The nose is redolent of Rolos, Milk Duds, cocoa powder, hot fudge, and Raisinets. 155) 92 points, 56.5%, $80Dessert lovers, rejoice: This is made for you. Red Line 6 year old Cask Strength Single Barrel Straight Bourbon (No. A complex whiskey with lots to enjoy.- David Fleming The rich finish offers a crescendo of espresso and tart black pepper melding with dark chocolate and a hint of orange peel. It definitely benefits from water, which unlocks more sweet orange, spice, and seasoned oak. It’s a brawny whiskey that carries its proof with great structure, balance, and complexity.- David Flemingīooker's Straight Bourbon “The Lumberyard Batch” (2022-02) 92 points, 62.4%, $90Notes of fresh lemon, chocolate, and candied orange slices emerge on the nose, while the palate is deliciously rich, creamy, and smooth, with balanced spice and a pleasant texture. Excellent length on the finish, with more jammy fruitiness, cinnamon bun, and dark chocolate. ![]() Drinking it with a big rock of ice is recommended. Powerful on the palate, with an opening blast of cinnamon followed by strawberry jam, dried herbs, dark chocolate, espresso, and vanilla flan. Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon (Batch C922) 93 points, 63.3%, $60Blackberry jam, blueberry pancakes, new leather, and tobacco leaf on the nose. It seems there’s more cask strength whiskey than ever to choose from, but you can’t go wrong with one of these bottles. Trusted names like Larceny Barrel Proof and Booker’s appear, scoring well, but so too do newcomers like Red Line and Penelope. Our Winter 2022 issue contains our Top 20 whiskies of the year-a list where cask-strength whisky is well represented-and there are even more cask strength whiskeys reviewed in the Buying Guide. You don’t want to serve the wine lover in your life something that will scorch their palate, and sometimes, a low proof spirit makes a perfect aperitif. In fact, a smart connoisseur learns to keep a range of ABVs at hand for any and all occasions. That’s not to say that low ABV whiskies don’t have their time and place. ![]() The heat can be overwhelming in some instances, but time-and yes, a few drops of water-allow these whiskeys to take on a new life, flavors changing and emerging as the proof is gradually lowered to the drinkers’ preference. These are whiskies straight from the barrel, with no water added prior to bottling. ![]() Veteran whiskey drinkers tend to embrace higher proof bottlings for the full flavor and experience they deliver.
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