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I have tasted about 1,400 different Whiskey barrels straight from the barrel and this is the most unique The barrels originally held Bourbon then were last filled with 135+ proof grape brandy. The resulting whiskies when selected as single barrels became night and day expressions, the used oak selection (barrel 2558) from Maisano's Fine Wine & Spirits from the Gulf Coast; the bottle was sent The whiskey was aged in barrels that originally held bourbon then were finished in 135+ proof grape brandy

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. Vanilla starts to develop very well later in the pour; it gets chased by lighter spices and a thorough

I had the good fortune of having a taste of this out of my dear friend Gregory Cloyd's whiskey library The back label features the tasteful boast of 125 years of distilling history, saying: We're celebrating They go on to add some of their own tasting notes: This year's Barrel Strength Limited Edition Small cherry and vanilla bean define the long, luxurious finish in such a way to make you wish you could toast Since this is a single glass tasting and not a thorough exploration of a whiskey as I normally like to

When my cousin came over with a bottle of the barrel strength I knew we had to get into it right away It has been part of a numerous flights and tastings I've put on since then and thought it was definitely Malted Barley Proof: 115.8° Age: 3 years (7 months) Further identification: This is Batch 6 of the barrel

I finally gave it a crack not too long ago and gave it several tastings before tonight. My previous tastings did not go well, but I wanted to give my final thoughts here in case someone else years Further identification: This is listed as Series: 17 from the Distiller's Selection; it is twice barreled The twice oaked thing seems like a gimmick to attempt to age faster than a single barrel intends to.

Are they fairly consistent, or does a good barrel picker have a chance to find something exceptional? Barreled 5/24/2011. Selected 11/18/2020. Single Barrel Selected by Kappy's Nose: Super powerful & punchy on first inhale - intense cherry and I actually like pours that have some kind of evolution like this compared to something that tastes relatively

I've previously tasted this one on the fresh crack but I'm here to revisit and offer some deeper thoughts 13% Rye, 15% Malted Barley Proof: 119.2° Age: 8 years Further identification: This is a Dion's single barrel I purchased in August of 2022; one of the store managers told me that this is an OG mash bill; this barrel A deep inhale as the glass nears empty shows off more of the funky barrel influence that comes out of This is truly a delight to sip on; the sweet fruit mingle perfectly as a well aged barrel should.

I have tasted this twice now before today as I also managed to score one of my good friends a bottle,

This @josamagnus private barrel is one of the earliest examples of their product that graced my shelf If you don't already know Liquor Junction - they have one of the most epic barrel programs just about Bill Proof: 104° Age: NAS Further identification: This exclusive bottling of a hand selected private barrel Black pepper, leather and barrel funk permeate the glass. I gave this is much more fair and honest than some others who have reviewed similar picks, clearly tasted

How do single barrel picks compare? Subtle oak soaks into the nostrils as crème fraîche, apricot and toasted almonds billow out in a thick Single Barrel Pick Comparisons and Discussion Where the flagship release is a blend of barrels working Kappy's Single Barrel #021 This is a great example of a single barrel that ended up falling short compared personally pick the Dion's barrel #491.

As such, my penchant for barrel proof bourbon seems to also have come back and I found myself looking A new, lighter, dusty oak is starting to come through now. This sip does reveal a fairly solid linger of marmalade over lightly toasted bread.

a great way to wind down the day as the coolness creeps into the air, it’s time for an @elijahcraig Barrel On par with a Glencairn for sure in regard to nosing and tasting experience.