The Last Call

 Bhakta 1928 A Blend of Straight Rye, Calvados, & Armagnac Review.      I received this spirit as a review sample from Bhakta Spirits, linked here . It is important to clarify this did not impact the ratings of this review.     Now Bhakta Spirits is somewhat of a newer producer of spirits. Started in 2019 Bhakta was founded by  Raj Bhakta, who was the original founder of Whistlepig. Their 1928 release showcases creativity and skill, blending Rye whiskey with Calvados and Armagnac to create a one-of-a-kind spirit. Baku 1928 is a blend that combines traditions from different regions. It’s made up of 60% Rye whiskey from Indiana, 30% Calvados (an apple or pear brandy aged in Norway), and 10% Armagnac from France. The Armagnac includes vintages from as far back as 1928, with others from 1941, 1962, and 1973, giving the blend an average age of about 15 years.     So more than just "finishing" a spirit in  specific barrels of Calvados and/...

 Bhakta 2012 Cask Strength Indian Single Malt Whiskey Review.     I received this spirit as a review sample from Bhakta Spirits. It is important to clarify this did not impact the ratings of this review.      Here in Indiana we do not see many Indian whiskeys on the shelf. I'd say maybe five total in a given area. Which is an increase from basically zero a few years ago. Being a Scotch fan, Indian whiskey is quite an interesting spin on malt whiskey. Though it can be a dividing spirit for some. Now, when it comes to Bhakta, they are focusing on vintage spirits or unique expressions overall. While most of these are way out of my budget, the pure age on these do bring a big price tag. I've had two different spirits from their line up and I think the bottlings are very solid, specifically the blending and finishing job they did with their 1928 Rye.      Now, when it comes to 2012, this peaked my curiosity. Not only with the age statement, at cas...