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Excited to see if there are any fun nuances between the two picks while I still have the other fresh

Rapid Liquors 2020 Russell's Reserve single barrel stole my heart and managed to compete with an incredible Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Private Barrel Select Bourbon Company on Label: The Wild Turkey Distilling

up faint smells of fall leaves, allspice, and tree bark - all of these things are incredibly muted still There is still something almost like a skunked beer note that is lingering all throughout this glass Before the last sip of this glass things are still quite mellow in the aroma intensity, but there is Taking a sip of this takes you on a journey; it makes your mind wander and your tongue sing. Cherry is definitely still one of the dominant flavors on this, with a small chest hug for 135.3 proof

Yes, bottling cask strength whiskey may seem simple, if the offering is a single barrel, but it can be And Still Austin brought in a powerhouse to elevate their straight rye whiskey into cask strength form Apart from the distillery team (if you haven't checked out Still Austin's story, I cover it briefly  here ), Still Austin is also quite notable for its low-age statements compared to other distilleries Still Austin is quickly becoming the hallmark distillery for such a feat.

A toast to an amazing day in the woods When I'm not sharing, hunting or hiking, I do still write at length TL;DR: Not BT's finest work, but still a special bottle for raising a toast or talking over Rating:   It's still quite good but clearly has some interesting faults throughout. To answer the question from the title "Is GTS still the king of the Antique Collection?"... Despite that note, I actually believe the 2022 is still better on the nose with all it's hookah funk.

spend more time with his dad transformed into a year of purposeful planning and the eventual birth of Still Pictured above and the bottle up for review is one of Still Austin's flagship offerings. Company on Label:  Still Austin Whiskey Co. This cask strength bourbon is why I continue to keep an eye on Still Austin. There's magic happening there, and the Still Austin team is harnessing it like true magicians.

It's time for another Mass Bourbon Alliance pick! Liquor Junction doesn't sleep in the whiskey world and neither do we. Derek and I both got to try a small taste of this and it was an immediate resounding yes. My first impressions were that this is a rum finish done right; the creamy texture one would expect from a rum barrel is applied delicately but deliberately to an already delicious rye whiskey. I brought the rest of the sample away with me to do some proper tasting notes for those that might be on the fence (you're crazy - buy this one)! Old Elk has been producing some incredible whiskeys. I've had the glorious fortune of picking 3 barrels of their wheated bourbon and a barrel of their straight bourbon... Every time I am presented with samples from them it is a really difficult decision to narrow down which is my favorite. The level of consistency (even out of a brand and a master distiller so hellbent on innovation) is incredible. Let's get into this really unique offering! Company on Label: Old Elk Whiskey Type: Finished Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Proof: 100.9° Age: 5 years Further identification: This is an upcoming barrel pick from Mass Bourbon Alliance in collaboration with Liquor Junction (@LJWhiskeyFamily) out of Reading, MA; expect this sometime in the Winter of 2022. It has a 'distilled in Indiana' statement & it comes from barrel 5019. Nose: From a distance I can smell delectable, sugary vanilla frosting wafting off the glass. Raising the glass to my nose I find a bouquet of lovely floral, sweet, traditional rye. It's nuanced with touches of raisin, elderberry, honeysuckle and grapefruit blossom. There's a citrus characteristic that is subdued, but delicious so I find myself digging deep with strong inhales. The nose-feel is incredibly soft, silky, and delicate - though that may have some part to do with the temperature of my whiskey that has acclimated towards something nearing the outside temperature of 57°. A brief swirl of the glass builds out the barrel influence as oak and light caramel begins to enter the mix. Eucalyptus brings just a touch of mint to the experience, though it's layered well with honey, vanilla and crème fraîche. Swirling the glass vigorously produces delicious strawberry and raisin fruit atop a bowl of cereal. Time for a sip! Returning to the glass I find some more tropical-style fruit have begun to bubble up with pineapple and kiwi coming off juicy. Mmm - the nose just settled into a lovely marshmallow sweetness that I adore finding on any glass of whiskey. I've spent a really long time just on the nose here - and rightfully so - but everything has been so deliberately apparent it would seem like this barrel was crafted just for the occasion. I'm swooning a bit here. This is really something special. Another wild swirl of the glass produces fleeting smoky tones alongside a stronger bready note. The nose is so perfectly put together: there's balance, heft and quality all baked into every aroma. The empty glass smells of black forest cake, sweet raspberry, and grenache wine. Palate: My first sip is so creamy upfront; it's like a mouthful of whipped cream! Cherry immediately follows and slides down my chest like a delicious jello shot. The linger is impossibly long on this sip and it sticks around in fruitful, tasty ways. Strawberry, raisin and raspberry jam all meld very well and feels like there is great continuity from the nose. Another sip and swish shows off bright, zest lemon alongside grape skins and peach. Oh wow... the creamy vanilla bean flavor that rips across your tongue on this is worth every penny of the price of admission. The funky sweetness from the rum barrel are finally starting to shine through later in the glass as well - it took some time to build. My last sip is again incredibly creamy with confectioners sugar, light raisin bread, muddled maraschino cherries and a touch of raspberry. The linger continues on in one constant wave that doesn't change in magnitude but emanates in every direction. Overall this is balanced & elegant. Rating: Two Thumbs Way Up I think the palate isn't quite as complex and layered as the nosing experience, but wow does it produce an impossibly long linger & impeccably delicious flavors. I'll definitely be looking forward to getting this one on my shelf once it is bottled. Cheers!

Weller 12 still exists. It's still nearly impossible to find, though 2023 seems to be a year of increased supply from my own Barrel Picks // Buffalo Trace Bourbon Single Barrel Picks Cherry: Wild Turkey Master's Keep Revival Barrel Wheated Bourbon Southern Star Paragon Single Barrel Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon Old Fitzgerald Pot Still Irish Whiskey Recommendations from the whiskey community: I have been replacing my Weller

Percentages: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley Proof: 114.2° Age: 6 years Further identification: This is a single

I gave away my last 3 Taylor Single Barrels and unfortunately haven't found another since then. I may or may not regret this decision still today. Now let's get into the reviews. Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel Company on Label: Old Fashioned Copper (Buffalo Trace / Sazerac) Whiskey Type: Bourbon Taylor Single Barrel Review Nose: Sweet candy nose. Cherry forward with candied apple behind it. Taylor Single Barrel > Four Roses OBSQ Boy, these were quite different releases...

It is one of the two single barrel releases I was able to secure for myself. I do still get to taste it tonight for myself after all - and now 11 others get to experience what likely Were you able to get one of these single barrel releases? I hear they went quick...

Company on Label: Pernod Ricard (Distilled at Midleton Distillery) Whiskey Type: Single Pot Still Irish While there are things to love about both I definitely still agree with former me that the 27 year shines