I've tried this many different times, many different ways; in neat pours, in blind lineups, in an old fashioned... you name it. This review will be a neat pour. Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 37% Corn, 51% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 112.2° Age: NAS Further identification: Purchased early 2020 Nose: Mint and leafy spring greens. Copper note with a slightly earthy oak. Bubble gum and dust. Citrus is like an orange zest, but it's not sweet. A lot of dill now that I've had a sip. Cotton balls. Copper metallic note is all throughout this now. It's kind of off-putting. By the bottom of the glass a nice vanilla and caramel show up, but are quickly pulled off the surface and that volume of sweet air is consumed completely on a deep inhale. Palate: Whew! Big citrus spice right on tongue. Quite a bit of mint and a strange wood funk I can't place. Anise. Little to no linger. I let this rest a while longer hoping for a better experience. Still really only astringency I'm experiencing. There might still be some citrus or stone fruit hidden in these depths but they are fleeting. Minty and still funky, I can't say this is my favorite profile; I've loved absolutely everything else from Wild Turkey, but this bottle is a bit of a miss for me. Rating: 3/5

It wasn't until later, when I returned home with a bottle of their single barrel, that I realized the Whiskey Type:  Straight rye whiskey finished in toasted French oak Mash Bill Percentages: 78% Indiana This one is toasted and sweet, reminding me of bread strips found on fruit cobblers, the best dessert There's also toasted rye bread with an overly acidic apricot jam. Okay, cinnamon sticks and clove are waking up my taste buds now. Kind of.

one took so long to make its way over to MA from CO that it arrived in close proximity to the NEBCo barrels This single barrel select is Mass Bourbon Alliance's third release. Junction as our retail partner for this pick and are always grateful for their continued support of our barrel Wheat, 4% Malted Barley Proof: 112.4° Age: 6 years Further identification: This is the 'Prohibition' barrel Much like the Spirit Animal Society Old Elk bourbon single barrel pick, I'd call this one 'supremely

With the barrel proof label, a sweet mash indication on the side label and a barrel number that suggests Percentages: 33% Corn, 56% Rye, 11% Malted Barley Proof: 106° Age: 4 years Further identification: Barrel

These Barrell single barrel picks have been discussed rather thoroughly in MA circles. Single Barrel 7 year bourbon pick from Gordon's, barrel # Z1D7 A Barrell Single Barrel 7 year bourbon Barrell Single Barrel Bourbon Company on Label: Barrell Craft Spirits Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill ; this single barrel is a store pick from Kappy's, the 1940 Barrel Society "Kappy Endings" Willett Wheated Barrel Bourbon Company on Label: Barrell Craft Spirits Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages:

line between being accessible enough to find on the shelves and distinctive enough—with various single barrels There's buttered rye toast next to a vase of wildflowers being warmed by soft sunshine through a kitchen My only complaint is the slightly dry finish and the lack of barrel funk I'm familiar with on other four-year From learning the vast history of whiskey making to celebrating the industry's passion, she tastes each

Mayor Pingree 6 Year Single Barrel Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey Company on Label: Valentine Distilling Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 121.6° Age: 6 years Further identification: This single barrel is produced and aged by Valentine; the whiskey comes from barrel 705 and is a distillery only release

Taylor Barrel Proof... Which of the latest batches is the best? My taste of Batch 9 comes from a sample that my good friend Mark graciously provided me with. Tasting this glass shows me subtle fruit, mint and bready tones. It has intriguing layers. of my favorites (think Booker's Country Ham), but for someone who has evolved through every phase of barrel

This sample came to me in a swap with @barrelproofnerd, who has also provided the picture of the bottle I don't have access to them, but have been interested in trying more of these as I had a small tasting Straight Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed - a Kentucky bourbon mash bill that went into used barrels Proof: 117.5° Age: NAS Further identification: Batch 1 (8 barrel blend), Bottle 1183 of 1854; Bottled

impressions were that this is a rum finish done right; the creamy texture one would expect from a rum barrel I've had the glorious fortune of picking 3 barrels of their wheated bourbon and a barrel of their straight It has a 'distilled in Indiana' statement & it comes from barrel 5019. A brief swirl of the glass builds out the barrel influence as oak and light caramel begins to enter the The funky sweetness from the rum barrel are finally starting to shine through later in the glass as well

Well, well, Weller Full Proof is back on the menu tonight for the 2nd day of the #12DaysofWhiskeyExchange that @bourbondipity_ coordinated. This pick was put forth by Mike Wick. Excited to see if there are any fun nuances between the two picks while I still have the other fresh on my mind! Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Buffalo Trace "Wheated Mash Bill" Proof: 114° Age: NAS Further identification: 2021 release from Burlington Wine & Spirits in MA Nose: Heavy caramel; thick, syrupy and rich nose-feel. Sweet candied cherry and a soft, velvety wheat characteristic. Slight candied apple is hidden well by a caramel crusted shell. Pepper and creamy vanilla. Bright oak is there with a slight citrus characteristic nestled deep. Crème brûlée and a light pie crust. Hints of light leather now on deeper pulls; this nose is lovely. After a sip the caramel turns things up a notch and the baking spices begin to bubble up. Soft vanilla ice cream swings back through and keeps everything sternly in check. Oooh - a smoky barbecue grill-char aroma just flashed up as well. Sweet brown sugar. Wave after wave of more caramel. There seems to be infinite amounts of aroma available in this glass even as it nears empty. The white paper, smokiness and oak return powerfully now as well. The empty glass smells of warm cinnamon, Yankee candle spice, burnt sugar, and a slightly chocolatey oak that reminds me of a Guinness Extra Stout. Palate: Oh my. The cherry parfait that just came off that first sip was incredibly soft and enjoyable. I am much less affected by the proof on this 'first sip' as my palate isn't fresh tonight. Strawberry milk made with a little extra Hershey's syrup describes the linger well. Creamy, soft and fruity early on. There's a slight white paper characteristic that seems to be attached to the oaky flavors that are building later in the pour. Much later in the pour I'm finally greeted by the cherry hots that I've come to expect out of most Full Proof picks. The evolution of this glass is perfect, with softer notes leading the charge and getting you ready for the bigger flavors to crescendo. This is definitely one that airs on the side of easy-sipping and therefore lacks a little bit of wow factor, but the flavors that are present are really delicious. My last sip is touched with slight molasses, pear skins, creamy caramel and that awesome crème brûlée linger. Rating: 4/5 Whew, this one really drank well. I'd probably give a slight nod to this pick over last night's if I had to choose. I thankfully have a bottle of this pick myself that I now get to look forward to opening at some point! I'll be saving my other 1oz of this to also try on a fresh palate if I can and may update the review at that time as needed.

The Old Kirk sample is courtesy of @BarrelProofNerd and the Hirsch pick is a barrel select from Kappy's for the 1940 Barrel Society. Old Kirk Barrel # 6938 Company on Label: A.P. Hirsch Selected Whiskeys Pick - Barrel KY-012 Company on Label: A.H. Old Kirk Barrel # 6938 Review Pre-Sip Nose: Musty and herbal forward on the first nosing.