Contradiction is a blend of wheat based and traditional bourbon whiskey. It is non-chill filtered and full-bodied, with notes of dried fruit and butter rum, and has the end-result of tasting like a four-grain bourbon.

Mashbill: Merchant bottled bourbon made with corn, rye and malted barley married with homemade bourbon made with corn, wheat and malted barley.

Distillation Process: Continuous column distillation and pot distillation.

Aging: A blend of different straight whiskeys, there are different ages represented in Contradiction. The majority whiskey is more than 9 years in age.

Source of grains: Grains from a variety of sources.

Tasting Notes: Full of oak, dried cherries, vanilla, and cinnamon creating a signature mature bourbon nose.  Sweet from the wheat and spice from the rye and a bit of leather round out the palate. Its viscosity creates a smooth and pleasant finish.

Awards:
World Whiskey Awards: Gold Medal
Ultimate Spirits Challenge: 96 points
Whisky Advocate: 90 points
Spirits of the Americas Awards: Bronze Medal

Aged a full decade in charred new American oak, Templeton 10 Year Rye is bottled from a hand-selected single barrel.

In 2006, Templeton released their 4-year-old whiskey. This sourced product was based on a nearly century-old recipe developed by Alphonse Kerkhoff in Templeton, Iowa. The Templeton 4-year-old Rye Whiskey was distilled at MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Following its first release, the company quickly experienced its fair share of controversy after they were subject of a class-action lawsuit over alleged deceptive marketing practices.

Nose

The nose has a candy sweetness. Winter-mint, white sugar, dill, and alcohol notes were present.

Palate

The first sip has a thin viscosity and caused a slight tingle on the tip of the tongue. Rye spices and a faint dill note were present. The second sip presented notes of honey, vanilla, wintergreen gum, and dill. The third sip had a candy sweetness and caramel. These were followed by a faint rose note.

Finish

The finish was short and presented with notes of oak, vanilla, and cinnamon.

In closing

The Templeton 4-year-old Rye Whiskey is surprisingly refreshing. The candy sweet nose coupled with the unique wintergreen note make this spirt unique and interesting on the palate. This Rye Whiskey would be perfect for anyone who wants to dabble outside of traditional bourbon. Those who enjoy the heat of traditional rye spices will be disappointed. Overall, this spirit would make a good addition to any collection.

Berry Bros & Rudd - Deep and enticing, dusty sweet corn husks mingled with rich seasoned oak notes to provide an assertive, uplifting nose which is softened by honey and vibrant fruit.  The palate expands gloriously with a background sour-mash, chalky hit doused by layers of honey and dark treacle toffee.  Lingering and giving to the death; this is a masterpiece of balance, complexity, texture and structure.

This American oak aged whiskey distilled from a rye mash is at least two years old. Mostly rye grain and a touch of barley, this rye is a spicy summer rye and makes some great cocktails. A good bitter, or a splash of vermouth or ginger beer goes a long way.

NOSE
Clover Honey, Orange Peel, Tea

TASTE
Brown Sugar, White Pepper, Rye Grain

FINISH
Dried Peach, Almond Biscuit

Wild Turkey 101 is a 101 proof (50.5% alcohol) bourbon that is a marriage of primarily 6-, 7-, and 8-year-old bourbons. Jimmy Russell notes that unlike some of its competitors, "Wild Turkey 101 has an exceptionally gentle and rich aroma for a high-proof bourbon, thanks to quality at all stages of its production." At first taste, 101 is rich with vanilla and caramel, with notes of honey, brown sugar, and a hint of tobacco. Its high proof contributes to its bolder flavor. Wild Turkey 101 is the benchmark in bourbon, best enjoyed neat or on the rocks. It?s also excellent in more sophisticated cocktails.

50.5% Alc

Originally crafted by Kentucky Bourbon hall-of-famer Eddie Russell as ?Wild Turkey 81?, Wild Turkey Bourbon is aged in American white oak barrels with the deepest, No. 4 ?alligator? char. With notes of sweet vanilla, pear, and hints of spice, this bourbon finishes with a flavor that is full and rich, whether enjoyed straight or with a mixer.

This bourbon is a unique marriage of Wild Turkey 6, 8 & 12 year old stocks, which give the whisky a rich exceptional flavour that is remarkably smooth, considering its high alcohol content. It is assertive with hints of light oranges, mint & tones of sweet tobacco that will remind you of your grandfather's pipe bowl. The finish is long, warm & nutty & lingers in the mouth with hints of hot peppers & well-toasted whole wheat bread.Source: wildturkeybourbon.com

America's first distilled spirit, straight rye whiskey must contain at least 51% rye whose toffee & peppery tastes make it less sweet than a bourbon but with similar tones of caramel & vanilla.Source: wildturkey.com

Another wonderful rye whiskey from the equally wonderful Willett Distillery! After it's distilled over in Kentucky, the liquid was aged in new charred white oak barrels for the entirety of its four years. Eventually, it was bottled at cask strength, a warming 57.2% ABV. An outstanding rye whiskey that proves great value for money.

Nose: Aromas of Bakewell tart and cherry jam, with toasty oak, cinnamon and salted caramel.

Palate: Wonderfully chewy with a big hit of rye spice, burnt vanilla custard and velvety, melted dark chocolate.

Finish: More tart cherry returns alongside a touch of banana, rounded off by a wave of oak spice.

Tasting notes:  Nose is "vanilla lemon cake." 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:  Nose is "vanilla lemon cake." 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.

History and heritage meet innovation and sophistication. Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition is crafted by uniquely finishing the most complex and balanced Kentucky Bourbon in select XO Cognac barrels. Sourced by our Master Distiller Chris Morris, each barrel has seen three seasons of cognac before being filled with Woodford Reserve.The result is the best of both spirits – a balance of crisp American and French oak notes, complex fruit character, subtle spiciness and a creamy confectionary finish. Presented in a bespoke Baccarat decanter, Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition is the ultimate expression of American Whiskey at its finest.

Rich toasted oak dusted with chocolate and cocoa notes, creamy vanilla bean, and hints of clove and cinnamon spice cover a deep layer of dried fruit and citrus peel.

Elegant vanilla, dark chocolate, dried fruit and creamy caramel top layers of rich malt and oak.

Velvety with a long delicately spiced caramel mocha note.

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Nose: Cream-toffee and honeycomb. Vanilla and other gentle oaky tones waft through. Brilliant. Palate: Subtle spices warm the palate only for the honey to calm things down again. Sweetcorn, and brilliant, toasty brown-sugared depth. Finish: Some deft rye; the oak adds dryness. Comment: A bourbon of stunning complexity that really has improved in the last year or so as the depth has intensified. Source: whisky.com

Deep amber in colour with rich notes of dark fruit, caramel, sharp honey, chocolate, marzipan and toasted oak on the nose. To taste it is a full bodied mix of vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, apple, fruit and spices. ABV: 43.2%