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NoCo Distillery: Founder's Reserve Cigar Blend
A wild experience of a finished whiskey, having aged in a slew of spirits barrels that were all distilled in house.
Alex McCabe
Jan 1
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Olde Raleigh: Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch 2
Batch 2 of their barrel proof bourbon, aptly named Velvet Flame, puts Olde Raleigh's skill at blending on full display. A beautifully layered composition that combines whiskey from multiple states while always maintaining a fully cohesive profile.
Alex McCabe
Dec 24, 2025
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Maker's Mark Cellar Aged
A dive into the aging experiment from Maker's Mark that is the Cellar Aged expression.
Alex McCabe
Dec 15, 2025
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Castle & Key Bourbon
A small age jump results in a massive quality leap, the now 6yr age stated bourbon from Castle & Key moves in the right direction for the brand.
Alex McCabe
Nov 30, 2025
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Taconic Distillery: Straight Bourbon Single Barrel
Taconic Distillery has come out swinging full force. I've been saying for a long time that they would be incredible when they get older, and that time is now.
Alex McCabe
Nov 22, 2025
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PM Spirits Collab Remi Landier: XO Cognac
A perfect example of how a well aged Cognac can develop in a beautiful way and be a welcome addition to a bourbon drinker's shelf. PM Spirits Collab with Remi Landier puts France on the map American drinkers.
Alex McCabe
Nov 16, 2025
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Laws Whiskey House: Four Grain Bourbon Barrel #1269
An absolute monster of a four grain bourbon from Laws Whiskey House. If you only ever tried one whiskey from Laws, it should be this one.
Alex McCabe
Nov 13, 2025
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Wild Turkey Russell's Reserve: Straight Bourbon
Another fantastic high-end release from Wild Turkey's Russell's Reserve lineup. But is it worth the absurd price tag?
Alex McCabe
Nov 6, 2025
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Shelter Distilling: Small batch Blue Corn Bourbon
A fun exploration into what blue corn offers, Shelter Distilling is on the right path, this just needs a little more time in some oak.
Alex McCabe
Nov 1, 2025
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Hughes Belle of Bedford: Straight Rye Toasted Barrel
A toasted barrel rye to end all toasted barrel ryes. A masterclass of toasted only matched by Michter's.
Alex McCabe
Oct 30, 2025
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Laws Whiskey House: Apple Brandy finished Rye, Barrel #159
Laws Whiskey House San Luis Valley rye finished in a Laird's apple brandy cask. Rich chocolate and apple for days.
Alex McCabe
Oct 24, 2025
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Peerless: Double Oaked Rye - Burlington Wine & Spirits single barrel
A dark and full flavored rye single barrel from Peerless and the crew at Burlington Wine & Spirits in Massachusetts.
Alex McCabe
Oct 20, 2025
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Whiskey Slickers: Skill Check, A Colorado Blend
A custom blend derived from three Colorado single barrels, masterfully put together by the crew at Whiskey Slickers.
Alex McCabe
Oct 17, 2025
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Tamworth Distilling: VSOP Apple Brandy Cask Rye
An exploration of subtle nuance that ramps up the flavor on the palate for a perfect Fall pour in a bottle.
Alex McCabe
Oct 13, 2025
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Laws Whiskey House: Gargoyle Society Rye Barrel 162
A dark, brooding, and powerful rye single barrel from Laws. The oldest rye single barrel released from Laws Whiskey House to date at over 11 years old.
Alex McCabe
Oct 5, 2025
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Root Shoot Whiskey: American Single Malt Bottled in Bond
An American Single Malt to put ASM on the map. Shockingly developed flavor profile proves how important using the grain is.
Alex McCabe
Oct 3, 2025
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The Reveries: 9yr Straight Bourbon - Luxe Liquor Single Barrel "Trance"
An unexpected & fruit-forward pour from T8ke's new NDP, The Reveries.
Alex McCabe
Sep 21, 2025
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Laws Whiskey House: Straight Corn Whiskey - Tasting Room/Luxe Liquor Single Barrel
A wild exploration of flavor that's unexpected for a straight corn whiskey.
Alex McCabe
Sep 12, 2025
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Tamworth Distilling: 1766 10yr Bottled in Bond Rye
A unique and interesting twist on what you would expect a rye to be. This will not be for everyone, but it will challenge your preconceived notions of what a rye tastes like.
Alex McCabe
Aug 11, 2025
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Old Zach: Luxe Liquor Single Barrel
An explosion of oak and cherry from Old Zach. Sourced from Barton distillery.
Alex McCabe
Jul 22, 2025
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