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Though we all received different single barrels, one sentiment was pretty common throughout the group spirits world together starting in 2014, producing a brandy first, then eventually a bourbon, rye, and single malt after some trial and error. Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages:  Undisclosed proportions of estate grown Merced rye, Mapes Ranch corn, and malted Beginning in Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking the

How do single barrel picks compare? together to make a cohesive and consistent flavor profile, single barrels are just single components If you want to read the full review of each single barrel, click the link at each title! Dion's Single Barrel #491 Where the flagship was consistent, this one was flashy. Kappy's Single Barrel #021 This is a great example of a single barrel that ended up falling short compared

Come 2025, Saunders hopes to highlight more distilleries in their single-barrel program (like Green River thought in mind that he wants to be as transparent as possible about who he is representing in the single the core blends of New England Barrel Company, as well as limited releases, experimental batches, and single This single barrel rye release, selected for Liquor Junction, sold out within hours and has garnered Percentages: 95% corn, 5% rye Proof:  131.04 ° Age: 11.5 years Further identification:  This is a single

: Finished Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed proportions of 3 mash bills: 95% Rye / 5% Malted Barley (MGP), 100% Rye (Alberta), and a 99% Corn / 1% Malted Barley (Seagrams/MGP) Proof: 122.4° Age ~4 year MGP rye, ~5 year Alberta rye, and ~15 year Light Whiskey Further identification: This is a single Hints of leather, black pepper and salted caramel provide exceptional complexity for the more experienced

Canadian Whisky Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 80° Age: NAS Further identification: This single Some shortbread cookie similar to a Midleton Irish whiskey profile. Drinks better than most Irish whiskeys I enjoy on similar evenings.

Label: Proof and Wood Ventures Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Proof: 120.36° Age: 6 years Further identification: This single barrel is sourced from MGP; it Slightly malty back on the nose, but a majority of this is just super dusty.

Company on Label: Old Forester Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 70% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Barley Proof: 127.6° Age: NAS Further identification: Warehouse K, Floor 6, Barrel 6618. This is a collaboration pick that Mass Bourbon Alliance was invited to taste alongside the Liquor Junction team. I was joined by Derek Laverriere and Justin Fillip for this pick; it will be releasing at all the LJ stores in the coming months under the name of "LJ/MBA Strawberry Krunch" through the punch program Nose: Bubbly, bright, and fruit forward on first raising the glass to my nose. Definitely some heat as I went in a bit too overconfident. Lovely brown sugar, molasses and walnut. Roasted pecans. A decently large oak note comes through with a floral sweet back end. Wow... The creamy vanilla and toffee is suddenly quite potent and lovely. Really great nose-feel. This reminds me of everything that got me hooked on bourbon in the first place. Deeper inhales show off pepper, baking spice and a darker earthiness that feels so rich. Strands of oily leather are ever present. Time for a sip. Coming back to the nose, the strawberry fruit is very apparent. There's more floral tones and a rich honey note jumps out at me. The leather, oak and bright Spring bloom notes are really hitting the spot for me on this 80 degree New England day. Later in the glass you can be a little more brash with the depth of your nosing as I find lemon peel, shortbread cookie, and Nilla wafers. The empty glass smells of butter cream, pear and light florals. Palate: Whew! First sip of the day and it is a good one! Cherry and cinnamon hots lead the way on my first sip. The sizzle on the palate is not overpowering and it quickly evolves into a silky strawberry sweetness. There's a rice or cornflake cereal background note that ties this together nicely. I am reminded of why we landed on the name 'Strawberry Krunch' on this one almost immediately. Another sip shows off the honey sweetness as well as a supremely crushable, floral-laced caramel cream. The mouth feel is buttery with a touch of tart lemon effervescence that sticks in the gums. Nearing the bottom of the glass I swear this could be finished in a honey barrel; it's so sweet and enjoyable. Touches of grenadine, faint Aperol and fig really take the glass full circle if you are patient. My last sip is a larger sip and swish. It brings a potent lemon frosting forward while producing a slightly drying molasses pop on the center of my tongue. The linger is medium in length and carries lovely creamy vanilla notes all throughout. Rating: Two Thumbs Way Up I really didn't expect to like this as much as I did, as I haven't historically been a big Old Forester fan. It very well may become one of my favorites once the bottles come in, but I have to leave it at today's assessment. Yes, I had a hand in selecting it... but I'm giving this one a fair shake today. This is a re-review of the liquid several days after we selected the barrel already. I truly believe this is a special barrel that not many will get to experience. I am definitely going to want a few of these for myself, but I'm also glad to share it with all of you in the MA whiskey community. Cheers!

Sort of a copper pot kind of smell similar to an Irish whiskey presentation. suppressed lemonade sweetness is really trying to escape the glass, but it's held down by the heavy salted The empty glass is a thin salted caramel. Palate: Thin to start, but led by citrus & cherry.

I also discovered that the venerable Frank (@bourbyourenthusiasm) has also reviewed this barrel for Malt

, 18% Rye, 10% Barley Proof: 127.8° Age: NAS Further identification: This is a Warehouse H, Floor 4 single

a crazy 100% rye mash bill distilled on pot stills, aged in American oak barrels, and released as a single WhistlePig describes the single barrel innovation on the back label of the bottle, saying: We believe in American oak barrels for no less than 6 years before finishing its journey as a limited edition single Irish whiskey fans can appreciate the creamy mouthfeel that the pot still imparts, rye drinkers will

Here comes another single barrel collaboration! Undisclosed Buffalo Trace "Wheated Mash Bill" Proof: 114° Age: NAS Further identification: This is a future single beautiful butterscotch aroma that has formed that I've only ever experienced like this before on a Weller Single Plum, cherry skins and a zesty tingle of nutmeg are a lovely farewell to the glass.