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Tonight we have the latest Barrel Strength release - Batch 8 - on deck. I previously tasted the four-grain Batch 6 barrel strength release which is what actually got me into From the "Your-Nightcap" section of the Penelope website: Barrel Strength pushes the boundaries of our Each barrel was hand selected and blended into a single batch in order to create this unique offering I'd anticipate this drinking really well for someone who enjoys Four Roses Single Barrel Barrel Strength

America's original whiskey boom of the late nineteenth century, a German immigrant named Phil Hollenbach crafted Aged a minimum of six years and hand-selected by the folks behind Rare Character Whiskey, the spirit Rare Character has proven themselves time and time again with their single barrels. So where might Fortuna barrel proof land now? Well, let's dive in and find out everything else there is to know about Fortuna barrel proof.

This is a one-of-a-kind experience crafted from the highest quality malted barley, charcoal mellowed, and twice barreled for a complex taste. proof single barrel with Lexie Phillips. akin to whisk(e)y cheat codes given it almost always improves the mouthfeel, flavor and quality of spirits Still - a thoroughly well crafted release that I commend the fantastic master distiller duo on.

and the ending numbers are Michter's unique identifiers for that particular batch, or in this case, barrel and the barrel strength ryes... - Barrel No 21C986 Nose: Fig, raisin, and candy cherry. We may have to go for a barrel strength rye as a follow up pour to this one... The intensity of barrel strength is definitely more of what I was craving tonight.

Early on in the toasted barrel finishing craze that Michter's first championed in 2014 with their first releases of toasted barrel bourbon and rye. nailed one of my favorite tasting notes: marshmallow. 10 years into the dynamic landscape of finishing barrels The reason for this wary mind really lies in the science of barrel aging and what happens during different When well-aged whiskey gets re-barreled into new oak, it is effectively de-aging whiskey.

As all single barrels can vary, I'll go into this one with a fresh mind. Hirsch (Bottled by Strong Spirits; Distilled in Bardstown, KY) Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages 72% Corn, 13% Rye, 15% Malted Barley Proof: 136.6° Age: 7 years (9 months) Further identification: Barrel No KY-019, Barrel entry 62.5%, aged 7 years 9 months; the Batch No on the neck is AHH0821. If you are not a proof-hound: please stay away from this barrel!

My my, it's been 3 long years since this version of the Michter's toasted barrel trifecta has graced release it ended up not quite delivering what I remembered, which is a bit of a hallmark of the toasted barrel Rye, 10% Barley mash bill, but it has since been changed) Proof: 86° Age: NAS Further identification: Barrel Deep barrel funk suggesting 8 year or beyond whiskey. The barrel funk returns again really suggesting some age is present here.

We are still rocking the wheated bourbon theme with this Boone County single barrel. The Boone County Distilling Co spirits of today take inspiration from the best of these men. William Snyder’s untamed creative spirit. I do fortunately have a bottle of this to try, another 8 year in barrel BCW45, only 10 away from this Looking forward to trying that barrel too.

This was the case for my previous review of the 2021 Michter's Toasted Barrel release. Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 86° Age: NAS Further identification: Barrel Slight tannin influence from the extra finishing barrel. Notably none of the sweet vanillin or marshmallow notes of some of my favorite Michter's toasted barrel This actually is a great confirmation of a point in my previous review that said these toasted barrel

When my cousin came over with a bottle of the barrel strength I knew we had to get into it right away The Penelope story, from their website: Penelope Bourbon was crafted and created in a classic American To commemorate this occasion, Mike quickly realized he wanted to create a spirit that embodied the daily Malted Barley Proof: 115.8° Age: 3 years (7 months) Further identification: This is Batch 6 of the barrel

12% Barley Proof: 94° Age: 8 years Further identification: Gordon's Arsenal Yards-2021 store pick; Barrel This is an impressive showing of one of my favorite single barrel offerings.

Weller coming back into my glass is always a welcome sight! I actually believe I reviewed this pour on my Instagram quite a while ago, and I wasn't anticipating doing another formal review tonight... But when I first nosed this glass I immediately went into notes mode. It is just too good not to savor, enjoy and attempt to understand! Hopefully this isn't too much foreshadowing on the notes to come. Have you tried a Weller pick, or even this one perhaps? Let me know in the comments. I hope you have something great in your glass tonight! Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Buffalo Trace "Wheated Mash Bill" Proof: 107° Age: NAS (~6-8 years) Further identification: ~2020 New Hampshire Liquor Outlet pick Nose: Sweet candied cherry... So incredibly rich and delicious on the first nose. Slightly meaty notes I've found in other Weller offerings, as well as some dusty oak. Orange peel is distinct, heavy and prominent now. Cloth briefly, then a smooth, silky citrus. I'm now presented with a smell that reminds me of the carpets of the church I went to as a kid. It kind of smells like old people (in a nostalgic, nice way). I can't quite shake that smell now, so I'll go for a sip. Pepper and caramel have blended well in the glass now post sip. Dry vanilla bean wanders in. This nose-feel is a lot like being in a cloud - or traveling very quickly through one much like the experience of skydiving. Light hints of leather, baking spice and molasses later in the glass. Oh, some nice earthy green tones now on deep inhales. Palate: Oh yeah - the palate matches the start of the nose well here. Cherry bursting forth with a thick, slightly tannic mouth coating. Cinnamon is mellow here, but still dances well across my tongue. The linger is a robust caramel that is pleasant without being overly powerful. The mouth feel to this is very nice but I think this batch may have been chill filtered as it doesn't have that thick, oily, sticking texture that Weller Full Proof has. This actually tastes a lot like Weller 12 tonight, with obvious extra proof behind it. Honey, plums, copper, and white bread now coat my tongue in various hues of extra layers that are nice surprises as this glass drinks on. A good bit of spice develops late in the glass, which is actually welcomed at this point in its evolution and not overbearing. The last sip is incredibly vanilla forward on the tip of my tongue with cherry dominating in the middle majority, dark grape and slightly tannic oak washing over, and finishing with a long linger of orange peel, baking spices and caramel. Rating: 4/5