Barrell Bourbon batches are the hallmark of our dedication to crafting innovatine, high-quality bourbons : Upon first raising the glass to my nose, I notice a distinct softness, like steam rising off a summer-warmed Mid-palate, I find cinnamon sticks, tart apple slices, and sour cream. The fruit-forward notes and soft mouthfeel have easily made this pour beyond crushable. thing, you may find this will not please your palate.

It was a pour that bucked the foolish assumption that hyper-aged Kentucky bourbon is only capable of : Immediately upon pouring, sweet red fruity aromas begin to fill the room. After confirming that fact with a sip, the nose blooms into more creamy tones, now coming across like I could nose this all day... and I just might! The glass finishes long and strong with cherry bounce, fig, orange cream soda, allspice, rosemary, and

Spicier nose, herbal deep 'dank' waves of layers on the nose that just go on and on. Aggressive. Nose is so much better than the palate here, but I fear this bottle may have suffered from a good bit Dark and creamy nose. Balanced. Both creamy & tannic citrus. Oily rising feel that carries funky herbs. Chocolate leather. Sweet late. The nose was evidence enough to me on this one though.

“Write your story as it needs to be written. Write it honestly, and tell it as best you can. yourself curating the perfect iTunes mix, furiously tapping away at a flip phone, drafting a T9 text to your It's a bourbon in every way that my nose has been trained to understand. After a taste, my nose is far more infatuated. At the final taste of my pour, my taste buds report back a blanket of flavor: vanilla woven with graham

“Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt.” At your buddy's house? I like this nose quite a bit. the nose. Enthusiast grade pour.

finished in something which turned out to be true We started exploring what mash bill it might be and four If you want to enjoy a non Bourbon that will absolutely blow your mind this is it. Read on to see what I thought of this pour. Nose: Distinct grape sweetness is definitely prevalent on the nose - so syrupy it almost becomes a full other pours have done in a long time.

Blanched slivered almonds and a hint of earthiness can be found when really digging with the nose. Returning my nose to the glass reveals great woodshop aromas. Palate:  My first sip is quite nice and absolutely nothing like the nose. As I continue to explore late into the pour, the main takeaways continue to be tart, slightly tannic Our new 8 year offering continues to be flat and light in the glass with soft hay notes.

finished waxing poetic about how much I loved the 2020 special release rye to Lexie Phillips during our Twice Barreled Heritage Barrel Rye is a celebration of the whiskey-making traditions of our distillery and the barrel-making expertise of our cooperage. Diving my nose back in reveals maple sugar, bacon bits, and bountiful, level oak. Zesty flashes of citrus, sage, and saffron rise off the surface of the whiskey. My, my...

I had tasted this a few times in some pretty heavy hitting rye blind flights and it never rose to the This time I gave it a chance to shine on it own in a neat pour against a fresh palate. Empty glass highlights a smell like opening a humidor; like putting a fresh unlit cigar right up to your nose. Really interesting pour! Rating: 4/5

”  - Jose Rizal Now smack dab in the middle of the age statements that Jack Daniel's has resurrected the 12 year expression will likely help this appeal to drinkers who have sampled their fair share of pours :  The nose immediately leads with a lovely, vibrant richness of caramel. TL;DR: An evolving pour that runs right in the comfort zone for a patient, longtime enthusiast Rating With subtle undulations in quality and character, this is the kind of pour that will reward those who

You might be wondering if it's worth chasing this down... or dare I say... opening one of your own? As the glass settles again it begins to form a cooling sensation in the nose. As I snap back to reality - I am still quite impressed by the nose here. The linger is medium with very soft notes of tarragon and botanicals like rose & lavender. Sipping on this surely won't change your life, though it is damn fun to explore!

The pour needs no scapegoat for tannins, though; they're noticeably nowhere to be found—which is a check While these start subtle, they rise in prominence as a new act begins in the glass. Palate:  Woah, this is bigger than I thought it was going to be based on the nose. Enthusiast grade pour. This is everything I had hoped Cellar Aged would be and more! It was one of the clear standout pours of the 12 day exchange and got very similar ratings from my 11