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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

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.

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,

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.

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.

It definitely inspired me to pick up this single barrel offering. number, if the "16" in the barrel number represents a barrel entry date Further identification: This in Indiana; it is a 2021 Private Selection for Kappy's Fine Wine & Spirits (@1940BarrelSociety) from barrel It went into the barrel at 120 proof. The oak and vanilla aromas remind me of a toasted barrel aged product.

I love a good single barrel collaboration! enough to loop @MassBourbonAlliance in on this as well as a Knob Creek, Blanton's and Weller Full Proof barrel I wish we tasted this earlier in the flight, but we had our work cut out for us on the other barrel picks I find lovely barrel funk, leather and black pepper. Rating: Two Thumbs Up What a unique barrel!

After 6 years and 7 months of aging, this particular barrel was ready for selection by none other than , Robert Simonson and Aaron Goldfarb crossed the borough to Williamsburg and picked their first two barrels A year later, they would return to pick two further rye barrels, one of which you hold in your hands. And so it was, a barrel a piece for the neighborly gentlemen. A barrel of well-aged whiskey typically, and I'll use that loosely here, yields between 180-220 bottles

This one is looking prime to be up next for the cause, so I figured I'd give it a proper tasting during The nose is almost whiskey-nostalgic for me, reminding me of many of my first whiskey tasting and nosing I've had great tastings of this and I've had just-decent tastings of this.