Brian’s Whiskey Ratings
updated 13-March-2022
Want to know Brian’s Whiskey Ratings? The list below groups whiskeys according to how Brian scored them when reviewed. It is important to note, whiskeys in any given numeric tier do not have the same aroma, flavor or finish; they are NOT the same. They are merely on par with one another. Ratings and scores are subjective as they are awarded by the reviewer. Your personal tastes and feelings are your own and will likely be different from Brian’s.
Click to read Brian’s scoring process.
95/100
– Booker’s 2022-01 Ronnie’s Batch
94/100
– Booker’s 2021-03 Bardstown Batch
– Booker’s 2021-04 Noe Strangers Batch
– Stagg Jr. Batch 13
93/100
– Booker’s 2021-01 Donohoe’s Batch
– Booker’s 2022-03 Kentucky Tea Batch
– Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 8
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A118
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C920
– Larceny Barrel Proof B520
– Larceny Barrel Proof C921
– Maker’s Mark Private Select – Idaho Director’s Cut #6
– Weller Full Proof
92/100
– Belle Meade Reserve Cask Strength
– Booker’s 2018-02 Backyard BBQ
– Booker’s 2019-03 Country Ham
– Booker’s 2021-02 Tagalong Batch
– Booker’s 2023-02 Apprentice Batch
– Border Bourbon Cask Strength
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C919
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A122
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B523
– Four Roses Small Batch Select
– J Henry 7 Year Cask Strength
– Knob Creek 12 Year Old Bourbon
– Knob Creek Single Barrel ISLD Select Bourbon #1
– Larceny Barrel Proof A123
– Little Book Chapter #3: The Road Home Bourbon
– Maker’s Mark BRT-01 Bourbon
– Old Ezra 07 Year Barrel Strength
– Stagg Jr. Batch #16
91/100
– Booker’s 2018-03 Kentucky Chew
– Booker’s 2018-04 Kitchen Table
– Booker’s 2022-04 Pinkies Batch
– Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch
– Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 10
– Four Roses Small Batch
– George Remus Straight Bourbon
– Horse Soldier Reserve
– Kentucky Owl The Wiseman
– Maker’s Mark FAE-02
– Old Forester 1910
90/100
– Baker’s Single Barrel Bourbon
– Blanton’s Single Barrel
– Booker’s 2019-01 Teresa’s Batch
– Booker’s 2019-04 Beaten Biscuits
– Booker’s 2022-02 Lumberyard Batch
– Booker’s 2023-01 Charlie’s Batch
– Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Bourbon
– Elijah Craig Straight Rye
– Four Roses Single Barrel
– Horse Soldier Signature Small Batch
– James E Pepper Single Barrel Rye BWE Pick
– Knob Creek Single Barrel ISLD Select Bourbon #2
– Larceny Barrel Proof A121
– Larceny Barrel Proof B523
– Maker’s Mark Cask Strength
– Maker’s Mark FAE-01
– Maker’s Mark Private Select – Idaho Director’s Cut #7
– Michter’s Toasted Barrel Bourbon
– Old Forester 1920
– Sazerac Straight Rye
– Stagg Jr. Batch 10
– Stagg Jr. Batch 11
– Stagg Jr. Batch 12
– Weller 12 Year Old
89/100
– Booker’s 2018-01 Kathleen’s Batch
– Booker’s 2020-01 Granny’s Batch
– Booker’s 2020-03 Pigskin Batch
– Bulleit Barrel Strength Batch 4
– Dry Fly Washington Bourbon 101
– Elijah Craig 18 Year Single Barrel
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B518
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B520
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A123
– Elijah Craig Small Batch Private Select – ISLD Batch 1
– Elijah Craig Small Batch Private Select – ISLD Batch 2
– Larceny Barrel Proof A120
– Larceny Barrel Proof B521
– Larceny Barrel Proof C922
– Lux Row Four Grain Double Barrel
– Maker’s 46 Cask Strength
– Maker’s Mark BEP
– Maker’s Mark SE4xPR5
– Michter’s US-1 Bourbon
– Old Forester Statesman
– Remus Repeal Reserve V
– Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered
– Stagg Jr. Batch 14
– Stagg Jr. Batch 17
88/100
– 1792 Sweet Wheat
– Blood Oath Pact 7 Bourbon
– Booker’s 2019-02 Shiny Barrel
– Courage & Conviction American Single Malt
– Cream of Kentucky Rye
– Dry Fly Straight Triticale Whiskey
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A121
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C917
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C922
– Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
– Elmer T Lee Single Barrel
– Four Roses Single Barrel – Idaho Private Select – OBSQ, 2019
– Little Book #2: Noe Simple Task
– Maker’s 46
– Maker’s Mark BRT-02
– Maker’s Mark Private Select – Idaho Director’s Cut #5
– Michter’s Single Barrel US-1 Rye
– Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
– Pikesville Straight Rye
– Rossville Union Straight Rye
– Smooth Ambler Old Scout BWE Private Pick
– Stagg Jr Batch #15 Bourbon
– Tincup Whiskey
– Weller Antique 107
– Woodford Reserve Double Oak
87/100
– 1792 Bottled-in-Bond
– 1792 Twelve Year Old
– Blade and Bow Bourbon
– Blood Oath Pact 08
– Coopers’ Craft 100 Proof
– Daviess County Kentucky Straight Bourbon
– Elijah Craig Small Batch Barrel Proof B521
– Elijah Craig Small Batch
– High West Bourbon
– J Henry 5 Year Straight Bourbon
– Knob Creek Straight Rye
– Larceny Barrel Proof B522
– Maker’s Mark Private Select – Idaho Director’s Cut #3
– Oak and Eden Bourbon and Vine
– Old Elk Wheated Bourbon
– Old Fitzgerald 11YR Bourbon
– Old Forester 100 Proof Signature Bourbon
– Old Forester 1870 Bourbon
– Rebel Yell 10 Year Single Barrel
– Redwood Empire Pipe Dream
– Weller C.Y.P.B.
– Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select
86/100
– Angel’s Envy
– Baker’s Bourbon Batch B-90-001
– Basil Hayden Toast Bourbon
– Belle Meade Straight Bourbon
– Booker’s 2020-02 Boston Batch
– Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel
– Dry Fly Straight Wheat Whiskey
– Early Times Bottled in Bond
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A119
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B522
– Henry McKenna Single Barrel
– Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon
– Knob Creek 09 Year Small Batch
– Larceny Kentucky Bourbon
– Maker’s Mark
– Wild Turkey Rare Breed
– Willet Pot Still Reserve
– Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch
– Yellowstone Select
85/100
– 1792 Small Batch
– Buffalo Trace
– Ben Holladay Bottled-in-Bond
– Daviess County Cabernet Sauvignon Finish
– Dry Fly Port Finish Wheat
– Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C921
– Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
– Evan Williams Single Barrel
– Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond
– Larceny Barrel Proof A122
– Maker’s Mark 101
– Maker’s Mark Private Select – Idaho Director’s Cut #4
– Maker’s Mark RC6
– Noble Oak Double Oak Rye
– Old Overholt Rye
84/100
– Bulleit Bourbon
– Jim Beam Devil’s Cut
– Old Forester 86
– Old Tub Bourbon
– A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 9 Scene 4
– Very Old Barton 90 Proof
– Wild Turkey 101
83/100
– Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
– Woodinville Straight Bourbon
82/100
– 1792 Full Proof
– 1792 Single Barrel
– Old Grand-Dad 114
– Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey
81/100
– George Dickel Barrel Select
– W.L. Special Reserve
80/100
– Gentleman Jack
– George Dickel #12
– James Pepper 1776 Barrel Proof
– Templeton 4 Year Old Rye
77/100
75/100
70/100
60/100
– Jefferson’s Reserve
– Noah’s Mill Genuine Bourbon
Click to read Brian’s scoring process.
PLEASE NOTE:
▪Batched whiskeys will vary from bottle to bottle; no two batches are the same. Some may be better than others.
▪Single barrel whiskeys will vary from bottle to bottle; no two barrels are the same. Some may be better than others.
▪Director’s Cuts, Store picks, State Picks, etc. are not the same as standard production offerings. Some may be better than others or not as good as standard offerings.
▪Your experiences and tastings will vary from Brian’s Whiskey Ratings.
▪Brian’s nose is not your nose.
▪Brian’s palate is not your palate.
Cheers!
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