House-made pickled vegetables 8
Beef Jerky from B&D Meats, Roseburg OR 9
Roasted cashews, almonds, pecans, pistachios, and hazelnuts 5
Herbed kalamata, greek, sevillano olives 5
Charcuterie Board 20
Loukanika, Finocchiona, Chorizo Rioja, & summer sausage
served with aged cheddar, stone ground mustard, house-made pickles, crackers
Cheese Board 20
Goat cheese, smoked bleu, smoked gouda, french triple creme
served with honey drizzled nuts, apricot chutney, cherry mostarda, crackers
Pâté Board 20
Green peppercorn pâté, Pork & Hazelnut pate, and Pork & Pistachio pâté
served with house pickles, crackers
Roasted Vegetable Board 15
Parsnips, carrots, pearl onions, purple potato, honey drizzle, arugula
served with herb vinaigrette, bread
Smoked Salmon Board 21
Smoked chinook, peppered smoked chinook
served with house pickles, house dill crème fraîche, house cherry mostarda, house pickles, crackers
Baked for you by:
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Carrot Cake
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$9
House Made:
Crème Brûlée, rich vanilla custard topped with a contrasting layer of caramelized sugar 9
Chocolate Bourbon Salted-Caramel pot de crème 9
Graham’s 40 yr old Tawny Port 19 per 1oz pour
Showing a golden amber color, with a pale green tinge at the rim, denoting great age. Very complex with a powerful fragrance that belies its age. An array of flavors, from delicate fruit & raisins to toasted toffee & chocolate with an outstanding aftertaste.
OLD FASHIONED 12
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Angostura bitters, orange peel, demerara sugar
c. 1806
SAZERAC 12
Rittenhouse Rye, Columbia Absinthe, Peychaud’s bitters, lemon peel, demerara sugar
c. 1850
MINT JULEP 12
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, mint simple syrup, crushed ice, mint
c. 1850
WHISKEY SOUR 13
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, lemon, egg white
c. 1860’s
MANHATTAN 14
Rittenhouse Rye, Cocchi di Torino Vermouth, Angostura bitters
c. 1860’s
HIGHBALL 11
Pendleton Whiskey, ginger ale
c. 1894
BOULEVARDIER 14
Rittenhouse Rye, Campari, Cocchi di Torino Vermouth, orange peel
c. 1927
SIDECAR 12
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Cointreau, lemon
c. 1930
CARAMEL APPLE HIGHBALL 13
Brown Butter Fat-washed Bourbon, Clear Creek Apple Brandy, dark brown sugar simple, ginger beer, lemon wedge
PAPER CUT 13
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Caraway-infused Whiskey, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, grapefruit
LAVENDER LYNCHBURG LEMONADE 12
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, House-made Blue Curacao, lemon, lavender simple, soda
GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE OLD FASHIONED 13
Coconut Fat-washed Whiskey, Frangelico, Scrappy’s Chocolate bitters, cocoa dust
BUTTERED UP 13
Brown Butter Fat-washed Bourbon, Angostura bitters, dark brown sugar simple
THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN 15
Coffee-infused Bourbon, Bigallet China-China, Golden Falernum, Angostura bitters, orange zest
OLD GROWTH 13
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Quercus Oak bitters, Angostura, demerara sugar, cedar smoked glass, orange zest, juniper spritz
BURNING BUSH 13
Monkey Shoulder Scotch, BroVo Douglas Fir Liqueur, Quercus Oak Bitters, Columbia Absinthe, lemon, burning rosemary bush
ASTORIA SOUR 14
Buffalo Trace, Disaronno Amaretto, Fee Bros. Old Fashioned bitters, lemon, egg white
NEW FASHIONED 12
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Angostura bitters, muddled orange and cherries, ginger beer
WHISKEY COLADA 13
Coconut Fat-washed Whiskey, pineapple, lime, coconut cream
BOURBON BRAMBLE 12
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Blackberry Combier, raspberry, lemon, mint simple
DARKSIDE MANHATTAN 15
Rittenhouse Rye, Stone Barn Nocino Liqueur, Averna, Angostura bitters, cherry
OLD CUBANO 14
Plantation 5yr Rum, Rittenhouse Rye, Golden Falernum, Peychauds, Angostura, orange peel, tobacco smoked
PEACHES AND CREAM SOUR 14
Vanilla-infused Bourbon, Peach Combier, Fee Bros. Peach bitters, lemon, egg white
ALL CHOKED UP 15
Rittenhouse Rye, Cynar, Averna, Dr. Elmegirab’s Dandelion and Burdock bitters
PENICILLIN 12
Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch, Ardbeg Islay Scotch, lemon, honey-ginger simple syrup
PB&J (PEANUT BOURBON AND JELLY) 13
House-infused Peanut Fat-washed Whiskey, Concord grape ice cube, grape reduction rim
Distinguished Character
These mixed drinks feature specific whiskies with highly individual and unique flavor profiles.
Our head mixologist, Cory Teubner, has created these cocktails in order to feature and enhance the inherent flavor and aroma of these finely crafted spirits.
APRICOTTA 28
Barrell Seagrass Rye Whiskey, muddled lemon wedges and mint leaves, with a touch of sugar and a drop of Fee Bros Peach bitters.
Notes:
Barrell Seagrass is a blend of Canadian and American Rye whiskey finished in select Apricot Brandy, Martinique Rum, and Madeira Wine casks. This is a fruity and perfumed whiskey, laden with tropical fruit, melon, and sun dried apricot. Bright and spicy rye accentuates the notes of elderflower, cinnamon, and grapefruit zest. Fresh fruit and tannins on the end leave the palate clean and awaiting another sip.
THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL 19
Westward American Single Malt, Portland Syrups Co. Root Beer Syrup, Bittercube Root Beer Bitters, Angostura Bitters, Soda
Notes:
Westward American Single Malt is an amazing whiskey composed of 100% malted barley using all Pacific Northwest grains and a flavor unlike any other. Malted chocolate balls, orange peel, butterscotch and vanilla, a touch of dark stone fruit, with a light dry oaky spice on the finish.
FERRARI 28
Rum Cask Finished Barrel Strength Balcones Single Malt Whiskey, Fernet Branca, Campari, orange peel
Notes:
Balcones Texas Single Malt Rum Cask Finish is an American made 100% single malt whiskey secondary aged in ex-Balcones Rum casks. The nose is full of macerated fruits, caramel, and baking spices, with a hint of smokey mesquite and citrus peel. On the palate is an explosion of flavor; spicy gingerbread, chocolate, dark stone fruit, orange, and spiced rum and with coffee and mint notes hiding in the periphery.
MAPLE DOUGHNUT 27
Angel’s Envy Rum Barrel Finished Rye Whiskey, Maple syrup, Quercus Oak bitters, Columbia Absinthe spritz
Notes:
Angel’s Envy Rum Barrel Finished Rye Whiskey is a standout rye coming from Louisville, Kentucky. Barrel finishing whiskies is a relatively new trend but the folks at Angel’s Envy are already masters. This rye spends six years in a medium-char new american oak barrel before spending another 18 months in ex-Plantation Rum barrels that previously housed Maison Ferrand cognac. The result is an amazing blend of sweet and spicy. Maple syrup, caramel, and rye spice are predominant on the nose. The palate is no different; sweet maple and cognac are followed by allspice, walnuts, and toasted grain.
HONEY BEE-LLINI 13
Sun Ranch Vodka, Peach Combier, Underwood Bubbles, lemon, honey-ginger syrup
WASHINGTON APPLE COSMO 13
Clear Creek Apple Brandy, cranberry juice, lime, honey-ginger simple
ELDER MULE 13
St. Germain, Sun Ranch Vodka, lime, ginger beer, muddled cucumber
NUCLEAR BANANA 🌶🌶 14
Plantation 5yr Rum, Banana Combier, Golden Falernum, orange, passionfruit, Scrappy’s Firewater bitters (habañero), hibiscus, Fee Bros. Old Fashioned bitters
CRANBERRY PUNCH 13
Strawberry-infused Gin, 44° North Nectarine Vodka, cranberry juice, soda, lime wedge
NECTARINI 13
44° North Nectarine Vodka, Cointreau, lime, fresh basil
GHOSTED 🌶🌶🌶 13
Cacao Butter-infused Tequila, orange, lemon, ghost chile bitters (ghost and thai pequin chili), pink salt rim
63 SOUR 14
Singani 63 Brandy, lime, egg white, Amargo Chuncho Bitters
BIRD OF PARADISE* 🌶 14
Batanga Tequila, Bozal Mezcal, Combier Watermelon, grapefruit, passion fruit, Scrappy’s Firewater bitters, chile salt
*Don’t like smoke? Ask for it without Mezcal!
GREEN WITH ENVY 13
Aria Gin, Basil liquor, Chartreuse, lime, fresh basil, cucumber, dill pollen
PLUM NONSENSE 13
House-infused Strawberry Gin, Lillet Blanc, Choya Plum Wine, citric acid solution, lemon zest
JALAPENO SMUGGLER 🌶🌶 13
Batanga Blanco Tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde, Cointreau, lime, cilantro, chile salt rim
WHITE CHOCOLATE TEGRONI 14
Cacao Butter-infused Tequila, Campari, Cocchi di Torino, orange zest
PROS AND CONIFERS 13
Aria Gin, Brovo Douglas Fir Liqueur, Spruce bitters, soda, tonic syrup, lemon wedge
QUIOTE 🌶 15
Bozal Ensamble Mezcal, Ancho Reyes Verde, pineapple, lime, Memphis BBQ bitters and Scrappy’s Firewater bitters, egg white
SMOKE ON THE WATER, FIRE IN THE SKY* 14
Ardbeg Wee Beastie Islay Scotch, House-infused Strawberry Gin, Golden Falernum, lemon, passionfruit, Fee Bros. Plum bitters, blue spirulina and flaming lime
*Don’t like smoke? Ask for it without Scotch!
WITCH DOCTOR 🌶 13
Plantation 5yr Rum, Smith and Cross Jamaican Rum, St.Germain, Memphis BBQ bitters, pineapple, passionfruit, lime
JUST A LITTLE PRIK 🌶🌶 13
New Deal Ginger Vodka, lime, basil, Ghost chile bitters, Absinthe and Makrut lime spritz
🌶 = heat level
SOUR PATCH ADULT 13
44° North Nectarine Vodka, Clear Creek Apple Brandy, Pama, Fee Bros. Cherry bitters, lemon, invert-sugar rim, sour gummies
LEMON POPPYSEED CAKE 13
Vanilla-infused Vodka, Disaronno Amaretto, lemon, yogurt, poppyseeds
ROOT BEER FLOAT 12
Sun Ranch Vodka, Portland Syrups Root Beer Syrup, soda, whip cream float
DEBAUCHERY 13
Coffee-infused Bourbon, Disaronno Amaretto, coconut cream, maple syrup, whole egg, nutmeg
BERRY COBBLER 12
Vanilla-infused Vodka, raspberry, lemon, coconut cream
ROYAL RAMOS 14
Aria Gin, Creme de Violet, House-made Blue Curacao, lime, lavender syrup, egg white, orange blossom water spritz
BLACK FOREST 13
Mud Puddle Dark Chocolate Vodka, Clear Creek Cherry liquor, Ghirardehli chocolate, coconut cream, cherry bitters
GREEN RUSSIAN 13
Vanilla-infused Vodka, matcha green tea powder, coconut cream, whole egg
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM 12
Vanilla-infused Vodka, strawberry, coconut cream, hint of lemon
Each flight includes three one ounce pours highlighting whiskies of different types originating from different regions and cask finishes.
PEGASUS FLIGHT 150 Glenfiddich 23yr Grand Cru (Speyside Scotch, finished in a champagne barrel), Mitchell & Son Red Spot 15yr (Co. Cork Irish, finished American ex-Bourbon, Spanish sherry, and Marsala wine casks), Whistlepig Boss Hogg VIII Lapu Lapu (Vermont, rye whiskey finished in South Pacific rum barrels)
SUGAR AND SPICE 35 Brenne, cognac finished (France), Angel’s Envy Rye, cognac-rum cask finished (Kentucky), Westward, stout cask finished (Oregon)
ROUND THE WORLD 43 Starward, red wine cask aged (Australia), Puni Sole, pedro ximenez sherry finished (Italy), Kavalan Concertmaster, port wine finished. (Taiwan)
EASE INTO BOURBON 30
Woodford Double Oaked KY, Uncle Nearest 1856 TN, Elmer T Lee KY
JUMP INTO BOURBON 28
Elijiah Craig 12 yr. (124 proof), Larceny (121 proof), Weller Antique (107 proof) Kentucky Bourbons all bottled at barrel proof
NEW AMERICAN SMOKE SHOW 32
Balcones Single Malt Brimstone (Texas Distilled, Texas Scrub-Oak Smoked), Whiskey Del Bac Dorado Single Malt (Arizona Distilled, Mesquite Smoked), McCarthy’s 6yr Single Malt (Oregon Distilled, Scottish Peat Smoked)
PACIFIC NW SINGLE MALT SHOWDOWN 30
Westward (Portland), CopperWorks Release #38 (Seattle), Wanderback Batch #5 (Hood River)
HIGHLANDS SCOTCH TOUR 31
Dalmore 12 yr., Glendronach Port Wood, Clynelish 14 yr.
ISLAY SCOTCH TOUR 28
Ardbeg 5 yr. “Wee Beastie”, Bowmore 12 yr., Kilchoman “Sanaig”
LOWLANDS SCOTCH TOUR 28
Auchentoshan American Oak, Glenkinchie 12 yr., Auchentoshan Three Wood
WHEN PIGS FLY 38
Whistlepig Roadstock, Whistlepig 10 yr., Whistlepig 12 yr. Old World
THE FIGHTING IRISH 26
Teeling Single Malt Wine Cask Finish, Clonakilty Port Cask Finish, Redbreast 12 yr.
LOST IN TRANSLATION 32
Suntory Toki, Nikka Coffey Grain, Yamazaki 12 yr.
1 oz pours from bottles “as rare as unicorns”
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Macallan 25yr., Speyside Scotch, 43 abv 300
Despite the age, the nose is quite fresh with just cut apples and oranges. Dark leather, maple syrup, and crushed nuts take over on the palate with wood spices and dried fruit following closely behind. This whisky stays with you for the long haul.
Hibiki 17yr., Osaka Japan, 43 abv 120
On the nose; honey, brown sugar, caramel, juicy pear and flowers. The taste is surprising and complex. Somehow light and rich, very warm with herbal notes, cocoa, and hazelnut. There is also an earthy, salty character, like a blue cheese or a Highland single malt. A bit of water brings out some chocolate. Finish is exceptionally warm and soothing.
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2020, Kentucky Bourbon, 49 abv 110
Along with a healthy dose of oak, breakfast foods come to mind like oatmeal with brown sugar and apples; maple syrup and pancakes; and bacon and buttered toast. There's even a touch of cherry fruit here. As you taste, warm barrel spices come through which marries well with the aforementioned sweet notes. A nice bittersweet and savory finish is found with a bit of char smoke wrapping it all up.
Whistlepig Boss Hog Ed. 8 LapuLapu’s Pacific, Vermont Rye, 53 abv 70
Bright rum notes swirl with lush vanilla, giving way to delicate tropical notes including underripe bananas, freshly picked lemon and molasses. Rich rye spice with a full-bodied mouthfeel imparts vanilla buttercream, butterscotch, and toffee, interlaced with dry oak, sugary spices and fruit notes from the ex-Pacific Rum casks.
Blanton’s Gold, Kentucky, 56.5 abv 52
Right off the bat you get big oak, pencil shavings, tobacco, resin and sawdust. The nose develops into orchard fruits such as cherries. Vanilla, milk chocolate, honey, dried fruits and loads of pepper swirl in the mouth. Dry rye grass spices up the finish where these spices take forever to sizzle away.
High West “A Midwinter Night’s Dram”, Utah Rye, 49.3 abv 60
The robust spicy rye notes are still present in the glass, but as it sits, red fruit tempers that just a bit. As you taste, the spicy rye comes again to the forefront along with vanilla and more red fruit. The finish is warm and spice filled with hints of chocolate and fresh whipped cream with a dash of white pepper.
Woodford Reserve Very Fine Rare Bourbon, Kentucky, 45.2 abv 43
There's a decent amount of char smoke on the nose, but it's coupled with significant amounts of cherry fruit and baking spices. And since there's also a bit of a buttery pastry thing happening, that is likely to bring cherry pie to your thoughts. On the palate the bourbon is fairly tangy with a medium body and a nice alcohol bite. The finish is pleasant and of moderate length with more of the cherry flavor shining through.
Jameson 18yr. ‘Bow Street’, Ireland, 55.1 abv 33
Rich wood and hot ethanol make a quick introduction before letting huge sweet salted caramel notes take over. Toffee, vanilla, leather, oak, and subtle sherry notes sing for days and baking spices linger pleasantly.
Highland Park: The Dark, Scotland, 52.9 abv 38
Heavy dried fruit and strong cherry notes hide behind warm peat smoke. Dried orange, toasted almonds, and tannins help balance sweet and smoke on the palate.
Highland Park: The Light, Scotland, 52.9 abv 38
Bright, zesty orchard fruit and lemon peel on top of lightly smoked meats. Smoke dominates the front of the palate before giving way to more sweet, light fruit notes, apricot, and riesling grapes. Smoke, fruit, and toffee meld together to create a mild and sweet finish.
Four Roses 2020 Limited Ed. Small Batch, Kentucky Bourbon, 55.7 abv 32
As you taste, rye spice comes through as well as a moderate oaky flavor, but the bourbon isn't too chewy or tannic. You can still find those fruit and sweet notes too. A bit of leather shows up as well. The finish is lengthy with a tangy, bittersweet profile as well as a touch of green vegetal notes.
Old Rip Van Winkle 10yr, Kentucky Bourbon, 53.5 abv 70
You’ll find maple sugar, butterscotch, nutmeg, and red hots. Dried fruits and caramel continue through a long finish.
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12yr, Kentucky Bourbon, 45.2 abv 85
Highlighted by light aromas of dried mango, cocoa, fruit and spiced peach. Flavors of honey, oak and tobacco dance on the pallet. The finish is balanced and dry
Octomore 12.2., Islay Scotch, 57.3 abv 35
Spending 18 months in sauternes casks adds a sweet pop of melon, peach, and honeysuckle to this phenolic, and extremely heavily peated whisky coming in at 129.7 ppm
Crown Royal 18yr., Canadian Rye, 40.0 abv 20
Thin wisps of spun sugar and vanilla on the nose beget a palate of the same; light and mellow vanilla, sugar, and oak. So velvety smooth that you’ll wonder if they forgot the alcohol.
Weller 12yr., Kentucky Bourbon, 45 abv 35
Vanilla, orange peel, and chocolate all loaded up with warm baking spices.
Whistlepig Boss Hog Ed. 6, Samurai Scientist, Vermont Rye, 60.5 abv 75
Spicy up front, with a bit of a savory and herbaceous qualities alongside the vanilla and charred oak. A few drops of water open it up to reveal sweeter notes of apple and cardamom; it finishes dry but with a subtle fruit note.
Glenfiddich 23yr. Grand Cru, Speyside Scotch, 40 abv 40
This is a lusciously rich dram landing sweetly on the palette with notes of toffee, pear, almond, and a bit of salt with a gentle floral finish.
NEW Barrel Seagrass Gray Label 16yr 38
Mildly earthy sweet apricot accompanied by ethanol. Immediately warming musty oak, peach, and apricot; though more subdued and less bright than the standard Seagrass release, the balance is spot on. Rye spice and oak take center stage, with sweet peach cobbler and lemon zest.
Suntory Yamazaki 18yr., Japan, 43 abv 70
There is a rich and milky feel to the whisky. The flavors found here sound like they would make a fabulous dessert: dates, figs, honey, walnuts, and cinnamon. The finish is dry with those tastes pleasantly remaining on your palate.
Glenmorangie Signet, Highland Scotch, 46 abv 34
Powdered sugar, vanilla, coconut and raspberry sponge cake, lightly toasted marshmallow, ginseng, and oaky tannins. Toasted pecans, cloves, soft white pepper, slightly burnt toffee, and malty chocolate finish off.
Nikka Gold and Gold Samurai, Japan, 40 abv 50
The nose is sweet. Aromas of vanilla, toffee, and sweet spice are evident. A drop of water brings soft, brown sugar. Buttery cinnamon biscuits, Christmas cake and rich malt add to the smooth, warm palate. Hints of ginger emerge, as the medium finish continues delivering the sweet spices evident throughout.
Jack Daniel’s Coy Hill, Tennessee, 70.25 abv 70
A rocket of red-hots laced ethanol escapes from this dram upon pouring. There is no doubt this juice is sporting over 70% alcohol content! Given time to rest; toasted nuts and sweet cherries tinged with maple toffee and rich leather.
Macallan 18yr., Speyside Scotch, 43 abv 49
Sweet, dry sherry, salted butter on a toasted english muffin. Clean and uncomplicated, yet full and satisfying.
Red Spot, Cork County, Ireland, 46 abv 50
Vanilla, caramel, orange, pineapple, gentle vanilla, creamy custard, and even a touch of watermelon. Rich and grainy, full, and weighty on the palate, although the finish is rather short, with flecks of cinnamon and clove.
Weller Full Proof Bourbon, Kentucky , 114 proof 70
Having a nose of vanilla, dark cherries and caramel. On the palate, there is a balance of caramel and toasted oak. The finish is long, with notes of crème brûlée and chocolate.
Sullivans Cove Single Cask, Tasmania, 48 abv 55
A pretty high vanilla character all the way through, with Asian pear and Gala apples reigning throughout the first sip. The character develops with Tellicherry black peppercorns with the whisky finishing on the slightly smoky side..
Whistlepig 18yr. Double Malt, Canadian Rye, 46 abv 55
The nose brings together an interesting mix of lemon and tomato leaf. The palate is light with vanilla and bread notes up front. Some pepper notes perk up right near the finish.
NEW Pendleton Directors’ Reserve, Canadian Whiskey, 40 abv 34
Warm buttery bread, hints of vanilla, coconut, and caramel drift around in a sea of soft brown butter toffee, pecan, and finally oaky molasses.
Every pour is 2 ounces.
1792 Small Batch 8 yr., Kentucky, 46.9 abv | 12 | ||
Fruits, custard, rye and coffee with hints of butterscotch. | |||
1792 Full Proof, Kentucky, 62.5 abv | 16 | ||
Scents of honey, bananas, pears and golden apple waft from the glass along with some faint phenol notes. These sweet and fruity aromas are repeated on the palate with a taste similar to Honey Nut Cheerios cereal sprinkled with cinnamon and clove. Some lemon oil tartness and slight bitterness come out in the finish. | |||
291 Colorado Single Barrel Bourbon, Kentucky, 50 abv | 25 | ||
A surprising fruity note strikes first on the nose, with pears and baked apples, followed by cocoa powder, vanilla bean, and baking spices. The palate is quite rich as it begins, shifting to tannic wood, with cinnamon, vanilla, spearmint, and dark chocolate. An extended finish offers char, molasses, and allspice. | |||
A-O “Come Hell Or High Water” Batch 5, Astoria, OR, 40 abv | 20 | ||
Malt was obvious on the nose. But it was joined by strawberry jam and cinnamon. There was a very light briny tang that was married to apricot and cinnamon on the front. Mid-palate suggested flavors of cereal, vanilla, and white grapefruit. Toffee, oak, and white pepper created the back. | |||
Balcones Baby Blue, Texas, 46 abv | 14 | ||
Rich vanilla followed up with a cornucopia of corn meal, corn bread, corn cakes and corn chips. Hints of yellow birthday cake, berry fruit leather and some roasted nuts. | |||
Balcones Mirador, Texas, 55 abv | 20 | ||
Under-ripe and green notes of pear, green apple skins and flower stems open up on the nose while the palate is green fruit with light herbal aromas suggesting green tea and honey with hints of fennel and lemongrass.The finish begins where the rich sweetness gets lifted by the citrus twang, drying to notes of sandalwood and marmalade. | |||
Balcones Rum Cask Finish Single Malt, Texas, 62 abv | 24 | ||
Rum notes jump out immediately with exotic fruits, vanilla cream, and coffee cake. The flavor profile compliments these aromas with fresh herbs, dried berries, gingerbread, and sugarcane. Has a lovely and lively finish. | |||
STAFF PICK Balcones Texas Single Malt, Texas, 53 abv | 18 | ||
Big, bold wood influence with caramel, dried fruits, ripe golden fruits, cashew nuts, and sweet spice. | |||
NEW Barrell Armida, Indiana, 56.4 abv | 27 | ||
This whisky takes a surprising and dramatic swing from sweet to dry. Pear and pear blossoms with vanilla greet the nose and palate. A big pop of Bartlett pear accompanied by light anise, burnt sugar or molasses, with tobacco and oak dominating the finish. | |||
Barrell Dovetail, Indiana, 61.4 abv | 27 | ||
Molasses translates beautifully to the palate, followed by notes of cane sugar, dark cherries, and a hint of barrel char. Finished in Cabernet, Rum, and Port casks. | |||
Basil Hayden Toasted Barrel finished, Kentucky, 40 abv | 16 | ||
Smells of light brown sugar, caramel toffee, buttered toast, a touch of cinnamon, and light smoke. Palate full of toffee, butterscotch, sweet bread, and a bit of almond. Notes of mild cinnamon, hazelnut, and leather finish. | |||
Basil Hayden 10yr, Kentucky, 40 abv | 18 | ||
Thick syrupy molasses and cola waft from the glass before buttered toast and black tea enter the playing field. A thin body and quick finish leaves hints of caramel and cloves. An easy sipper. | |||
NEW Belle Meade, Tennessee, 54 abv | 21 | ||
Caramel bomb. Vanilla, bitter dark chocolate, dark brown sugar, toffee, hints of stone fruit and tannins. | |||
WHISKEY ADVOCATE TOP WHISKIES OF 2021 Bib & Tucker 6 yr., Kentucky, 46 abv | 14 | ||
Caramelized fruit and nutty brown bread, with a good kick of baking spice. | |||
NEW Black Button Single Barrel Apple Brandy Finish, New York, 59.9 abv | 50 | ||
Saccharine forest notes, like candied pine needles, licorice, and malt. Sweet honey and toffee on the front of the palate fades to lingering spiced apple pie and sun-cured oak. | |||
Blade & Bow, Kentucky, 45.5 abv | 14 | ||
A fairly sweet bourbon with vanilla fudge and coconut macaroon, before a surprising secondary note of cinnamon and baking spices rushes in. As it recedes, flavors of oak, toasted almonds, apricot preserves, peppermint and milk chocolate appear. | |||
Blanton Single Barrel, Kentucky, 45 abv | 18 | ||
Citrus balanced with vanilla and caramel and some very light floral notes. | |||
Blood Oath Pact No. 7, Kentucky, 49.3 abv | 35 | ||
It's spicy and fruity on the nose with the fruits being more peaches and nectarines. Char smoke and vanilla make their appearances as well. It's moderately full and creamy on the palate. There's a tangy, slightly bitter and spicy ending. | |||
Booker's 2021-02 “Tagalong Batch”, Kentucky, 64 abv | 21 | ||
Dark and earthy, like old wood and loam with notes of black cherry. Smooth rich caramel and vanilla swirl around more fresh cherry and a pleasant cleansing burn from the high abv. | |||
Booker's 2021-03 “Bardstown Batch”, Kentucky, 62.75 abv | 21 | ||
Deep and complex flavors of vanilla, nuts and oak. Complex and deep mid palate; peanuts, baking spice, wheat biscuits. | |||
Buffalo Trace, Kentucky, 40 abv | 9 | ||
Brown sugar, toffee apple, sweet oak, custard, oily espresso beans, a touch of chocolate-covered raisins and toasty wood. | |||
Calumet Farm 14yr., Kentucky, 48.1 abv | 35 | ||
Heavy notes on the nose of oak and molasses are rolled back as light scents of fresh corn, wood sugars and hay present. Smooth flavors of oak and char subside to reveal complex sensations of toasted grains, toffee and vanilla. The long finish leaves the palate with a subtle dryness followed by lasting flavors of rye and dark fruit. | |||
Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel, Kentucky, 50 abv | 26 | ||
Some pretty spicy notes, rich with oak. Then sweet and buttery, with a surprising hint of orange peel. Some tobacco smokiness follows with a very long finish. | |||
Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch, Kentucky, 50 abv | 14 | ||
Corn sweetness blended with rye spiciness and cinnamon. Very rich and creamy vanilla finish. | |||
Copperworks Release No. 38, Seattle WA, 50 abv | 18 | ||
Aromas of browned butter, orange cream, and grapefruit peel followed by ripe blackberry and spice. Flavors of honeydew, cut hay, Thai basil, and melon rind lead to a finish of blackberry, tomato vine, fruit, and a slight, sweet brininess. | |||
Eagle Rare 10yr., Kentucky, 45 abv | 16 | ||
Its complexity starts with fruit flavors of dark cherries, red apples and bananas. Then the spices of cinnamon, clove and allspice kick in. These are rounded by honey, caramel, milk chocolate, vanilla and toasty oak. | |||
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 12 yr., Kentucky, 62.1 abv | 16 | ||
Browning apples and orange peel, rich rye spice and a helping of cinnamon. | |||
Elijah Craig 18yr. Single Barrel, Kentucky Bourbon, 45 abv | 38 | ||
The nose on this bourbon is invigorating and swirls with complexity. The vanilla and caramel flavors are expected but charred oak plows through without overwhelming the whiskey’s delivery. | |||
Elmer T Lee Single Barrel, Kentucky, 45 abv | 29 | ||
Warm with an inviting baked apple crisp with vanilla ice cream aroma. The palate finds more oats, apples, cinnamon, caramel and oak. The finish is long and spicy with the cinnamon | |||
“Old Ezra”, Ezra Brooks 7yr Barrel Strength, Kentucky, 58.5 abv | 16 | ||
Notes of cherry, marzipan, figs, and a hint of anise play alongside the charred oak and vanilla. | |||
Four Roses Single Barrel, Kentucky, 50 abv | 15 | ||
Tart stone fruits, prunes, spices, morello cherries, cocoa and vanilla. | |||
Four Roses S/B Barrel Strength OBSQ, Kentucky, 62.9 abv | 25 | ||
Starting with a nose of oak, caramel, spice, vanilla, floral, dark fruit and an herbal nature with bits of roasted corn. Followed on the palate with more oak, spice, vanilla, olde candy, herbal, char, dark fruit and a bit of roasted grain. | |||
Four Roses Small Batch Select, Kentucky, 52 abv | 18 | ||
Cocoa powder dusted dark chocolate truffles shine through on the nose, with spearmint gum, spicy oak, and earthy-leather undertones. The palate offers salted caramel and peanut shells, along with licorice, oak, and baking spices, with a bit of a sharp astringency coming through towards the back. | |||
Freeland Bourbon, Oregon, 46 abv | 13 | ||
Soft caramel and baked berries layered with vanilla bean, cocoa and spice. | |||
George Dickel 13 yr Bottled in Bond, Tennessee, 50 abv | 12 | ||
Aromas of brandied fruit, baking spices, and crusty bread emerge at an even pace and the palate is rich with classic black pepper and caramel. | |||
George Dickel 15yr. Single Barrel, Tennessee, 50.4 abv | 16 | ||
The nose shows brown butter, caramel, and apples, especially on further nosings. There's some char smoke and oak also, but they're both really integrated with the sweet notes on the palate. Lots of cinnamon here too, but again, the whiskey is moderately sweet to make this an easy sipper. | |||
Heaven’s Door, Tennessee, 42 abv | 15 | ||
Vanilla takes center stage on the palate, along with sweet grape juice, cedar wood, nutmeg, and cloves. A medium length, sweet finish again showcases vanilla, along with oak and spice. | |||
Henry McKenna 10 yr. Bottled in Bond, Kentucky, 50 abv | 12 | ||
Spicy aromas followed closely by mint, orange peel and Nilla Wafers. Caramel, toffee and vanilla, then the rye kicks in with menthol, wood spices and citrus. | |||
High West Campfire, Utah, 46 abv | 19 | ||
Honey, leather, tobacco, pine resin. Smoke and peat, blueberries and toffee. | |||
Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon, New York, 46 abv | 26 | ||
Adored for its caramel, sweet fruit, spicy and sweet flavor notes. | |||
Hudson Baby, New York, 46 abv | 14 | ||
Marzipan and candied ginger, with a thick layer of caramel on top. | |||
I.W. Harper 15 yr, Kentucky, 43 abv | 19 | ||
The nose is soft and mildly sweet, with vanilla, oak, toasted almond, freshly baked pound cake and a hint of orange blossom. On the palate is an initial wave of sweetness and grain notes appear immediately, giving way to cinnamon, oak and hints of dried plum and chocolate. | |||
NEW Jack Daniel’s 10yr, Tennessee, 48.5 abv | 38 | ||
A wash of dry oaky tannin, leather, tobacco, and a hint of sweet tropical fruit. | |||
Jack Daniel’s Sinatra, Tennessee, 45 abv | 34 | ||
Honey, applejack and ripe peaches on the nose, but it's on the palate that the Sinatra barrel makes itself known. On-the-stove caramel, vanilla and peppery smoke prevail. The extra sweetness is balanced nicely by the higher proof. | |||
Jack Daniels Single Barrel, Tennessee, 47 abv | 15 | ||
Honey, popcorn, and cinnamon countered by punchy peppery notes. | |||
Jefferson's Ocean Aged At Sea, Kentucky, 45 abv | 24 | ||
Solid wood, strong sugar cane with caramel, corn, syrupy, salty vanilla. | |||
Jefferson's Ocean Wheated, Kentucky, 45 abv | 24 | ||
Oak and sea with soft notes of custard and caramel in the background. | |||
Joseph Magnus sherry & cognac finish, 50 abv | 28 | ||
Sweet and spicy with sour berry, rich raisin, cinnamon and clove. Oily, chocolatey, and fruity but dry finish accentuated by the sherry and cognac casks. | |||
Knob Creek 12 yr., Kentucky, 50 abv | 20 | ||
First up is vanilla pound cake, heavy oak and leather. Sweet vanilla and marshmallow give way to stronger notes of black and white pepper, spicy oak, and roasted peanuts. | |||
Knob Creek 15 yr., Kentucky, 50 abv | 28 | ||
Tangy and spicy while being dry, but not too dry. Some herbal notes and cherry add some complexity and there's a touch of leather found as well. Overall the oak is really nicely integrated here. The middle is sweet and the finish is bitter. | |||
Koval Single Barrel Bourbon, Illinois, 47 abv | 15 | ||
Ethanol is first to meet the nose, followed by hints of tropical fruit, warm butter, and white pepper, originating from the 51% / 49% corn/millet mashbill. Sweet caramel washes around dried fruit, apricot, chalk candies, and tajin coated mango. Certified organic! | |||
Larceny Barrel Proof Batch B521, Kentucky, 60.5 abv | 18 | ||
Flavors and aromas of candied apple, milk chocolate, vanilla, black pepper, cinnamon, clove, allspice and nutmeg mingle well with its more oaky characteristics and subtle char. The finish is slightly hot, but the flavors linger on nicely. | |||
Little Book (Booker’s) Chapter 4: Lessons Honored, Kentucky, 61.2 abv | 35 | ||
The nose has the aroma of steamed rice and cooked barley with a bit of baking spice and honey. The palate shows more of that earthy, roasted grain character, but some Meyer lemon citrus cuts through, as does tart dried cherry, clove, nutmeg, black pepper, vanilla, caramel and English breakfast tea. | |||
NEW Leopold Bros. Straight Bourbon, Colorado, 50 abv | 17 | ||
Graham crackers and stewed fruits, earthy dry vanilla, damp wool, honey-nut Cheerios, black pepper and sweet malt fade to drying and spicy oak. | |||
Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Batch 21-08, Kentucky, 56 abv | 16 | ||
Savory and sweet graham cracker, toasted oak, and marshmallow. Then, cinnamon and cask strength wheat, vanilla, and honey. | |||
Maker's Mark 46, Kentucky, 47 abv | 13 | ||
Nutmeg, mulled wine spices, allspice, cinnamon. And a hint of hot apple juice. | |||
Mccarthy's Oregon Single Malt Whiskey, Oregon, 41.5 abv | 16 | ||
Smoke, mesquite BBQ, and bitter dark chocolate. | |||
Mccarthy's 6 yr. Oregon Single Malt Whiskey, Oregon, 50 abv | 24 | ||
Honeyed barbeque sauce, smoldering campfire, toasted chestnut, Islay peat smoke | |||
Michter's Small Batch Bourbon, Kentucky, 45.7 abv | 14 | ||
Barley sugar and raisins, spicy with juicy fruit and cinnamon, kick of black pepper. | |||
Michter’s Toasted Barrel Finish, Kentucky, 45.7 abv | 33 | ||
Fresh tilled soil, mushrooms, and sweet honey on the nose. Caramel and partially burnt marshmallow dominate the palate, light oak and chestnut follow as sweet notes fade | |||
NEW Noah’s Mill, Kentucky, 57 abv | 22 | ||
Cinnamon, brown sugar, spicy ginger, a big pop of tannins, tobacco, and a hint of woodsy cedar continue into a long finish that seems to sweeten as it fades. | |||
Old Elk Wheated, Colorado, 44 abv | 15 | ||
A honey forward nose with a citrusy background gives way to a bold corn flavor complemented by touches of caramel, oak, and vanilla | |||
Old Forester 1870 ‘Original Batch’, Kentucky, 45 abv | 15 | ||
Aromas of light vanilla, rich caramel and toasted oak with notes of apple, pear and brown sugar makes for an enticing nose. Light in the mouth, with medium oak and cinnamon flavors offset by sweet notes of baked apples, vanilla, and mint. | |||
Old Forester 1920 ‘Prohibition Style’, Kentucky, 57.5 abv | 18 | ||
Cherry preserves, dark caramel, malt nuttiness, smoky toasted marshmallow finish | |||
Penelope 4-Grain Barrel Strength Bourbon, Kentucky, 57.6 abv | 29 | ||
Bright apricot and raspberry tempered with sweet caramel. Lingering cinnamon, allspice, and oak. | |||
Ransom “The Emerald” Straight American Whiskey, Oregon, 43.8 abv | 19 | ||
Earthy and herbaceous, smoke & wine cask dregs. Spicy and mildly bitter finish. | |||
NEW Redemption Wheated Straight, Indiana, 48 abv | 19 | ||
A plume of vanilla and hazelnut meets the nose. More vanilla and tart apples, sun-dried oak, cinnamon candies, peppered cured meat. Oakey, dry and spicy finish. | |||
NEW Rock Hill Farms, Kentucky, 50 abv | 42 | ||
The nose opens with light summer cherries, berries, baked apples, and light hay. Then, a dose of leather and oak, allspice, vanilla, toasted sugar, and finally rye spice. | |||
NEW Rowan’s Creek, Kentucky, 50 abv | 16 | ||
Light orchard fruit, brown sugar, and cedar accompany sweet black tea and honey with oak and tannins ramping up on the finish. | |||
NEW Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered, Nevada, 56.6 abv | 27 | ||
Powerful and chewy dark fruits swirl around notes of chocolate, leather, and oak. | |||
Stagg Jr., Kentucky, 64.2 abv | 35 | ||
Dark sweets, wood, cinnamon heavy spice, vanilla and a light bit of cocoa, fruit leather and sweet tobacco. | |||
WHISKEY ADVOCATE TOP WHISKIES OF 2021 The Wiseman, Kentucky, 45.4 | 18 | ||
A mild and smooth dram. Predominantly caramel and allspice with a hint of orchard fruit, dry oak, and leather. | |||
NEW Trail’s End 8yr, Oregon, 45 abv | 12 | ||
Nutty, brown sugar sweetness, woodsy, sour cherry, caramel, pralines, a drying finish with oaky tannins. | |||
Uncle Nearest 1856, Tennessee, 50 abv | 16 | ||
Spicy up front, fading into a long vanilla finish. In between are notes of rye spice, vanilla, cinnamon, and oak. | |||
Vinn Whiskey, Oregon, 43 abv | 14 | ||
Cocoa, pralines, graham, candied nuts, cinnamon heavy spice and light touches of vanilla, oak and grainy sweetness. | |||
Wanderback Whiskey Batch No. 3 (ex-port cask), Oregon, 45 abv | 20 | ||
A smooth single malt, finished in Port casks, with notes of pecan, dried dark fruit, and cocoa nibs. | |||
Wanderback Whiskey Batch No. 5 (ex-Balcones cask), Oregon, 45 abv | 20 | ||
Wildflower honey, cayenne pepper, cumin, orange marmalade and baking spices, spicy cinnamon and warm ginger. | |||
Wellers Special Reserve, Kentucky, 45 abv | 12 | ||
A balance of vanilla, savoury nuts, caramel, and a touch of spice. | |||
Wellers Antique 107, Kentucky, 53.5 abv | 16 | ||
Caramel, honey, dark fruit, spice, wood, and cocoa with a long finish. | |||
Westland Sherry Wood, Washington, 46 abv | 20 | ||
The aroma shows lots of orchard fruits along with their skins and as you continue to drink a bit of orange peel and chocolate are revealed. The whiskey has a light to moderate body along with a mild sweetness. | |||
Westward American Single Malt, Oregon, 45 abv | 16 | ||
Malted barley, spicy, vanilla and cinnamon flavor notes. | |||
STAFF PICK Westward Oregon Stout Cask, Oregon, 45 abv | 25 | ||
A taste of oak is present throughout the sip,but the stout is strong, and it releases the flavor of coffee and roasted cocoa nibs. Warm toasted pecan and malt linger. | |||
Westward Pinot Noir Cask, Oregon, 50 abv | 26 | ||
Dried red fruits roasted barley, tangerine skin, and a hint of dried hops. | |||
Westward X Ken’s Artisan Sourdough, Oregon, 45 abv | 26 | ||
Cocoa bean, bright peach and pineapple notes. With rye spice, more juicy peach, coconut, macaroons and melon. Leading into sandalwood, nutmeg and orange peel on the finish. | |||
Whiskey Del Bac, Mesquite Smoked Single Malt, Arizona, 45 abv | 20 | ||
Smoke is dominant, though oak and dried chile, trailing spice in their wake, add to the complexity of the nose. Emerging on the palate is a nice smoky sweetness reminiscent of campfire-toasted s'mores to which a perverse adult has added a smear of chipotle en adobo. | |||
Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, Kentucky, 50.5 | 16 | ||
Leather and oak notes balance the generous amounts of caramel, vanilla, orange, and cinnamon. | |||
Wild Turkey Longbranch, Kentucky, 43 abv | 14 | ||
Pecan, cinnamon, leather, and tobacco along with gentle smoke are to be found on the nose. Slick on the palate, the bourbon has a medium-light body. Flavorwise, you'll find vanilla and sweet corn take over along with some toffee and apple skins. Closes with a bittersweet back note and mild smoke. | |||
Willett Pot Still Reserve, Kentucky, 47 | 16 | ||
Wood characteristics with the addition of leather and rye bread. Caramel, floral, herbal and apple notes. | |||
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Kentucky, 45 abv | 14 | ||
Sweet oaken character with developing fruit, vanilla, and caramel notes. | |||
NEW Woodinville Port Cask Finished Bourbon, Washington, 45 abv | 15 | ||
Intense nose of rich oak, brown sugar, and vanilla. Peach, cherry, plum, and caramel coat the palate. Hints of Concord grape exit with soft oak tannins and cinnamon baking spice. | |||
Woodinville PX Sherry Cask Finished Bourbon, Washington, 47.5 abv | 17 | ||
Grains, hay, nice sour lactic notes, and cashew on the nose. The palate is nice and light, gently sweet and very quaffable. Still, it is balanced with richer notes of honey, custard, nutmeg and baked apple. It finishes sweet and chewy. | |||
Woodinville Straight Bourbon, Washington, 45 abv | 12 | ||
Brown sugar, bananas and nuts, spicy herbal vanilla and a hint of raw wood. | |||
Wyoming Single Barrel, Wyoming, 44 abv | 18 | ||
The nose showcases vanilla custard, dark chocolate, and baking spices, along with touches of citrus zest. The palate is a bit soft at first and offers ginger snaps, along with a chocolate-malt rich sweetness. There's also biscuit, buttery pie crust, oak, and vanilla. The lengthy finish showcases apple crumb cake, black pepper, ginger, and spearmint, along with more dry oak and spice. | |||
Yellowstone, Amarone barrel finished, Kentucky, 50.5 | 28 | ||
Nose of caramel, raisin, chocolate-covered raspberries, baking spice, and vanilla. Dark fruit jam and citrus on the palate with accompanying spicy ginger, clove, and oak to balance the Amarone wine sweetness. | |||
Aberlour 12 yr., Speyside, 43 abv | 14 | |||
Orange and lemon notes, then some vanilla and toffee. | ||||
Aberlour 16 yr., Speyside, 43 abv | 22 | |||
Bursting with lush plum, raisin and light floral notes. | ||||
Aberlour 18 yr., Speyside, 43 abv | 42 | |||
The sherry is prominent in the nose, but don’t be fooled, this is still whisky. Big with fruit, the nose boasts ripe peach and apricot, warm vanilla and plump raisins. Ripe juicy orange, chocolate covered raisins, peach marmalade and vanilla spice cake round out this supple whisky that finishes long with cocoa, cinnamon and orange zest. | ||||
Aberlour A'Bunadh, Speyside, 59.9 abv | 24 | |||
Cloves, malt stewed plums and raw cinnamon with a touch of tobacco. | ||||
Ardbeg An Oa, Islay, 46.6 abv | 19 | |||
Notes of cigars and golden syrup flapjacks with sweet black tea on the tail and hints of chocolate limes. | ||||
NEW Ardbeg Ardcore, Islay, 46 abv | 32 | |||
Green apple, white lightning, peppercorn, and barbequed pineapple. A burst of intense dark chocolate, salted toffee, anise, and smoldering campfire embers from the black malt barley. | ||||
Ardbeg Arrrrrrrrrrdbeg!, Islay, 51.8 abv | 50 | |||
Aromas of smoked banana and pears drift to some rye bread, sweet vanilla toffee and a gentle anise breeze. On the palate, a blunderbuss ignites fruity aromas such as melons and kiwis. An armada of anise appears, accompanied by smoked toffee and a hint of sweet sourdough rolls | ||||
NEW Ardbeg Corryvreckan, Islay, 57.1 abv | 33 | |||
Herbal and buttery, like roasting chicken. Medicinal, briney, smoked meat, hot tarmac, pine and herbal notes sing underneath classic Islay peat smoke. | ||||
Ardbeg Scorch, Islay, 46 abv | 30 | |||
Sweet and juicy at first, then smoky and spicy before everything melts together very nicely. The sweetness has a confected and old fashioned sweet shop feel. It is full of cinder toffee, butterscotch, honey lozenges, fruity boiled sweets and candy canes. Then comes the smoke almost immediately after. This has a burnt biscuit-like quality and then becomes ashy, hot and drying. | ||||
Ardbeg Scorch Committee Release 2021, Islay, 51.7 abv | 40 | |||
On the nose, frighteningly intense aromas of soot and smoke lie in wait. Hints of aniseed and fragrant patchouli interlace with bold notes of quenched steel and saddle soap. Take a sip and experience layer upon layer of flavor. An oily mouthfeel grips the senses. Billowy clouds of sweet smoke and dragon charred oak permeate the palate, while grilled fare and black licorice weave between notes of medicinal lozenge. | ||||
Ardbeg Wee Beastie, Islay, 47.4 abv | 15 | |||
Saltwater taffy, raspberry syrup, candied pears, and fudge. The finish offers soil and seaweed, seasoned with salt and pepper, as well as a light touch of dried fruits. | ||||
Auchentoshan American Oak, Lowlands, 40 abv | 14 | |||
Bounty bars, citrus peels and peaches. A bit buttery, with golden barley and oak spice. | ||||
Auchentoshan Three Wood, Lowlands, 43 abv | 24 | |||
Rich. Liqueur cherries in dark chocolate, sherried fruit, ripe dark forest fruits. | ||||
Auchentoshan Virgin Oak, Lowlands, 46 abv | 41 | |||
Wood spices are fairly prominent on the nose along with wood dust and raw barley. Another note that comes across is pine and vanilla. The whisky is just a touch sweet with a hint of pears. | ||||
NEW Bladnoch Samsara, Lowland, 46.7 abv | 19 | |||
California wine cask finish is prevalent at first with peach, vanilla, and orange zest. Sweet malt, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and a hint of white pepper. | ||||
Balvenie 12 yr. Single Barrel, Speyside, 47.8 abv | 23 | |||
Allspice and toffee apples. Cooked fruit and baking spices, hints of sponge cake and creamy caramel. | ||||
Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 yr., Speyside, 43 abv | 24 | |||
Sweet creamy vanilla with notes of apples and mangoes, hint of orange. | ||||
Bowmore 12 yr., Islay, 40 abv | 17 | |||
Vanilla, perfumed smoke, and coastal elements. Dark Peat. Blossom, oily sweetness. | ||||
Bowmore 15 yr., Islay, 44 abv | 26 | |||
Dark & punchy. Syrupy sherry notes. Lovely, creamy toffee and smoky malt. | ||||
Bowmore 18 yr., Islay, 43 abv | 45 | |||
A perfect harmony of sweet and savory notes. The foreground is honey and black jam. Diving a bit further you discover seaweed, salted caramel, and cinnamon spices. | ||||
STAFF PICK Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2012, Islay, 50 abv | 21 | |||
Apple-buttered oatmeal, sweet malt, cereals, rice pudding, pears, a tinge of citrus, salted toffee and fudge. | ||||
Bruichladdich Classic Laddie, Islay, 46 abv | 16 | |||
The barley really shines through on the nose with bright fruity flavors of apple and citrus followed by sweet, round cereal malts and demerara sugar. | ||||
NEW Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10yr., Islay, 50 abv | 20 | |||
Burnt graham crackers, honey, a touch of banana gentle waft from this dram. Sweet and lightly smokey malt gives way to oatmeal cookies, herbal hay, saline, and iodine. Oily, rich, and extremely well balanced. | ||||
Bunnahabhain 12 yr., Islay, 46.3 abv | 20 | |||
Fresh, sweet, seaweed on the nose followed by a soft nutty sherry sweetness. Slightly coastal with a balanced salty tang. | ||||
Caol Ila 12 yr., Islay, 43 abv | 19 | |||
Hints of autumn rise out of the glass with apples, pears, and scents of the season's first fires. This is followed by sea grass and black tea. | ||||
Clynelish 14 yr., Highland, 46 abv | 19 | |||
Orange, soft acidity. Dry oak. Mixed fruits, vanilla, leather. | ||||
WHISKEY ADVOCATE TOP WHISKIES OF 2021 Compass Box No Name No.3 | 50 | |||
Primarily an intriguing blend of Laphroiag’s seaweed barbeque and Bowmore’s smoked tropical fruits. Oily smoke, seashells, sage, sweet pineapple, clove. The final entry to the ‘No Name’ series. | ||||
NEW Compass Box Orchard House, 46 abv | 16 | |||
Pear butter on slightly burnt toast, creamy toffee and ginger spice. Vanilla, oak, and cinnamon fade slowly. | ||||
Compass Box The Peat Monster, Blended, 46 abv | 20 | |||
Smoke, honey, fruit, butter, graham, cinnamon oil, vanilla and a bit of cakey sweetness with a looong finish of smoke, honey, butter, cinnamon and fruit. | ||||
Compass Box Story of the Spaniard, Blended, 43 abv | 23 | |||
Oily sherry sweetness, complex dried dark and orchard fruit, fruit candy sweetness and some bits of honey, toffee and spice. | ||||
Dalmore 12 yr., Highland, 43 abv | 18 | |||
Dark honey aroma with sherry coming through on the taste with cinnamon, dried fruits, bitter chocolate, and espresso. | ||||
Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve, Highland, 44 abv | 49 | |||
The nose offers bright orange peel, rich aromas of figs and raisins followed by dry Baker’s chocolate, nutty sherry notes and just a whisper of delicate smoke. The palate is robust with ripe tropical fruit, raisins and orange zest. This is followed by dark chocolate, vanilla and unctuous sherry notes. This whisky finishes long and spicy with hints of fennel, sharp ginger and rich vanilla notes. | ||||
Dalmore Portwood Reserve, Highland, 46.5 abv | 28 | |||
Clove studded orange, rich raspberry and prune, touch of sponge cake. | ||||
Dalwhinnie 15 yr., Highland, 43 abv | 22 | |||
Malty. Walnuts steeped in manuka honey with vanilla sponge. | ||||
Deanston 12 yr., Highland, 46.3 abv | 18 | |||
One of the first aromas that stands out is wool. Other flavors found are bright lemon zest, breakfast tea and vanilla | ||||
NEW Deanston 17yr, 2002 Organic PX Sherry Finish, Highland, 49.3 abv | 38 | |||
Dried fruits, caramel, raisins, dates, maple syrup, sour berries, and honey. | ||||
Deanston 18 yr., Highland, 46.3 abv | 35 | |||
Minty-fresh, with a hint of milk chocolate, orchard fruits, as well as a touch of dried grass and ripe banana. | ||||
Glen Grant 12 yr., Speyside, 43 abv | 15 | |||
Rich, sweet red apple notes. Golden barley in the background. | ||||
Glendronach 12 yr., Highland, 43 abv | 18 | |||
Fruits, buttery pain au chocolat, a little marmalade on toast before becoming firmer and nuttier with spiced raisins. | ||||
Glendronach 18 yr. Allardice, Highland, 46 abv | 46 | |||
Big sugary raisins, sour plums, dates, cinnamon, and allspice with a big dark woody middle. Sugared almonds and butter, with a bit of grainy wood finish. | ||||
WHISKEY ADVOCATE TOP WHISKIES OF 2021 Glendronach Port Wood, Highland, 46 abv | 25 | |||
The nose shows as a sherry bomb with prunes, sultanas and a touch of rancio, along with warm cherry pie topped with vanilla ice cream. The palate is rich and waxy, with clover honey, berries, ginger chews, candied orange zest and spicy oak. The finish is warming and moderate in length with milk chocolate, fruitcake and peaches in syrup. | ||||
Glenfarclas 12 yr., Speyside, 43 abv | 14 | |||
Light and creamy, notes of date and walnut cake, Oloroso sherry, earthy forest floor. Spicy and long finish with a note of toffee apple and a touch of smoke. | ||||
Glenfiddich 12 yr., Speyside, 40 abv | 13 | |||
Light, floral, light spices. Very smooth. Great entry Scotch for the uninitiated. | ||||
Glenfiddich 14 yr., Speyside, 43 abv | 15 | |||
Rich, sweet, creamy toffee, woody spices, candied orange peel and fresh toasted oak. | ||||
Glenfiddich Fire & Cane, Speyside, 43 abv | 14 | |||
A Highland peat campfire, with oak notes and toffee; baked apple and soft smoke. | ||||
Glengoyne 10yr., Highland, 43 abv | 15 | |||
Tart apples and toasted caramel with a bit of milk chocolate. A slightly bitter espresso finish that is surprisingly pleasing. | ||||
Glengoyne 21 yr., Highland, 43 abv | 45 | |||
The initial impressions are those of a classic sherry-cask-aged whisky, with plenty of fruits, like red dried plums in this instance, and toasted barley. This Glengoyne is mostly fruity, floral and gently spicy. | ||||
Glenkinchie 12 yr., Lowlands, 43 abv | 19 | |||
Mix of stewed fruits, dessert wine, apple peels and honey. Finishes quite oaky. | ||||
Glenlivet 15yr French Oak, Speyside, 40 abv | 21 | |||
An aroma of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal first comes to mind upon bringing the whisky to your nose. As you taste, more sweets are unearthed such as butterscotch and vanilla cream. | ||||
Glenmorangie 18 yr., Highland, 43 abv | 32 | |||
Tinned citrus, lychee, very creamy, sweet vanilla | ||||
NEW Glenmorangie The Cadboll Estate 15yr, Highland, 43 abv | 22 | |||
An incredibly delicate dram; citrus and buttery oak play well with salted caramel, hints of banana, and white pepper | ||||
Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or, Highland, 46 abv | 18 | |||
Apricot, peach, and honey. Grains, ginger, and cinnamon come through as well as white grapes, coconut, and vanilla round out the sweet notes. | ||||
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14 yr.., Highland, 46 abv | 17 | |||
Chocolate mousse, bourbon biscuits, orange oil, toasted almonds, black currant and dark chocolate. | ||||
Glenrothes 10 yr., Speyside 40 abv | 12 | |||
Tootsie roll in a glass. Chocolate and cinnamon with cream and nutty elements. | ||||
Glen Scotia Double Cask, Campbelltown, 46 abv | 14 | |||
Vibrant fruit emerges with fudge and a dusting of powdered sugar. Powerfully oily with hints of sherry. | ||||
Glen Scotia 15 yr., Campbelltown, 46 abv | 20 | |||
Candied ginger, lemon & grapefruit peel, and ripe stone fruits add texture. A cedar-wood spice note with a puff of smoke dries the sweetness toward the finish. | ||||
Glen Scotia Victoriana, Campbelltown, 51.5 abv | 25 | |||
Some sweet, oxidized citrus and nutty flavors suggest some sherry casks in the mix, as does the burnt sunset-orange color. There is also a heavy oatmeal/spice/cereal element. Pleasing milk chocolate, caramel and gingerbread spices round out the flavor profile into the finish. | ||||
Hazelburn 13yr, Campbelltown, 47.4 abv | 45 | |||
The nose of this shows gentle smoke, light nuts, sultana raisins, grilled peaches, fresh grain, vanilla, and savory spices. The palate has an initial richness from the oloroso barrel that gives way to raisins, gentle smoke, grilled peaches, honeycomb, and turned soil, savory nutmeg and clove. | ||||
Highland Park 12 yr. Viking Honour, Highland, 40 abv | 15 | |||
Grilled orange. Notes of granary toast and green tea with jasmine. | ||||
Highland Park 15yr. Viking Heart, Highland, 44 abv | 26 | |||
Rich and spicy aromas of crème brulee, heather honey and crumbled cinnamon followed by fresh pineapple, a scattering of lemon zest, freshly-baked vanilla sponge cake and lightly smokey peated cinnamon. | ||||
Highland Park, Cask Strength, Highland, 63.9 abv | 21 | |||
Aromas of ripe sweet pear and light peat smoke. Syrupy pear and almond cake topped with sea salt, white pepper and anise to finish. | ||||
Isle of Jura 10 yr., Highland, 43 abv | 11 | |||
Oily, subtle spice, earthy vanilla pod, chocolate covered raisins. A hint of smoke. | ||||
Johnnie Walker Blue, Blended Scotch, 40 abv | 56 | |||
Take a sip and find dates, and floral notes with a touch of spice, but the smoldering peat does sneak up on you. | ||||
Kilchoman Sanaig, Islay, 46 abv | 21 | |||
Boasting tropical fruit and preserved lemon peel, with brine and peat on the palate.. Dark chocolate-covered raisins and black pepper play well with a touch of plum. | ||||
Lagavulin 8 yr., Islay, 48 abv | 18 | |||
Smokey peat appears first on the palate, followed by coriander seed, barley sugar, cumin powder, smoked kipper and marzipan. | ||||
WHISKEY ADVOCATE TOP WHISKIES OF 2021 Lagavulin 11yr. Nick Offerman Guinness Edition, Islay, 46 abv | 28 | |||
The nose is a mix of smoldering smoke and peat with roasty coffee notes, cocoa powder, and bitter-herbal hops. The palate showcases Baker's chocolate and fresh-pulled espresso crema up front, followed by malted milk balls, spearmint, campfire, and oak. The Guinness also imparts a bit of velvety viscosity to the spirit, while dampening the smokiness and boosting the bitter. | ||||
Lagavulin 16 yr., Islay, 43 abv | 30 | |||
A massive mouthful of malt and sherry with fruity sweetness, powerful peat and oak. | ||||
Laphroaig 10 yr., Islay, 40 abv | 18 | |||
Seaweed-led, with a hint of vanilla ice cream, cardamom/black pepper/chilli. | ||||
NEW Linkwood 12yr Flora and Fauna, Speyside, 43 abv | 15 | |||
An extremely delicate dram, but well rounded. Apples, haygrass, honey, light vanilla, with a touch of white pepper, pine, and citrus. | ||||
Loch Lomond 12 yr., Highland, 40 abv | 12 | |||
Creamy vanilla ice cream over brown sugar laden apple pie. Five spice and orchard fruits with drying vanilla and wood finish. | ||||
Loch Lomond 18 yr., Highland, 40 abv | 22 | |||
Nutty brown bread with a layer of blackcurrant jam. Slight smokiness along the way. | ||||
STAFF PICK Macallan Harmony, Speyside, 44 abv | 35 | |||
Chocolate fondant, honey, oak, zesty lime and ginger on the nose before a palate of dark chocolate, honey, dates, vanilla and cinnamon. | ||||
Macallan 12 yr., Speyside, 43 abv | 20 | |||
Sherry, plums, powdered sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. | ||||
Monkey Shoulder, Speyside, 43 abv | 10 | |||
Sunshiney orange marmalade with a drizzling of honey on warm toast. | ||||
Mortlach 12yr. "Wee Witchie", Speyside, 43.4 abv | 18 | |||
Baked apples, bananas, and nutmeg are a delight combined with a creamy texture. | ||||
NEW Mortlach 16yr, Speyside, 43.4 abv | 32 | |||
Gingersnaps and orange peel, chestnuts, raisins, ginger and a hint of peat smoke, | ||||
Oban 14 yr., Highland, 43 abv | 24 | |||
Pears, sea salt, heather, toasted barley, and a touch of earthy peat smoke. | ||||
Oban Distillers Edition, Highland, 43 abv | 29 | |||
Creamy and soft on the palate with light sea salt, peanut brittle, and dark caramel. The dram is slightly more chewy than the Oban 14, but still retains the mild heather and peat smoke profile. | ||||
Old Pulteney Navigator, Highland, 46 abv | 16 | |||
Drips of honey and syrup-y orange, a salty finish sneaks up from nowhere. | ||||
Orphan Barrel Muckety-Muck 24yr, Lowland, 45 abv | 65 | |||
Fruity notes like pear and apple skins come through strongly. A medium light body with a crème brûlée sweetness, but the finish is moderately spicy and bittersweet. | ||||
Royal Brackla 12yr., Highland, 40 abv | 20 | |||
Strong nutty and sweet sherry permeates the air around this pour. Malt, almond paste, black pepper, drying oak, fruit and honey finish with very little burn. | ||||
Tobermory 12yr., Highlands (Mull), 46.3 abv | 17 | |||
The nose is quite earthy with a hint of sweet malt and vanilla custard, but also some orange zest. Just a tinge of copper coins and plenty of minerality. The prominent barley notes on the palate are accompanied by vibrant citrus flavors, quickly followed by a hit of oak shavings and spices—this is where the virgin oak makes its presence known. Rather rich and pretty well put together | ||||
NEW + STAFF PICK Tobermory 17yr., Highlands (Mull), 55.9 abv | 30 | |||
Sweet malty vanilla juxtaposed with sharp fruity raspberry, heavily spiced fruitcake, viscous toffee, burnt caramel, light orange zest, and a snippet of oak and leather. | ||||
NEW Tobermory 21yr., Highlands (Mull), 55.9 abv | 53 | |||
Pear and dried fruit with spiced orange, toffee, bitter chocolate, and rich oak. Subtle vanilla and spiced orange linger with traces of vanilla. | ||||
Tomatin Cuatro Pedro Ximenez, Highland, 46 abv | 22 | |||
Full bodied with peppery spice, Oolong tea, liquorice, almonds, and creme brulee. | ||||
291 Single Barrel, Colorado, 50.8 abv | 25 | ||
Dark chocolate is showcased on the nose, with apricots, raspberries, and syrupy trail mix. The palate is rich, with chocolate and spearmint to the tune of thin mint cookies, as well as salted chocolate truffles, cedar box, and baking spices. | |||
291 Barrel Proof Single Barrel, 64.5 abv | 33 | ||
Viscous caramel, citrusy hops, and tropical fruit notes followed by a wave of peppery spice, dark dried fruit and earthy baking spices. | |||
Alberta Premium Cask Strength, Canada, 66.0 abv | 20 | ||
Caramel and vanilla mingle with dark chocolate and dark stone fruit. Complex rye spices linger on the palate alongside buttery vanilla custard. | |||
STAFF PICK Angel’s Envy, Kentucky, 50 abv | 23 | ||
Gingerbread and molasses play off maple sugar candies. | |||
Balcones Texas Rye, Texas, 50 abv | 14 | ||
The nose offers apple pie topped with a cinnamon crumble crust. The palate is somewhat hot on entry and showcases cacao nibs, tobacco, dark chocolate, and malt. A fleeting but robust finish brings dry oak, cedar, and sawdust. | |||
Barrell Seagrass, 59.2 abv | 25 | ||
Apricot jam and peach preserves lead off on the nose, along with spearmint, anise, and rye spice. The palate is big, and multi-layered with notes of dark chocolate and cacao, raspberries, and thyme, followed by molasses, maple syrup, and Seville oranges. The finish offers vanilla, pecan pie, cinnamon, and cloves, with dried fruits and a lengthy, warming flourish of heat. | |||
Basil Hayden's Dark {Port Wine Fortified}, Kentucky, 40 abv | 14 | ||
Sugary grapey spice with a bit of vanilla, sour fruit and a touch of oak. | |||
STAFF PICK Blackened x Willett Madeira cask finish, 54.8 abv | 38 | ||
Sweet-simmered rhubarb and brown sugar butter, corn husk, vanilla bean, cigar box and ripe fig on the nose. A mouth-warming symmetry of buttery caramel & earthy mint on the palate, with a degree of raspberry sweetness from the Madeira cask-finish, balancing with the rustic notes of fresh cut hay from the high rye and rolling into a white pepper, cinnamon butter & walnut finish. | |||
Colonel E.H. Taylor Straight Rye, Kentucky, 50 abv | 22 | ||
Bottled in bond with notes of rye spice, vanilla, caramel, fruit, oak, black tea, cinnamon, leather, nutmeg, and a bit of pepper. | |||
Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye, Virginia, 58 abv | 24 | ||
Very buttery with rye grassiness, vanilla, baking spices and a little oak. A long finish with buttery baking spices. | |||
Doc Swinson’s Straight Rye, Indiana, 47.5 abv | 16 | ||
Aromas of cedar plank, spiced raisin bread, dressed fennel salad, and Irish soda bread with a satiny, crisp, dryish light-to-medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-length dill, chocolate, and roasted peanuts finish. | |||
NEW Found North 16yr. Cask Strength, 57.1 abv | 35 | ||
Warming cinnamon and cayenne spice, dark berry fruits, and surprisingly sweet caramel with loads of rye/baking spice. An exceptional and well balanced rye. | |||
NEW Frey Ranch, Nevada, 50 abv | 17 | ||
This 100% rye has a soft nose of orange peel and dried wheat. Sweet toasted sugar initially greets you before extremely drying leather and oak dominate the mid-palate, ending with dark stone fruit and a hint of herbaceous caramel. | |||
NEW George Dickel Leopold Bros Collaboration blend, Denver/Tennesee, 50 abv | 30 | ||
A creamy malt with herbal an herbal underpinning, cinnamon roll, sage, and green tea. Tasting lower than its proof makes it approachable but crescendoing to chai spice, nutmeg, and buttery apples reminds you that it is, in fact, high rye whiskey. | |||
Heaven’s Door Straight Rye, Tennessee, 46 abv | 18 | ||
The nose begins with lingonberries and waxy leaves, as well as sour cherries, violets, and rosebuds, followed by a more traditional line of rye spice, oak, and cinnamon. The palate is rich with vanilla upfront, with chocolate syrup, green oak, and the burnt corner pieces from a brownie tray. A short finish shifts to astringent oak, with spearmint, and baking spices heavy on the cloves. | |||
High West Double Rye, Utah, 46 abv | 11 | ||
Thick and warming, honeyed cereals, vanilla, cinnamon, pepper and hazelnut. | |||
Jefferson’s Straight Rye Cognac Finish, Kentucky, 47 abv | 16 | ||
Sweet stewed fruit, white grapes and cinnamon on the nose. Peaches, honey, and more cinnamon finish with lightly bitter orange peel and nutmeg | |||
Michter’s Straight, Kentucky, 42.4 ab | 14 | ||
Rye spice, citrus, vanilla, oak, candy, butterscotch, a bit of Smarties and Candy Corn. | |||
New Riff, Kentucky, 52 abv | 17 | ||
A very unique rye whiskey. Toasted caraway bread and citrus peel on the nose are quickly subdued by rye spice, mesquite smoke, fresh espresso, while burnt caramel and black pepper dominates the finish. | |||
NEW Old Elk, Colorado, 50 abv | 23 | ||
Rye spice greets the nose and pops with cinnamon and vanilla. More bold baking spices on the palate, with a peach cobbler sweetness that fades to oakey tannins and slightly overcooked caramel. | |||
Old Forester, Kentucky, 50 abv | 10 | ||
Rich brown sugar and magnolia blossom, with hints of soft sassafras, cherry, and candied lemon peel.Spice awakens immediately leading with sharp black pepper and cinnamon stick, rounding out with notes of dried dill and baked apple. Allspice and peppercorn introduce a dry finish with pine, anise, and bright lemon zest. | |||
Peerless Straight, Kentucky, 55.7 abv | 39 | ||
This 100% sweet-mash rye initially delivers a punch of sweet brown sugar and vanilla, met with rye spice and oak, and finishes slightly tannic, with leather and pepper. | |||
Pendleton 12 yr., Canada, 40 abv | 12 | ||
Rich tobacco and charred oak, butterscotch, and spicy rye kick. Buttery finish. | |||
Pikesville 110, Kentucky, 55 abv | 14 | ||
Fruity, then wonderfully spicy rye. Sweet liquorice, plenty of oak and then clove drops on the tail. | |||
Pinhook ‘Tiz Rye Time’, Kentucky, 48.5 abv | 20 | ||
Nicely balanced, with notes of vanilla, leather, cocoa, and a hint of fennel on the finish | |||
Rittenhouse Bottled-in-Bond, Kentucky, 50 abv | 10 | ||
Sweet maple syrup, dark chewy rye, spicy oak, caramel, and mint. | |||
Redemption, Indiana, 46 abv | 11 | ||
Dark spices, star anise, treacle and a hint of espresso. | |||
Redemption 10yr. Barrel Proof, Indiana, 55.1 abv | 27 | ||
Less fruity and more herbal, with sage and dill combining with caramel, oak and leather. The weight is also more hefty, coating the palate and lingering in the finish. | |||
Redemption Rum Cask Finished, Indiana, 47 abv | 14 | ||
Sweet herbal notes with a hint of banana and a sugary sweetness, a bit more banana and an unusual mouthfeel. A short with a mild sweetness and faint herbs. | |||
Sagamore Spirit Calvados Finish, Maryland, 50.6 abv | 20 | ||
Complex with notes of anise, orchard fruits, fresh herbs, cinnamon, cloves, oak, and dark chocolate. The finish is long and crisp with apple spices and grains. | |||
NEW Sagamore Spirits Cask Strength, Maryland, 56.1 abv | 20 | ||
Dark fruits, toffee, and gingersnap cookies with a hint of dark chocolate up front and a pleasant finish of coffee, dill, clove, sandalwood, and leather | |||
STAFF PICK Sagamore Spirit Double Oak, Maryland, 48.3 abv | 18 | ||
A dense but pleasant wash of powerful oak and herbal caramel, cacao, and clove with dark fruit and nutty undertones. | |||
Sagamore Spirit Tequila Finish, Maryland, 50.6 abv | 19 | ||
Rich agave and sweet notes of honey paired with bitter orange, dried fig with floral notes. Spicy peppercorn creates a lasting finish. | |||
Stone Barn Dark Roast Rye, Oregon, 46 abv | 14 | ||
Coffee, chocolate, stout, classic rye notes. | |||
Whistlepig 10 yr, Vermont, 50 abv | 20 | ||
Sea salt, light tobacco, and earthiness drift away on shavings of vanilla dipped in caramel and sprinkled with cloves. | |||
Whistlepig Farmstock, Vermont, 43 abv | 21 | ||
Delicate vanilla, fruit leathers, bananas foster, and bubble gum make for a strange bouquet. Although the palate shows a little more maturity with dry spices and clarified butter, its younger side rears its head with bitter grains and herbs. | |||
Whistlepig Farmstock Beyond Bonded Single Barrel, 50 abv | 28 | ||
Clove and cinnamon heat up alongside baking spices, brown sugar, pipe tobacco, and eucalyptus. | |||
Whistlepig Roadstock, Vermont, 43 abv | 20 | ||
Merlot and raspberry jam, brown sugar, and toasted cedar. Coffee, cacao, and roasted malt on the back end. | |||
Whistlepig 12 yr Old World Rye, Indiana, 43 abv | 31 | ||
Sponge cake topped with buttercream icing followed by raspberry, raisin, and cherry notes, joined by drying cinnamon and nutmeg. | |||
Whistlepig 15 yr., Vermont, 45 abv | 55 | ||
Toffee and butterscotch, a little bit of dark chocolate too. Soft spices grow and grow. A touch of intense oak warmth. | |||
STAFF PICK Willett Estate 4yr. Small Batch, Kentucky, 55 abv | 19 | ||
On the nose you'll find pickle brine, cinnamon, and a whiff of char smoke. The palate is clean and clear with tastes of a chocolate candy bar rolled in rye cereal grain. The finish is long and velvety with warm barrel spices and tropical fruits. | |||
Woodinville Straight Rye, Washington, 45 abv | 13 | ||
Relatively mild for a 100% rye, but there is still plenty of cinnamon, clove, pepper, toffee, book-leather, and fresh cut oak. |
Bushmills 10 yr., Ulster, 40 abv | 13 | ||
Light and fruity. Melted chocolate that rests on the tongue, releasing a hint of honey in your cheeks. | |||
Barr An Uisce Rare Small Batch, Wicklow, 43 abv | 17 | ||
Pale gold with a nose of vanilla, honey, and baked fruits. On the palate is cinnamon, caramel, and nuts. Finishes long, clean, and smooth. | |||
Clonakilty Double Oak, Cork, 43.6 abv | 14 | ||
Sweet warm spices with a subtle hint of white pepper and ginger. Fresh cut grass, hazelnut and almond notes complement a delicious sweetness. Think of eating a toffee apple at the coast. | |||
Clonakilty Pelican Barleywine Finish, Cork, 46 abv | 16 | ||
Warm spice, cut straw, clove, nutmeg, ground almond, and vanilla on the nose. With a palette of almond, barley, raisins, sultanas and leather. | |||
Clonakilty Port Cask Finish, Cork, 43.6 abv | 16 | ||
Wine notes mingling with toasted cereal followed by barley, over-ripe red apples and dark cherries. Maritime influence is evident, mixing with warm ginger. | |||
Connemara 12 yr., Connemara, 40 abv | 24 | ||
Sweet, with rustic, earthy peat, atop rhubarb and custard sweets, cream, malt and granary toast with melted butter. Smoky too, like a driftwood on fire. | |||
NEW Dingle Single Malt Batch No.5, Dingle, 46.5 abv | 28 | ||
Lightly sweet malt dominates the palate at first, followed by dry fruit and nuts from the Madeira and PX Sherry casks, wine tannins, honeycomb and caramel to finish. | |||
Jameson Black Barrel, Dublin, 40 abv | 12 | ||
Aged in double charred first fill bourbon casks, rich and fruity with an intense, unctuous creaminess alongside dates, walnuts, and coconut notes. | |||
Jameson 18 yr., Dublin, 40 abv | 39 | ||
Candied fruit, herbs, nutty malt and rum-soaked raisins. Toffee and oak spices. | |||
Knappogue Castle 12 yr., Northern Ireland, 43 abv | 12 | ||
Well balanced with a granola like hint of honey, dried fruits, and almonds. | |||
Green Spot Chateau Leoville Barton, Cork, 46 abv | 35 | ||
A delicate, perfumed aroma of honeysuckle, orange blossom, ripe strawberries, and yeasty bread wafts from the glass. On the palate, this light to medium weight whiskey is honeyed and lingering, with candied fruits, berries, shortbread, vanilla, and roasted nuts. A tinge of earthiness keeps its fruitiness in check. | |||
Method & Madness Chestnut Cask Finish, Co. Cork, 46 abv | 26 | ||
The nose is bold but enticing with aromas of toffee, treacle bread and red liquorice. The palate is full to bursting. There are notes of caraway seeds, baked lemons, chestnuts drizzled with maple syrup and warm banana bread. While the finish has touches of salted toffee with blueberries. | |||
Powers, Cork, 46 abv | 11 | ||
Cinnamon, green peppers and a touch of nutmeg combined with orchard fruits, vanilla and toasted oak. | |||
Redbreast Lustau, Cork, 46 abv | 20 | ||
Figs and prunes combine into of mix of orchard fruit groves. Pepper spice counterbalanced with honey sweetness. A nice long sugar and spice finish. | |||
Redbreast 12 yr., Cork, 40 abv | 18 | ||
Spicy with great body. Nuts and citrus (peel and juice) with hints of marzipan, dried fruits and a hint of sherry. | |||
Roe & Coe, Dublin, 45 abv | 12 | ||
Smooth and rounded with a delicious creaminess with notes of oak, custard cream, brown sugar and sweet spices. The palate delivers a well-balanced spirit showing aromas of apple crumble, cinnamon rolls and pear drop. | |||
Sexton Single Malt, County Antrim, 40 abv | 9 | ||
Rich aromas of nuts and marzipan followed by dried fruits and a honeycomb sweetness, apricots, and oak spice. | |||
Slane, Meath, 40 abv | 9 | ||
Victoria Sponge Cake with plenty of jam and cream in the middle. A touch of butterscotch. | |||
WHISKEY ADVOCATE TOP WHISKIES OF 2021 Teeling Blackpitts Single Malt, 46 abv | 25 | ||
Honeyed orange peel and light smoke on the nose. Barbequed fruit, scorched apples with salted caramel, savory peat smoke throughout. | |||
Teeling Single Grain, Dublin, 46 abv | 14 | ||
Honeyed apple flesh, toffee, grape skin, polished oak and butterscotch. | |||
Teeling Single Malt, Dublin, 46 abv | 16 | ||
Very oaky with cashew nuts and vanilla. Strong fruity notes of apricot, mango and tart berries as well as floral Earl Grey tea notes. | |||
Tullamore Dew 14 yr. Single Malt, Tullamore, 41.3 abv | 19 | ||
A bowl of fresh cut apples and pineapple with hints of sweet malt and vanilla. Light and mild on the palate, continuing the fruit bowl flavors and adding a bit of rum spices, with mellow tobacco and oak at the backend. | |||
Tullamore Dew 15 yr., Tullamore, 40 abv | 23 | ||
Vanilla sweetness with notes of almond and creamy honey. | |||
Tyrconnell 10 yr. Madeira Cask, County Louth, 46 abv | 21 | ||
A wine finish provides a salty and fruit filled nose with pears and baked apples. The taste is slick with sweet fruit and chewy malt with a finish filled with cinnamon. | |||
Tyrconnell 10 yr. Port Cask, County Louth, 46 abv | 21 | ||
Sweet initially with red fruit and peaches before mellowing out, the whiskey is soft and smooth with minimal barrel spices. Pleasant finish of almonds | |||
Waterford Gaia Organic Single Malt, Co. Kilkenny, 50 abv | 24 | ||
Buttercream frosting, orchard fruit, and cantaloupe scents introduce layers of toffee, cloves, and confectioners sugar on the palate. Citrus-oily butterscotch lingers on | |||
Waterford Rathclogh Single Farm, Co. Kilkenny, 50 abv | 33 | ||
Raspberry-filled dark chocolate truffles kick off the nose, along with cacao and coffee grounds. The palate shifts gears towards fruitiness, with raspberry sorbet, peaches and cream, and dried apricots. Moving to the finish you'll find vanilla wafers, black pepper, and a big bowl of fruit salad. | |||
Writer’s Tears, Carlow, 40 abv | 13 | ||
Honey develops on the palate. Mellow notes of vanilla and golden malt. Green apple skin, caramel and a hint of oak. | |||
Yellow Spot, Co. Cork, 46 abv | 33 | ||
Fruity with a substantial body and a velvety texture. Finish is long and sweet with notes of marzipan and dried apricots. | |||
Akashi Single Malt, Hyogo , 46 abv | 29 | ||
Rich oak & cereal aroma. Clean, light & fresh on the tongue with a citrus and sweet tone. Warm spice gradually builds & subsides. | |||
Hakushu 12yr., Toribara, 43 abv | 59 | ||
There are fruits galore from apples and oranges to cherries and raisins. Caramel and toffee are the sweet elements here with the salt and smoke components acting as a gentle mist in your glass. | |||
Fukano Sherry Cask, Kumamoto, 42.2 abv | 26 | ||
Sherry bomb! The sweet, raisiny aromas of sherry come through right away on this richly colored rice whisky. It's opulent with flavors of dark fruit, vanilla, raisins with a long, sweet finish. | |||
Fukano Vault Reserve 1, Kumamoto, 40.5 abv |
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A light, malty, and sweet dram. It's nutty on the palate, with notes of almond, straw, and a bit of herbaceousness on the finish. It's clean, approachable, and subtle. | |||
Hibiki Harmony, Osaka, 43 abv | 26 | ||
Melted butter and caramelized dates. A hint of fragrant sandalwood develops into warming, oaky spice. | |||
Kurayoshi Malt Whisky, Tottori & Scotland, 43 abv | 18 | ||
Sherried malt with notes of raisin and cinnamon, followed by toasted nuts and vanilla pod. | |||
Kurayoshi Malt Whisky 18 yr., Tottori & Scotland, 50 abv | 55 | ||
Fresh orange, black tea smokiness, a pinch of cumin powder, brown sugar. | |||
Matsui Single Malt Mizunara Cask, 48 abv | 25 | ||
The influence of the Mizunara oak cask is subtle, leaving more hewn notes of cut straw, honeydew rind, and white pepper | |||
Matsui Single Malt Sakura Cask, 48 abv | 25 | ||
A brilliant straw/gold in the glass with a nose that is both woodsy and smoky, this whisky shows restraint and strength on the palate. Roasted cashews and baked apple carry a brightness alongside allspice and cigar box through a lingering, multilayered finish. | |||
WHISKEY ADVOCATE TOP WHISKIES OF 2021 Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt, Hokkaido, 43 abv | 19 | ||
Espresso beans, milk chocolate, tobacco leaf and lingering sherried fruit. There's a slight touch of smoke as it develops. | |||
Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky, Hokkaido, 45 abv | 20 | ||
Sweet, fruity flavours of melon, grapefruit and thick syrup, balanced by crunchy biscuits and fresh vanilla. | |||
Sensei Mizunara Cask, Yamanashi, 40 abv | 12 | ||
Heather honey, caramel, Japanese plum, balanced oak, peat and toffee with hints of sandalwood and green tea. | |||
Suntory Toki, Osaka, 43 abv | 10 | ||
Green apple with bright citrus notes from pink grapefruit. Bitter herbs, toasted almonds and vanilla oak linger underneath. | |||
Yamazaki Malt Whisky 12 yr., Osaka, 43 abv | 35 | ||
Sweet with winter spice. A lovely citrus note develops with more tropical fruit notes and a little rum. | |||
Amrut Single Malt, India, 46 abv | 20 | ||
The nose is full of honeyed toast while the malt is dark and pleasantly bitter with notes of cinnamon, vanilla, and cooked yellow fruits. More bitter wood tannins come in to wrap things up. | |||
Alfred Giraud Heritage, France, 45.9 abv | 38 | ||
Fresh and delicate with notes of Anjou pears with a hint of floral s and shortbread biscuits. | |||
Armorik Double Maturation, France, 46 abv | 22 | ||
The nose is very fruity and floral. On the palate, some more of that tart stone-fruit action, with mineral tones, malted milk chocolate, almonds and wheaty cereal. Very smooth, sweet and light. | |||
Brenne, France, 40 abv | 20 | ||
Vanilla flowers and sweet pear drops, brandied cherries, pineapple, and coconut ice. French cognac cask finished. | |||
Caribou Crossing Single Barrel, Canada, 40 abv | 22 | ||
Fragrant with vanilla and honey, smooth and silky with toasty oak and mellow notes of caramel and spice. | |||
Cotswolds Single Malt, England, 46 abv | 16 | ||
The nose on this English single malt beckons with sweet cereal aromas. It's gentle on the palate, with a grain-forward flavor balanced by notes of vanilla, oak, nuts, and honeysuckle. | |||
Crown Royal Noble Collection; Winter Wheat, Canada, 45 abv | 19 | ||
At first sweet and old oak, buttery wheat toast, and dried apricots. Then toffee, baking spices, and dried fruit dominate before giving way to a praline finish. | |||
Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve, Canada, 40 abv | 16 | ||
The aroma shows notes of pecans, maple, and vanilla. The body of the whisky is smooth and easy to drink with similar aromas as the nose and red apple skins and ginger candy. | |||
NEW Goalong Single Malt 5 yr., China, 40 abv | 24 | ||
Light pear and baked apple and agave sweetness on the nose. Extremely delicate. Vanilla, menthol, and a hint of citrus peel with a campfire in the distance. | |||
Kavalan Concertmaster, Taiwan, 40 abv | 29 | ||
Port Finished. Vanilla, wet tobacco, honey, with spices and berries. | |||
Masterson's 10 yr Straight Rye, Canada, 45 abv | 22 | ||
A slight herbaceous note on the palate, rye spices, leather, vanilla and toffee. | |||
M&H Elements Red Wine Finished, Israel, 46 abv | 20 | ||
The nose is strawberry, dry barley, a hint of waxy orange peel and crunchy brown sugar. While the palate is slightly floral with citrus blossom, before redcurrant and raisin develop, with a pile of cinnamon sticks off to the side. A strong finish of plum, oak, and poached pear. | |||
M&H Whisky In Bloom, Israel, 46 abv | 18 | ||
A cereal grain character comes through initially, backed by very pleasant salinity. Subtle notes of pear and cardamom linger on the finish. It's a light, enjoyable dram. | |||
Paul John Nirvana, India, 40 abv | 15 | ||
A delightful soft honey with a slight salt-edged barley; an excellent mouthfeel with honeycomb sweetness. | |||
Penderyn Legend, Wales, 43 abv | 18 | ||
Madeira Finished. Vanilla fudge, apples, and citrus zest up front with a viscous mouth feel of creme brulee and fresh biscuits. | |||
Penderyn Portwood, Wales, 46 abv | 30 | ||
Bold nose of port with a slight sweetness of dark chocolate and honey coming through. Smooth honey flavours on the palate, with a sharp yet developing flavour of port that lingers, becoming soft and dry on the finish. | |||
Pendleton, Canada, 40 abv | 9 | ||
Light and very sweet with notes of caramel, confectionery, and maple syrup. | |||
Pike Creek 10 yr. Rum Cask, Canada, 42 abv | 12 | ||
Honeyed raisins and pecans, cardamon heat, brown sugar and dried oak. | |||
Puni Sole, Italy, 46 abv | 28 | ||
The scent of violets and fresh berries waft out of the glass, with richer textures of white chocolate and stewed fruit on the palate. There's a peppery tingle and more of that tart, fresh berry flavor along with blood orange toward the finish | |||
WHISKEY ADVOCATE TOP WHISKIES OF 2021 - STAFF PICK Rampur Asava, India, 45 abv | 26 | ||
Aromas of honeysuckle, lychee and tobacco open on the nose, followed by orange zest, green bananas and sweet baking spices. The palate offers notes of cinnamon and clove, marmalade, savory malt and sweet lychee, with black pepper lingering in the finish. | |||
Spirit of Hven, Tycho’s Star, Sweden, 42 abv | 28 | ||
The nose is full of sweet peat and some peanuts. Ever so slightly beery. The flavor is moderate levels of roasted peated malt. Overall, the whisky is bittersweet and leaves your mouth with a swirl of peat smoke. | |||
Starward Nova, Australia, 41 abv | 18 | ||
Gentle on the palate with flavors of vanilla, honey, and a hint of strawberry jam. The finish is clean with a lingering sweetness and a bit of wood. | |||
Stauning Rye, Denmark, 48 abv | 22 | ||
The nose is grain-forward, along with mint, Baker's chocolate, pine wood, and peanut shells. The palate is herbaceous and starts with rye spice and lacquer, followed by a richer profile on the back, with clover honey, toffee, and dried fruits. The finish is short and showcases maple syrup, fennel, menthol, and oak. |
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Dear Mom Wine, Oregon, Rose 8
Underwood Wine, Oregon, Pinot Noir or Bubbles 8
Rotating IPA, Fort George, Astoria 6
Leadbetter Red Ale, North Jetty, Seaview WA 5
Pilsner, Occidental Brewing, Portland 6
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite 2
Perrier 3