It clocks in at a high proof and carries the name 'Shoreline' which is very fitting for the Fernandina bill comprised of corn, rye, wheat, and barley Proof: 132.8° Age: NAS Further identification: This is a single barrel release from Marlin & Barrel out of Fernandina Beach, Florida; it is a limited release It's bright and easy for it's high proof. the malt side than I will typically lean, but the presentation is really pretty impressive for its proof

Evan Williams Distillery Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Barley Proof : 86.6° Age: 7 years Further identification: Barreled 11/21/12 in barrel no. 1484 and bottled on 9/15 Very mellow at its exceptionally low presentation proof, this is a pour many could relax to.

Label: Mayor Pingree Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed (likely an MGP mash bill) Proof : 114.2° Age: 10 year Further identification: This is a single barrel pick from a few years ago from Otis Supply (a restaurant) in Michigan; it comes with a blue label and is labeled as coming from barrel and a powerhouse of creamy lemon frosting - it was right here when I realized this is a beautiful MGP barrel

I looked at the fill level on this Old Elk single barrel bourbon pick and realized I have to get on this on Label: Old Elk Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 51% corn, 15% rye, 34% malted barley Proof : 110.6° Age: 6 years Further identification: This is first single barrel selection from the Spirit Animal from the rum barrel from the Old Elk barrel on this one. Great job to the Spirit Animal Society tasters who got to pick this barrel: @SaxyBourbon @_LostNemo_

Barrel 47 really had its own characteristics that set it apart from its sister barrel, but I'll defer most of the details to my last post on barrel 54 if you're itching for more information. Perhaps some of the barrels that were originally filled found a market fit prior to this. If these bottles or their original barrels could talk... Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 65% Malt, 35% Corn Proof: 133.8°

bottle The Contenders: OBSV aged 10 years, 3 months in warehouse SN, barrel 87-2I; 111.2 proof & picked by: Julio's Liquors OBSK aged 9 years, 10 months in warehouse QN, barrel 10-2H; 109.8 proof & selected by: Grape & Grain Exchange OBSO aged 10 years, 5 months in warehouse PN, barrel 29-2M; 110.8 proof OESF aged 10 years, 6 months in warehouse RS, barrel 79-4K; 121.42 proof & picked by: Shores Liquors It’s just gorgeous to sip on; my ideal level of sweetness for a barrel proof bourbon right here.

In looking for the barrel details I also discovered that the venerable Frank (@bourbyourenthusiasm) has also reviewed this barrel for Malt! Finished Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed if it's from Starlight's 3 or 4 grain mash Proof Age: 4 (and a half) years Further identification: This cigar batch is finished in Brazilian Amburana barrels ; it is a @bourbonfinds pick that comes from barrel # FB113-1 Nose: Right up front on the nose I find

It definitely inspired me to pick up this single barrel offering. Cathead Distillery Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley Proof : 109° Age: NAS, but assumed 4-5 years old by the barrel number, if the "16" in the barrel number represents It went into the barrel at 120 proof. A fun one to swish and chew on, there is absolutely no bite to this at 109 proof, yet it still carries

Row Distillers Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, and 12% Malted Barley Proof Building in spice as well as funky fruit now, I'm definitely starting to notice the proof creeping up

Northside Distilling Co Whiskey Type: Finished Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Barley Proof : 110° (proofed up from aging in the honey barrel from 108°) Age: 6 years Further identification: Boston Barrel Society pick 2021 Nose: Whew-wee! It definitely feels a bit hotter than the Lot "Bee", which proof-wise makes sense. Definitely an easy sipper for the exit proof point.

Keep in mind this is a single barrel product and your glass/bottle/barrel may vary from mine! Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley Proof : 101° Age: NAS (~8-9 years) Further identification: Bottled 07/06/20 from barrel no 1516, stored in Paper birch wood and some lofty allspice exhibits some unique barrel interactions. I love how Wild Turkey products can consistently deliver big flavors at such approachable proofs.

Things that run common through many of those mentioned distilleries are low barrel entry proof, copper Our low wines usually have a proof in tank of about 60 proof. barrel entry proof of 108. :  113.8° Age:  4 years, 10 months MSRP: $66 Further Identification:  Barreled at an entry proof of gallon production and explore the time-old tradition of low barrel entry proof.