Jay Kline

9.3

It’s been years since I was able to try this expression that was the second edition of the now completed Private Edition releases that culminated with “Allta”. The purpose of “Finealta” was to reimagine what Glenmorangie might have tasted like long ago when the distillery managed their own malting floor and used more peat for fuel. This bottle has been well preserved and it’s divine with just a kiss of peat. Sort of reminds me of Tale of the Forest. — 4 months ago

JS

9.1

Harsh for the first time but recognizing subtle flavors like smoked fish and caramel make this a great whiskey on its own. Should have something sweet but hearty to accompany. — 4 years ago

David Kline

9.1

Golden raisin, strawberries, figs, cut red apple, sweet potato, lemon-dill, oregano, smoke and an almost sweet peat smell as sherry shoulders in. Orange is the backbone, from pure squeezed, to zest, oil and pith. Toast, cedar, humidor, and nougats with roasted almond and cashew from the oak. Very smooth and sensuous mouthfeel with immediate expansion of vanilla, mocha, toffee, and finally a shimmering cinnamon with tiny sparks of heat. Secondary voices of pencil, oregano, crepe caramel, lemon peel, shaved chocolate, buffalo grass that burns into a long finish, with jalapeño-turned-peat. This is extraordinary. I know they are coopering their own barrels on site, and I think it is making a fine whisky even finer. Kudos for this magical glory. — 5 years ago

Emily Gorney

9.6

Great on its own or as a mixer — 7 months ago

Brian Hearty

9.2

Batch prior to the January 2016 name change to Union Horse. Citrus notes and a spicy finish. A little hot on its own, but it makes a great cocktail (tonight was a Red Hook - riff on a Manhattan). — 3 years ago

Michael Mugmon

9.7

Excellent gin from outside Tucson. — 4 years ago

Michael Mugmon

9.0

Alaska's own. Very herbaceous. Drank this upon finishing the Alaska Highway drive. — 6 years ago

with Marc

Beata Helena

9.1

Excellent rum, great on its own, complex taste and aroma. — 8 months ago

Ryan Vento

9.3

Gorgeous cask strength bourbon from powerhouse Maker’s Mark 🥃 The perfect structural support for this beautiful Banana Boulevardier 💥 The recipe (below) was concocted by the mixology gurus at Houston’s very own Anvil Bar + Refuge.

- 1 oz bourbon
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1/2 oz Campari
- 1/2 oz banana liqueur — 4 years ago

with Krystal

Carolyn Herlihy

9.2

Unique whisky made from Atole, roasted blue corn meal. Smooth finish, slight nuttiness, best to be paired with delicious Texas BBQ, or California cuisine. (Or just fine on its own). Thanks @Amanda Thomas and @Tim Schroeder always a nice treat from TX — 5 years ago