Bourbon meets sherry in this 18-year-old Ballechin, where two cask worlds have been blended to give the peat more layers to play in.

The expert's description

Edradour Ballechin 18 years old 2006/2024 is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a blend of bourbon and sherry casks and bottled at 57.8%.

The whisky was distilled in 2006 and matured for 18 years across a combination of bourbon and sherry casks before being bottled in September 2024. The blended cask maturation gives the whisky both the bourbon cask's vanilla sweetness and the sherry's darker, nuttier depth, which together embrace Ballechin's signature peat smoke.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla and toasted almonds meet an earthy smoke, with a hint of raisin and old leather in the background.

Palate

Full-bodied and complex with caramelised sugar, dark chocolate and a lingering, warm smoke that ties the two cask types together.

Finish

Long and spicy with dried fruit, ash and a fine bitterness that lingers.

Specifications

Name: Edradour Ballechin 18 years old 2006/2024 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57.8%
Distillery: Edradour Ballechin
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 18 years
ABV: 57,8 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: a blend of bourbon and sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2006
Bottled: September 2024
EAN no.: 5021944127108

Flavour profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Spicy

Investment potential

This release is assessed to have medium investment potential, largely due to 18 years of maturation of Ballechin's peated style on a combination of bourbon and sherry casks. This is a general assessment based on available information about rarity and demand, not a guarantee of future value growth.

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Edradour uses traditional Douglas fir fermentation vessels rather than the more common stainless steel — a choice that gives a slower, more complex fermentation.

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A single port cask, twenty years of patience and a number that anyone who's tasted it never quite forgets. Cask #347 has become something special.

The expert's description

Edradour Ballechin 20 years old 2004/2024 1st Fill Port Pipe Matured is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured exclusively in a 1st fill port cask and bottled at 54.7%.

The whisky was distilled on 25 July 2004 and matured for a full 20 years in a single cask, cask #347, a 1st fill Old Port Pipe, before being bottled on the exact same date in 2024. The port cask has given the whisky a deep, ruby-red colour and a rich, fruity sweetness that meets Ballechin's powerful peat smoke in a full, complex balance. Only 691 bottles were drawn.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark berries and caramelised sugar meet heather honey and a hint of leather, with earthy smoke deep underneath.

Palate

Luxurious and silky with sweetness from the port cask, layers of peat smoke, caramelised nuts and a fine spiciness of cinnamon.

Finish

Long, warm and lingering with dried fruit, sweet oak, ash and a hint of dark chocolate.

Specifications

Name: Edradour Ballechin 20 years old 2004/2024 1st Fill Port Pipe Matured Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54.7%
Distillery: Edradour Ballechin
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 20 years
ABV: 54,7 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill port pipe (cask no. 347)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 25/07/2004
Bottled: 25/07/2024
Number of bottles: Only 691 bottles
EAN no.: 5021944126736

Flavour profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Creamy · Spicy

Investment potential

This release is assessed to have high investment potential, largely due to 20 years of maturation on a single rare 1st fill port cask and only 691 bottles. This is a general assessment based on available information about rarity and demand, not a guarantee of future value growth.

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Port pipes are long, slender casks originally designed for transporting port from the Douro Valley — their shape gives the whisky more wood contact than a standard cask of the same volume.

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Two Madeira casks, 19 years of patience and Ballechin's insistent peat — the result is a whisky that feels both sun-warmed and smoky at once.

The expert's description

Edradour Ballechin 2004/2023 Madeira Cask 19 years old is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Madeira puncheons and bottled at 53.5%.

The whisky was distilled in April 2004 and matured for 19 years across two Madeira puncheons, cask no. 184 and 189, before being bottled in July 2023. The Madeira's characteristic, lightly oxidised sweetness has melted into Ballechin's peat smoke, creating a whisky with both sun-ripened fruit character and earthy smoke. Only 1,323 bottles were drawn.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dried apricot and caramelised sugar meet an earthy, faintly medicinal smoke, with a hint of toasted nuts underneath.

Palate

Sweet and full-bodied with raisin, burnt sugar and walnut, before a warm, lingering peat smoke takes over.

Finish

Long, with notes of dried fig, soot and a fine, bitter cocoa tone.

Specifications

Name: Edradour Ballechin 2004/2023 Madeira Cask 19 years old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 53.5%
Distillery: Edradour Ballechin
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 19 years
ABV: 53,5 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Madeira puncheons (cask no. 184 and 189)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: April 2004
Bottled: 05/07/2023
Number of bottles: Only 1,323 bottles
EAN no.: 5021944123599

Flavour profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Fruity

Investment potential

This release is assessed to have medium investment potential, largely due to 19 years of maturation on just two Madeira casks and a limited bottle count. This is a general assessment based on available information about rarity and demand, not a guarantee of future value growth.

Did you know?

Madeira casks were historically popular for whisky maturation because the fortified wine from Madeira held up well during long sea voyages — a tradition that today lives on as a sought-after but rare cask type.

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Burgundy casks are known for their finesse in the wine world, and that same finesse shows up in this 17-year-old Ballechin, where the smoke gets company from something more delicate.

The expert's description

Edradour Ballechin 2005/2023 Burgundy Cask 17 years old is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in 1st fill Burgundy hogsheads and bottled at 53.5%.

The whisky was distilled in November 2005 and matured for 17 years across two 1st fill Burgundy casks, numbers 327 and 334, before being bottled in July 2023. The Burgundy cask's delicate red fruit character meets Ballechin's peat smoke and gives the whisky a surprisingly elegant, almost delicate profile for a peated whisky. 2,103 bottles were released.

Tasting notes

Nose

Raspberry and blackcurrant sit finely over an earthy smoke, with a hint of violet and fresh forest floor.

Palate

Delicate and fruity with red berries and a touch of pepper, before a soft, warm smoke emerges underneath.

Finish

Medium length with dry fruit acidity, light smoke and a fine, spiced finish.

Specifications

Name: Edradour Ballechin 2005/2023 Burgundy Cask 17 years old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 53.5%
Distillery: Edradour Ballechin
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 17 years
ABV: 53,5 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill Burgundy hogsheads (cask no. 327 and 334)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: November 2005
Bottled: 05/07/2023
Number of bottles: Only 2,103 bottles
EAN no.: 5021944123605

Flavour profile

Peated · Fruity · Fresh

Did you know?

The Ballechin name is used only for Edradour's peated bottlings — the unpeated core range is simply called Edradour, even though both whiskies come from the same stills.

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A score of 90 points from the renowned whisky critic Jim Murray shows that Egans 10 Year Old is more than just another Irish single malt: it is a well-balanced dram with plenty of bourbon sweetness.

Expert Review

Egans 10 Year Old is a Single Irish Malt Whiskey, bottled at 47%.

The whiskey is a 10-year-old dram from Ireland, offering plenty of bourbon sweetness and a long finish. The 47% gives the whisky good complexity, setting it apart from many other Irish single malts, which are typically bottled at lower strength. The whiskey has received 90 points from the renowned whisky critic Jim Murray.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bourbon sweetness and vanilla, with a hint of oak.

Palate

Complex and full, with caramel and spice.

Finish

Long, with lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Egans 10 Year Old
Distillery: Egans
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Irish Malt Whiskey
Age: 10 years
ABV: 47%
Size: 70 CL
Other: 90 points from Jim Murray
EAN no.: 5392000114234

Flavour Profile

Bourbon-sweet · Complex · Full-bodied · Spiced · Long

Did You Know?

Jim Murray is one of the world's most famous whisky critics and is behind the annual "Whisky Bible", in which he rates thousands of whiskies from around the world.
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Egans Conviction is a blend of Single Malt and Single Grain, matured for 10 years with a finish in Cognac XO casks – a whiskey with floral notes and a long, spiced finish.

Expert Review

Egans Conviction Irish Whiskey is a Single Malt Whiskey, bottled at 46%.

The whiskey is a blend of Single Malt and Single Grain, matured for 10 years with a finish in Cognac XO casks. The maturation has contributed floral aroma notes as well as hints of honey and dried apricots. The palate offers almonds, chocolate, ginger and piquant fruit, among others.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Floral notes with hints of honey and dried apricots.

Palate

Almonds, chocolate, ginger and piquant fruit.

Finish

Lovely and long with hints of liquorice and ginger.

Specifications

Name: Egans Conviction
Distillery: Egan (Fortitude PX)
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Malt Whiskey
Age: 10 years
Cask: Cognac XO Casks
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5391532440903

Flavour Profile

Floral · Spiced · Nutty · Fruity · Complex

Did You Know?

Egans Conviction is finished in Cognac XO casks, giving it its signature hint of liquorice in the finish.
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Egans Legacy Reserve III is a limited edition 17 Year Old Single Irish Malt Whiskey with only around 1000 bottles produced, finished in ex-Cadillac casks.

Expert Review

Egans Legacy Reserve III Single Irish Malt Whiskey is a Single Irish Malt Whiskey, bottled at 46%.

The whiskey is a limited edition with around 1000 bottles produced. It is matured in American Bourbon casks and finished in ex-Cadillac casks, giving it a fantastic flavour experience.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Complex with notes from the Cadillac casks.

Palate

Full and rounded with malt and sweetness.

Finish

Long and complex.

Specifications

Name: Egans Legacy Reserve III
Distillery: Egan
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Irish Malt Whiskey
Age: 17 years
Cask: American Bourbon Casks, finished in ex-Cadillac casks
Bottles: Approx. 1000
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Complex · Malty · Full-bodied · Sweet · Exclusive

Did You Know?

Egans Legacy Reserve III is a limited edition with only around 1000 bottles produced in total.
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Egans Legacy Reserve IV is a limited edition 18 Year Old Single Irish Malt Whiskey, with only 1000 bottles produced, offering sweetness from ex-Moscatel Valencia casks.

Expert Review

Egans Legacy Reserve IV Single Irish Malt Whiskey is a Single Irish Malt Whiskey, bottled at 46%.

The whiskey is a limited edition with only 1000 bottles produced. It is matured in American Bourbon casks and finished in ex-Moscatel Valencia casks, giving it a fantastic sweet flavour experience. The whiskey is non-chill-filtered.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet with notes from the Moscatel casks.

Palate

Full and rounded with sweetness and malt.

Finish

Long and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Egans Legacy Reserve IV
Distillery: Egan
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Irish Malt Whiskey
Age: 18 years
Cask: American Bourbon Casks, finished in ex-Moscatel Valencia casks
Bottles: 1000
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Other: Non-chill-filtered
EAN no.: 5391532441054

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Malty · Rounded · Complex · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

Egans Legacy Reserve IV is a limited edition with only 1000 bottles produced in total.
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Eiregold Special Reserve Blended Irish Whiskey is a single grain and single malt blend from the Eiregold distillery, perfect for Irish Coffee.

Expert Review

Eiregold Special Reserve Irish Blended Whiskey is a Blended Whiskey, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey is a blend of single grain and single malt from the Eiregold distillery. It is versatile and works well both in an Irish Coffee and as a classic dram.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Light and gently sweet.

Palate

Rounded and versatile with grain and malt.

Finish

Soft and mild.

Specifications

Name: Eiregold Special Reserve
Distillery: Eiregold
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Irish Blended Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5391528960477

Flavour Profile

Mild · Rounded · Versatile · Sweet · Soft

Did You Know?

Eiregold Special Reserve is perfect for Irish Coffee, a classic Irish drink of whiskey, coffee and cream.
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Eiregold Special Reserve Single Malt Irish Whiskey is a single malt from the Eiregold distillery, perfect for Irish Coffee.

Expert Review

Eiregold Special Reserve Single Malt Irish Whiskey is a Single Malt Irish Whiskey, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey is a single malt from the Eiregold distillery. It is versatile and works well both in an Irish Coffee and as a classic dram.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Malty and gently sweet.

Palate

Rounded with malt character.

Finish

Soft and mild.

Specifications

Name: Eiregold Special Reserve Single Malt
Distillery: Eiregold
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Malt Irish Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5391528960613

Flavour Profile

Malty · Mild · Rounded · Sweet · Soft

Did You Know?

Eiregold Special Reserve Single Malt is perfect for Irish Coffee, a classic Irish drink of whiskey, coffee and cream.
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Eiregold Special Reserve Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey is a Single Pot Still whiskey from the Eiregold distillery, perfect for Irish Coffee.

Expert Review

Eiregold Special Reserve Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey is a Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey is a Special Reserve Single Pot Still from the Eiregold distillery. It has the characteristic spiced pot still note and works well both in an Irish Coffee and as a classic dram.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spiced with pot still character.

Palate

Rounded and spiced.

Finish

Soft and mild.

Specifications

Name: Eiregold Special Reserve Single Pot Still
Distillery: Eiregold
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5391528960637

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Mild · Rounded · Sweet · Soft

Did You Know?

Eiregold Special Reserve Single Pot Still is perfect for Irish Coffee, a classic Irish drink of whiskey, coffee and cream.
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Elements of Islay Campfire Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54.5%

Elements of Islay Campfire is a limited edition blended malt created for Feis Ile 2025. The whisky is made from three different Islay single malts, though the distilleries behind them are not revealed. The flavour profile is inspired by the classic campfire treat s’mores – toasted marshmallows between chocolate biscuits – and to achieve the smoky, sweet and indulgent character, whisky from Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, first‑fill bourbon casks and toasted new oak has been used.

It is bottled at 54.5% and is neither chill‑filtered nor coloured.

Colour: Deep reddish gold.
Nose: Prominent smoke with ginger, dark chocolate, burnt caramel and candied orange.
Taste: Intense and powerful, carrying many of the same notes as the nose, with a pleasant sweetness and a very long finish.

Distillery: Elixir Distillers
Name: Elements of Islay Campfire
Age: NA
Type: Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask type: Sherry + bourbon casks
ABV: 54.5%
Un‑chillfiltered
Natural colour
70 cl
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Elements of Islay Cask Edit Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%

Elements of Islay Cask Edit is an elegant and modern interpretation of Islay’s smoky whisky style – a blended malt that balances peat smoke, maritime notes and soft fruity nuances in a harmonious and approachable whole. It is bottled at 46% and without chill‑filtration, giving a fuller mouthfeel and a more authentic flavour experience.

Cask Edit is created from a combination of smoky Islay malts that have undergone finishing in both bourbon and sherry casks. This gives the whisky a clean, salty and coastal smoke profile, rounded by sweetness, vanilla and fruit from the casks.

On the nose you find gentle peat smoke, sea spray, light minerality and notes of vanilla, citrus and bright fruit. The palate is well‑balanced: smoke and ash meet caramel, candied fruit, malt and a subtle sherry sweetness. The finish is medium‑long with smoke, oak and a mild spicy warmth.

Distillery: Elixir Distillers
Name: Elements of Islay Cask Edit
Age: NA
Type: Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask type: Bourbon & Sherry Casks
Alcohol: 46%
Un‑chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
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Elements of Islay Cask Edit Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%

Elements of Islay Cask Edit is an elegant and modern interpretation of Islay’s smoky whisky style – a blended malt that balances peat smoke, maritime notes and soft fruity nuances in a harmonious and approachable whole. It is bottled at 46% and without chill‑filtration, giving a fuller mouthfeel and a more authentic flavour experience.

Cask Edit is created from a combination of smoky Islay malts that have undergone finishing in both bourbon and sherry casks. This gives the whisky a clean, salty and coastal smoke profile, rounded by sweetness, vanilla and fruit from the casks.

On the nose you find gentle peat smoke, sea spray, light minerality and notes of vanilla, citrus and bright fruit. The palate is well‑balanced: smoke and ash meet caramel, candied fruit, malt and a subtle sherry sweetness. The finish is medium‑long with smoke, oak and a mild spicy warmth.

Distillery: Elixir Distillers
Name: Elements of Islay Cask Edit
Age: NA
Type: Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask type: Bourbon & Sherry Casks
Alcohol: 46%
Un‑chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
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Enghaven set out to make a Danish Single Malt Whisky that does not apologise for itself. No 1 is the opening chapter.

Expert description

Enghaven No 1 Single Malt Whisky is a Danish Single Malt Whisky matured in oak casks and bottled at 48.7%. It is the distillery's first whisky — carefully distilled and aged with a focus on quality over quantity. Single Malt means 100% malted barley from a single distillery. 50 cl bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla and oak with soft fruit notes and a hint of honey. Fresh and inviting.

Palate

Round and well-balanced at 48.7%. Malt, caramel and dried fruit with light oak. Pleasant sweetness and gentle spice.

Finish

Medium-length with vanilla and oak. Clean and elegant.

Specifications

Name: Enghaven No 1 Single Malt Whisky 50 cl
Distillery: Enghaven
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 48.7%
Size: 50 CL

Flavour profile

Fruity · Smooth · Oak · Sweet · Malty

Did you know?

The "No 1" in the name is not just a serial number — it marks the start of Enghaven's whisky journey and serves as a natural reference point for all future expressions from the distillery.

Young is not an apology. In Enghaven's Young Rye it is a description of freshness, grain and raw material that does not hide behind years in a cask.

Expert description

Enghaven No 1 Young Rye Whisky is a Danish Rye Whisky made from rye mash and bottled at 42.5%. "Young" in the name signals shorter ageing — delivering a fresher, more grain-forward profile than expressions that have sat in cask for many years. It is not a compromise, it is a deliberate style choice. Rye's natural spice takes centre stage. 50 cl.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and grain-forward with rye, light yeast and green notes. Simple and direct.

Palate

Light to medium-bodied at 42.5%. Spicy rye, grain and fresh herbs. Clear and clean.

Finish

Short to medium-length with dry rye. Clean and fresh.

Specifications

Name: Enghaven No 1 Young Rye Whisky 50 cl
Distillery: Enghaven
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 42.5%
Size: 50 CL

Flavour profile

Fresh · Grain-forward · Spicy · Light · Clean

Did you know?

Many of the world's most iconic whisky producers started by releasing young expressions — it gives enthusiasts a chance to taste the distillery's DNA without waiting years for cask ageing.

Where No 1 Young Rye shows the raw material, No 2 steps deeper into the cask. More oak, more complexity, still rye at its core.

Expert description

Enghaven No 2 Rye Whisky is the second expression in Enghaven's Rye Whisky series — a Danish Rye Whisky bottled at 45%. Aged longer than Young Rye, giving oak and cask complexity room to develop. Rye's spicy character is still clearly present, but now with deeper sweetness and a more nuanced profile. 50 cl.

Tasting notes

Nose

Spicy rye with oak, vanilla and light caramel. More mature than Young Rye.

Palate

Medium-bodied at 45%. Rye and oak with honey and dried fruit. Balanced spice and pleasant sweetness.

Finish

Medium-length with dry rye and oak. Warm and satisfying.

Specifications

Name: Enghaven No 2 Rye Whisky 50 cl
Distillery: Enghaven
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whisky
ABV: 45%
Size: 50 CL

Flavour profile

Spicy · Oak · Sweet · Fruity · Warm

Did you know?

The series numbers in Enghaven's lineup are not arbitrary — they tell a chronological story of how the distillery's products and expertise have developed over time.

Ezra Brooks 7 Year Mac Y Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey 114 Proof USA 70 cl 57%

Ezra Brooks 7 Year Mac Y Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey is a powerful and characterful American rye bottled at cask strength, selected from a single virgin American oak barrel filled on September 9th, 2017. After almost eight years of maturation, it was bottled in late summer 2025 at 57%, delivering an intense and unfiltered flavour experience. The whiskey is made from Lux Row Distillers’ classic rye mash bill consisting of 51% rye, 45% corn and 4% malted barley – a combination that provides spice, sweetness and depth.

The aroma opens with soft, dessert‑like notes of nougat, coconut and vanilla, followed by fresh oak and a hint of English wine gums. The palate is warm and spicy with clear rye character, toasted coconut and salted peanuts, rounded off by a pleasant vanilla sweetness. The finish is long and persistent, with warming spices, charred oak and the high proof building gradually and lingering.

An intense, well‑aged single barrel rye that shows how elegant yet bold an almost eight‑year‑old American rye whiskey can be. Perfect enjoyed neat or with a drop of water to open up the deeper layers.

Distillery: Ezra Brooks Straight Rye
Age: 7 years
Type: Private Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey
Alcohol: 57%
70 cl
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