The Balvenie Distillery

DoubleWood Aged 12 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Atlanta con jesus o — a month ago

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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 — 6 months 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

Balcones Distillery

Baby Blue Corn Whiskey

Norman

9.0

It’s an easy drinker — 8 months ago

Ron, Dave and 1 other liked this

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. 🤔

High West Distillery

Midwinter Nights Dram Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys 2025

Dave

9.3

I've bought this for the past 4 years, and this bottling is the most fruit forward. Candied fruit- apricots, cherries, and dates. The price has gotten out of hand, but it's yummy!
Listening to CSNY — 22 days ago

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Tegan Marriott

Mayhaps they be! 😼

Tegan Marriott

Dram it on up!!!

Dave

We drammin', I hope you like drammin too.. @Tegan Marriott

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

10 Year 107 Proof Handmade Bourbon

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Winegeeks chih @ dos aguas — 6 months ago

Juan and Dave liked this

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. — 7 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

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.” — 6 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. — 6 months 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.