Prior to tonight we’ve had a total of 5 whiskeys that have earned an 8+ score, and tonight alone we had 3 (making 8 total to date), and with the winner scoring an 8.88. That particular distillery is also undefeated in our tastings, winning 3/3 tastings with top score. What a night!
Taste 1
Submitted by CA
Initial Impressions
- BE – 100 proof | 10 years | Score: 8.5
- PD – 96 proof | 8 years | Score: 8
- DA – 100 proof | 8 years | Score: 7.8
- CA – Score: 8.25
The Reveal
Breckenridge Whiskey Madeira Finish
92 Proof | At least 3 years | $65 MSRP
Our award-winning Breckenridge Bourbon marinated in Madeira casks; rich in flavor, without an overpowering sweetness. Maraschino cherry with notes of plum tease the palette, flavors of smoked cherrywood and leather are quickly to follow. Finishing with a hint of Baker’s chocolate, this will quickly become a go-to delight.
Average Score: 8.14
Taste 2
Submitted by BE
Initial Impressions
- DA – 106 proof | 10 years | Score: 9
- CA – 95 proof | 12 years | Score: 9
“Like a warm hug” (repeatedly) - PD – 100 proof | 10 years | Score: 8.5
- BE – Score: 9
The Reveal
Widow Jane Decadence
Batch 24 | Bottle 7 | Date 2023
91 Proof | 10 years old | $90 MSRP
There is no other word to describe this. We took some of our legendary 10 year old Bourbons & finished them in barrels that held New York’s finest artisanal maple syrup from Crown Maple®. The result is a rich, creamy-smooth & slightly sweet mouthful of whiskey flavor that is way beyond good. It’s decadent.
Aroma – Sugared Pecans, Maple, Birch Beer, Charred Oak. Taste – Vanilla, Burnt Sugar, Cinnamon Bark. Finish – Brown Sugar, Shortbread, Mellow Tobacco & Old Whiskey
Average Score: 8.88
Taste 3
Submitted by PD
Initial Impressions
- DA – 96 proof | 6 years | Score: 7.5
“Higher rye content” - PD – Score: 7.5
- BE – 93 proof | 5 years | Score 7
- CA – 94 proof | 6 years | Score: 7.7
“Higher than 8% barley”
The Reveal
E.J. Curley Small Batch
95 Proof | 6 Years | $50 MSRP
Our signature Small Batch Bourbon is a well-balanced blend with notes of wild honeysuckle, magnolia and earthy tobacco. Complex and evolving, this bourbon provides the perfect pour for everyone.
Average Score: 7.43
Taste 4
Submitted by DA
Initial Impressions
- BE – 107 proof | 8 years | Score: 8.5
Finished in port wine barrels - PD – 100 proof | 7 years | Score: 8
- CA – 107 proof | 8 years | Score: 8.2
Port or madeira? - DA – Score: 8
The Reveal
Rare Character Single Barrel Rye
115.18 Proof | 6.5 years old | $80 MSRP
The Single Barrel Series is the flagship product line from Rare Character Whiskey—unique and rare American whiskey expressions from distilleries across the country. Each barrel is hand-selected by Pablo Moix, with only whiskeys of the utmost quality making the cut.
Average Score: 8.18
Round Winner
Widow Jane Decadence
Avg Score: 8.88
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