Archer Eland Cashmere
Nose – Citrus, apricots, and mint.
Palate – Dark chocolate, caramel, & a hint of smoke.
Finish – Long bittersweet finish that reminds me of espresso.
Food Pairing – Chocolate Tiramisu
Willett Family Estate 11 Year Rye Single Barrel #2338
Nose – Mint, Fresh Cut Grass, Honey
Palate – Apricot, Citrus, Herbal
Finish – Long Lingering Finish. Clove & Cinnamon
Food Pairing – Grilled Peaches with Pistachio Ice Cream
Archer Eland Aurora
Nose – Vanilla, buttercream, and almonds
Palate – Wildflower honey and fresh strawberries
Finish – Short finish with oak and white pepper
Food Pairing – Grilled BBQ Chicken
Archer Eland Solstice
Nose – Refreshing with notes of green apple and mint
Palate – Light caramel, brown sugar, and citrus
Finish – Balanced with oak and rye spice.
Food Pairing – Apple Crisp
Four Roses 15 Year Father’s Day 2025
Nose – Maple syrup, herbal, tobacco
Palate – Burnt caramel, oak, rye spice
Finish – Long, warming, earthy, clove
Food Pairing – Smoked Brisket
Dark Arts 11 Year TSR Pick
Nose – Molasses and toffee sweetness.
Palate – Brown butter and dried fruits like dates and raisins.
Finish – Short finish with honey and toasted oak notes.
Food Pairing – Sticky Toffee Pudding
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Nose – Reminiscent of banana’s foster with vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
Palate – Peanut butter, toasted oak, and a dark fruit note like black currant.
Finish – Light and dry with a touch of sweetness and leather.
Food Pairing – Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Nose – Candied almonds and brown sugar with a hint of citrus.
Palate – Vanilla, brown butter, and toasted pecans.
Finish – Dry and astringent with allspice and oak.
Food Pairing – Pecan Pie
Evan Williams 12 Year
Nose – Caramel, vanilla, fresh bread, and soft notes of strawberries.
Palate – Light cherry, caramel, brown sugar.
Finish – Short, with oak, leather, and black pepper.
Food Pairing - Roast Pork
Oakley Signature Blend
Nose – Citrus, Green Apple, Floral.
Palate – Orange Cream Soda, Vanilla.
Finish – Medium length, with oak and allspice.
Food Pairing - Crème brûlée
EverNorth Arctic Spirit Volume 2
Nose – Caramel, leather, and golden raisin.
Palate – Apricot and peach up front, followed by honey and vanilla.
Finish – Medium length, with rye spice and oak.
Food Pairing – Teriyaki Chicken
Mayor Pingree 11 Year Rye
Nose – Stone fruit, fig, and a light medicinal note.
Palate – Maraschino cherry with a touch of smoke.
Finish – Lingering rye spice and oak.
Food Pairing – Charcuterie Board
Wild Turkey 101 8 Year
Nose – Cherry, almonds, toasted oak.
Palate – Light, buttery, and nutty with hint of vanilla.
Finish – Short, with mint, leather, and black pepper.
Food Pairing – Caramel Popcorn
River City Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Nose – Nutty, Herbal, Apricot.
Palate – Molasses sweetness with a touch of allspice.
Finish – Light, with honey and oak.
Food Pairing – Pork Belly with Honey Glaze
Penelope Omega
Nose – Honey, stone fruit, and a light mint note.
Palate – Allspice and cinnamon, layered with brown sugar sweetness.
Finish – Short and slightly bitter, with oak and leather notes.
Food Pairing – Apple Cinnamon Roll
Seelbach’s “The Beekeeper”
Nose – Honey, roasted pecan, praline, beignet.
Palate – Honey continues on the palate, layered with cinnamon, brown sugar, and crème brûlée sweetness.
Finish – Medium length, finishing with honey, oak, and a touch of maple.
Food Pairing – Pecan Pie
Very Old St. Nick Super Freak BBR Pick
Nose – Stone fruit with warm brown butter and a soft herbal note.
Palate – A little medicinal up front, followed by honey, all spice, and oak.
Finish – Medium, with leather and tobacco coming through.
Food Pairing – Mushroom Risotto
Yokai Series: Tengu Barrel II
Nose – Marshmallow, oak, dark chocolate, and cherry jam.
Palate – Nutty with burnt brown sugar and graham-cracker sweetness.
Finish – Short, with pepper, leather, and light oak.
Food Pairing – S’mores Brownie
Blood Oath Pact No. 11
Nose – Berry, mint, honey, and citrus.
Palate – Lime, vanilla, light rye spice.
Finish – Short and light. Honey Dew, Oak, and Citrus note.
Food Pairing – Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Star Hill Farm Whiskey
Nose – Malt-forward with notes of raisins, fig, and warm mulling spices.
Palate – Nutty and rich, with dark chocolate and brown butter.
Finish – Medium and drying, with leather, espresso, and oak.
Food Pairing – Butternut Squash Soup