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December 2021 - Chicago Indie Spirits Awards This month's feature is the Chicago Indie Spirits Awards Chicago Indie Spirits Awards Reviews All $43 Western Reserve Distillers 6 Year Old Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey Barrel 20-0083 A very nice Rye whiskey that nails the style; enjoy neat, on the rocks or in your favorite classic cocktails. $43 » Read Full Review $24 Best Buy Amrut Two Indies Rum Btl No. 9 A rock-solid pot still-like rum that nails the style; flavorful, well-integrated, and smooth-sipping. Awards: 2021 Chicago Indie Spirits Awards - Best Rum $24 Best Buy » Read Full Review $19 Best Buy Amrut Deluxe Old Port Rum Barrel No. 20 A bold, spicy rum with rich flavors of fruit, baking spices and nuts. $19 Best Buy » Read Full Review $19 Best Buy Tanduay Gold Asian Rum A flavorful, candied rum that will work in lots of tropical cocktails. $19 Best Buy » Read Full Review $28 Western Reserve Distillers Vodka Batch 005 A fun grain-forward, character-rich vodka for robust cocktails; should appeal to whisky drinkers. $28 » Read Full Review $32 Western Reserve Distillers Organic Blanco Agave Spirit Herbal, grassy and full of life, this brings an earthy honesty to the table. $32 » Read Full Review $45 Moon’s Best Straight Rye Whiskey Batch 1 Barrel 3 Bottle 206 Enjoy bold aromas of candied cherries and a licorice-like finish in this atypically fruity Rye that instantly accessible. $45 » Read Full Review $17.99 Ron Cihuatan 'Jade' 4 Year Old White Rum A creamy, vanilla-centric rum that's silky-smooth and easy-drinking. $17.99 » Read Full Review $42 Western Reserve Distillers 3 Year Old Organic Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey Barrel 2 A lighter, malty bourbon that places grain flavor front-and-center. $42 » Read Full Review $123 Waterford Biodynamic Luna 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whiskey A shy Irish Single Malt that is a nice introduction to the category. $123 » Read Full Review $101 Waterford The Cuvee Irish Single Malt Whiskey An interesting, complex Irish Single Malt that's a bit demure on the nose, but explodes into a fruity, flavorful spirit on the palate. $101 » Read Full Review $24.99 Ron Cihuatan 'Indigo' 8 Year Old Aged Rum A sweet, candied and spicy rum that's an easy-drinker. $24.99 » Read Full Review $34 Ron Cihuatan 'Cinabrio' 12 Year Old Aged Rum A complex, palate-pleasing rum that will bring dimension to cocktails. $34 » Read Full Review $35 Western Reserve Distillers Organic Reposado Agave Spirit A creamy spirit with sweet oak flavors. $35 » Read Full Review $26 Western Reserve Distillers Organic Silver White Rum Batch 008 A character-rich, flavorful white rum with an American Craft philosophy in its heart. $26 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Spirits/Review-2021-12-10-Chicago-Indie-Spirits-Awards.aspx