value in the years ahead verdict store itwaterford single farm origin rathclogh edition 11 irish whiskey 100whisky giant mark reynierthe man who helped revitalize bruichladdich scotchhas set sight on the emerald isle his efforts have resulted in a super terroirdriven single malt that showcases the superiority of the barley at its core with all grain grown and harvested from a singular farm it arrives on us shores with this offering an 100proof butterscotch bomb its a joy to drink sure but the first edition in any intended series typically appreciates best particularly when said series takes off as waterford is poised to do in the months ahead verdict store itstranahans mountain angel 10 year old 130exceptionally complex with hints of sandalwood and caramelized sugar in alternating turns this agestatement single malt out of denver is also exceptionally elusive an initial release consisted of just 500 bottles available in new york california and colorado more should soon be coming as this is intended to become a permanent brand extension so if you do manage to track it down its worth more to savor than save verdict pour itthe macallan double cask 18 years old 330macallans double cask range features liquids that have been matured in both american and european oak each previously seasoned with sherry the lineup consists of a 12year a 15year and this elder statesman which is the most sophisticated of the bunch this 86proof liquid drinks exceptionally easily unfurling a smidge of sultana and ginger spice from its auburn body its also readily available as part of the brands core expressions verdict pour itold forester 150th anniversary 550to celebrate its sesquicentennial birthday this beloved kentucky distillery unveiled three separate batches of limitededition barrelproof bourboneach with its own nuances and exceptional in its own right although they wont be bottled again theres no age statement here which tends to temper investment potential and since its such a joy to drink it will do you far many more favors in the glass now than it ever will at some future affair verdict pour itbalblair 25 year old 600this highland distillery has been overlooked by american drinkers for far too long a recent rebranding looks to change that having formerly sold a series of vintage releases its now pursuing the agestatement route deploying sleek stylish bottles to highlight the elegant rounded liquid within the most mature of the lineup is a mediumbodied malt aged for a quartercentury in exbourbon casks before finishing for several months in spanish oak many of its scotch counterpartsof comparable age and qualitycurrently fetch more than double the cost cited here verdict store itmichters 25year 1000when it comes to collectibility few american producers can claim the credentials of michters the kentucky whiskey makers special editions routinely climb five times above retail price within a year or so of initial release this one is a prime example a velvety melange of burnt sugar and winter spice its been three years since a barrel was last deemed spectacular enough