I got to taste Frank's single barrel at a tasting event with Pete and Pablo in Boston back in August After one taste, I was fairly certain I knew where it was from. After three individual tastings, I'm ready to give you the inside scoop on what my taste buds picked Palate:  My first taste is much bolder than the nose was suggesting. I find hints of roasted peanuts and creamy goat cheese before the cherry swings back in strong.

minimum 4 years) Further identification: Barrel No 00360, distilled in Statesville, North Carolina Nose: Toasted The finish is medium with toasted oak nuances. Bold but not spicy. Creamy, but not quite dessert. of the glass shine; the big flavors hit hard though, and as such I think many folks will be able to taste along to these notes well - no expert taste buds needed.

team believes this is a sound argument, based on our diligent and well-researched findings when we tasted I want to thank the folks at Milam & Greene for providing this bottle and the opportunity to taste this Roasted cinnamon and baking spices reveal themselves deep in the nose. Palate: My first taste follows the nose, with a surprising mouthfeel of silk. They blended a flavorful bourbon at a proof point typically known to be "watered-down" in taste.

We both tasted this release completely separately, without having discussed quality, tasting notes, or For this collaborative review, I have included both of our tasting notes below. Kyle's notes: Old rick house, French toast, vanilla, oak, honey, cinnamon, and tres leches—phenomenal I leave the tiny taste on my tongue for 15 seconds or so before swallowing. This is the bourbon for the patient and the proud—for those who taste with purpose.

The Amongst the Whiskey team was geeking out at the opportunity to taste a release that Murphy seemed January 8th, 2025 update: the tasting notes below were expanded after both Nick and Jes were able to taste this release again as-bottled. Palate:  On first taste, we were immediately surprised by the flavor of a good wood-fired pizza. Late in the glass, some notes reminiscent of the previous project surface: toasted bread, melted butter

They dive into a little of their history on their website, saying: Along the north coast of Ireland, As for the whiskey inside this bottle, we'll just have to taste it to find out if it's any good. A second, lighter-power act begins to bubble up with creamy vanilla frosting, anjou pear, and slightly My third taste reminds me that this is, in fact, whiskey. I look forward to including it in this year's blind tasting of Irish whiskey to see how it fares against

from bottling single barrels to offering blended small batch and cask strength options to opening a tasting room in Reading, Massachusetts, where you can taste and purchase the small batch and cask strength blends These aromas have good volume, with deep inhales that produce richer vanilla tones, soft oak spices, Returning to the glass after a few tastes has focused in on the aromas. I find lemon buttercream frosting, shimmering baking spices, buttery pie crust, and lightly toasted meringue

Which means the whiskey should have a richer flavor profile, a higher proof, fuller body, and bolder Are you ready for the tasting notes? Let's get to it! I find sweettarts, roasted cinnamon, baked pineapple, and raspberry chocolate tart. The empty glass smells like roasted marshmallows, graham crackers, and amaretto. From learning the vast history of whiskey-making to celebrating the industry's passion, she tastes each

retail price of $52.99 Nose:  Sweet dark fruit leads the way, warm and inviting like jam spread over a toasted I'm ready to taste this loveliness. It's classic, it's lovely, and it continues to evolve the longer I sip patiently through this tasting From learning the vast history of whiskey making to celebrating the passion of the industry, she tastes

Another sip reveals a distinctly bready whiskey, something like wheat toast mixed with plain waffle. Cross-referencing this tasting against several other Stagg Jr bottles from releases past allows me to

I really like tasting them next to each other to find the nuances of each batch. A light marshmallow toast is nestled in the oak. Much lighter than previous Booker's batches I've experienced. Bright linen. Light, fruity herbs.

Subsequent sips regale me with tales of sailing the high seas as subtle sea salt tickles the taste buds With this expression, the finishing cask is much more prevalent, though for my personal tastes, I think On my last taste, I find sawdust and tobacco, again a bit at odds with the overall profile, lacking the The mouth coating is divine here, boasting the same consistency as a jar of great local honey. My last taste exudes consistency as plum, raisin, and honey roll across the tongue.