This release is not the same as those Kentucky Straight Malt barrels. While our Single Barrel Series is focused on customization and creativity, this new series is focused Sometimes it's nice to just have your little slice of heaven - even if that's only one bottle from a single Milk chocolate, molasses and heavy malt tones all bury in the taste buds in delight. While it doesn't quite have the same head-turning reaction as the malt barrels, it really rewards the

Some would consider a single barrel to be the ultimate definition of limited. Single barrels have been known to yield just a small number of bottles, ranging from a pretty standard Single barrels have been incredibly trendy in recent years, with enthusiasts across the country beating I've also enjoyed countless single barrel offerings  and even gone to the distillery to select my own OESK, 39% OESF, and 7% OBSV, resulting in a derived average mash bill of 69.3% corn, 25.7% rye, and 5% malted

copper pot stills, and matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon barrels, Oloroso Sherry casks and virgin American market landing in select states in March of 2023; the triple wood finishing combines bourbon, sherry & American The typical creamy sugar cookie notes I'd expect are fairly malt forward here. The empty glass smells of salt water and Necco wafers. find minimal evidence of any of the three casks highlighted by the triple wood finishing as the base malt

character lies a high rye mash bill made with 74% total rye, composed of 61% Pennsylvania grown rye and 13% malted This distinctive blend is further enriched with 13% wheat and 13% malted barley, resulting in a classic passion for craftsmanship, we strive to create exceptional pot distilled whiskeys not often found in the American Whiskey Type: Pennsylvania Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 74% rye (61% PA rye and 13% malted rye), 13% wheat, and 13% malted barley Proof: 108° Age: 3.5 years (a blend of 3.5-4.5 year barrels)

Michter's Sour Mash Small Batch Whiskey Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: American Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 45% Corn, 45% Rye, 10% Malted Barley Proof: 86° Age: NAS Further identification: Barrel No 19K2140 Shenk's Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: American Bourbon Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 79% Corn, 11% Rye, 10% Malted

Whatever the reason, the end result matters most, which brings us to this single barrel. Whiskey Type:  Wheated Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 71% corn, 20% Minnesota winter wheat, 9% malted sibling ) is a great introduction to the magic of Minnesota terroir and all that can be crafted in a single

Since this is a single glass tasting and not a thorough exploration of a whiskey as I normally like to Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: A blend of both the B and E mash bills; B being 60% Corn, 35% Rye, 5% Malted Barley & E being 75% Corn, 20% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Proof: 103.2° Age: 13 years (a blend of 13-18 year

blend of 4-5 year whiskeys) Further identification: This 2022 release is a blend of 4 year straight malt whiskey finished with cherrywood staves, 4 year straight malt whiskey finished in applewood smoked barrels , 4 year straight malt whiskey finished in hickory smoked barrels, 4 year straight malt whiskey finished Funk, malt and light savory spice. Fig shows up lightly with cream. The empty glass smells of chocolate, railroad ties and Ovaltine malt candies.

SaxyBourbon, one of my favorite humans and fellow @SpiritAnimalSociety founders sent me a sample of a single comprised of corn, rye, wheat, and barley Proof: 132.8° Age: NAS Further identification: This is a single The initial sip shows a touch of youth, but it's quickly washed over with waves of malt, caramel, and It's a touch more heavy on the malt side than I will typically lean, but the presentation is really pretty

the modern releases, I do thoroughly appreciate the preservation and honoring of a prominent piece of American their website, saying: Shenk's Homestead Distillery Sour Mash Whiskey honors the legacy of historic American The unique character of this 2023 offering results from its being produced with malted rye in the recipe either sourced or contract distilled Nose: Leather up front as I lift the glass to my nose, followed by tingling

Blanton's Black Edition is a Japan export version of the traditional single barrel bourbon from Buffalo Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (Higher Rye 12-15%) Proof: 80° Age: 8 years Further identification: This single The more oily, malty notes this displays are probably why this gets marketed towards the Japanese market

featuring Wollersheim Distillery Whiskey Type:  Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages:  66% rye, 22% corn, 12% malted true craft whiskey that you can have some fun with and a testament to why I hold great respect for American