collection (2017) 11Year Old Single Barrel 122 Proof Nose: Cinnamon, cherry and vanilla appear up front. This is a very subdued nose considering the proof of this bourbon. After 10 minutes (and adding some water) buttered popcorn and caramel make...
John J. Bowman Single Barrel
John J. Bowman Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey 100 Proof Nose: Banana and crème brulee dominate the nose. After about 10 minutes hints of caramel round out the experience. This nose really doesn’t evolve with oxidation but it is very...
Woodford Double Oak (private barrel 2018)
Woodford Double Oak (private barrel 2018) Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Proof 90.4 Nose: Maple syrup and butterscotch make this nose so enticing you could spend an hour just smelling this bourbon. Taste: The butterscotch carries over to the taste with a...