Birddog Bourbon Whiskey

Birddog Bourbon Whiskey is on my Bottom Shelf. 

The first segment(Mostly not available on google search)
Occasions, tips, alternates, cocktails, food pairings, SJ's Rating, Feel.

SJ's Rating- Bottom Shelf

Yuck😒 ! It went straight down the drain after the first sip. There is no character of this bourbon. 

Occasion- Casual

SJ's Pro tip- Run away from it! 

Alternates- Evan Williams 1783 small batch

Cocktail- N/A

Feel- Soul less whiskey. 

Food Pairing- Momo, fried rice(This whisky ruined the taste of food)

The second segment(Technical details that are mostly available on a google search)

Whiskies like these have no information about the distillery. I am guessing it is a private label brand for Total Wine. 

My red flags when it comes to bad whisky

-No distillery name

-Too many flavors of the same brand(Peach, blueberry, vanilla). Classic whisky makers focus on quality, not quantity. 

-No tasting notes preview on the bottle. 

Vital Stats- Birddog Kentucky Straight  Bourbon Whiskey

Price- $18.99 for 750ml($0.84 for 50ml sampler)

Age- NAS(No Age Statement)

ABV- 42%

Region- Kentucky, USA

Distillery/Bottlers- Three springs bottling company, Bowling Green, KY

Awards won- None(Does not deserve any except for the worst whisky title)

Tasting info-

Appearance- Dark amber

Aroma- Typical bourbon, vanilla, oak some fruity notes

Flavor- Bitter, fruity

Body- Medium

Finish- Bitter, short, non-lingering. 

Do you have any upcoming occasions but don't know which whisky to choose? Contact me via my portal or leave a comment. I would take it as a challenge to find the best whisky for your occasion. Cheers! Enjoy Responsibly!

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Paulet Cognac vs

Paulet Cognac vs is on my Bottom Shelf 

The first segment(Mostly not available on google search)

SJ's Rating, Occasions, tips, alternates, cocktails, food pairings, Feel.

SJ's Rating-Bottom Shelf

It is terrible, avoid it!. My image about great-tasting quality cognac has been ruined after tasting this one. 

Occasions- Casual

SJ's Pro tip-  Anyone with good taste would go with a better sipping cognac

Alternates- A.De Fussigny Selection

Cocktail- N/A

Feel- It made me mad 😠 because a French Cognac should never be this bad.

Food Pairing- Chicken momo

The second segment(Technical details that are mostly available on a google search)

There is no information whatsoever about the distillery so I am guessing it is a private label brand of Total wine. Paulet Cognac VS(VS means Very Special). 

Vital Stats- Paulet Cognac vs

Price- $21.99 for 750ml ($3.99 for pictured 50ml sampler)

Age- NAS

ABV- 40%

Region/Country- France

Distillery- Not available

Imported by-Saranity Importers, Stanford, CT

Awards won- 2018, Silver in San Francisco 

Appearance- Amber

Aroma- Slight hint of fruits

Flavor- Spearmint, toothpaste-like

Body- Medium

Finish- Bitter, short

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Casa Maestri 1965 Original Premium Whisky

Casa Maestri 1965 Original Premium Whisky is on my Middle Shelf. 

The first segment(Mostly not available on google search)

Occasions, tips, alternates, cocktails, food pairings, SJ's Rating, Feel.

SJ's Rating- Middle Shelf(Almost bottom shelf)

It is on the middle shelf because I was able to drink it but did not enjoy it so much! Very disappointing. However, the flask is solid and reusable which is a bonus. 

Occasions- Casual

SJ's Pro tip- Tip 1 Makes for a neat gift because of the attractive packaging. 

                      Tip 2 If you don't like the taste use it for cocktails.

Alternates- Ensign Red Fine Canadian

Cocktail- Manhattan, Old Fashioned

Feel- Not impressed

Food Pairing- Chicken & Rice

The second segment(Technical details that are mostly available on a google search)

There is no information about the distillery or the product. I am guessing that it is a private label with blended whiskies from unknown sources. Usually, if there is nothing to be found on the packaging or on the net it is an inferior product. 

Why is it is named 1965? There is no information about that either. Also, the whisky tastes terrible. Check out my tasting. notes for the full review! Enjoy!

Vital Stats- Casa Maestri 1965 Original Premium Whisky 

Price- $30.99 for 750ml($11.49 for pictured 200 ml sampler)

Age- NAS(No Age Statement)

ABV- 40%

Region- Canada

Distillery- Not available

Awards won- None found

Tasting info-

Appearance- Dark amber

Aroma- Nothing stands out, vanilla, citrus, a hint of oak

Flavor- Mild, bitter, nothing worth mentioning

Body- Watery, short

Finish- Short, non-lingering

If you have any questions, type a comment and I will get back with a recommendation. Cheers! Enjoy Responsibly! Also, what do you think about this whisky? Should it be the bottom Shelf? Let me know in the comments. 

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Lindeman's Bin 45 Cabernet Sauvignon

Lindeman's  Bin 45 Cabernet Sauvignon is on my TOP Shelf. 

The first segment(Mostly not available on google search)

Occasions, tips, alternates, cocktails, food pairings, SJ's Rating, Feel.

SJ's Rating- TOP Shelf

If you think $3 wine tastes bad, then you are wrong. I enjoyed this cheap wine as much as I would if it was $100 wine. The key is how much you enjoyed it. 

Occasions- New Year Eve Dinner

SJ's Pro tip- Budget wine goes, well with food

Alternates- Santiago Station Cabernet Sauvignon(Similar price)

Feel- Satisfied, content

Food Pairing- Pulau, goat curry, achaar. 

The second segment(Technical details that are mostly available on a google search)

Established in 1843, Lindman's is a product of Australia. This particular expression is a cabernet sauvignon,2020 vintage. That is pretty much it, Enjoy my tasting notes! :-)

Vital Stats- Lindeman's Cabernet Sauvignon 

Price- $3.77 for 750ml

Vintage- 2020

ABV- 14%

Region- Australia

Produced & bottled by- Lindeman's wines, Australia

Awards won- None found

Tasting notes-

Appearance- Dark Red(Of course its red grapes :-))

Aroma- Berries, chocolate, grapes

Flavor- Sweet, berries, leathery

Body- Full

Finish- Long, lingering

Hope this was help full in finding the best bottle. Cheers! Enjoy Responsibly. 

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