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Type: Bourbon, Whiskey (American) Producers: Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Size: 750ml Country: USA Region: Kentucky Made by Willett, this is a spicy bourbon. This bourbon stacks up well against much more expensive limited release offerings from other distillers, and at under $40, makes it a bargain value as well. Rowan’s Creek perhaps is a slightly less refined cousin to Noah’s Mill, and that’s definitely a good thing, as Noah’s Mill has been a personal favorite of ours for a few years now. Aroma: The initial nose is sweet with a discernible hint of peach and fruitiness. There is a light woody character to the aroma, but the oak scents are not prevalent, but a faint minty scent underlies the entire experience. Flavor: Right off the bat, the whiskey tastes slightly young. There is no bitterness, but just a touch of harshness that begs for another year or two in the barrel. It’s not an overpowering sensation, but was noted. A clove-like spiciness starts at the middle of the tongue and gives way to the aged caramel and oak flavors that were missing on the front of the tasting, at which point the age of the bourbon finally shines through and the initial bite subsides. If you add water it will certainly calm down the harshness at the front of the tongue, and bring out some hints of honey and cedar that were muted when taken neat. This is a bourbon that certainly stands up to water and ice, making it a great everyday drinker. Finish: It definitely tends just a touch towards the long side without being exaggerated. The oak, mint, and caramel remain evident throughout for a very pleasant overall finish.

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DISTILLER: Undisclosed, bottled by Noah’s Mill Distilling Co. MASH BILL: Undisclosed AGE: NAS – no age statement; a blend of 4-15 year-old whiskeys YEAR: 2017 PROOF: 114.3 (57.15% ABV) NOSE: Oak | Orange Peel | Walnut | Burnt Sugar | Alcohol | Tobacco   TASTE: Toffee | Cinnamon | Roasted Pecans | Light Spice | Acidic | Vanilla FINISH: Neat, there’s a solid burn throughout, but not unpleasant, especially for the proof with great toffee/dark caramel. Adding water, the sweeter elements come out more, with oak showing more with water. There’s an underlying fall spice that shows in the finish. And the finish is long and very pleasant, with notes of roasted nuts. This high-proof bourbon is made by the Willett distillery. The blend contains a range of bourbons, aged 4-20 years. Full of warm spices, brown sugar, cream, toasted nuts, and a whiff of mint.

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vibrant and nuanced

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93 Points. Weighty, yet ethereal, fruity with pineapple, candied orange rind, nuts with a minerally sprinkle of sea salt. The palate is creamy and round, yet delicate. This is a complex and serious Chardonnay from one of the top wineries in Santa Barbara.

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Details 95 points Jeb Dunnuck  The 100% varietal 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five is a head-turner and actually gives the flagship a run for its money. Stunning notes of crème de cassis, blackcurrants, tobacco, and lead pencil as well as subtle oak and violets all flow to a full-bodied 2016 that shows the elegant, purity, and balance that makes the 2016 vintage so spectacular.  (1/2020)  

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Winemaker Notes Beginning in 1993 and following in the tradition of great Bordeaux estates, Opus One created a fine second wine called Overture. Every acre of the estate vineyard is meticulously farmed with the attention to detail and singular focus required to produce Opus One. This scrutiny carries through the blending process and certain lots will not be included in the final Opus One blend. Yet, when these lots are afforded additional time in barrel along with the added flexibility of blending across multiple vintages, the final wine achieves a remarkable elegance and complexity. Overture displays a vibrant garnet color with expressive aromas of fresh red fruit. Notes of bright cherry and red currant are underpinned by more earthy tones of ground cocoa, cedar and vanilla. Extended barrel aging gives the wine an elegant texture accentuated by round tannins and a soft mouthfeel.  

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Winemaker Notes The first Secret Door Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon release. Mountainside Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from the eastern side of the Napa Valley aged in small French Oak barrels for more than 2 years. The slightly smaller lot for 2014 – shows focus and depth of Cabernet Sauvignon. We estimate that this wine will evolve for two decades or more.

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Winemaker Notes Heady aromas of brambly raspberry, black fig, and peppercorn dominate; time in glass exposes more—dark chocolate, fennel, and High Sierra forest floor. The palate is lush and opulent with blackberries, dark plums, and currants. More flavors add to the quality of the blend—a visceral minerality and fresh Herbs de Provence. Fully integrated with puckering tannins, the wine bows out with finesse. 53% Zinfandel, 23% Syrah, 20% Petite Sirah, 4% Grenache

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Winemaker Notes A zesty, refreshing expression of Chardonnay, with bright fruit flavors laid against touches of spice and chalky minerality. The wine opens with notes of fresh lemon and lime, with secondary citrus characteristics of lemon peel and tangerine. Hints of ripe green apple, warm honeysuckle, and white peppercorn lead to a pleasant finish with plenty of natural, lively acidity.  

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The 2017 release of this classic Sonoma Coast Chardonnay offers citrus, white floral notes, meyer lemon and pear fruit along with that signature bright and crisp acidity that goes on and on. Longtime fans will love this tasty new release, and this Chardonnay will assuredly gain new friends with its creamy, lush and savory finish!  

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100 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. "Composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the deep purple-black colored 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon has a beautiful nose of dried roses, lavender and Chinese five spice over a core of warm blackcurrants, kirsch and wild blueberries, plus wafts of fallen leaves and dusty earth. The medium to full-bodied palate features the most amazing intensity of perfumed red, black and blue fruit flavors supported by exquisitely fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length and depth. Truly stunning."  

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