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Derby Week Tasting Jim Means, Thursday, May 5

Elmer T. Lee

  • Sazerac/Buffalo Trace Distillery
  • NAS 9-14 years
  • 90 proof
  • The nose brings notes of clove, vanilla, and old leather. The flavor balances fruit, honey and vanilla with a light spiciness. A long and warm finish.

Whistle Pig Old World Rye

  • Whistle Pig Distillery, Vermont
  • 12 years
  • 86 proof
  • Finished inĀ casks with staves made up of Madeira (63%), Sauternes (30%) and Port (7%)
  • Caramel, vanilla, and winter fruit on the nose. Flavors of Rye spice, apricots, plums, raisins, dates, and honey. Finishes with dark chocolate, winter fruit, caramel, and vanilla

Blanton's

  • Sazerac/Buffalo Trace Distillery
  • 6-8 years
  • 93 proof
  • Notes of citrus and oak. The creamy vanilla nose is teased with caramel and butterscotch, all underscored by familiar baking spices such as clove, nutmeg, or cinnamon.

Knob Creek 120

  • Beam Suntory
  • 9 years old
  • 120 Proof
  • Vanilla, caramel and smoke on the nose. Flavors of vanilla, nuts, and oak. Long and full finish.