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Review: Bhakta Rye 2013

Drinkhacker

With Bhakta, his eponymous second act in spirits, Raj has leaned into highly aged brandy, rum, blends , and bourbon. Announced in January 2024, Bhakta 2013 Straight Rye Whiskey is 10 year, 8 month-old MGP rye finished in Calvados casks (of which Bhakta’s team has seemingly plenty to choose from). It clocks in at 107.6

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Whiskey Review: Kentucky Peerless Rum Barrel Finished Bourbon (Batch 2)

The Whiskey Wash

We review Kentucky Peerless Rum Barrel Finished Bourbon (Batch 2), distilled from the sweet mash style and finished in ex-rum casks for a spell. image via Kentucky Peerless) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. The Rum Barrel Finished Bourbon offers a nice, balanced palate.

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Whiskey Review: Old Elk Cigar Cut Island Blend

The Whiskey Wash

We review Old Elk Cigar Cut Island Blend, a blend of Old Elk’s bourbon, rye, and wheat whiskeys finished in former Port, Sauternes, Sherry, and Rum barrels before being bottled at 111.7 image via Old Elk) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. This whiskey, bottled at 111.7

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The 30 Best Rums for 2024

VinePair

As much as any other spirit, it’s safe to say there’s a style of rum for everyone. Then there are flavored or spiced releases, which accounted for over 50 percent of the rum sold in the U.S. After all, there’s a style of rum for everyone. The nose is corny, ever so slightly grassy, and features muted raisin notes, intriguingly.

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Review: Angel’s Envy Triple Oak Bourbon

Drinkhacker

In 2024, American whiskey enthusiasts often take for granted the existence of whiskey featuring a secondary maturation, as such offerings are extremely common. October 2024 brings Angel’s Envy’s first addition to their Signature Series line since their rum cask rye was launched in 2013.

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Exploring the Whiskey Trail: 5 Must-Visit US Distilleries This Year

The Whiskey Wash

The US’s burgeoning whiskey industry has come on in leaps and bounds during recent decades. With distilleries stepping up their visitor experiences, there has never been a better time to take a trip around the must-visit whiskey distilleries in the United States. You will be taken deep into the heart of whiskey production.

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The Ultimate Guide To Yamazaki 12 Year Old

The Whiskey Wash

In 2006, third-generation master blender Shingo Torii switched production of Yamazaki’s whiskies to smaller pot stills, and in 2013 the distillery installed four more stills, which were followed by a further four. A lovely citrus note develops with more tropical fruit notes and a little rum. Finish: Medium with fruit and zest.