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Reviews for 2024

July 2024 - World Whisk(e)y

July 2024 - World Whisk(e)y
This month's Spirits feature is World Whisky

World Whisk(e)y Reviews

Kavalan Distillery Reserve Madeira Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$89
Dark and savory with bold dried fruits and for fans of old rancio driven Single Malts and Brandies.
Bhakta Spirits Indian Single Malt Whisky
95 points
$150
Smoky and savory up front with underlying fruit and grain sweetness, this is complex and delicious while holding the ABV extraordinarily well; a contemplative Whisky to sit with and pair with cigars.
Coperies Les Ocres Whisky
93 points
$65
Rich and rounded texture with good grain, nice barrel spice, and a pervasive fruit character of both stone fruit and red fruit from nose to finish.
Stauning Floor Malted Rye Whisky Batch 4-2021
93 points
$69
A deliciously complex and spicy Rye with just enough sweetness to keep it all in harmony; a gorgeous sipper that will shine in cocktails.
Kavalan Distillery Reserve Peated Malt Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$89
Rich and smoky with a bold underlying caramel character.
Rampur Special Release Vintage Select Indian Single Malt Whisky
93 points
$99
Unique but delicious with layers of complex spices interwoven with the sweet barley base.
Hériose Le Petit Tourbé French Single Malt Whisky
92 points
$50
Warm and grassy with pleasing citrus notes and then a touch of Caribbean spices thrown in for complexity.
Spirit Of Hven Old Hare Blended Swedish Whisky
92 points
$52
Warm, sweet grains and baking spices just give you a vibe for travel and adventure.
Amrut Triparva Indian Single Malt Whisky Batch No. 03
92 points
$186
Delicious and complex, a bit like distilled and barrel aged Sauvignon Blanc with green herbs and tropical fruits mixed with caramel and spice from the barrel.
Glen Breton Rare 21 Year Old Canadian Single Malt Whisky
92 points
$326
The barley is prominently featured here but the layers of barrel flavor are harmoniously integrated; seems youthful and vibrant except for the long and luxurious finish with some rancio and oak tannins which speak to some real age here.
Don Michael Single Barrel Selection Black Corn Whiskey Cask No. 393
91 points
$79
A whirlwind of spices and corn on the nose and palate in a fascinating way that while hot and daunting is sweet and delicious; pour this for lovers of barrel proof Bourbon and see how they react.
Glen Breton Battle of the Glen 15 Year Old Canadian Single Malt Whisky
91 points
$163
Lovely flavors of both grain and barrel but there is something a bit youthful in here as well; regardless, this is delicious.
Don Michael Black Corn Whiskey
90 points
$49
Unusual but also beautiful to have a Whiskey so focused on the flavors of the corn and not dependent upon the flavors extracted from the barrel.
The Globe Proof and Wood 8 Year Old Bourbon and Rum Barrel Finished Rye Whiskey
90 points
$70
A tasty and spicy sipper that would truly excel in an Old Fashioned or Boulevardier and only further elevate the spicy orange essence of this Whiskey.
Amrut Single Malts Of India Kurinji Indian Single Malt Whisky Batch No. 01
90 points
$117
A light Whisky with good spice; a perfect flavor transition from Summer to Autumn.
Glen Breton 14 Year Old Canadian Single Malt Whisky
90 points
$152
A vibrant and youthful Single Malt that is very barley forward with grassy flavors and light citrus; refreshing on a warm day.
Hériose Le Classique French Single Malt Whisky
88 points
$50
Elegant and grain forward for those that like to taste the barley, this is redolent with lemongrass, citrus, and light honey notes.
Brenne Estate Cask Single Malt French Whisky
88 points
$59
Very light and fruity with tropical notes and vivid floral tones; flavor-wise somewhere on the spectrum between Whiskey and Brandy.
Brenne 10 Year Old Single Malt French Whisky
86 points
$99
Youthful and vibrant on the nose and palate with bright grassy and citrus driven aromas and a nice honeyed grain sweetness.
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