TOP 10 American Whiskies

Straight Rye Whiskey 75cl / 52.5%
Exclusively Bottled for Whisky-Online

This is one of the two 10 year old Whistle Pig single barrels specially selected by Wayne, Harrison and Tim and bottled exclusively for Whisky-Online.

We have selected these two casks to highlight the many variances in flavour you can find from barrel to barrel. Cask 102130 is the more elegant, herbaceous rye, with a lovely interplay of peppery spice and balancing sweetness.

Available only at Whisky-Online, Barrel #102130 was aged for 10 years in Warehouse 2, Rick C, Level 3 at the WhistlePig farm before being hand-bottled at 52.5% (105 US Proof).

WhistlePig 10-year-old Barrel #102130 is limited to just 120 individually numbered 75cl bottles and 144 miniatures (5cl).

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Tasting Notes

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Nose: Nicely balanced with dried herbs, fresh fennel and subtle wood glue; develops a vanilla creaminess alongside varnished wood aromas, dried bark and furniture polish. 

Palate: Sweet initially, with brown sugar and golden syrup, then turns a little menthol with eucalyptus hints, then clove, fennel, cardamom, and black pepper.

Finish: Good length, warm but not hot. The peppery spice and dried herbs persist longest.

Comments: Plenty of flavour, very herbaceous but good balance and impressive complexity.

Straight Rye Whiskey 75cl / 53.1%
Exclusively Bottled for Whisky-Online

This is the second of our two Whistle Pig barrel picks specially selected by Wayne, Harrison and Tim and bottled exclusively for Whisky-Online.

Each of these barrels have their own individual qualities that make them stand out. Both casks were bursting with flavour but Barrel #102222 is noticeably different to Barrel #102130, with this one being the more robust and earthy of the two picks.

Available only at Whisky-Online, Barrel #102222 was aged for 10 years in Warehouse 2, Rick E, Level 2 at the WhistlePig farm before being hand-bottled at 53.1% (106.2 US Proof).

WhistlePig 10-year-old Barrel #102222 is limited to just 120 individually numbered 75cl bottles and 144 miniatures (5cl).

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Nose: A fruit-forward nose with raisins, currants, dried plums and blackberries. The woody aromas follow: varnish, glue, fresh cardamom and vanilla pods. Develops moss and bark aromas with time in the glass.

Palate: Sweet and earthy off the bat, then becomes very leafy - more herbaceous than the nose suggested. The dried fruits from the nose are there, with pine resin, playdoh and furniture polish notes.

Finish: Long, warming and peppery with a faint herby menthol tingle at the end.

Comments: More robust than the sister cask, this is perhaps less subtle but bursting with character and flavour.

American Rye Whiskey
Distillery Bottling 70cl / 46.5% / 93 Proof

A very unusual one here - FEW Spirits have taken a batch of cask strength rye whiskey and brought it down to 46.5% not with water but with Oolong tea! FEW Spirits are known for being pretty wild when it comes to innovation, but they've really raised the bar this time. 

The tea in question is cold extracted 8 Immortals Oolong tea from Guandong province in China (hence the dragon label). When added to the whiskey the result is a spicy rye with an unmistakeable earthy, herby underbelly. FEW Immortal Rye is really a must for adventurous rye whiskey fans.

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Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery Bottling 70cl / 40%

Buffalo Trace is distilled, aged and bottled at the most award-winning distillery in the world.

Made from the finest corn to add sweetness, rye to add spice and barley malt, this whiskey ages in new oak barrels for years in century-old warehouses until the peak of maturity.

The taste is rich and complex, with hints of vanilla, toffee and candied fruit.

The smooth finish lingers on the palate.

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Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Bottled by: Willett Distillery 70cl / 47% / 94 Proof

Willett's Pot Still Reserve is a small batch Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 47% by Willett Distillery, formerly known as Kentucky Bourbon Distillers (KBD), in an eye-catching still-shaped bottle.

The Willett Distillery was revived in 2012 after a near-thirty year absence, during which time KBD had established themselves as one of the USA's largest independent bourbon bottlers, with a large number of their brands using sourced bourbon from the neighbouring Heaven Hill distillery.

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Tasting Notes

Nose: Vanilla lemon cake.
Palate: The palate is a balance of caramel, vanilla, spices and citrus. I'm not sure if they made the opulent bottle to match the Whiskey or vice versa.

Tasting notes courtesy of:
Bill Thomas,
Jack Rose Dining Saloon

Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Bottled by: Willett Distillery 70cl / 57.15% / 114.3 Proof

The much sought after and much loved Noah's Mill bourbon. 

This small-batch Kentucky straight bourbon is matured in virgin American oak barrels before being hand bottled at 57.15% / 114.3 proof. 

Such a beautiful, full and rich bourbon.

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One of the most lush and rich Whiskeys on the market.

Nose: The nose is walnuts, prunes, and floral notes.
Palate: The palate mimics the nose with walnuts, prunes, spices, intertwined with lavender and balanced with the perfect amount of acid, that leads you down a path of lingering burnt caramel.

Tasting notes courtesy of:
Bill Thomas,
Jack Rose Dining Saloon

Tennessee Whiskey
Distillery Bottling 70cl / 43%

Bottled at a higher strength (43%) than the standard Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, the Jack Daniel's Master Distiller series pays tribute to the custodians of the world's most famous Tennessee Whiskey.

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No. 6 celebrates former Master Distiller the late Jimmy Bedford, who was at the helm of Jack Daniel's from 1988-2008.

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Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Bottled at: Blanton Distilling Company
70cl / 51.5% - 103 Proof

Bottled at a hearty 103 US Proof (51.5%), the Gold Edition of Blanton's Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon is deservedly one of the most popular in the range. This is barrel #79, released in 2022.

Selected from Buffalo Trace's finest casks, each Blanton's Gold Edition is an unrepeatable single barrel whiskey, so while the individual flavour nuances may vary from bottling to bottling the quality remains extremely high. A delightful whiskey for bourbon fans.

Please note that this Blanton's Original is available only to our VIP Club Members and is Strictly Maximum 1 Bottle Per Customer.

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Small Batch Straight Rye Whiskey
Distillery Bottling 70cl / 56.4% / 112.8 Proof

Anther fantastic whiskey from the famous Willett Distillery in Kentucky.

This small-batch straight rye whiskey was distilled at the Willett Distillery in Kentucky before being aged for 4 years in hand-picked virgin charred white oak barrels before being bottled at a cask strength of 56.4% 

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Tasting Notes

We need more Rye to drink, so this is a great addition to the market.

Nose: A quick nosing reveals that Rye nose of grassy, herbal goodness with a sweetness that follows it.
Palate: The palate is well balanced with a herbal mintiness, intertwined with a sweetness that dances on your tongue until it exits with a spiciness.

This is a great utility whiskey to drink neat, make an Old Fashioned, or hold up to a rock.

Tasting notes courtesy of:
Bill Thomas,
Jack Rose Dining Saloon

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery Bottling 70cl / 43.2%

A modern classic bourbon, Woodford Reserve first appeared in the UK in the late 1990s and has developed a loyal following among bourbon drinkers and in cocktail bars ever since.

Woodford Reserve is a characterful high rye bourbon bottled in small batches at 43.2%. Woodford Reserve is a great slow-sipper but is well-suited to various cocktails.

Please note that batches may vary from the image shown.

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