Best Whiskey Reviews of July 2023

Abov App | Posted on August 3, 2023 |

Each month, the team at Abov looks to highlight the best whiskey reviews shared by the community. Best can be subjective, but these are some of the most entertaining, informative, unique, or spot-on whiskey reviews we could find. If you would like to be featured, be sure to keep writing those reviews in the Abov App! Here are the best whiskey reviews of July 2023.

Akashi 03 Year Old

Category: Blend
Origin: Japan
Author: @Dr. Pride
Rating: 80/100
Review: “Dried fruits, sticky dates and cinnamon spice”

Ben Holladay Missouri Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bottled-in-Bond

Category: Bourbon
Origin: United States
Author: @JimQ41305475
Rating: 80/100
Review: “Can’t believe I’m the first review. If you like Kentucky bourbon, this Missouri bottled in bond gives cherry citrus flavors. I’ll buy it again.”

Blue Spot 7 Year Old Cask Strength

Category: Single Pot Still
Origin: Ireland
Author: @jdriip
Rating: 92/100
Review: “Powerful and complex. Chocolate notes abound. Berries, citrus, baking spices and dark fruit notes. Balanced, creamy and robust. Perfect sweetness. Long spicy finish. Wow!”

Early Times Bottled in Bond

Category: Bourbon
Origin: United States
Author: @Chsanders
Rating: 57/100
Review: “Just tasted like garbage. Very disappointed.”

Glenfarclas 25 Year Old

Category: Single Malt
Origin: Scotland
Author: @spacekees22
Rating: 90/100
Review: “Sherry bomb. Price quality leaves something to be desired. But by far one of the best whiskeys I’ve had”

Glenlivet Code

Category: Single Malt
Origin: Scotland
Author: @MoneyMatters1994
Rating: 95/100
Review: “The novelty of the whisky adds to the desire to taste it and create your tasting notes as Alan Winchester never released the tasting notes at the time of release. Awesome bottle that engages the avid whisky connoisseur.”

James E. Pepper Old Pepper Rye

Category: Rye
Origin: United States
Author: @TIMAAAAAAAY
Rating: 86/100
Review: “Can be a bit harsh so a sacrificial sip is a must, but afterwards if gives off a deep and long finish. If you like a strong rye forward flavor with the more subtle after tones than this is a great choice. I personally prefer it neat, but it also makes a spectacular whiskey sour.”

Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition

Category: Blend
Origin: Ireland
Author: @SAsnakes
Rating: 74/100
Review: “You can definitely taste a hint of stout.”

Ondjaba The Namibian Whiskey

Category: Blend
Origin: Namibia
Author: @cosmo
Rating: 80/100
Review: “What a great surprise: a great whisky from Namibia with barley malted over elephant dung fire, nice and full and sweet with a load of sweet wine and gentle peat”

Royal Brewhouse Gold Royale

Category: Blend
Origin: Indonesia
Author: @Jhender4
Rating: 72/100
Review: “On the nose I first get oranges, then a strong banana taffy smell develops. Staying with it a bit reveals some rye bread spice and also marshmallow. On the tongue it’s creamy, slightly juicy, and a little indistinct. Mostly malt notes, some citrus, but there’s also a tangy pineapple and a little bit of oak spices. Finish brings in that tang and the slight spiciness along with sweetness and some more banana taffy. Interesting stuff.”