Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch

Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch Bourbon

I typically bring a bottle to the deer camp to share with everyone. Nothing too fancy, but something that will make it through the weekend. Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond (white label) has been part of
my rotation for quite a while. It has the right amount of easy-sipping smooth flavor combined with affordability. I decided to bring something a little nicer than that last weekend when I saw the Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch on the shelf next to it. As you can see from the picture, it was a hit. I'm surprised any of it made it home. 

From the Bottle:

Evan Williams earned the title "Kentucky's First Distiller" in 1783, when he began his distillery on the banks of the Ohio River. Today, that pioneering heritage is honored in the crafting of the special small batch bourbon. After fully maturing, a limited numner of barrells are then specially chosen and mingled to just the taste. The result is a genuine classic - smooth, rich, and worthy of it's name.

Whiskey Facts

Distillery: Old Evan Williams Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky

Type: Small Batch Bourbon

Age: Not Stated

Proof: 90 Proof / 45% ABV

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch has a copper color. It has long fingers that seem to hang on to the glass.

Nose: On the nose, Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch has not of vanilla, honey, and figs.

Taste: Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch is spicy, almost peppery, right upfront. It follows that up with some notes of honey, caramel, vanilla, and figs. 

Finish: Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch has a long finish. The spice hits hard on the back. The whiskey lingers on its way down.

Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch is a great bourbon for the budget drinker or anyone looking for something new to try. I started off by saying that I brought it to deer camp to share. This bottle is great for sitting around the campfire. This bourbon goes down smooth and will certainly keep you warm. I will be buying it again. 

 

Breckenridge Distillery Bourbon Whiskey

The mountains of Colorado have been my favorite place for years, especially the areas around Estes Park

Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey

and the ski areas towards Copper Mountain and Breckenridge. So of course, finding the Breckenridge Distillery Bourbon Whiskey was a a real treat for me. Trying new whiskies is always a fun experience, especially when they come from an area that means something to me. It seems to enhance the experience. So, I was pretty excited to get to try this one out.

Breckenridge Distillery Bourbon Whiskey

Distillery: Breckenridge Distilliery, Breckenridge, CO

Batch: Unnumbered

Type: Bourbon Blend

ABV: 43% / 86 proof

A blended whiskey with snowmelt water from the Rocky Mountains

Appearance: Breckenridge Distillery Bourbon Whiskey is copper in color. It has long fingers that creep down the side of the glass.

Nose: On the nose, Breckenridge Disillery Bourbon Whiskey has sweet notes of spice, vanilla, and caramel.

Taste: Breckenridge Distillery Bourbon Whiskey has semi-sweet flavors of a vanilla, caramel, and spice.

Finish: Breckenridge Distillery Bourbon Whiskey has a quick finish. The flavors fade away quickly.

Overall, Breckenridge Distillery Bourbon Whiskey is a pleasant whiskey to drink. The sweet flavors and quick finish make it a naturally easy sipper. This is a great whiskey to enjoy around a campfire or deer camp. Maybe I'm biased because of my love for the mountains, but this is a great bourbon whiskey that I expect to add to my always on hand list of bottles. 

That reminds me, maybe it's time to do an updated inventory post. 

High Country American Single Malt

HIGH COUNTRY AMERICAN SINGLE MALT RELEASING THIS DECEMBER - NATIONWIDE High West's High Country American Single Malt is finally available nationwide. As admirers of the famed single malts of Scotland, we challenged ourselves to create a true American Single Malt, embodying the pioneering spirit of the American West, while paying homage to those that got us here. High Country American Single Malt is one of High West's only products that is made out of 100% High West own-make distillate. Aged a minimum of two years, and produced high in the Wasatch mountains of Utah. Unfiltered and distilled on the grain for a robust, western character. Class & Type  An American single malt whiskey distilled and blended by High West in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. Sensory Notes: Nose: Baked apple, honey drizzled over fresh fig, lavender graham cracker, overnight oat groats with peaches and cream, dried white daisies, cinnamon stick, tobacco in a private study Taste: Banana bread with vanilla glaze, warm granola with dried fruit, frangipane with crushed golden raspberries served on a cedar plank Finish: Raw honey, toasted almond, marzipan, baking spice Technical Details Proof: 88° ABV: 44% Price  Price: $79.99 How to Drink Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water while appreciating a magnificent western vista.  The Artwork This release features the third installment of the Ed Mell Label Artist Series. Ed Mell is a notable western painter and sculpturer who specializes in capturing the beauty, vastness and spirit of the landscape of the American west with a unique contemporary spin. We feel that this custom painting done by Ed, perfectly captures the majesty of the great Mountain West. High West Distillery is home to pioneers of blending artistry and what better way to showcase the art of whiskey distilling than through an artist series that blends the humble beginnings of the old west with the new. WHERE TO BUY?  High Country American Single Malt will be available nationwide starting in December. We recommend asking your favorite High West retailer about this release now. If you are in Utah, High Country American Single Malt will be available at High West's location in Park City Friday, December 3rd, 2021 at 11am, in addition to the Utah State Liquor Stores. *High West General Stores are limiting 1 case (6 bottles) per person* HOW HIGH WEST IS MADE | HUCKBERRY HOLIDAYS  Our friends at Huckberry came by to learn all about the whiskey making process with our Distilling and Blending Manager, Isaac Winter. As luck would have it, we were distilling our High Country American Single Malt - check out the video here to experience the magic.

 

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Boondocks American Whiskey

Boondocks American
Whiskey

Along with the port barrel finished version, I got this bottle of Boondocks American Whiskey from my
dad last year for my birthday. To say that a bottle of whiskey was the perfect gift for 2020 is an understatement. That said, I've been nursing these two bottles because they are so good and I don't want to see them gone. I tend to do that with whiskey bottles anyway. I collect about as many as I can sneak in the house and slowly enjoy them until. There are a couple on reserve, but mostly they are for drinking, enjoying, and displaying. Enough about me and my collecting, let's talk about Boondocks American Whiskey.

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Distillery: Boondocks Distillery

Location: Bardstown, Kentucky, 40004

Mater Distillery: David E Sheurich

Age: 11 Years

Batch: Unnumbered

Type: Straight Whiskey

ABV: 47.5% / 95 Proof

Boondocks American Whiskey is aged in ex-bourbon barrels

Appearance: Light amber, caramel

Nose: Spice, oak, vanilla, caramel

Taste: The fruit, spice, oak, vanilla, and caramel notes carry over from the nose to the palate. Given these, flavor notes, I'd expect a level of sweetness that is not there. 

Finish: Boondocks American Whiskey lingers on the glass, with long fingers. There is a spice bomb at the very end, with the classic and familiar and comforting warmth. 

 

High West Distillery Whiskey News

I don't know about you, but I love to check my inbox and find whiskey news! I found this update from High West Whiskey today, and it is packed with some great stuff! 

RENDEZVOUS RYE HAS A NEW BLEND AND A  NEW LOOK COMING TO A RETAILER NEAR YOU THIS  MAY "As we transition our flagship whiskey into a seasonal  release, Rendezvous Rye has evolved to include more of  our own coveted High West pot still rye!  A majority vote  from a blinded sensory panel of 16 panelists across  Quality, Blending, Distilling, and Bartending, approved  this new limited release of Rendezvous Rye  stating that this blend unapologetically embodies  true Rendezvous and the spirit of the West! Collect each  year's release to taste through the aromatic and  flavor nuances that we will leverage year-to-year to  continue bringing you unparalleled quality!" Tara Lindley, High West Sensory QA & New Product  Development Manager Class & Type  A blend of straight rye whiskeys.  Sensory Team Tasting Notes: NOSE: Poached pear, bitter orange, ground ginger, lavender, wet  sandalwood, tanned leather on a well-used wooden work bench TASTE: Persimmon, dried apricot, snickerdoodle, ginger chews,  walnut sauce, spiced caramels in a cedar gift box FINISH: Cocoa nibs, allspice, toasted oak Technical Details Proof: 92° ABV: 46% Price  Price: $69.99 How to Drink Great neat, with a little water or on the rocks. The high rye  mash bill also makes Rendezvous® Rye perfect in one of the  classic cocktails made with rye, like a Manhattan, an Old  Fashioned, or a Sazerac. WHERE TO BUY?  Rendezvous Rye is now a limited national release, available at your  local liquor stores this May and High West general stores in Park City and Wanship starting Saturday, May 1st.  *High West General Stores are limiting 2 bottles per person* A NOTE FROM OUR DISTILLING & BLENDING  MANAGER, Isaac Winter Rendezvous Rye has been through a couple of refreshes over the years  since its initial release, but each time we’ve tried to retain the  soul of the product: an older rye whiskey that balances stunning rye  spice with a sturdy maturation character.  The current release has the same older column still base that  features a rounded baking spice character (think all spice, soft  cedar, and toffee) but we have been so thrilled with our own High  West rye component we decided to include ‘significantly’ more in  this release. Because we use a potstill to create this component we  pull over a lot more ester and grain character. A blend of 4-9 yo  lots, this component brings some dried fruit, leather, and candied  ginger to the final product. Look for increased depth and dried  stone fruit complexity from potstill-esters as well as slightly more  maturation character. We hope you enjoy this new blend of a classic,  as it was certainly a crowd favorite among our teams. Cheers,  Isaac THE ARTIST SERIES The Artist series is an exciting new initiative for some of High  West's limited release products. We wanted to give a special artist  the freedom to explore their own interpretation of the West with our  original label elements to guide them. Our first artist to help kick  this off is Ed Mell, a notable western painter and sculpture who  specializes in capturing the beauty, vastness and spirit of the  landscape of the American west. Ed’s painting, entitled ‘Western  Bronc’, perfectly captures the original Horse and rider that was on  our old Rendezvous label, with a contemporary spin. High West Distillery is home to pioneers of blending artistry and  what better way to showcase the art of whiskey distilling than  through an artist series that blends the humble beginnings of the  old west with the new.  See more of Ed Mell's work at edmellgallery.com

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The Gift of Maker's Mark

There are a few special holidays coming up in the next few months. A personalized bottle of Maker's Mark would make a perfect gift! I received this email from Maker's Mark the other day. You can order personalized labels direct from the folks at the distillery and customize your own bottles. 

Our bourbon has always been about sharing special occasions with those special to us. That holds true now more than ever. And with Mother’s Day and Father’s Day not too far around the corner, our personalized labels are the perfect way to give the gift of Maker’s Mark® that’s as unique as they are.  This year skip the flowers or socks and give Mom or Dad the gift that has their name all over it…literally. Here’s how it works:  •    First, visit your favorite retailer and pick up a 750ml bottle of classic Maker’s Mark® Bourbon.  •    Next, visit makersmark.com/personalize to order a one-of-a-kind personalized gift label. You’ll select the occasion, enter the lucky recipient’s name and, for the perfect finish, choose the final style options.  •    Once your order is complete, we’ll send you the personalized label to add to your bottle in one to two weeks. Simply affix the label over the existing standard label when it arrives. •    Finally, make their day remarkable by giving the gift of Maker’s Mark, made custom just for them. Order Labels There’s no cost to order your labels, but be sure to pick up your bottles of classic Maker’s Mark first. Sharing special occasions with those we love is always reason to celebrate. So, visit makersmark.com/personalize today to make the perfect gift for those special folks in your life. Cheers! Jeff at Maker’s Mark Ambassador Coordinator

Canadian Whisky, More than Just Crown Royal

Canadian Whisky - Photo Credit Chilled Magazine

This week, after a brief hiatus, the Whiskey Roundup is back! For the first roundup after it's return, I chose Canadian Whisky as the featured whiskey. It turns out, Canadian Whisky has more to offer than just Crown Royal. I was actually surprised at how much I didn't know about Canadian Whisky offerings. I have not had most of these.

How great is that this is know as "Canadian Blanton's?" Blanton's is one of those that is so hotly debated, I try to stay away from it. Anyway, good to know that there is an alternative.

Latest scoresheet, this time for Caribou Crossing, the alleged "Canadian Blanton's."

Full review: https://t.co/yMvUScxNnj#cariboucrossing #canadianwhiskey #sazerac #scoresheet #review pic.twitter.com/ltI3pZLrUA

— The Whiskey Ramble (@RambleWhiskey) March 23, 2021

Aside from what's inside the bottle, I have to admire the design behind the bottle too. I can take some time to find the perfect bottle befitting the carefully crafted liquid gold that will be inside of it.  

The main label of our Benjamin Chapman Whiskey is inspired by classic 1960’s fashion, showing subtle lines as a fashionable tweed suit of that era might have adorned.#3badge #3badgemixology #benjaminchapman #benjaminchapmanwhiskey #whiskey #bc #ryewhiskey #rye #canadianwhiskey pic.twitter.com/wOANNib2n7

— 3 Badge Beverage (@3badgecorp) March 10, 2021

I had to include at least one Crown Royal product in here. Truth be told, I do have two bottles of Crown in my collection. This is not one of them though. I know people who go ape shit for this stuff and buy it by the case. Maybe one of these days I'll get around to trying it out.  

#CrownRoyalPeachWhiskey 🍑 is now in stock at both Tower locations! Bottles are limited to 4 per person. Grab some delicious #CanadianWhiskey while supplies last! 🥃 pic.twitter.com/ZmucPoeWw8

— Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits (@TowerATL) February 22, 2021

This is another one that I have heard of, but never tried. I always thought of it as a mixer, and since I don't do a lot of mixed drinks with whiskey, I never paid much attention to it. I'm reconsidering that view now though.  

Happy new year!😀This is good stuff!!#canadianwhiskey pic.twitter.com/gdQdYsBqh9

— ron paterson (@sxyron) January 1, 2021