ultimate beverage challenge
2012
guide
7
Finalist
95
Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 45% abv
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
$27.99
Finalist
95
Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon
United States, 45% abv
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
$29.99
Finalist
95
Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch Extra Aged Kentucky Straight
Bourbon United States, 43% abv
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
$12.99
Finalist
95
Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 50% abv
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
$39.99
Finalist
95
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 9 Years Old Kentucky
Straight Bourbon United States, 60% abv
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
$39.99
Finalist
95
Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23 Years Old Kentucky
Straight Bourbon United States, 47.8% abv
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
$199.99
Finalist
94
Four Roses 2012 Limited Edition Small Batch 12 Years Old
Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 55% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$99.99
Finalist
94
Four Roses Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon
United States, 45% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$29.99
Finalist
94
Old Forester Signature Kentucky Straight Bourbon
United States, 50% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$22.99
Finalist
94
Parker's Heritage Collection Cognac Finished 10 Years Old
Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 50% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$79.99
93
Benchmark Old No. 8 Kentucky Straight Bourbon
United States, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$11.99
93
Eagle Rare Single Barrel 10Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon
United States, 45% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$29.99
93
George T. Stagg 18 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon
United States, 71.3% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$69.99
92
Jefferson's Bourbon United States, 41.15% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$29.99
92
Jefferson's Presidential Select 18 Years Old Bourbon
United States, 47% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$89.99
92
Kentucky Tavern Kentucky Straight Bourbon
United States, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$10.69
92
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Kentucky Straight Bourbon
United States, 50.5% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$35.00
91
Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon United States, 45% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$24.99
91
Early Times 354 Kentucky Straight Bourbon
United States, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$15.99
91
Hudson Four-Grain 4 Years Old Bourbon United States, 46% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$45.00
91
Old Forester Birthday 2011 Kentucky Straight Bourbon United
States, 49% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$49.99
91
Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon
United States, 50.5% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$19.99
90
Benjamin Prichard's Double Chocolate Bourbon
United States, 45% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$68.95
Whiskey
Rye Whiskey
Award
Score Product Name/ Accolade
PRICE GV
Chairman's Trophy
94
Masterson's Straight Rye Whiskey Canada, 45% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$79.00
Finalist
92
Bulleit Rye Whiskey United States, 45% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$27.99
Finalist
91
Sazerac Kentucky Straight RyeWhiskey United States, 45% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$26.99
Finalist
90
Benjamin Prichard's Rye Whiskey United States, 40% abv
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$51.95
Clement VSOPVieux
RhumAgricole
Martinique, 40% abv $39.95
Vanilla and spice aromas
lead to a mild cooked
fruit and brown sugar
charm; finishes clean
and rich, with a brisk
cinnamon tang.
UltimaTe Spirits ChallengE
89
Clement CuveeHomere
Hors d’AgeRhumAgricole
Martinique, 44% abv, $99.95
Lushly pretty nose of vanilla,
crushed nuts and cooked
fruit, with a touch of old
wood and tobacco;
gorgeous array of
tropical fruit, vanilla,
sweet cream and
caramel dashed with
cinnamon, clove and
lemon. Emminently
sippable, with an
everlasting finish, the
cream of the Caribbean.
Finalist
UltimaTe Spirits Challenge
Clement Creole
Shrubb Liqueur
Martinique, 40% abv $32.95
Vibrant and aromatic with
scents of orange peel,
Amaro-like botanicals, wild
herbs, with bitter berries
in support. Great straight,
on ice, or in a cocktail.
Finalist
UltimaTe Spirits Challenge
92
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