Notes

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

Jim Brown

Still a solid choice. Although I was (and still am) surprised that it rated so well last year. Decent flavor just not overly complex. Or am I just being contrarian??

Jim Brown

I should also add that if you’re sampling Mystic, they also have a Bourbon Liqueur that is rather wonderful. Don’t skip it

Jim Brown

I should also add that if you’re sampling Mystic, they also have a Bourbon Liqueur that is rather wonderful. Don’t skip it

Christian Sito

This bourbon is fantastic. What a find here in the Triangle. The tour was also amazing.

Alexander Mckee

Alex Mc(whis)kee

It’s been a full year since we hunted the manticore and drew is venom from its bleeding corpse. Diluted with the antidote, my brother and I sell it at the tavern, 2 gold pieces a pour. We’ve been raking it in, our story embellishing slightly with every telling, all to hype up the famous ‘Manticorhattan’ we sling from behind the bar. But we’re running out. We could find a substitute, perhaps basilisk venom or even the piss if a phoenix (it’s sterile my brother keeps reminding me). But no, nothing will match the woodsy firey smoothness that manticore venom provides. So an expedition then. We grab our gear once more, tell our friends and customers we’re closed for a while. We step out into the cold pale sunlight of a winter dawn. A trail, an adventure, a quest, one that I am happy to repeat for as long as I can.

Ben Freeman

Wildcard

Its good to be home! As always....amazing start. If anyone has any Day 1 left...I have an empty bottle that needs filling...

Greg Baur

So glad this won last year so it appeared again this year. It really is an outstanding bourbon. And local too!

Scott Beckett

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Nose is a little tight at first. Straw, then cherry, then brown sugar. Maybe some dusty peach. Hint of rose? Antique wicker. First sip similarly dusty, then caramel, then brown sugar. The oak is squeezing my tongue. The first sip opens up some citrus notes on the nose. It’s interesting, it feels like it’s going to be thin on the start, but it has a pretty hefty body by the middle. I want to call this nose Hostess Fruit Pie. Something perfume-y in there too. Probably would’ve called this rye if left to my own devices. I feel like I like it less the more I analyze it. It’s like buttery on the front and acerbic on the finish. It’s definitely got craft spirits vibes. Now I want to call the fruit note like tangerine pith. I’m going with a Gentleman’s 5.5 for the rating. It’s not bad, not great, kinda funky.

Dan Sembler

Hello darkness my old friend

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

We're back! This Broken Oak has a bit more of a grain flavor than I remember, but still such a solid pour.

Allan Maule

PPP

Still broken. Still great.

Hallie Knuffman

Aaand we’re back!! This is delicious, just about everything one could ask for in a bourbon. And now I’ve also seen where & how it’s made! Here’s to another fun calendar!

Nate Knuffman

Delicious. Maybe I'm rounding up due to recency bias and a fun tour yesterday, but this bourbon is excellent. I guess good things can be produced in Durham.

Colleen Beyer

None

Had a big hug but quite enjoyable caramel ending. Nice way to start off the season!

Derek Glunz

Quotes

Such a good bourbon! Smooth, sweet and a little strong but I still enjoyed it as much as last year. Enjoying this with my brother-in-law who likes it but thinks it is a little astringent with a medicinal finish that lingers a little too long for his preference. Great start to the season. Merry Christmas!!

Kim Cleary

Kimmy C

We had the best time last night!!

Jackie Connor

JC

this drink is less pink than i usually order, but i'm liking this one. very smooth. it's better than my "whiskey that I know" too - sorry, Still Austin. i don't know what i'm doing, but this is fun so far. pairing this advent with listening to new songs, so enjoy if you want to listen!

Scott Beckett

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Jackie - Milam & Greene is great bourbon from your ‘hood!

Jackie Connor

JC

Fun! I’ll have to visit!

Kevin Guyer

Jackie!! <3

Jackie Connor

JC

very excited to be in the same virtual space as kevin guyer : )

Kalil Merhib

Kalil

Pepper and spice

John McDowell

Worm

Sweeter and more baking spices than I remember, which leads to a muddied finish, but still delicious

Colby Westbrook

Colbz

Yeah if you could just make this one all 24 days next year I’d be just fine

Chad Wiley

There’s something off putting on the nose that wasn’t there last year. Yes, I washed my glass…

McKenna Beddingfield

McK

This bourbon is so good just straight out of the bottle. It's a fantastic, deliciously butterscotch hinting amazing drink. I'm so glad Mystic is in Durham, NC.

Drew Beard

Drinkhacker Drew

Smells like I stuck my face in a can of Hershey's cocoa powder. Craft-y, expressive, and heavy on the oak but no lumberyard. The palate is impressively round and oily but a little monotone and a bit light on the fadeout with that chocolate-heavy candy bar quality dominating.

Dan Flecker

Dan “Alex’s Friend” Flecker

Mystic Broken Oak By far one of my favorites of the year! Initial smell was rough. The taste was much sweeter but definitely not initially a favorite. After a few minutes the nose became much sweeter. Strong maple smell now. Vanilla. Pipe tobacco. Bitey taste. Each taste feels more familiar. Enjoyable to drink, couldn’t tell you if this is super good or not, but I’m going to rate towards the middle of the pack as a standard. If I can change that later I probably will. I have very little frame of reference. Putting a small piece of ice is definitely what I like. I just don't love warm alcohol. I prefer cold liquid or even just poured over chipped ice. I’d definitely put this in my coffee… or Dr. Pepper. So that’s good, right?

Bryce Freeman

Bryafree

Absolutely fantastic. Loved this one, definitely tasted the sweetness.

Zach Bennett

Been waiting all year to have this one again. One of the most unique and delicious bourbons I’ve ever had. Cheers to another great advent!

Jackie Connor

JC

I feel like these pants deserve a comment. Love it. 🤣

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