This was an exceptional virtual tasting with some memorable offerings. We had a respectable bottle that special guest Matt did not care for, a surprise mature offering from DA that was a crowd pleaser, and a bonus offering from CA that was quite unique and possibly the highest scoring whiskey to date.
Taste 1
Submitted by JD
Initial Impressions
- BE – 90 proof | 8 years | Score: 6
- CA – 92 proof | 8 years | Score: 7 | 86 corn / 12 rye / 2 malted barley
- DA – 86 proof | 10 years | Score 7.5 | 67.5 corn / other stuff
- JD – Score: 7
- Matt – Score: 8
The Reveal
Calumet Farm Small Batch
86 Proof | 8 year and 15 year blend | $50 MSRP
Average Score: 7.1
Taste 2
Submitted by @easykaye
Initial Impressions
- DA – 96 proof | 12 years | Score: 7.5
- JD – 90 proof | 6 years | Score: 7
- CA – 100 proof | 8 years | Score: 7.5
- Matt – 100 proof | 6 years | Score: 4
- BE – Score: 7.5
The Reveal
Remus Repeal Reserve Series VI
100 Proof | Blend of 10 to 14 year old bourbons | $100 MSRP
Average Score: 6.7
Taste 3
Submitted by CA
Initial Impressions
- DA – 94 proof | 8-12 years | Score: 6.5
- JD – 96 proof | Score: 8
- BE – 95 proof | Score 7
- Matt – 90 proof | Score: 10
- CA – Score: 9
The Reveal
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
94 Proof | NAS | $50 MSRP
Average Score: 8.1
Taste 4
Submitted by DA
Initial Impressions
- CA – 107 proof | 10 years | Score: 7
Finished in Sherry or some sort of wine barrel - BE – 105 proof | 12 years | Score: 8.5
- JD – 112 proof | 14 years | Score: 8.5
- Matt – 110 proof | 7 years | Score: 8
- DA – Score: 8.5
“It’s kind of like prison sex. It’s a shock at first, but then you learn to like it”
The Reveal
Calumet Farms 16 Year Single Rack Black
106 Proof | 16 years old | $150 MSRP
74% Corn / 18% Rye / 8% Malted Barley
Average Score: 8.1
Taste 5
Submitted by CA as a bonus
Opinions
- BE – 90 proof | Score: 8
- DA – 86 proof | Score: 9
- JD – 90 proof | Score 9
- Matt – 90 proof | Score: 9
- CA – Score: 9
The Reveal
High West Campfire
92 Proof | NAS | $80 MSRP
Average Score: 8.7
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