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BRUICHLADDICH - OCTOMORE 15.1 59.1% Vol  Scotland

Tasting Notes: The backbone of each Octomore series, the 15.1 is the necessary comparison from which the other expressions oscillate. Laying bare the profound influence of high intensity peat smoke, the spirit has matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon barrels and re-charred ex-bourbon casks, mindfully extracting as much character from the wood as possible. The result is a raw and uncompromising single malt whisky which demonstrates Octomore's refined strength of character, balancing smooth vanilla custard and sweet charred oak with heady peat smoke.

Price: $283.99

 

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2 Bar's Straight Bourbon Whisky 50%  United States

Tasting Notes: 2BAR Spirits Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a 100-proof bourbon, aged a minimum of 4+ years in new charred oak barrels, known for its notes of butterscotch, vanilla, and a long chocolate, oaked finish. 2 Bar Spirits is a distillery located in Seattle, Washington. The grains used at the distillery are all sourced from the Pacific Northwest. In the case of their bourbon, they use 95% Washington grain and 5% Oregon grain but do not disclose their mash-bill. The whiskey is aged in 15-gallon barrels with a #3 Char level. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey Proof: 100 proof Aged: Minimum 4+ years in new charred oak barrels Notes: Butterscotch, vanilla, and a long chocolate, oaked finish Origin: Handcrafted in Seattle, Washington by 2BAR Spirits Family History: 2BAR Spirits is descended from five generations who ranched their land under the 2BAR brand

Price: $86.99

 

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WILD TURKEY LONGBRANCH BOURBON 43%  United States

Tasting Notes: Matthew McConaughey and Master Distiller Eddie Russell are proud to present this rare, small-batch bourbon. Eight Year-Old Wild Turkey Bourbon is refined with Texas mesquite and oak charcoals for deeper flavor and complexity. The aroma is a balanced blend of vanilla and spices. Flavors of caramel, pear, and hints of citrus round out the palate, while the subtle, smoky finish is buttery smooth-with notes of gentle pepper and toasted oak.

Price: $72.99

 

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Old Tub (Unfiltered) 100 Proof  United States

Tasting Notes: The name Old Tub holds particular meaning in the history of the Jim Beam distillery. In 1892 when James and Park Beam took over leading operations, they named the family distillery after their best-selling bourbon brand, Old Tub. The brand's name was a reference to the large mash tubs in which mash was mixed, cooked, and stirred by hand. Jim Beam Old Tub is a non-chill filtered, non-carbon filtered, Bottled in Bond bourbon. Up until 2020, it had been continually distilled and sold only in 375ml bottles at the distillery’s gift shop in Clermont, KY. With its broader release, it is now being bottled in 750ml sizes. While billed as a limited release when it came out in June, it seems to be readily available on shelves. To be labelled Bottled in Bond, the whiskey must be the product of one distillation season and one distiller at a single distillery, aged in a federally bonded warehouse under U.S. government supervision for at least four years, and it must be bottled at exactly 100 proof. Additionally, the Bottled in Bond label must clearly identify the distillery where it was distilled and where it was bottled, if different.

Price: $49.99

 

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SUNTORY WHISKY - HIBIKI JAPANESE HARMONY  Japan

Tasting Notes: 90 Points, Whisky Advocate: "Buttery and creamy on the nose, with fresh herbal notes of coriander, vanilla, baked pastries, apricot, and dried fruits, though the herbal notes intensify over time. The palate mingles fresh fruit-salad flavors, vanilla, honey, fudge, sweet citrus, taffy, and a delicate pepperiness. This expression has a fantastic texture, balancing soft fruits, fudge sweetness, and citrus, to finish with sweet melon, icing sugar, and a dynamic spiciness." (Spring 2022)

Price: $159.49

 

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Ardbeg Anthology 14 Years – The Unicorn’s Tale (46%, OB, 2024)  Scotland

Tasting Notes: Nose: Very coastal and undeniably peaty (duh). A few drops of iodine, some fresh seaweed and some burnt rubber as well. Initially chargrilled lemon peel as well, as well as lemon balm, but then also some sweet tropical influences. Think guava, mango, and the like. The peat evolves into more elegant wood smoke, alongside tinges of sandalwood. Taste: Slightly thinner than I’d like. Some medicinal peat, as well as grilled fennel. There’s a touch of smoked kiwi, tinned peaches and more of those lemons as well. Also a nice salinity, some aniseed and soot, accompanied by roasted malts. Finish: Medium length. A good amount of lingering wood smoke. Slightly dry. Cloves. Somewhat medicinal.

Price: $284.99

 

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Bib & Tucker Bourbon (Small Batch) 46% Abv  United States

Tasting Notes: Medium amber color, with copper highlights; fragrant, with notes of sweet corn, dried fruit, and spice; burly on the palate, with an initial sweetness that evolves to savory, nutty notes. Oak balances the up-front sweetness, while flavors of sweet corn, salted caramel, and toasted nuts carry through to a long finish.

Price: $101.99

 
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