Tasting Notes
Whiskey Dispenser #1
#1 Balvenie 14 Year Caribbean Cask
Country/Type: Scotland / Single Malt
ABV/Proof: 43.0% / 86
Nose: Honey with notes of toffee and a hint of fruit
Taste: Sweet vanilla, molasses with notes of oak
Finish: Soft and Lingering
Maturation: Aged in American white oak and finished in rum casks
Pairing: tea
#2 Dalmore Cigar Malt
Country/Type: Scotland / Single Malt
ABV/Proof: 44.0% / 88
Nose: Cinnamon, vanilla and red fruit
Taste: Tropical fruits, banana toffee and vanilla
Finish: Smoky and Zesty
Maturation: Aged in retired American white bourbon barrels, Cabernet Sauvignon barriques and Oloroso Sherry casks
Pairing: Cigars
#3 Highland Park Viking Pride 18 Year
Country/Type: Scotland / Single Malt
ABV/Proof: 43.0% / 86
Nose: Cherries, dark chocolate and aromatic peat smoke
Taste: Toffee, marzipan and honeycomb
Finish: Bright and Smoky
Maturation: Aged in the finest retired Sherry seasoned European oak casks
Pairing: mahi mahi or swordfish cooked with Indian spices, cold meats with ginger chutney and citrus fruit puddings
#4 Orphan Barrel Muckety Muck 25 Year
Country/Type: Scotland / Single Grain
ABV/Proof: 45.5% / 91
Nose: Caramel, orange blossom and cardamom
Taste: Butterscotch, crisp fruit and light roasted oak
Finish: Light and Citrusy
Maturation: Aged in the rarest casks from some of the finest whiskey cellars for 25 years
Pairing: dessert like flavors: cereal, pastries, custard, and toffee
#5 Bellevoye Green
Country/Type: France / Triple Malt
ABV/Proof: 43.0% / 86
Nose: Baked apples, precious woods, orange peel and roasted pineapple
Taste: Walnut oil, tobacco, nutmeg and a saline freshness
Finish: Long and Lush
Maturation: Aged in French oak casks for 3-5 years and the finished in retired apple brandy Calvados casks
#6 Calumet Farm Single Rack Black 15 Year
Country/Type: Kentucky, USA / Bourbon
ABV/Proof: 52.5% / 105
Nose: Oak, charred wood, dark fruit and sweet corn
Taste: Dried spice, toasted grains, toffee, subtle smoky-sweetness, tobacco and rye
Finish: Spicy and Drying
Maturation: All barrels used to craft these rare batches are aged in a single center cut rack for 15 years
#7 Smoke Wagon Small Batch
Country/Type: Nevada, USA / Bourbon
ABV/Proof: 50.0% / 100
Nose: Fruity, baking spice and dried apricots
Taste: Bold spice, sweet oaky flavors, caramel and rye spice
Finish: Smooth and Lingering
Maturation: Aged in new American white oak with a dark #4 char level for 4-5 years
Pairing: salty snacks, dried fruit and smoked pork
Whiskey Dispenser #2
#8 Stagg JR Barrel Proof Unfiltered
Country/Type: Kentucky, USA / Bourbon
ABV/Proof: 65.0% / 130
Nose: Cherries, cloves, citrus and smoke
Taste: Chocolate, brown sugar and bold rye spiciness
Finish: Peppery and Smoky
Maturation: Aged in 7-9 year old American white oak barrels
#9 Garrison Brothers Single Barrel
Country/Type: Texas, USA / Bourbon
ABV/Proof: 47.0% / 94
Nose: Butterscotch, oak, vanilla, and nutmeg
Taste: Leather, eucalyptus, barrel char and menthol
Finish: Long and Coating
Maturation: Aged in American white oak barrels for at least 3 years
#10 Booker’s Noe “Apprentice Batch”
Country/Type: Kentucky, USA / Bourbon
ABV/Proof: 62.75% / 125.5
Nose: Robust vanilla, toasted nuts, caramel, and slightly smoky
Taste: Deep and complex flavors of vanilla, nuts and oak
Finish: Long and Full
Maturation: Aged in American white oak barrels for 7 years
#11 Noah’s Mill
Country/Type: Kentucky, USA / Bourbon
ABV/Proof: 57.15% / 114.3
Nose: Walnuts, prunes, and floral notes
Taste: Nutty, dried fruit, lavender and burnt caramel
Finish: Lush and Rich
Maturation: Aged in charred oak barrels for 15 years
Pairing: Cigars
#12 Old Forester King Ranch Edition
Country/Type: Kentucky, USA / Bourbon
ABV/Proof: 52.5% / 105
Nose: Dried cherries, cranberries, toasted pecans, marshmallows and molasses
Taste: Sweet dark chocolate, tobacco and leather spices
Finish: Long and Warming
Maturation: Aged in heavily charred bourbon barrels for 4 years and filtered through charcoal, created from, mesquite
#13 Rabbit Hole Dareringer
Country/Type: Kentucky, USA / Bourbon
ABV/Proof: 46.5% / 93
Nose: A potpourri of herbs, dried flowers, licorice and candied lemon
Taste: Raisins, blackcurrants, almond and vanilla
Finish: Elegant and Complex
Maturation: Aged in dark #4 char level barrels for 4 years and finished in PX Sherry Casks from Spain
Pairing: candied nuts, banana bread and cheesecake
#14 Redwood Empire Bottled in Bond Grizzly Beast
Country/Type: California, USA/ Bourbon
ABV/Proof: 50.0% / 100
Nose: Charred sugar, cherry cola and reduced redcurrant
Taste: Molasses, almond brittle and lemon bar
Finish: Sweet and Toasty
Maturation: Aged in #3 char level, 53-gallon American white oak barrels for 5 years
Whiskey Dispenser #3
#15 Penelope’s Architect
Country/Type: Indiana, USA / Bourbon
ABV/Proof: 52.0% / 104
Nose: Sweet candied cream, floral with hints of crème brûlée
Taste: Vanilla bean, savory oak notes, creamy, herbal and floral
Finish: Rich and Lingering
Maturation: Aged in dark #4 char level staves with medium #2 char level heads for 4-6 years
#16 Blanton’s Single Barrel
Country/Type: Kentucky, USA / Bourbon
ABV/Proof: 46.5% / 93
Nose: Vanilla, butterscotch and caramel
Taste: Citrus, clove, nutmeg and oak
Finish: Mulled and Elegant
Maturation: Aged in new American white oak for 6-8 years
#17 Jefferson’s Ocean
Country/Type: Kentucky, USA / Bourbon
ABV/Proof: 45.0% / 90
Nose: Crème brûlée, sweet tobacco and sea spray
Taste: Caramel, light brown sugar, cinnamon, sea salt and a hint of espresso
Finish: Long and Smooth
Maturation: Aged in American oak casks for 7-8 years on land, before the casks are placed on a ship and finished for another 5-10 months at sea
#18 Bardstown Foursquare Collaborative Series
Country/Type: Kentucky, USA / Bourbon
ABV/Proof: 53.5% / 107
Nose: Plantain, toasted almond, and clove meld with coconut, peanut, orange zest, and raisin
Taste: Rye spice, baked fruit, lingering spice, and caramel sweetness
Finish: Dry and Complex
Maturation: Aged in American white oak for 7 years with a custom blend of Indiana rye and bourbon, finished for 23 months in Foursquare rum barrels
#19 Lock Stock and Barrel Vatted Rye
Country/Type: New Jersey, USA / Rye
ABV/Proof: 50.0% / 100
Nose: Cherry, rye bread, pepper, tobacco, toffee and brown sugar
Taste: Dried fruit, maple, mint, caramel and rye spice
Finish: Warm and Sweet
Maturation: Aged in newly charred American white oak barrels for 4-18 years with a complex blend of hand-selected straight rye whiskies from Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Alberta
Pairing: salty snacks and beef
#20 Angel’s Envy
Country/Type: Kentucky, USA / Rye
ABV/Proof: 50.0% / 100
Nose: Citrus, caramel candy, maple sugar, hazelnut, spice and sherry wood
Taste: Brown sugar, nutmeg, butterscotch, vanilla custard and spicy oak
Finish: Sweet and Coating
Maturation: Aged in American oak casks for 6 years and then finished for up to 18 months in Caribbean rum casks
#21 WhistlePig Old World Rye 12 Year
Country/Type: Vermont, USA / Rye
ABV/Proof: 43.0% / 86
Nose: Caramel, vanilla and winter fruit
Taste: Rye spice, apricots, plums, raisins, dates and honey
Finish: Rich and Complex
Maturation: Aged in new American oak for 12 years and is divided and finished in Madeira, Sauternes and Port barrels
Whiskey Dispenser #4
#22 Yellow Spot 12 Year
Country/Type: Ireland / Whisky
ABV/Proof: 46.0% / 92
Nose: Stone fruit, peach, apricot, dried fruit and vanilla
Taste: Marzipan, apples and dried apricots
Finish: Fruity and Velvety
Maturation: Aged in American bourbon cask, Spanish Sherry butts and Spanish Malaga casks for 12 years
#23 Redbreast 15 Year
Country/Type: Ireland / Whisky
ABV/Proof: 46.0% / 92
Nose: Berry fruits, orange blossom, thyme aromas, cedar and cherry notes
Taste: Brown sugar, baked apricots, orange and vanilla
Finish: Long and Sophisticated
Maturation: Aged in the finest oak casks for no less than 15 years
#24 Nikka Coffey Malt
Country/Type: Japan / Grain Whisky
ABV/Proof: 45.0% / 90
Nose: Banana bread, cinnamon, and citrus freshness
Taste: Candied lemon peel and rich cake spices
Finish: Short and Sweet
Maturation: Aged in retired bourbon casks for 8-12 years
#25 Suntory Hakushu 12 Year
Country/Type: Japan / Single Malt
ABV/Proof: 43.0% / 86
Nose: Basil, pine needle and green apple
Taste: Foresti, mint, kiwi and green tea
Finish: Peaty and Smoky
Maturation: Aged in new American white oak casks for at least 12 years
#26 Suntory Hibiki Harmony
Country/Type: Japan / Whisky
ABV/Proof: 43.0% / 86
Nose: Rose, lychee, hint of rosemary, mature woodiness and sandalwood
Taste: Honey, candied orange peel and white chocolate
Finish: Subtle and Tender
Maturation: Aged in sherry casks, American white oak ex-bourbon barrels and rare Mizunara oak casks
#27 Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year
Country/Type: Japan / Single Malt
ABV/Proof: 43.0% / 86
Nose: Peach, pineapple, grapefruit, clove, candied orange and vanilla
Taste: Coconut, cranberry, butter, sweet ginger and cinnamon
Finish: Long and Chewy
Maturation: Aged in American, Spanish, and Japanese Mizunara oak for 12 years
#28 Suntory Yamazaki 18 Year
Country/Type: Japan / Single Malt
ABV/Proof: 43.0% / 86
Nose: Raisin, apricot and mocha latté
Taste: Blackberry, strawberry jam and dark chocolate
Finish: Long, Spicy and Smooth
Maturation: Aged in American, Spanish, and Japanese Mizunara oak for 18 years
