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August 2021 - North American Whiskey

August 2021 - North American Whiskey
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Baker’s Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey
94 points
Baker’s
Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A sultry, oaky Bourbon for the connoisseur.
94 points
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Evan Williams 2013 Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey
94 points
$29
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Evan Williams
2013 Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey
An instantly appealing, classic Bourbon that can do no wrong.
94 points $29 Best Buy
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Copperworks Distilling Company American Single Malt Whiskey Release No. 038
94 points
$59
Copperworks Distilling Company
American Single Malt Whiskey Release No. 038
A deliciously chewy American Single Malt with robust and endlessly satisfying flavors of grilled fruits.
Awards: 2021 Best American Single Malt Whiskey
94 points $59
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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey
94 points
$63
Russell’s Reserve
Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey
Powerful flavors and palate-pleasing spice notes are sure to satisfy most any American whiskey lover.
94 points $63
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Old Wm. Tarr Manchester Reserve 7 Year Small Batch American Straight Whiskey Batch A903
94 points
$79
Old Wm. Tarr Manchester Reserve
7 Year Small Batch American Straight Whiskey Batch A903
A delicious and balanced American Straight Whiskey that's all bourbon on the outside with rye kick in the center.
94 points $79
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Western Reserve Distillers 15 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey
94 points
$117
Western Reserve Distillers
15 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A piquant, somewhat floral Bourbon with some solid age on it.
94 points $117
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High West A Midwinter Nights Dram - Act 7 Scene 5 Blended Straight Rye Whisky
94 points
$200
High West
A Midwinter Nights Dram - Act 7 Scene 5 Blended Straight Rye Whisky
A bold, full-bodied and commanding Rye with extroverted, charming character.
94 points $200
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Skrewball Peanut Butter Flavored Whiskey
93 points
$27
Skrewball
Peanut Butter Flavored Whiskey
A knockout peanut butter Whiskey with intense, delicious flavor that's impossible not to love.
93 points $27
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Collingwood Double Barreled Canadian Whisky
93 points
$28
Collingwood
Double Barreled Canadian Whisky
A rich and nuanced Canadian Whisky to take seriously.
Awards: 2021 Best Canadian Whisky
93 points $28
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
93 points
$46
Wild Turkey
Rare Breed Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A rich high-rye whiskey that packs a punch of palate-pleasing flavor.
93 points $46
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Russell’s Reserve 6 Year Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
93 points
$47
Russell’s Reserve
6 Year Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
A complex, well-aged, elegant Rye Whiskey with a stately personality.
93 points $47
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Old Settler Old Fashioned Sour Mash Camp No. 1 Blend Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
93 points
$49
Old Settler
Old Fashioned Sour Mash Camp No. 1 Blend Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A mature Bourbon with alluring aromas and a spicy, chewy finish.
93 points $49
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The Clover Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey
93 points
$49
The Clover
Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey
A bold, chewy, in-your-face Rye Whiskey; a powerful potable.
93 points $49
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Limousin Rye 6 Year Old Single Barrel Distilled From Rye Mash Whiskey Batch 14F5
93 points
$50
Limousin Rye
6 Year Old Single Barrel Distilled From Rye Mash Whiskey Batch 14F5
A palate that explodes with distinctive, bold and balanced spice flavors compliments a decadent roasty oak profile.
93 points $50
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Bird Dog Salted Caramel Flavored Whiskey
92 points
$19
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Bird Dog
Salted Caramel Flavored Whiskey
A bold, undulating, fluffernutter of a whiskey with sweet banana notes; dreamy.
92 points $19 Best Buy
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Forty Creek Barrel Select Canadian Whisky
92 points
$19
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Forty Creek
Barrel Select Canadian Whisky
A rich Canadian Whisky that hits the spot; drink neat, in cocktails or as a shooter.
92 points $19 Best Buy
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Old Overholt Bottled-In-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey
92 points
$24
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Old Overholt
Bottled-In-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey
A rich, nutty Rye Whisky with a chocolatey underbelly.
92 points $24 Best Buy
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Bower Hill Barrel Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
92 points
$29
Bower Hill
Barrel Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A tasty Nutella-like Bourbon to sip neat or tuck into stirred cocktails.
92 points $29
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Tincup Straight Rye Whisky
92 points
$32
Tincup
Straight Rye Whisky
A solid Rye Whiskey with a pretty melange of herbal aromas; a lovely cocktail option.
92 points $32
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High West American Prairie Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 20K10
92 points
$35
High West
American Prairie Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 20K10
A distinctive bourbon with fruity notes coupled with spicy heat.
92 points $35
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Maker’s Mark 46 Straight Bourbon Whisky
92 points
$36
Maker’s Mark
46 Straight Bourbon Whisky
A rich and elegant Straight Bourbon Whiskey with piles of sophisticated style.
92 points $36
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Skip Rock Straight Rye Whiskey
92 points
$38
Skip Rock
Straight Rye Whiskey
A youthful but complex Rye Whiskey that offers delicious chocolate and spice flavors.
92 points $38
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Legent Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Wine & Sherry Casks
92 points
$39
Legent
Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Wine & Sherry Casks
A rock solid bourbon with a classic flavor profile and a big chocolate-y finish.
92 points $39
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Maker’s Mark 101 Straight Bourbon Whisky
92 points
$39
Maker’s Mark
101 Straight Bourbon Whisky
A classic Maker's flavor profile with bolder body, greater depth of flavor and a bigger personality.
92 points $39
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Pinhook Bourbon 3 Year Old High Proof Bourbon Heist Whiskey
92 points
$49
Pinhook Bourbon
3 Year Old High Proof Bourbon Heist Whiskey
Classic Bourbon flavors that are sure to please.
92 points $49
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Roaming Man Batch XI Bottled-In-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey
92 points
$49
Roaming Man
Batch XI Bottled-In-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey
A distinctive Rye Whiskey with a bakery-shop of flavors.
92 points $49
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Widow Jane American Oak Aged Rye Whiskey Batch 31
92 points
$49
Widow Jane
American Oak Aged Rye Whiskey Batch 31
Great flavor range and a big spicy/floral rye presence makes this an easy choice when seeking a Whiskey off the beaten path.
92 points $49
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Davidson Reserve Single Barrel No. 15-0026 Small Batch Tennessee Straight Sour Mash Whiskey
92 points
$59
Davidson Reserve
Single Barrel No. 15-0026 Small Batch Tennessee Straight Sour Mash Whiskey
A rich, oaky Tennessee Whiskey with all the dark, mysterious flavors.
92 points $59
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Forty Creek Lot 1867-F Confederation Oak Reserve Small Batch Canadian Whisky
92 points
$64
Forty Creek
Lot 1867-F Confederation Oak Reserve Small Batch Canadian Whisky
A velvety, smooth and decadent Canadian Whisky.
92 points $64
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Maker’s Mark Black Bourbon Society Straight Bourbon Whisky
92 points
$69
Maker’s Mark
Black Bourbon Society Straight Bourbon Whisky
A bold and brawny Straight Bourbon Whiskey for purists.
92 points $69
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Early Times Bottled In Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
91 points
$24
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Early Times
Bottled In Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
A silky-smooth, sophisticated dram at an exceptional value.
91 points $24 Best Buy
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Forty Creek Copper Pot Reserve Canadian Whisky
91 points
$24
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Forty Creek
Copper Pot Reserve Canadian Whisky
A round, chewy and complex Canadian Whisky for the enthusiast.
91 points $24 Best Buy
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Pinhook Bourbon 3 Year Old Flagship Bourbon Heist Whiskey
91 points
$39
Pinhook Bourbon
3 Year Old Flagship Bourbon Heist Whiskey
A rich Bourbon with classic flavor; a no-brainer.
91 points $39
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Bare Knuckle Straight Rye Whiskey
91 points
$45
Bare Knuckle
Straight Rye Whiskey
A rich and chewy Rye Whiskey that will work well in classic cocktails.
91 points $45
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Forty Creek Lot 262 Double Barrel Reserve Small Batch Canadian Whisky
91 points
$54
Forty Creek
Lot 262 Double Barrel Reserve Small Batch Canadian Whisky
A silky smooth Canadian Whiskey with a rounded, maple-centric flavor; decadent.
91 points $54
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High West Rendezvous Rye Blended Straight Rye Whisky
91 points
$60
High West
Rendezvous Rye Blended Straight Rye Whisky
A balanced and rounded Rye that offers alluring spice notes and a decadent palate.
91 points $60
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Belfour Spirits Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey
91 points
$99
Belfour Spirits
Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A balanced and bold Bourbon that hits every note.
91 points $99
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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey
90 points
$17
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Evan Williams
Bottled-in-Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A rich, warming, spice-forward Bourbon that hits all the notes.
90 points $17 Best Buy
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Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
90 points
$25
Wild Turkey
101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A vanilla-centric bourbon with buttery toffee on the finish.
90 points $25
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Old Overholt 114 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey
90 points
$27
Old Overholt
114 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey
An herbaceous Rye Whiskey at a potent proof.
90 points $27
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Southern Star Double Rye Whiskey
90 points
$34
Southern Star
Double Rye Whiskey
A bold, spicy rye that gifts the palate with a generous serving of cinnamon, ginger and caramel.
90 points $34
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Cedar Ridge The QuintEssential American Single Malt Whiskey
90 points
$59
Cedar Ridge
The QuintEssential American Single Malt Whiskey
A delicately peated American Single Malt with a mellow personality.
90 points $59
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Skip Rock Barrel Proof Straight Rye Whiskey
90 points
$67
Skip Rock
Barrel Proof Straight Rye Whiskey
A pure, grain-centric Rye Whisky with great concentration.
90 points $67
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Bardenay Bottled In Bond Rye Whiskey
90 points
$89
Bardenay
Bottled In Bond Rye Whiskey
A buttery, palate-pleasing Rye Whiskey of the highest order.
90 points $89
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Bower Hill Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
90 points
$99
Bower Hill
Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
An enormous flavor wave that drenches the palate in velvety, nutty, creamy hedonism.
90 points $99
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Bird Dog Peanut Butter Flavored Whiskey
89 points
$19
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Bird Dog
Peanut Butter Flavored Whiskey
A rich, all-natural peanut butter Whiskey bottled at a highly mixable 40% ABV.
89 points $19 Best Buy
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Dented Brick American Blended Whiskey
89 points
$26
Dented Brick
American Blended Whiskey
A spicy, sweet and fruity Whiskey with a little something for everyone; a very easy drinker.
89 points $26
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Bare Knuckle Straight Bourbon Whiskey
89 points
$39
Bare Knuckle
Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A rock-solid Kentucky Bourbon that hits every note.
89 points $39
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Two Brothers Artisan Spirits Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
89 points
$44
Two Brothers Artisan Spirits
Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
A deliciously velvety Bourbon Whiskey with rock solid length and satisfaction.
89 points $44
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Davidson Reserve Single Barrel No. 15-0120 Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey
89 points
$49
Davidson Reserve
Single Barrel No. 15-0120 Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A youthful bourbon with strong grain character but loaded with generous caramel-y oak flavors.
89 points $49
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Tincup 10 American Whiskey
89 points
$52
Tincup
10 American Whiskey
A very tasty American whiskey with great depth and length for the category; Bourbon drinkers take note.
89 points $52
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Oak & Grist Distilling Company 3 Year Old American Single Malt Whiskey Batch #2
89 points
$76
Oak & Grist Distilling Company
3 Year Old American Single Malt Whiskey Batch #2
A light-bodied but densely flavored whiskey that showcases American grains to the whiskey lover; will delight Scotch Whisky fans and American Whiskey fans alike.
89 points $76
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Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey
88 points
$17
Best Buy
Old Overholt
Straight Rye Whiskey
A creamy and round Rye for the Bourbon lover.
88 points $17 Best Buy
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Maker’s Mark Straight Bourbon Whisky
88 points
$26
Maker’s Mark
Straight Bourbon Whisky
A classic Bourbon for citrusy cocktails.
88 points $26
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Georgian Bay Small Batch Canadian Whisky
88 points
$28
Georgian Bay
Small Batch Canadian Whisky
A light Canadian Whisky that goes down easy.
88 points $28
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Bare Knuckle Straight Wheat Whiskey
88 points
$35
Bare Knuckle
Straight Wheat Whiskey
A rich and grain-centric Wheat Whiskey.
88 points $35
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High West Double Rye! Blended Straight Rye Whiskey Batch 19G26
88 points
$35
High West
Double Rye! Blended Straight Rye Whiskey Batch 19G26
A delicious and well-balanced rye will be a great go-to for classic cocktails.
88 points $35
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Limousin Rye 6 Year Old Distilled From Rye Mash Whiskey Batch B14F4
88 points
$40
Limousin Rye
6 Year Old Distilled From Rye Mash Whiskey Batch B14F4
A rye lover's whiskey.
88 points $40
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Davidson Reserve Small Batch Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey
88 points
$44
Davidson Reserve
Small Batch Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A bold and concentrated Bourbon with a grain-centric profile.
88 points $44
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Woody Creek Colorado Straight Bourbon Whiskey
88 points
$45
Woody Creek
Colorado Straight Bourbon Whiskey
An earthy, grain-forward Bourbon.
88 points $45
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The Clover 10 Year Old Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey
88 points
$69
The Clover
10 Year Old Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distinctively dry and chocolate-y, this rock-solid Tennessee Whiskey delivers.
88 points $69
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Coalition Whiskey Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
88 points
$129
Coalition Whiskey
Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
A bold, high-octane Rye Whiskey.
88 points $129
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Black Velvet Reserve Canadian Whisky
87 points
$12
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Black Velvet
Reserve Canadian Whisky
A mild and creamy Canadian Whisky; great for highballs.
87 points $12 Best Buy
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Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey
87 points
$19
Evan Williams
1783 Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A satiny, perfumed, aperitif-style Bourbon for highballs and beyond.
87 points $19
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Ghost Coast Peach Flavored Whiskey
87 points
$22
Ghost Coast
Peach Flavored Whiskey
A flavored spirit with subtle fruity notes on a strong backbone of whiskey; not your grandma's flavored whiskey.
87 points $22
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Wanderin’ Rogue Batch No. 057 Tennessee Whiskey
87 points
$22
Wanderin’ Rogue
Batch No. 057 Tennessee Whiskey
A rock solid Tennessee Whiskey with sweet corn character and a rich, satisfying palate.
87 points $22
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Bird Dog Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
87 points
$24
Bird Dog
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A light and nutty bourbon for effortless cocktails.
87 points $24
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Devil’s Gate Bourbon Whiskey Batch No. 4
87 points
$34
Devil’s Gate
Bourbon Whiskey Batch No. 4
A mild Bourbon with the sweet corn flavors you crave.
87 points $34
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Kinnard and Drake Straight Bourbon Whiskey
87 points
$36
Kinnard and Drake
Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A mild, slightly herbaceous Bourbon for cocktails.
87 points $36
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TX Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey
87 points
$39
TX
Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A robust, nutty and rustic Bourbon Whiskey packed with chocolate-y, fruity flavors.
87 points $39
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Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Whisky
87 points
$49
Caribou Crossing
Single Barrel Canadian Whisky
A simple and satisfying Canadian Whisky with sweet maple aromas.
87 points $49
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Wollersheim Distillery 4 Year Old Bottled-In-Bond Wisconsin Straight Bourbon Whiskey
87 points
$49
Wollersheim Distillery
4 Year Old Bottled-In-Bond Wisconsin Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A youthful but rich bourbon that satisfies.
87 points $49
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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey
87 points
$58
Russell’s Reserve
Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A spicy bourbon with pep.
87 points $58
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Bespoken Spirits Rye Whiskey Batch 2020-1
86 points
$34
Bespoken Spirits
Rye Whiskey Batch 2020-1
A woody, chewy Rye with huge flavor and smoky oak.
86 points $34
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Bespoken Spirits Bourbon Whiskey Batch Type F
86 points
$34
Bespoken Spirits
Bourbon Whiskey Batch Type F
A robust whiskey that holds its youth very well; rich and caramelly.
86 points $34
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Brother’s Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey
86 points
$39
Brother’s Bond
Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A tingling, herbal Bourbon with a distinctive flavor profile; a fun cocktailing bourbon for herbaceous spring and summer cocktails.
86 points $39
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Ragtown Small Batch American Blended Whiskey, Batch No. 2
86 points
$44
Ragtown
Small Batch American Blended Whiskey, Batch No. 2
A chewy, spicy Whiskey.
86 points $44
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Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whisky Batch No. 20-01
86 points
$49
Maker’s Mark
Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whisky Batch No. 20-01
A full-bodied Bourbon with all the delicious flavors you crave.
86 points $49
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Happenstance Straight Bourbon Whiskey
86 points
$52
Happenstance
Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A mild and mixable Bourbon that will play well in cocktails.
86 points $52
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TX American Blended Whiskey
85 points
$28
TX
American Blended Whiskey
A silky-smooth, distinctively herbal American Blended Whiskey with big creamy texture.
85 points $28
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Jim Beam Orange Flavored Whiskey
84 points
$15
Jim Beam
Orange Flavored Whiskey
A sweet, citrusy Flavored Whiskey.
84 points $15
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Southern Comfort Original Spirit Whiskey
83 points
$14
Southern Comfort
Original Spirit Whiskey
A silky, fruity and outgoing whiskey with fun candied flavors.
83 points $14
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Southern Comfort Black Black Label Spirit Whiskey
83 points
$17
Southern Comfort Black
Black Label Spirit Whiskey
A uniquely fruity and candied whiskey with wide appeal.
83 points $17
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Conjugal Visit Original Moonshine Corn Whiskey
83 points
$19
Conjugal Visit
Original Moonshine Corn Whiskey
A dangerously smooth moonshine with tasty savory flavors.
83 points $19
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Bespoken Spirits Bourbon Whiskey Batch TC
83 points
$39
Bespoken Spirits
Bourbon Whiskey Batch TC
A creamy, vanilla-centric young Bourbon with big aromas.
83 points $39
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Stillhouse Peach Tea Whiskey
81 points
$19
Stillhouse
Peach Tea Whiskey
A curiously clear Flavored Whiskey with fun, nostalgic flavors.
81 points $19
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Blue Wing Rye Whiskey
81 points
$38
Blue Wing
Rye Whiskey
A funky, youthful craft Whiskey.
81 points $38
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