We'll sample 24 different AMERICAN whiskeys (80 Proof or greater) during the Advent Season (December 1 through 24). This year, we have 8 participants, each picking 3 bottles to share as follows.
We'll get together to do a Fantasy-style draft. The draft order will be decided randomly on draft night - picking in order, snake style. The pick order determines the date of the selected whiskey. Since this year is a blind tasting, entries from the previous two years will be allowed. PLEASE BE PREPARED WITH A FEW DIFFERENT OPTIONS FOR EACH PRICE RANGE SO THE DRAFT GOES SMOOTHLY.
Price ranges are as follows:
First round: ~$20
Second round: ~$40
Third round: ~$60 (or more)
If you haven't already, purchase this pack of bottles: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y5XPBZZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1. You may want 24 bottles, just remember you'll be getting as many as you're giving.
You may also want to buy a measuring cup and funnel to make pouring easier.
You'll need to prepare 8 pours, three ounces each of your three whiskeys.
Each bottle should be labeled ONLY with the pick number (i.e. round and pick, e.g. 1-1, 2-8, 3-5, etc.).
All bottles have to be delivered to me by Nov 28th so they can be randomized by a neutral third party, relabeled with a date, and redistributed by Dec 1st.
This page will be updated with a survey so that you can rate each whiskey and add tasting notes for future reference.