Waterford Whisky Peated Cuvée: Fumo Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense, offering aromas of campfire, mineral, and almond butter with supporting notes of baked apple, earth, and dried fruits. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a malted barley-driven core with supporting flavors of gingerbread, orange peel, and clove. The finish is long. Full-bodied and impeccably balanced with a chewy texture. $89.99 – Stars
Keeper's Heart Irish + American Blended Whiskey
Brilliant, light copper color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting scents of baking spices, caramel, and wild flowers with supporting notes of cashew butter and honey. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a candied ginger-driven core with flavors akin to baked apple, apricot stone, and treacle. The finish is long. Full-bodied and flawlessly balanced with a chewy texture. $29.99 – 4 Stars
Clonakilty Distillery Single Batch Double Oak Blended Irish Whiskey
Bright, pale golden color. The aromatics are very intense, giving aromas of vanilla and green apple with supporting notes of prairie grass, pear, and butterscotch. The palate echoes the nose delivering a roasted nuts-driven core with supporting flavors of ginger, hazelnut, honey, and black pepper. The finish is long and lingering with rising pepper accents. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with a succulent yet vibrant texture. $49.99 – 4.5 Stars
Waterford Whisky Cuvée: Koffi Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense, giving scents of orange peel, nutmeg, and apricot stone with supporting notes of almond butter, brioche, and candied citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a malted barley-driven core with flavors akin to gingerbread, citrus zest, marzipan, and hints of anise. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with an opulent texture. $89.99 – 5 Stars
The Busker Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Brilliant, medium copper color. The aromatics are very intense, presenting aromas of dried fruits, malted barley, and roasted nuts with supporting notes of forest floor, leather, and mineral. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a baking spices-driven core with flavors of chocolate, oak, candied ginger, and crème brulee. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and flawlessly balanced with a supple texture. $29.99 – 4.5 Stars
Casey Jones Total Eclipse Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Brilliant, medium amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering aromas of allspice, dried fruits, and charred oak with supporting notes of cereal and cinnamon. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a caramel-driven core with supporting flavors of banana bread, nectarine, brown sugar, and hints of black pepper. The finish is long and lingering with peppery accents. Full-bodied and favorably balanced with a voluptuous texture. $49.99 – 4 Stars
Whiskey Del Bac Classic Single Malt American Whiskey
Brilliant, medium copper/bronze color. The nose is intense, offering scents of caramel, cinnamon, and brown sugar with supporting notes of oak, cashew butter, and gingerbread. The palate confirms the nose delivering a baked apple-driven core with flavors of apricot stone, toffee, and roasted hazelnut. The finish is dry with wood tannins on the close. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. $60 – 4 Stars
Whiskey Del Bac Dorado Single Malt American Whiskey
Brilliant, medium copper/bronze color. The nose is intense, offering scents of caramel, cigar box, and cinnamon with supporting notes of oak, campfire, and black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a malted barley-driven core with supporting flavors of baking spices, dried fruits, and hints of cashew butter. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and favorably balanced with an opulent texture. $60 – 4.5 Stars
Whiskey Del Bac Normandie Single Malt American Whiskey
Brilliant, medium tawny/amber color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of toffee, candied ginger, and charred oak with supporting notes of caramel and butterscotch. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a stone fruit-driven core with flavors akin to baking spices, cocoa, and nutmeg. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with a supple texture. $90 – 4.5 Stars
Griffo Stony Point American Whiskey
Brilliant, deep bronze color. The aromatics are incredibly inviting, offering scents of vanilla cream, roasted nuts, and burnt orange peel with accents of roasted marshmallow and toasted grains. The palate is much drier and spicier than the nose delivering an oak-driven core with waves of black pepper that eventually give way to a nutty and caramel-laced finish. Full-bodied and spicy showing off it's rye inclusion in the mash bill enveloped by a complex oak signature. $45 – 3.5 Stars