World Whiskey Society Reserve Collection - Armagnac Finish - Review

The Details

World Whiskey Society

Reserve Collection

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Finished in Armagnac Casks

Edition No. 1

Aged 12 Years

Non-Chill Filtered

Distilled at Heaven Hill Distillery, Kentucky

Bottled by World Whiskey Society - Pendergrass, GA

96 Proof

Mash Bill: 74% Corn, 18% Rye, 8% Malted Barley

Bottle 661 of 885

Price: $204

Poured Neat in a Copita nosing glass. Click HERE to order.

Appearance: Deep Gold

Nose: Caramel, Dark Dried Fruits, Oak, Vanilla Bean, Dark Cocoa

Palate: Silky Chocolate, Flakey Pastry, Dried Apples and Dates, Toasted Oak

Finish: Medium linger with a medium viscous coating. Semi-sweet finish.

Overall: Heaven Hill deliciousness finished in Armagnac Casks! This is right up my alley. So much going on with this pour and I'm all about going back through and dissecting all my notes each sip. A truly remarkable bottle design can only get better with some incredible bourbon on the inside. Typical proof for Armagnac is around 96 so I fully understand and respect the choice to keep this where it's at. A soothing and smooth, yes smooth, coating and finish has me reaching for another sip more frequently. Like I mentioned, theres quite a bit going on here so it's best to just embrace it while sitting back. The cocoa is my favorite takeaway with this pour as it bounces from dark to milk back to dark.

A huge thank you to World Whiskey Society for getting this bottle to me and giving me the opportunity to give my honest review.

Library Rating: 8.6 / 10

Doc Holliday 8 Year Straight Bourbon - Review

The Details

Doc Holliday

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Cask Strength - Single Barrel Edition

Aged 8 Years

Distilled in Georgia (Ivy Mountain Distillery)

Produced and Bottled by World Whiskey Society

Pendergrass, Georgia

131 Proof

Mash Bill: 80% Corn, 10% Malted Corn, 5% Rye, 5% Malted Barley

Barrel 901 / Bottle 93 of 151

Price: $134

Poured Neat in a Copita nosing glass. Click HERE to order.

Appearance: Deep Copper

Nose: Cream, Caramel, Rich Tobacco and Milk Chocolate

Palate: Molasses, Bold Spices, Tobacco and Dark Fruits

Finish: Long warm and lasting linger with a powerful rye punch

Overall: What stands out the most with this bottle? The amazing label? The 8 Year age statement? The 131 Proof point? Or could it be the Six-shooter chamber as a cork? Yeah, it really stands out and grabs your attention. Marketing is what draws you in, but it's the product that needs to hold up on its own. Well, "I'm your huckleberry."

I won't lie, I didn't look at the proof until after my second taste. I still can't believe this is sitting at 131. Warm, yes...but full of flavor and complexity. As a cigar smoker, this paired perfectly with a mild stick on a chilly afternoon. Getting up after a few pours was a challenge, so consider yourself warned.

A huge thank you to World Whiskey Society for getting this bottle to me and giving me the opportunity to give my two-cents.

Library Rating: 8.2 / 10

Leatherwood Check Point Rye Whiskey - Review

The Details

Leatherwood

Check Point Rye Whiskey

NAS (No Age Statement)

Distilled and Bottled by Leatherwood Distillery

Pleasant View, Tennessee

80 Proof

Mashbill: Undisclosed

Price: $40

Poured Neat in a Glencairn

Appearance: Light Gold

Nose: Grain forward, Sweet Bread

Palate: Earthy, White Pepper, Sweet Spice

Finish: Short and subtle linger with a touch of white pepper.

Overall: There really isn't a lot going on with this release but I certainly appreciate the people behind this brand. I know bigger things are on the horizon. This Rye can be viewed as a versatile whiskey, meaning it would hold up quite well mixed either in a cocktail or with a few cubes. A sweet and youthful Rye with a lot of potential if rested longer.

Library Rating: 6.9 / 10