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Whiskey Advent
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The whiskey adventure begins in...
REMINDER: Day 1 is last year's highest rated whiskey which was Mystic Farm's Broken Oak - Bourbon, 100 proof.
Thanks to the more than 30 of you that came and attended our first ever in-person Whiskey Advent Kickoff. In this video, Jonathan Blitz was showing us how much the smell of their unaged bourbon (definitely not called White Dog) changes as it is exposed to oxygen.
Congratulations to 2024's Whiskey Wonderboy - NATE KNUFFMAN! Here's a victory video from bourbon aficionado Fred Minnick.
T'was The Night Before Advent
'Twas the night before Advent, the calendar is near,
All the Whiskey awaited, bringing festive cheer.
The bottles were nestled in their slots with great care,
In hopes that fine flavors soon would be shared.
The glencairns are polished, and waiting with delight
Revealing a mystery whiskey, to savor each night
Is it Scotch, is it bourbon, or Irish or rye?
What's my rating? What's the proof? Is it low or is it high?
The community is gathered, in online delight,
To sip, guess, and rate, on a brand new website.
Which whiskey will win, the whispers began,
Merry sipping to all, and to all, a great dram!
Final Standings
| Name | Tastings | Avg Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2021
Wildcard
|
24 | 6.2 | 96 |
|
Dan Sembler
|
24 | 6.1 | 90 |
PPP
|
24 | 7.1 | 89 |
Hanky
|
24 | 7.1 | 87 |
Mrs Hef
|
24 | 6.4 | 87 |
Brad
|
24 | 6.6 | 85 |
Mike "Alex's Brother" McKee
|
24 | 6.4 | 84 |
|
Steve Ursillo
|
24 | 6.4 | 79 |
NeatNewbie
|
24 | 5.7 | 79 |
|
Greg Baur
|
24 | 6.6 | 77 |
2025's Best Whiskeys
Blue Run Emerald II Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Median Score:
7
Average Score:
6.74
Russell's Reserve Private Barrel Selection
Median Score:
7
Average Score:
6.70
Old Ezra
Median Score:
7
Average Score:
6.68
2025's Worst Whiskeys
Auchentoshan Three Wood
Median Score:
6
Average Score:
6.01
Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Median Score:
6
Average Score:
5.98
Oban 14 Year Old
Median Score:
6
Average Score:
5.97
