VA 250th Trio — Rum
A multi-distillery Virginia rum blending aged components and finishing casks—rich, complex, and occasionally divisive.
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VA 250th Trio — Botanical Gin
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A collaborative Virginia gin blending classic London Dry structure with native botanicals: approachable, balanced, and quietly distinctive.
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Copper & Cask — Small Batch Series 16 Review
Copper & Cask Batch 016 pairs an exceptional dessert-driven nose with a bold, heat-forward palate and a long, evolving finish — an 11-year MGP bourbon that balances indulgence with intensity.
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Dark Arts – “Blunt Blend” Rye (Batch 3) Review
An 8-year MGP rye finished and blended into Dark Arts’ trademarked “Blunt Blend” style—batch 3 delivers dense berry sweetness, tobacco depth, and a surprisingly balanced, modern profile.
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Virginia Distillers Unite for America’s 250th with Limited-Edition Trio Pack
Virginia distillers release a limited-edition 250th anniversary trio pack featuring rum, whiskey, and gin. Details on the collaboration, distilleries involved, and why it matters.
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Forward/Slash — Quintessium (Bourbon Batch 3) Review
Forward Slash Quintessium is a 100-proof, 6–8 year blend of high-rye and wheated craft bourbons that balances structure with layered sweetness, offering a spice-forward profile with sneaky complexity.
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Keeper’s Heart – American Pot Still Whiskey Review
An Irish-inspired single pot still approach, reworked through American craft instincts—lower distillation proof, virgin oak, and a result that drinks far bigger than 92 proof suggests.
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Silverthorn Reserve – Port Finished Rye (Batch 1) Review
A full review of Silverthorn Reserve Port Finished Rye Batch 1—featuring MGP rye aged in Maryland and finished using a controlled CO₂ infusion method for balanced, whiskey-forward results.
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Whiskey Acres – Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Review
A grain-forward bottled-in-bond bourbon that highlights Whiskey Acres’ estate-grown identity, with a promising finish that hints at future potentia
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Whiskey Acres – Bottled-in-Bond Rye Review
A more expressive bottled-in-bond rye that builds beyond its nose, offering fruit, spice, and subtle funk in a dynamic, grain-driven profile.
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