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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: 7Nothing Flashy PD – 90 proof | 6 year | Score: 6 JD – Score:Continue reading “2.26.2025”

Posted byeasykayeFebruary 27, 2025Posted inUncategorized

7.12.2024

This is a tasting. Taste 1 Submitted by JD Initial Impressions BE – 105 proof | 10 years | Score: 7.5 CA – 107 proof | 8 years | Score: 7.75“Rye” DA – 103 proof | 8 years | Score 7Rye PD – 100 proof | 8 years | Score 7.5Rye JD – Score: 7.5Continue reading “7.12.2024”

Posted byeasykayeJuly 16, 2024Posted inUncategorized

3.20.2024

This is a tasting. Bonus Taste Submitted by CA Initial Impressions BE – 84 proof | 1 year | Score: 5“Tequila” PD – 80 proof | 6 mos | Score: 6.5 DA – 80 proof | 6 mos | Score 3“would not try again” JD – 80 proof | 2 years | Score: 7“Tequila” CAContinue reading “3.20.2024”

Posted byeasykayeMarch 20, 2024March 22, 2024Posted inUncategorizedTags:bourbon, review, reviews, whiskey, whisky

Exotic and Amburana 1.19.2024

An interesting assortment with some unique expressions! We had an excellent offering that came all the way from India, a high proof whiskey that was finished in some trending South American hardwood, and a gimmick from Singapore. How exotic! Taste 1 Submitted by DA Initial Impressions BE – 105 proof | 4 years | Score: 5“Rye”Continue reading “Exotic and Amburana 1.19.2024”

Posted byeasykayeJanuary 20, 2024January 23, 2024Posted inUncategorized

Aces and Eights 11.1.2023

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 SubmittedContinue reading “Aces and Eights 11.1.2023”

Posted byeasykayeNovember 2, 2023November 2, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Lord of the Flies 9.20.2023

While sticking to pretty much just bourbons (with an exception), the whiskeys were all over the map in variety. Quite an assortment. This tasting included some decent offerings and an anecdote about a fly. Taste 1 Submitted by CA Initial Impressions BE – 110 proof | 6 years | Score: 6.5 JD – 105 proofContinue reading “Lord of the Flies 9.20.2023”

Posted byeasykayeOctober 12, 2023October 13, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Woody but Warm 7.26.2023

For the first time ever we had nothing but cask strengths, including two different whiskeys that were labeled as single barrel double oaked, and that were within 2 proof of each other. The difference though is that one was super rare and unique and ultimately stole the show. Taste 1 Submitted by JD Initial ImpressionsContinue reading “Woody but Warm 7.26.2023”

Posted byeasykayeJuly 26, 2023July 27, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Lucky Thirteen 4.26.2023

An impressive tasting with some memorable selections. It featured some fairly pricey bottles that did not disappoint. It was neck and neck for the winner, but ultimately Lucky Thirteen was the favorite of the round and beat out the bottle of barrell bourbon single barrel bourbon. Taste 1 Submitted by BE Initial Impressions BE –Continue reading “Lucky Thirteen 4.26.2023”

Posted byeasykayeApril 14, 2023May 15, 2023Posted inUncategorized

Campfire Finale 3.8.2023

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 SubmittedContinue reading “Campfire Finale 3.8.2023”

Posted byeasykayeMarch 9, 2023March 10, 2023Posted inUncategorized
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