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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.

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.

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

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

year) Further identification: MGP sourced; this limited edition was finished for 8 months in Banyuls barrel Again the rye spice feels like it's adrift somewhere out stranded on a wooden boat off the coast of a Definitely one for the adventurous type who likes to try new things, I don't think you'll taste anything

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... Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 128.31° Age: 13 years (13.5 year stated) Further identification: This is barrel Really great barrel that I thought started out a little shaky and then settled into greatness.

The hilarious label for this pick was created by the private group Boston Barrel Society. I chose to let this barrel shine on it's own and not try a head to head at this time! from 108°) Age: 6 years Further identification: Boston Barrel Society pick 2020 Buttery barbecue savory The rye spice is kept in line by the sweet, creamy mouth coating likely from the honey barrel finish, When the glass gets empty the honey barrel really takes over in the glass coating.

Michter's describes their resurrection of the label which predates their own brand inception on their Please join us in toasting and celebrating American Whiskey History with this outstanding small batch Chinquapin oak utilized for the aging was naturally air dried and seasoned for three years before being toasted The Michter's core product neck labels also utilize this nomenclature that I have covered before. Kudos to the Michter's team on this one.

Open air dried and seasoned for three years before being toasted and charred to Michter's exacting specifications Company on Label:  Michter's Distillery Whiskey Type:  Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages 108° Age:  NAS Further identification:  This is the 2024 release of the annual special release from Michter's Coming back from a bit of tasting reveals a nose still pretty unfit for enjoyment. I can only imagine this is a small hiccup, and the Michter's team will be back to firing on all cylinders

alike, we gathered an impeccable collection of Maryland rye whiskeys together for a truly legendary tasting Who could possibly be behind a tasting of this magnitude? For some, it was a first meeting. During our tasting, Nick inexplicably exclaimed, “This tastes like lead poisoning.” Another sip is remarkable, as maraschino cherry juice swings in distinctly alongside a healthy dose of barrel At last taste, we find dry cinnamon stick, walnut, and mulberry.

This is the original high scorer / overachiever blend of barrels that captured the world's attention. Light in volume overall, but certainly showing off some low barrel entry proof citrus tones I also find The empty glass smells of roasted pecans, vanilla custard, milk chocolate and honey wheat black bread I hate to admit it, but this might be love at first taste. do think this is incredibly unique, as the only parallels I can draw are to Elijah Craig 23 year or Michter's

is anything but standard—to the spectacular, you can find unique grains, solera blending, infusions, barrel To be considered a bottled in bond bourbon, all the barrels that went into the blend have to have been The fall 2019 vintage calls out the season during which the barrels were filled with new-make distillate , 18% SB091, 9% B005 + toast, 9% B005, 9% SB055 + toast, 9% SB055; (it's complicated...) identification: This is the Fall 2019 Vintage which was released in September 2023 from a batch size of 10-12 barrels