11/27/2023 0 Comments Best whiskey 2020 under![]() Look for bold sugar-cookie aromas and confectionary richness on the palate: vanilla, cocoa, hazelnut, maple sugar and mocha. This single-barrel rye is suitable for sipping or a dessert pairing. K.N.Ĭatoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Whiskey Distillers Edition $51, 94 points. Showing maple-drizzled pecan pie and cinnamon spice, the long finish is refreshed by a lemony bite. A masterful blend, an 11-year-old Kentucky Bourbon makes up the base, accented with older 13-year-old and younger 10-year-old and five-year-old Bourbons. K.N.īardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #1 $130, 94 points. The end result is delightful and surprisingly delicate, offering fleeting hints of butterscotch and baked apple, finishing long with nutmeg, cinnamon sprinkle and lemon zest. This unusual limited edition starts with two-year-old rye, then aged for 90 days in barrels that previously held applejack made by Black Dirt Distillery. Ragtime Applejack Barrel Finished Rye $45, 95 points. Adding water brings more caramel forward, while each sip still finishes with piquant cayenne-edged baking spice and a hint of Sherry. The end result is a rich and delicious toffee aroma and a spiced, strong palate. A newcomer from stalwart Maker’s Mark, this limited release is finished with virgin oak staves for nine weeks. Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2019 Limited Release RC6 $60, 95 points. This is a concentrated sip-even with plenty of water-showing warm, toasty vanilla, sugar cookies and buttery brioche, finishing extra-long and drying, accented by plenty of baking spice. Created by master distiller Brent Elliott to mark the distillery’s grand reopening, this Bourbon is the first permanent addition to the portfolio since 2006. K.N.įour Roses Small Batch Select $60, 95 points. Bottled in an ornate decanter, composed of liquid from barrels produced in September 2005 and bottled in February 2019. Adding water unlocks the confectionary promise of the aromas, unfurling rounded vanilla and coconut, finishing with the right amount of assertive spice. The palate opens spicy, with cayenne and cinnamon heat. Toasty aromas suggest croissant and dulce de leche. The third release in the series is a 100-proof Bourbon. Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Spring 2019 Edition $130, 96 points. A splash of water unlocks more red fruit, along with tinges of butterscotch, oak and spice. The first feather-light sips open with vanilla custard, orchard fruit and coconut cream, rounding into enticing red fruit on the finish. Part of the Great King Street series, this is a sweetie of a blended Scotch. Kara NewmanĬompass Box Great King Street Artist’s Blend Scotch $37, 96 points. A blend of straight rye whiskies finished in French oak port barrels, bottled by High West. Adding water eases the alcohol bite, and brings more lush fruit and spice forward. Concentrated caramel tinged with oak and red fruit entice the nose and palate. ![]() This polished annual release is always a pleasure, and the seventh release in the series is no different. The best whiskeys to look forĪ Midwinter Nights Dram Act 7 Scene 6 $100, 96 points. ![]() If you aren’t exactly sure what you’re looking for, our list offers an incredible range of prices and styles from light and fruity to high-octane toffee and spice. ![]() While there are plenty of Bourbons to choose from, don’t worry, we also have 2020’s best ryes and Scotches featured on this list as well. That might seem like a lot, but it only scratches the surface of this category of spirits. Nearly a third of the bottles featured on our The Top 100 Spirits of 2020 list are whiskey. Decorative Wine Racks & Modular Systems.The fruit, honey and spice notes, followed with a gentle nutty finish made this 21 year old a stand out entry and worthy Best in Show winner. Finished in 30 year old port casks to enhance and develop its taste without losing its original characteristics, The Balvenie Portwood is a creamy, silky Scottish single malt. Best in Show – The Balvenie Portwood 21YOĭespite strong competition, the judges decision was unanimous. Congratulations to all of the winners this year. With over 160 entries, this year saw great competition. As Principal Sponsor, Super Liquor is pleased to announce the winners of The Drammys 2020 New Zealand Whisky Awards.
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