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Must-Have: Spirit Picks & Ratings

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Must-Have:

Spirit Picks & Ratings

Precision, character, and a finish that lingers—our tasting panel highlights four bottles that deserve a prime spot on your bar cart and in your collection. Below: a quick snapshot of ratings, followed by tasting notes and individual spotlights for each bottle.

Enthusiast Report Spirits Ratings: Blanton’s, Brother’s Bond, FEW Rye, Eagle Rare
Featured bottles: Blanton’s • Brother’s Bond Cask Strength • FEW Straight Rye • Eagle Rare

 

95
Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon

Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon

A touchstone of quality single-barrel bourbon. Aromas of caramel, citrus oil, and vanilla lead to a plush palate of baked apple, clove, and seasoned oak. Impeccably balanced with a honeyed, spice-kissed finish.

  • Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon
  • Serve: Neat in a Glencairn; splash of water opens citrus.

95
Brother’s Bond Straight Bourbon — Cask Strength

Brother’s Bond Straight Bourbon — Cask Strength

Concentrated and expressive. Dark toffee and brûléed sugar set the tone, supported by ripe apricot, cinnamon, and cocoa. The proof adds lift without heat, finishing long with toasted oak and nutmeg.

  • Style: American Straight Bourbon (Cask Strength)
  • Pairing: Dark chocolate or pecan pie; a contemplative nightcap.

93
FEW Straight Rye Whiskey

FEW Straight Rye Whiskey

Vibrant rye character with peppery lift. Citrus peel, brown sugar, and herbal mint weave through the palate, finishing brisk with clove and a touch of cocoa. A spirited rye that shines neat or in a Manhattan.

  • Style: Straight Rye Whiskey
  • Serve: Classic Manhattan or neat with an orange twist.

94
Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Refined and graceful. Toffee, vanilla, and candied orange glide into leather, almond, and a whisper of sweet tobacco. Seamless balance with a dignified, lingering finish.

  • Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon
  • Pairing: Aged cheddar or pecorino; orange-zest dark chocolate.

Enthusiast Report Ratings Key

85–89: Try before you buy • 90–94: Must Buy • 95+: Do not miss—must buy, must collect

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