Black Maple Hill Distilling Co.

Kentucky Straight Bourbon

9.3

I bought this years ago for my dad since its “made” in San Carlos. He told me he liked his Jack Daniel’s better… Given dad’s gone and mom doesn’t drink bourbon I’m drinking it now and enjoying it! It’s got some power, mainly on the front of tongue/lips. Finish goes for a while and the flavors are nice. Light wood and sweetness. Cheers Dad! Btw the price on this thing now (not at all what I paid) would have sent him through the roof. — 3 days ago

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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. — 22 days 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.

Josh Cellars

Reserve Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Rufus King

9.1

Rich and juicy California Cabernet Sauvignon, served with kabobs on Drakes Island, ME — 3 months 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.” — 21 days ago

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 — 22 days 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

W. L. Weller

Aged 12 Years The Original Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Dave

9.5

For some reason, this smells like peaches 😅 Actually, dark cherry, candied nuts, and cigar box on the nose. Flavors of apricot, honey, cinnamon candies, and pleasant oak. At 90 proof it's an easy summer sipper.
Listening to Chris Isaac (my neighbor is playing her music loud) Not complaining. — a month ago

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Norman

Peaches and bourbon. Heaven

Dave

@Norman Yeah! I have to let them sit a few more days.