Dalmore 19 yo 1999 ?Moscatel Cask Finish? (54.9%, OB, Private Cask, cask #10) – Dalmore 21 yo ?Matusalem Oloroso Sherry? (55.9%, OB, Private Cask, China) – Dalmore 24 yo 1995 ?Madeira Wine Cask Finish? (56.4%, OB, Private Cask, cask #29)
Dalmore 19 yo 1999 ?Moscatel Cask Finish? (54.9%, OB, Private Cask, cask #10) - Dalmore 21 yo ?Matusalem Oloroso Sherry? (55.9%, OB, Private Cask, China) - Dalmore 24 yo 1995 ?Madeira Wine Cask Finish? (56.4%, OB, Private Cask, cask #29)
Wild Turkey Cornerstone, the fourth whiskey released by Wild Turkey in the United States as part of their Master’s Keep series. This time around we get a high proof rye, batched from barrels aged nine to eleven years. As someone who has tasted Wild Tur…
Wild Turkey Cornerstone, the fourth whiskey released by Wild Turkey in the United States as part of their Master's Keep series. This time around we get a high proof rye, batched from barrels aged nine to eleven years. As someone who has tasted Wild Turkey rye at the 9+ year old mark straight from the barrel on several occasions, I was excited to see them release a rye with these stats. At the same time though I was very grouchy about the fact that it would be such a high priced offering and initially convinced myself I wasn't interested. My sensibilities went out the window one random day though when I walked into a store and saw a lone bottle of this on the shelf. In a rare moment of taterism, I caved and bought it so here we are.
Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey; Aged at least 9 years; 54.5% ABV, $180
Nose: The nose is a bit flat - some doughy rye bread, maybe a little zesty citrus, and then your typical American whiskey sweet notes (vanilla, caramel, etc). If I really reach I can barely tell it is a rye with some spicy zip but there's really not a lot of character. I will say this bottle has been open for quite some time so I think the nose is slightly oxidized.
Taste: Much better than the nose. The mouthfeel is full and there a good amount of classic bourbony sweet notes here. There are some light citrus fruits, maybe tangerine? Towards the finish there are some spicy rye spearmint and clove along with decent oaky notes. Again the rye notes seem to be taking a back seat - If I had this blind I'd probably guess it was a high rye bourbon.
Thoughts: This is pretty decent, bordering on good though like most other Kentucky straight ryes it's not going to blow you away with spice notes. I shared the last of this bottle with another member of my bourbon club and while she liked it she commented it's not really a rye drinker's rye. As someone who also particularly enjoys high proof Alberta and MGP ryes that comment certainly resonates with me. Overall, I don't think this is that much better than the Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Rye you can buy off the shelf today. A few years ago I probably wouldn't have said that but lately I think that product tastes more mature and that comment is a testament to how good it is now. Given that comparison it's hard for me to feel anything beyond meh about this release despite the fact that it's actually pretty good whiskey.
Rating: B/B-
Note that price is not considered when assigning a rating.
Glenrothes 10 yo (40%, OB, +/-2019) – Glenrothes 30 yo 1989/ (41.9%, The Single Malts of Scotland, cask #18177, 92 bottles) – Glenrothes 11 yo 2007/2019 (51.4%, North Star spirits, for Ralfy, sherry butt, 618 bottles) – Glenrothes 22 yo 1997/2019 (59%,…
Glenrothes 10 yo (40%, OB, +/-2019) - Glenrothes 30 yo 1989/ (41.9%, The Single Malts of Scotland, cask #18177, 92 bottles) - Glenrothes 11 yo 2007/2019 (51.4%, North Star spirits, for Ralfy, sherry butt, 618 bottles) - Glenrothes 22 yo 1997/2019 (59%, Liquid Treasures, 10th anniversary, rum barrel, 109 bottles) - Glenrothes 2007/2018 (53.4%, The Limburg Whisky Fair 2019, sherry wood) - Glenrothes-Glenlivet 17 yo 2002/2019 (55.5%, Cadenhead, Small Batch, bourbon hogshead)
Glengoyne ‘Cask Strength Batch 006’ (59.8%, OB, 2018) – Glengoyne 21 yo (43%, OB, +/-2018) – Glengoyne 12 yo 2005/2019 (57.9%, Archives, cask #1938, 248 bottles) – Glengoyne 28 yo 1988/2016 (51.1%, OB, for Taiwan, European oak sherry cask, cask #835, 5…
Glengoyne 'Cask Strength Batch 006' (59.8%, OB, 2018) - Glengoyne 21 yo (43%, OB, +/-2018) - Glengoyne 12 yo 2005/2019 (57.9%, Archives, cask #1938, 248 bottles) - Glengoyne 28 yo 1988/2016 (51.1%, OB, for Taiwan, European oak sherry cask, cask #835, 574 bottles) - Glengoyne 30 yo 1986/2017 (54.4%, OB, for Taiwan, cask #1652, 505 bottles)
Loustau ?Solera Gran Reserva Finest Selection? (40%, OB, brandy de Jerez, +/-2019) – Laubade 1965/2008 (40%, OB, Bas-Armagnac) – Heritage de Rene Riviere ?Avant 1925? (49%, Malternative Belgium, Borderies, 66 bottles, 2020)
Loustau ?Solera Gran Reserva Finest Selection? (40%, OB, brandy de Jerez, +/-2019) - Laubade 1965/2008 (40%, OB, Bas-Armagnac) - Heritage de Rene Riviere ?Avant 1925? (49%, Malternative Belgium, Borderies, 66 bottles, 2020)
Ardbeg 10 yo (70 proof, OB, bottled circa 1976) – Ardbeg 28 yo 1972/2001 (49.5%, Douglas Laing Old Malt Cask, 222 bottles) – Ardbeg 1974/1991 (56%, Scotch Malt Whisky Society #33.11) – Ardbeg 1975/1987 (55.7%, Scotch Malt Whisky Society #33.5) – Ardbeg…
Ardbeg 10 yo (70 proof, OB, bottled circa 1976) - Ardbeg 28 yo 1972/2001 (49.5%, Douglas Laing Old Malt Cask, 222 bottles) - Ardbeg 1974/1991 (56%, Scotch Malt Whisky Society #33.11) - Ardbeg 1975/1987 (55.7%, Scotch Malt Whisky Society #33.5) - Ardbeg 10 yo 1978/1988 (57.8%, The Syndicate, 240 bottles) - Lagavulin 12 yo (43%, OB ?White Horse?, Jardine Matheson Co Japan import, 1970s) - Lagavulin 40 yo 1979/2019 (49.1%, The Syndicate, cask #112, 188 bottles) - Lagavulin 27 yo 1991/2018 (51.8%, OB ?Casks of Distinction?, cask #0016, sherry puncheon, 432 bottles) - Lagavulin 1991/2016 (52.7%, OB ?200th Anniversary?, sherry butt, 522 bottles) - Lagavulin 1980/1995 (63.8%, Scotch Malt Whisky Society #111.2)
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Dalwhinnie 20 yo 1963 (40%, Gordon MacPhail, Connoisseurs Choice, old brown label, +/-1983) - Dalwhinnie 31 yo 1987/2019 (56.4%, OB, Casks of Distinction, for TDW Whisky Club, oak butt, cask #1528, 492 bottles)
Teaninich 10 yo 2009/2019 (50%, Asta Morris, cask #AM030, 245 bottles) – Teaninich 10 yo 2009/2019 (55.1%, Cadenhead, Small Batch)
Teaninich 10 yo 2009/2019 (50%, Asta Morris, cask #AM030, 245 bottles) - Teaninich 10 yo 2009/2019 (55.1%, Cadenhead, Small Batch)
Auchentoshan ?American Oak? (40%, OB, +/-2019) – Inverleven 30 yo 1989/2019 (47.5%, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, #20.25, refill bourbon barrel, ?My God, it’s full of stars!? 128 bottles) – Rosebank 1938 (70proof, Robert Stewart Son, 26 2/3 Fl. Ozs, 1960s)
Auchentoshan ?American Oak? (40%, OB, +/-2019) - Inverleven 30 yo 1989/2019 (47.5%, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, #20.25, refill bourbon barrel, ?My God, it's full of stars!? 128 bottles) - Rosebank 1938 (70proof, Robert Stewart Son, 26 2/3 Fl. Ozs, 1960s)
Ichiro?s Malt ?Double Distilleries? (61.3%, OB, Whisky Rising, Japanese blended malt, vatted at Chichibu, 2018) – Chichibu 2011/2019 (59.2%, OB for the Whisky Exchange, 20th Anniversary, Coedonado beer cask, cask #3301, 224 bottles) – Chichibu 10 yo 20…
Ichiro?s Malt ?Double Distilleries? (61.3%, OB, Whisky Rising, Japanese blended malt, vatted at Chichibu, 2018) - Chichibu 2011/2019 (59.2%, OB for the Whisky Exchange, 20th Anniversary, Coedonado beer cask, cask #3301, 224 bottles) - Chichibu 10 yo 2008/2019 (59.9%, OB, TMC 10th Anniversary, bourbon barrel)
