Price Range

$20-49   $50-100   Over $100

Availability

Widespread   Uncommon   Rare

Would We Buy it again?

Definitely   Maybe   Not Likely

Whiskey Reviews
Review - Maker's Mark Private Select Kentucky Bourbon - Troutdale Liquor
Bourbon, Availability: Uncommon, $50-100, Rating: 3 of 5 Glasses, Cask Strength, Maybe Buy Again
Review - Maker's Mark Private Select Kentucky Bourbon - Troutdale Liquor
Bourbon, Availability: Uncommon, $50-100, Rating: 3 of 5 Glasses, Cask Strength, Maybe Buy Again

10 individual custom wood finishing staves were hand selected by Troutdale Liquor in Troutdale, OR creating this kick in the pants….It isn’t for faint of heart at 109.8 proof and is definitely not in the price point for just anyone either. This is top-shelf hand-crafted Kentucky Bourbon and fits the bill.

Bourbon, Availability: Uncommon, $50-100, Rating: 3 of 5 Glasses, Cask Strength, Maybe Buy Again
Review - Basil Hayden's Two By Two Rye
$20-$49, Bourbon, Rating: 2 of 5 Glasses, Rye, Never Buy Again, Availability: Uncommon
Review - Basil Hayden's Two By Two Rye
$20-$49, Bourbon, Rating: 2 of 5 Glasses, Rye, Never Buy Again, Availability: Uncommon

More and more coming to the conclusion that Basil Hayden’s is the Lacroix of bourbons. Basically whiskey infused with essential oils… It's pretty pricey for what it brings to the table … confused. Two By Two Rye doesn’t give us anything to hate but nothing to bring us back.

$20-$49, Bourbon, Rating: 2 of 5 Glasses, Rye, Never Buy Again, Availability: Uncommon
Review - Wild Turkey Longbranch Bourbon
Availability: Widespread, Maybe Buy Again, $20-$49, Rating: 3.5 of 5 Glasses, Bourbon, blended
Review - Wild Turkey Longbranch Bourbon
Availability: Widespread, Maybe Buy Again, $20-$49, Rating: 3.5 of 5 Glasses, Bourbon, blended

…The main component of what makes the profile of this whiskey unique is the proprietary dual-charcoal filtration process…that makes you want to fire up the Traeger® with every sip.
Longbranch is a good value for an 8 year small batch and a great whiskey for someone being introduced to Bourbon and American Whiskey.

Availability: Widespread, Maybe Buy Again, $20-$49, Rating: 3.5 of 5 Glasses, Bourbon, blended
Review - Michter's US-1 Limited Release Barrel Strength Straight Rye Whiskey 2019
$50-100, Definitely Buy Again, Rating: 4.5 of 5 Glasses, Bourbon, Barrel Strength, Rye, Limited Release, Availability: Rare, Single Barrel
Review - Michter's US-1 Limited Release Barrel Strength Straight Rye Whiskey 2019
$50-100, Definitely Buy Again, Rating: 4.5 of 5 Glasses, Bourbon, Barrel Strength, Rye, Limited Release, Availability: Rare, Single Barrel

Bottled at 108.4, this particular selection from barrel No. 18F829 is truly a wonder to behold. Familiar but with a depth of flavor and ABV punch that you won’t get from Michter’s std US-1 Rye.

$50-100, Definitely Buy Again, Rating: 4.5 of 5 Glasses, Bourbon, Barrel Strength, Rye, Limited Release, Availability: Rare, Single Barrel
Review - Wanderback Whiskey Batch No. 2
$50-100, Single Malt, blended, Definitely Buy Again, Rating: 3.5 of 5 Glasses
Review - Wanderback Whiskey Batch No. 2
$50-100, Single Malt, blended, Definitely Buy Again, Rating: 3.5 of 5 Glasses

…Wanderback's second release sets itself apart by first aging in new American oak barrels then finishing its last 6 months in Nicaraguan ex-rum and Heaven Hill ex-bourbon barrels. In our opinion Batch No. 2 is a notch above its older sibling and delivers a smoother, more balanced and flavorful experience overall….

$50-100, Single Malt, blended, Definitely Buy Again, Rating: 3.5 of 5 Glasses
Whiskey Reviews
Review - Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Not Likely To Buy Again, Over $100, Single Malt, Highland, Availability: Widespread, Rating: 3 of 5 Glasses
Review - Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Not Likely To Buy Again, Over $100, Single Malt, Highland, Availability: Widespread, Rating: 3 of 5 Glasses

This is a very subtle and subdued whisky with flavors that are pleasant. It is well blended but just wish there was a little more ponch to it… we really wanted Chris Hemsworth but got Tom Hiddleston.

Not Likely To Buy Again, Over $100, Single Malt, Highland, Availability: Widespread, Rating: 3 of 5 Glasses
Review - Ardbeg Grooves Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Definitely Buy Again, Rating: 4 of 5 Glasses, Islay, $50-100, Availability: Rare
Review - Ardbeg Grooves Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Definitely Buy Again, Rating: 4 of 5 Glasses, Islay, $50-100, Availability: Rare

Grooves is groovy but definitely a lighter Ardbeg release that is more approachable for the casual Islay fan. We would compare it to a blend between AN OA and Ardbeg 10 . It’s really good overall and better than Kelpie with less in your face brininess and a little bit o' peat & little bit o' smoke. Great committee release for 2018.

Definitely Buy Again, Rating: 4 of 5 Glasses, Islay, $50-100, Availability: Rare
Review - Glenfiddich Project XX Experimental Series #02
Rating: 3.5 of 5 Glasses, Single Malt, Speyside, Availability: Widespread, $50-100, Not Likely To Buy Again
Review - Glenfiddich Project XX Experimental Series #02
Rating: 3.5 of 5 Glasses, Single Malt, Speyside, Availability: Widespread, $50-100, Not Likely To Buy Again

There are 20 different barrels used in this blend: 17 bourbon, 1 port pipe & 2 sherry casks. It's really a great product but the complexity and effort that goes into crafting this whisky doesn't exactly translate into the experience.

Rating: 3.5 of 5 Glasses, Single Malt, Speyside, Availability: Widespread, $50-100, Not Likely To Buy Again
Whiskey Reviews
Review - Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Single Malt, Availability: Widespread, Rating: 3 of 5 Glasses, Maybe Buy Again, $20-$49, Peated
Review - Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Single Malt, Availability: Widespread, Rating: 3 of 5 Glasses, Maybe Buy Again, $20-$49, Peated

This one is unique in that it is the only Irish Peated Single Malt Whiskey widely available today. Connemara Original is perfect for those scotch lovers that would like something just a bit lighter to enjoy on a hot day or with light dinner. Pour a big glass and call it good as this is one you could sip on all evening.

Single Malt, Availability: Widespread, Rating: 3 of 5 Glasses, Maybe Buy Again, $20-$49, Peated
Review - Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Whiskey
Rating: 4 of 5 Glasses, Definitely Buy Again, Single Pot Still, Availability: Uncommon, $50-100
Review - Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Whiskey
Rating: 4 of 5 Glasses, Definitely Buy Again, Single Pot Still, Availability: Uncommon, $50-100

Smoothest cask strength we've ever had. It was a great introduction to the brand and now we know why everyone has such high opinions of Redbreast. It's flippin' good (did I happen to mention the pancakes?). Great Irish for an over-proof lover and if we could find it again we would buy it just the same.

Rating: 4 of 5 Glasses, Definitely Buy Again, Single Pot Still, Availability: Uncommon, $50-100
Review - Slane Irish Whiskey
Rating: 4 of 5 Glasses, Definitely Buy Again, blended, $20-$49, Availability: Widespread
Review - Slane Irish Whiskey
Rating: 4 of 5 Glasses, Definitely Buy Again, blended, $20-$49, Availability: Widespread

Like getting an allergy shot in the middle of summer and then, because you were such a good boy, stopping at a Tastee-Freez for a creamsicle. Smooth thanks to triple distillation but complex due to the different casks (Virgin, Seasoned & Sherry) used in maturation.

Rating: 4 of 5 Glasses, Definitely Buy Again, blended, $20-$49, Availability: Widespread
Whiskey Reviews
Review - IWAI Tradition Japanese Whisky
$50-100, Availability: Widespread, Not Likely To Buy Again, Rating: 2 of 5 Glasses, blended
Review - IWAI Tradition Japanese Whisky
$50-100, Availability: Widespread, Not Likely To Buy Again, Rating: 2 of 5 Glasses, blended

Mash bill consists of 75% malt & 25% corn which is a flip from the standard release and a blending of sherry, bourbon & wine casks probably wasn’t the best move. Definitely not worth the $60 as it doesn’t hold up to many other Japanese whiskys on the shelf hanging out in the same price range. Unless you are a Japanese whisky enthusiast we would steer you clear for sure.

$50-100, Availability: Widespread, Not Likely To Buy Again, Rating: 2 of 5 Glasses, blended
Review - Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Whisky
Pure Malt, Maybe Buy Again, Rating: 4 of 5 Glasses, $50-100, Availability: Widespread
Review - Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Whisky
Pure Malt, Maybe Buy Again, Rating: 4 of 5 Glasses, $50-100, Availability: Widespread

Definitely no Yamazaki 12 but a good solid whisky nonetheless

Pure Malt, Maybe Buy Again, Rating: 4 of 5 Glasses, $50-100, Availability: Widespread
Review - Hibiki Suntory Japanese Harmony
Blended, Not Likely To Buy Again, $50-100, Rating: 3 of 5 Glasses, Availability: Widespread
Review - Hibiki Suntory Japanese Harmony
Blended, Not Likely To Buy Again, $50-100, Rating: 3 of 5 Glasses, Availability: Widespread

"Good but for the money hold off for Hibiki 12"

Blended, Not Likely To Buy Again, $50-100, Rating: 3 of 5 Glasses, Availability: Widespread