2.26.2025

This is a tasting.

Taste 1

Submitted by JD

Initial Impressions

  • BE – 86 proof | 10 year | Score: 7
  • CA – 90 proof | 10 year | Score: 7.5
  • DA – 96 proof | 8 year | Score: 7
    Nothing Flashy
  • PD – 90 proof | 6 year | Score: 6
  • JD – Score: 7

The Reveal

Angels Envy Triple Oaked

92 Proof | NAS | $85 MSRP

Average Score: 6.9


Taste 2

Submitted by PD

Initial Impressions

  • DA – 100 proof | 6 year | Score: 8
  • JD – 104 proof | 8 year | Score: 7.75
    Uniqueness of the wood gives interesting flavors
  • CA – 104 proof | 6 year | Score: 7.75
    Oloroso Sherry Cask finished
  • BE – 110 proof | 8 year | Score: 6.5
    Port finished
  • PD – 8

The Reveal

Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Cask Strength

116.8 Proof | At least 4 years | $80 MSRP
20% Rye | 74 Corn | 4.5 Malted Barley | 1.5 Wheat

Average Score: 7.6


Taste 3

Submitted by DA

Initial Impressions

  • BE – 110 proof | 8 years | Score: 6.75
  • JD – 112 proof | 10 years | Score: 6.5
  • PD – 110 proof | 8 years | Score 7.5
  • CA – 114 proof | 6 years | Score: 6.5
  • DA – Score: 7.25

The Reveal

Lux Row Rebel Cask Strength

120 Proof | NAS | $? MSRP

Average Score: 6.9


Taste 4

Submitted by BE

Initial Impressions

  • PD – 100 proof | 10 years | Score: 7
  • JD – 106 proof | 14 years | Score: 8.75
  • CA – 100 proof | 14 years | Score: 9
  • DA – 108 proof | 8 years | Score: 6.75
  • BE – Score: 8

The Reveal

Widow Jane The Vaults 15 Years

99 Proof | 15 years old | $140 MSRP

Average Score: 7.9


Taste 5

Submitted by CA

Initial Impression

  • BE – 95 proof | 10 years | Score: 7
  • DA – 100 proof | 8 years | Score: 7
    Texas Single Malt
  • JD – 100 proof | 10 years | Score: 7
    Probably China
  • PD – 95 proof | 10 years | Score: 7.5
  • CA – Score: 7

The Reveal

Nikka Whiskey from the Barrel

102.8 Proof | N/A | $80 MSRP

Average Score: 7.1