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Here you can view all the lovely things people had to say about the featured whiskeys and also view pictures that they have submitted.

Scott Beckett

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The question that will haunt me all my days - bourbon or rye? I'm trying to trust my first impressions more since I tend to talk myself out of the right answer, so I'm calling rye. I get orchard and stone fruit on the nose. Maple syrup and shortbread on the palate. Hot as hell at first, but more approachable with each sip.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

This one's got me guessing. Smells sweet and bitter, but tastes dry and fruity, then the aftertaste has a malt flavor to it. The weird combo really works for me though.

Johan Martinez

Sweet taste, hint of spice and licorice at finish

Scott Beckett

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I won't pretend to know anything after yesterday's debacle. This one's hot, not a lot of fruit or spice on the nose, smooth and creamy on the palate.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

Very tough. I like it for sure, but not sure what I'm getting. Maybe some salt, wood, but not much sweetness. The finish does start to get sweet, but it takes a while to get there.

Scott Beckett

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This one's got me reeling. It seems too smooth to be a bourbon, but not grassy or spicy enough to be a rye. After a sip it's pure baked apple with cinnamon. I'm going to guest rye because - I'll confess - I'm watching the counts, but I wouldn't be surprised if this is an "other ".

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

Tastes like Christmas. It's a lot like baked apples, some vanilla, baking spices, basically just a holiday breakfast. Not sure if I like it. The finish is great, but getting there is less great.

Steve Ursillo

Good - Smooth. Going to get a bottle.

Steve Ursillo

Good - will get a bottle of this as well

Scott Beckett

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I was only getting orchard fruit and honey at first, but now I'm getting a little cherry. Pretty hot. Feels like the most complex non-malt we've had on the palate. That said, the more I have at it, the more it seems like a straight ahead bourbon flavor profile, although a very good one at that.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

Quality bourbon and tastes more refined then most. Had this alongside Buffalo Trace and it tasted really similar. Might be Kentucky's favorite colonel using his favorite mash bill.

Scott Beckett

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Pretty muted nose at first. Crazy dynamic palate. A drop of water brought out baking spices for me.

Johan Martinez

Honey... Definitely not Tennessee whiskey though

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

Getting a little bit of everything with this one. Smells like a bourbon, tastes like a scotch, finishes like a rye. Love it!

Johan Martinez

sweet aroma - somewhat apple/maple. I've learned to let the high proof sit in the ice ball for a bit.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

Vanilla bombs are the best bombs. Merry Christmas (or whatever other holiday everyone!)

Dan Sembler

Fantastic. Excellent finish to the advent calendar.

Johan Martinez

no. but i still drank it :)

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

The Michael Jordan of bourbons. Welcome to the big leagues.

Johan Martinez

strong but sweet smell. aroma of apple and maybe caramel. wood smell after my initial taste/

Johan Martinez

Spice and strong. let the ice melt a bit and really enjoyed this one. Nice finish

Johan Martinez

not much of a fan

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

Definitely not a bourbon, but not quite a Scotch. Loving this stuff. Really sweet on the end.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

Tastes really familiar. Can't quite place it, but I love the heat.

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