That subtle chocolate and toffee prepares me well for black tea served in light porcelain china. Overall the glass is quite light, almost airy, as I struggle to find any meaningful character to this It's utterly comfortable, like that old pair of boots that fits just right day in and day out. The 2021 is noticeable as being much more functionally complete as a good, neat sipping bourbon right Our new 8 year offering continues to be flat and light in the glass with soft hay notes.

Oh, right—to see if the whiskey is any good, because that's how I approach all my reviews. Palate: At first sip, I find classic bourbon notes in light cherry skins, raisin, and caramel. If the Barrell Craft Spirits motto rings "blended to never blend in," one might describe this release

that likely got imparted from the cognac barrel finish, but this is a prime example of finishing done right Deeper inhales continue to drum up leather, earthy tones and funky fruit. I feel this one would pair well with a cool night on the porch with a mild cigar.

As a reminder for those who might be new to the site, I try to never give numerical scores to things The empty glass smells of green tea, tobacco, soft campfire smoke, and light oak. Palate: Pow! I find I lovely citrus tingle up front like expressed lemon peel, long undulations of sweet, light tea Fans of Willett's rye distillate will find this right up their alley. Dusty caramel, vanilla and light citrus tones scream 'vintage whiskey' - the proof that swings behind

From information gathered from the Four Roses website, a blend of this nature might combine the delicate fruit and rye of OBSV with extra rye & light floral character of OBSQ while layering in baking spice in this beautifully layered Limited Edition release present delicate sweet aromas of ripe berries, light line in excruciatingly cold weather at Julio's Liquors in MA in order to turn in a hold card for the right This is a release that a lot of folks might not try or even get to see.

I had a pour of the 2020 Shenk's last night as I packed box after box to move out of my previous residence

smoky crème brûlée forms fast, and it almost hints upon a touch of peat level of smoke for a moment right excited for this release to get even older, as I think some of those nuances will come alive. 10 years might Regardless, what a great night of pours already - I'm thankful for getting to try new things!

I'm glad to be a part of this, tasting one new sample every night from now til Christmas Eve!

Level oak says it is just the right age for me. Rating: 4/5 Yeah, this is a solid pour too - but definitely in a different way than last night's Kentucky

I'm immediately reminded of a packed dance floor on a Friday night filled with eager line dancers.

Drizzly day dram. If you've known me a while, you'd know my first whiskey was an Irish whiskey. there is a stark transition towards vanilla aromas; effervescent sugar cookies burst forth from the light

My notebook from the tasting night was testament to the quality of this sample above the others. our retail partner for this pick and are always grateful for their continued support of our barrel dreams characteristic with a hint of orange peel on the back end; it presents like an old fashioned in all the right