Bottle reviews, tasting notes, personal ratings, and honest impressions from one evolving palate.
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Fox Run Vineyards 2019 Meritage Review: Silky Tannins, Sweetness, and Spice
Fox Run’s 2019 Meritage earned an 8.5/10 for silky tannins, low perceived acidity, and an intriguing interplay between fruity sweetness and spice. A retrospective look at a memorable…
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New Louisville Barrel House JB37 “Cake Daddy” Review – Best Neat, But Falls Flat With Water
A 7/10 barrel-strength bourbon with good neat complexity, but water or ice quickly flattens it into a more ordinary pour.
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Blade and Bow Review – 10/10 Everyday Bourbon
A 10/10 everyday bourbon: smooth, balanced, reliable, and easy to return to without overthinking the pour.
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Glenfiddich Winter Storm Review – A Refined Sweet Experiment
A 10/10 refined sweet Scotch finished in Canadian icewine casks. Elegant, polished, and sweet like cognac or rum without feeling simple or syrupy.
