Spirits: American Whiskey

Tier NameCore v ExpandedBrandOriginProofTasting Notes
Premium WellCore / MandatedEvan WilliamsKentucky84Notes of oak, brown sugar and caramel, and a medium to long finish, this Kentucky straight bourbon is full of character. The result is a bourbon that’s smooth, rich, and easy to enjoy.
Super Premium Core / MandatedJack Daniel’sTennessee80A pleasant mix of fruity sweetness, vanilla custard, oak and banana. A rush of corn and banana upfront that is followed by a sugary blend of vanilla and walnut.
Super Premium Core / MandatedLarcenyKentucky92Buttery caramel and honeyed notes, with a rich mouthfeel.
Super Premium Core / ExpandedBuffalo TraceKentucky90Notes of caramel, honey, orange, and vanilla. Sweet and mellow with notes of brown sugar, vanilla and toffee.
Super Premium Core / ExpandedElijah Craig Small BatchKentucky94Smooth and warm; pleasantly woody with accents of spice, smoke and nutmeg.
Super Premium Core / ExpandedTraveller WhiskeyKentucky90Complex aromas of vanilla, aged fruit and buttery shortbread rounded off by caramel and a touch of oak. The palate has just a touch of sweetness, followed by spice, toasted nut and oak flavors, with a robust finish.
Ultra Premium Core / MandatedBulleitKentucky90Oaky, smoky and spicy. The dry clean flavor is mellow and siced with rye, not hot in the throat. A complex taste with hints of vanilla and honey and a long smoky finish.
Ultra Premium Core / MandatedHigh West American PrairieUtah92Balanced flavors of candy corn, honey nougat and sweet corn bread, with a finish of vanilla and caramel apple.
Ultra Premium Core / MandatedMaker’s MarkKentucky90Smooth and approachable with an easy finish, a true contrast to hot, harsh whiskies that “blow your ears off.”
LuxuryExpanded / OptionalKnob Creak 9 YrKentucky100Flavor notes of toffee, orange zest, spicy and cinnamon.
LuxuryExpanded / OptionalWoodford Reserve Tennessee86.4Spicy and forceful taking its flavor from the charred barrels that are used to age. Charred oak, toffee, vanilla and pepper are the dominate flavors. A long lasting dry finish.
LuxuryExpanded / OptionalAngel’s EnvyKentucky86.6Finished in ruby port wine casks, adding subtly distinct flavor nuances that enhance the whiskey without challenging it. Notes of vanilla, ripe fruit, maple syrup, toast and bitter chocolate, while giving a clean and lingering sweetness with a hint of madeira on the finish.
LuxuryExpanded / OptionalPiggyback RyeKentucky96.56A mashbill of 100% rye, powerfully spicy wit notes of cocoa, cardamom and cured leather while the finish is wonderfully lengthy with baking spices, vanilla and hints of citrus.
LuxuryExpanded / OptionalPiggyback BourbonKentucky100Has a mild yet spicy nose with notes of vanilla, caramel, and oak. Toasted walnut and sweet sultana also come through, rounded out by a hint of leather. Palate: The spicy cinnamon notes up front give way to a bevy of flavors including maple, vanilla, honey crisp apples, and burnt orange.
LuxuryExpanded / OptionalHorse Soldier BourbonKentucky87A gentle tasting palate that?s sweet and approachable, thanks to honey, vanilla, and lemon zest. It finishes with an impactful pop of oak and spice.
RareExpanded / OptionalBasil Hayden’sKentucky80An artfully aged, light and easy to sip spirit that features a delicious and clean finish.
RareExpanded / OptionalKnob Creek Single Batch 12 YrKentucky100Aged for 12 years in white, american oak casks. Features bold and spicy overtones, leathered fruits, vanilla and caramelized wood flavors with a warm smoky char finish.
RareExpanded / OptionalJefferson’s Ocean Very Small BatchKentucky82.3a good sweet caramel note and a swirl of vanilla up front, followed nicely by some cinnamon spice and finishing with a bit of black pepper.
RareExpanded / OptionalGarrison Brothers Small batchTexas94Subtle nose of golden delicious apple-meat and honey. Sweet floral verbena, fresh cut grass, saddle leather, cinnamon and honey. Springtime flavors of honeysuckle and orange candy, yellow pound cake, baking spices, lemon gumdrops, and sugar cookies. Long and engrossing finish.
RareExpanded / OptionalWidow JaneNew York99Vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cream aroma with notes of orange, maple, cherry and almond. Charred oak and spice finish.
RareExpanded / OptionalHemingway RyeKentucky102Big bold notes of orange and other assorted dark fruits balanced perfectly with hints of chocolate and caramel all balanced perfectly with plenty of spices like clove and nutmeg.