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Richard on November 11th, 2010

Wild Turkey American Spirit 15 Year Old Bourbon, Bottled in Bond 50% ABV/100 Proof Originally – $100 Collectible What the Distillery Says: Created by legendary master distiller Jimmy Russell and his son, associate distiller Eddie Russell, American Spirit is bottled at bond proof, in a super premium package, and limited to just 24,000 bottles globally. [...]

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Richard on June 7th, 2010

Parker’s Heritage Collection Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 1996 vintage 64.8% ABV Limited Release $80 to $90 What The Distillery Says: Parker’s Heritage Collection is a tribute to sixth generation Master Distiller, Parker Beam, for his 45+ years of service to the distilling industry. Hand-selected by Park himself, this first edition has been aging [...]

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Richard on April 9th, 2009

43% ABV/86 Proof Available in the United States and Europe – $45 to $55 What the distillery says: Honey in color. Medium-bodied with hints of lavender and oak with a syrup sweetness. Long, mellow and very sumptuous finish. What Matt says: Nose: Heather, dulce de leche, trace hints of smoke Palate: Clean palate with honey, [...]

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Richard on February 24th, 2009

Matt and I have discussed, at length the merits of offering reviews on whiskeys that are no longer available.  The argument against it is that if we review a dram that is out of this world then it would offer nothing to our readers but frustration at not being able to procure such a fine [...]

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