You'll have no further to look than the diverse range of the Michter's whiskey lineup . the answer likely lies in the use of different oak than new, charred white American oak, a practice Michter's The Michter's website  states, "This offering uses rye whiskey that has aged in French oak sourced from Company on Label:  Michter's Distillery Whiskey Type:  Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages 91.2° Age:  NAS Further identification:  This is the 2024 release of the annual special release from Michter's

Company on Label: Lux Row Distillers Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 78% Corn, 10% Rye,

Shenk's is a release that Michter's Distillery uses to honor the rich history of the origin of their though the true 'traditional' process would have originated from the Pennsylvania region, also where Michter's Michter's describes the Shenk's story on their website, saying: Shenk's Homestead Distillery Sour Mash Company on Label: Michter's Distillery Whiskey Type: Kentucky Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Fans of any of the Michter's toasted releases will find this to be right up their alley.

As a special thank you to my website subscribers, each of these comments are worth 10x more than an Instagram Ricard (Distilled at Midleton Distillery) Whiskey Type: Finished Irish Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 100% Malted and Unmalted Barley Proof: 117.4° Age: NAS (~9-10 years) Further identification: This one-off

Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye < 10%

After 10 or so minutes of resting things are much more mellow, but still powerful.

months in warehouse QN, barrel 10-2H; 109.8 proof & selected by: Grape & Grain Exchange OBSO aged 10 Round 2 - OBSK vs OESQ OBSK aged 9 years, 10 months in barrel 10-2H; 109.8 proof & selected by @grapeandgrainexchange Quarter Finals - OBSK vs OBSV OBSK aged 9 years, 10 months in barrel 10-2H; 109.8 proof & selected by Semifinals - OBSK vs OBSO OBSK aged 9 years, 10 months in barrel 10-2H; 109.8 proof & selected by @grapeandgrainexchange 🆚️ OBSK aged 9 years, 10 months in barrel 10-2H; 109.8 proof & selected by @grapeandgrainexchange Nose

72.18% Corn, 3.25% Wheat, 13.10% Rye, and 11.56% Malted Barley Proof: Average Theoretical Proof: 102.65 ° Measured Proof: 107° Age: Minimum age: 2 Years Average age: 9.29 Years Average age with barrel re-filled as an infinity barrel; the whiskey at the time of review is current to the bottle list up to 4/10 I really am trying to keep this right around 107 so it's approachable no matter the circumstance and

We've got all 10 recipes lined up here for a really fun tasting! a bit waxy on the nose-feel Rubbing some spilled whiskey on my hands gives off rich milk chocolate Lighter delicious, delicious and the clear winner here Glass D Nose: Caramel forward nose Heavier bakery scents Lighter Glass A Nose: Lighter than previous glasses of A Confectioners sugar Light fried dough Metallic Glass

Are you a fan of sherry finishes? Are you a fan of Irish whiskey? I’ve been drinking Irish for a lot longer than I’ve been drinking anything else. I’m throwing it back to this one tonight. The last time I had this was St Patrick’s Day, where @amongstthefernsco crowned it her Irish Whiskey 2021 Bracket Champion. Let’s see how I feel about it tonight. Company on Label: Pernod Ricard Whiskey Type: Sherry Cask Finished Irish Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 92° Age: NAS (9-12 years) Further identification: This comes in a nice presentation box; purchased today, Friday the 13th of August 2021 Nose: Shortbread cookie! Bright vanilla. Some malty grains that instantly evolve into a rich chocolate & coffee bean. The start of the glass is kind of a cacophony of aromas. Sweet ashy smoke. Caramel and baking spices. Smells like some kind of confectionery creation my grandmother would make me. Pungent walnut parfait. A light leather and oak forms near the bottom of the glass. It floats along the incredible river of creamy vanilla that has been the highlight of this pour. Empty glass highlights some copper metallics I didn't originally find. Palate: Starts out viscous and oily but with very little sweetness right now which is surprising. The sherry finish on this definitely leans towards allowing the whiskey to work it's magic instead of taking over the profile. Creamy butter spread on a flaky square of cornbread. Syrupy sherry sweetness grows and grows the more you sip on this one. It feels like a solid step above in cask quality than what Bushmills Black Bush is finished in, which pains me to say, but it's true. I'd also wager it spent less time in the secondary cask. Slightly herbal near the bottom of the glass, this pour has always impressed me with its complexity over other Irish offerings. There's a texture and flavor that reminds me of my favorite parts of Nikka Coffey Malt. Last sip has buttery layers like mashed potatoes, rolling into a light oak and finally mellowing into the marshmallow sweetness of the evolved vanilla. Rating: 4/5

Kentucky Owl Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 112.8° Age: 10 years Further identification: Batch No. 4, nicknamed “The Last Rye,” is a blend of rye stocks aged 10

Is Russell's Reserve 13 year worth chasing? If you're here to answer that question I hope this head to head review helps you! Check out my full reviews of each of these in the related post section at the bottom of the page. I have been blinded to which pour is in which glass for fairness. Scroll slow if you want to read the notes and rankings without seeing the reveal at the bottom. Left Glass Review: Nose: Dark chocolate Spice Caramel Dry oak / vanilla Sweet fig; almost red wine Something really funky; approaches a light vinegar note Definite old oak note; solid depth Intense black pepper & molasses Marshmallow Smells like higher proof Palate: Caramel forward Cherry rise is delicious Long linger of cinnamon, but not as spicy as cinnamon hots Yummy citrus delivery Vanilla linger Tannic red grade, fig & jam Intense mouth coating; wine-like Definite full body to this, one for those with a sweet tooth Right Glass Review: Nose: Sweet fig & cherry Spicy Oak Caramel Something dry but smooth in texture Funky & more herbal spice than other glass Paper dryness, but with a bit of butter behind it Never have I ever smelled this in a glass, but tomato basil red pasta sauce & meatballs... very briefly Slightly metallic but in a chocolate + cloves kind of way Really fun nose Palate: Syrupy sweet cherry Cinnamon pop Thin to start but nice rising delivery Light vanilla cream dusted with citrus zest Black pepper bite Creamy long caramel linger Delivers a little proofy but fades quickly into a flavor bomb Sweet, but not overly so I drank this glass faster, for what that's worth, if anything Final Ranking: Left Glass > Right Glass, but they are incredibly close Reveal: Left Glass = 13 Year Right Glass = Single Barrel 8 Year Pick I had these identified correctly. Having come off the 13 year tasting I knew it had some intense figgy. & jammy sweetness that bordered on a wine profile which definitely gave it away. There also are some slight nuances in the level of the oak intensity that gave away the age difference. I honestly could go either way on these pours rank-wise. At times the 13 year is almost too sweet for my preferences, but I'm sure many will enjoy that. I think this pick from Rapid Liquors is just an exceptional example of where Russell's picks can get to in terms of quality and will likely not represent the entirety of their line, as is expected with single barrel offerings. Let me know what you think if you have tried either! Russell's Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof Bourbon Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 114.8° Age: 13 years Further identification: Russell's 13 comes with a white top label and a blue bottom label; it is NCF stated Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Private Selection Bourbon Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 110° Age: 8 years Further identification: Rapid Liquors store pick Barrel 20-0164. Distilled 09/19/11, dumped 03/31/20, bottled 05/21/20 from Warehouse E, Floor 4