Silverthorn High Malt Bourbon Blend combines Barton, MGP, and rare Georgia bourbon into a remarkably layered whiskey full of bakery notes, toffee, pepper spice, and old Kentucky character.
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A curated list of 10 whiskies for summer—from easy RTDs and bright small-batch pours to finished drams and bold cask strength sippers for warm nights.
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Shortbarrel Sapsquatch combines Kentucky and Indiana bourbon with maple syrup barrel finishing and toasted oak influence. Rich maple, roasted pecans, and warming spice make this one of the most balanced maple-finished bourbons I’ve tried.
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Shortbarrel Four Grain Small Batch Bourbon combines Green River and Wilderness Trail distillate into a creamy, approachable four-grain bourbon with surprising depth, subtle spice, and excellent value at $44.99. Based on publicly available information, the blend combines 4-5 year old bourbon from both distilleries and is bottled at 92 proof.
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Looking for great Virginia distilleries? Here are the distilleries around Northern Virginia I’d recommend first, from whiskey-focused destinations to hidden gems and exclusive tasting experiences.
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Oade Armagnac The Balance Cask 2 review. A 36-year-old 1988 Bas-Armagnac from Ferme de Bacoge featuring dark fruit, spearmint, floral notes, and exceptional transparency.
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Review of Hooten & Young 7-Year Rye Whiskey (95/5 MGP, 93 proof) and RTBA cigar pairing. Notes of candied fruit, caramel, spice, and tobacco converge into a dramatically improved experience when combined.
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Dark Arts Empyrean Vol. 2 blends separately finished white and red port MGP bourbons into a jammy, smoky, tannic pour that evolves nicely over time, even if it lacks the impact of previous Blue Label releases.
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A three-course pairing dinner at Vault & Cellar celebrating Virginia 250 whiskey, gin, and rum through exceptional cocktails, heritage grains, and Virginia craft spirits culture.
Found North Batch 012 delivers an unusually creamy and marshmallow-forward take on well-aged Canadian whisky, balancing heavy toast, rye spice, and refined tannins with one of the most distinctive mouthfeels in recent memory.
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