Way back in the 60s, White Label (with ginger ale or cranberry juice) was my drink of choice. Since then, I really hadn't drank much of JB and hadn't given in much thought. Then a friend from Quebec…

Color: Dull copper (a bit cloudy)Nose: Briny (being very representative of the distillery's location) with soft fruit notes (pears) and something sweetly floral in the background; just the barest whiff…

This is an "American malt whiskey distilled from cherry, beechwood, and peat smoked barley." It is another of those new, innovative releases from Corsair Artisan Distillery in Nashville, TN (they also…

Nose: The grassy and spicy rye jumps right out at you, followed by licorice and vanilla.Palate: Firm, as the rye still has control. A bid oily. The sugars appear mid-palate and are followed by vanilla…

Nose: Caramel with just the barest hint of citrus.Palate: Flabby with mouth coating caramel.Finish: Short, with caramel still reigning supreme.Notes: Although this whisky doesn't knock one's socks off…

Nose: A bit shy with corn and licorice predominating. Honeycomb and vanilla make an appearance in the background.Palate: Demerara sugars make an immediate appearance followed by a rye spice buzz. A layer…

Nose: An interesting mixture of spice, herb and fruit with a distinctive vermouth character. Dusty.Palate: Quite light with slight oiliness; very dry; surprisingly salty; the rye spices take center stage…

Nose: Somewhat closed and uncomplicated with banana and custard notes playing hide and seek.Palate: Light body with BIG surge of oak which drowns out initial barley sweetness. Spices late. A bit hot.…