The Balvenie Distillery

Aged 18 Years Pedro Ximénez Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Chih winegeeks valle de los encinos — 5 days ago

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Rowan's Creek Distillery

Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey

Adam Baker

9.1

Rowan’s Creek - vanilla. Smooth. Bartender said it was the master distiller’s favorite Willett because “it tastes like bourbon.” — a month ago

Balcones Distillery

Baby Blue Corn Whiskey

Norman

9.0

It’s an easy drinker — 3 months ago

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Dave

You've had quite the whiskey night! I think this is the only Balcones I've had. I remember it tasted young. Maybe I've the red label, too. 🤔

The Balvenie Distillery

Single Malt Scotch Aged 21 Years PortWood Finish Whisky

Alvaro Bustillos

9.6

Pepe garcia — 6 months ago

Juan liked this

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Pappy Van Winkle's 15 Years Old Family Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2024

Dave

9.5

Soft flex for Norman. This bottle of 15-year was not up to par, unfortunately. It lacked complexity and a lot of the typical flavor profile elements. It tasted hotter than usual, and there was a fair amount of peat, which is not right. Still, it beats Jim Beam.
Listening to Patsy Cline — a month ago

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Norman

That is btw the best pic I’ve seen on here. Legit.

Dave

The bottle was new to me. I guess my friend had the neck pour earlier this year, so I don't know. I know what you're saying, though. It's also said that the lower a bottle gets, the faster the clock is ticking. I've got a few low bottles that need to be polished off. Come on over!

Norman

Love that saying and offer! I need to up my music and photo skills in the meantime

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Stagg Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2023

Dave

9.0

Plenty of sweet heat. Cornbread, apricot, oaky finish.
Listening to Billie Holiday. — 2 months ago

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Norman

Nice pull. I don’t recall mine having a black label.

Dave

Ah it's the back label on the bottle. The front is embossed white lettering 😊 @Norman Gennaro

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Sazerac Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

Conrad Woodard

Delicious — 7 months ago

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Pappy Van Winkle Malt Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 10 Year 107 Proof 2024

Dave

9.2

Brandon's bottle was better than mine. A little heat, a little sweet. Honey, cornbread, cinnamon, tobacco. Tight, clean finish.
Listening to Red Hot Chili Peppers. — a month ago

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Norman

Uh Dave, I don’t know this Brandon guy but I’m calling someone on the table. We review the Gold versus Van Winkle and rate Gold a bit below. Ok. Fair. But what’s with the Grand Pappy in the background and the invite in my mailbox missing?! Something is way off ;) looks like a great night. At some point I do want to try bourbons with you!

Dave

Yeah! 'Twas a good evening. I didn't get around to reviewing a few bottles, including the Pappy. You'd be upset if I did (it was disappointing) 😬 We did pour some Rock Hill Farms which was outstanding.

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

10 Year 107 Proof Handmade Bourbon

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Winegeeks chih @ dos aguas — a month ago

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The Balvenie Distillery

DoubleWood Aged 12 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Norman

9.1

Balvenie Doublewood 12yr - the nose is light with a hint of wood. On the palate you get a bit more power and a full mouth warmth. Finish gives you more of that wood and heat. It’s a good, easy drinker. Won’t go out of my way to get but wouldn’t feel bad if given a dram. — 5 months ago

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