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Kyle and I had similar arcs from other spirits into bourbon, and after hearing his story through a series Not long after that, a friend had me try my first Four Roses Barrel Strength Single Barrel. If you follow my page, it's easy to see my preference is barrel strength single barrels. straight from the barrel. tend to be more mellow compared to barrel strength single barrels.

as the follow up to Blue Run Golden Rye Whiskey, a Gold Medal winner at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Emerald, a limited collection, was crafted from just 189 barrels and embraces the distinct, spicy characteristics In addition, Shaylyn crafted Emerald with whiskies born from three different mash bills with varying Company on Label: Blue Run Spirits (Distilled at Castle & Key) Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Rye Proof: 116.7° Age: NAS Further identification: This is the Winter of 2022 release from Blue Run Spirits

"For more than two decades, we've worked hard to craft the signature flavors that whiskey enthusiasts Last year’s Eagle Rare-17-Year-Old Bourbon marked the oldest release of the spirit since its inclusion Several well-respected spirits competitions recognized the expression, including the 2024 Whiskies of Sazerac 18-Year-Old Rye was honored with the Gold “Outstanding” Medal in the 2024 International Wine and Spirits Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey was awarded a Double Gold Medal at the 2024 Singapore World Spirits

Reviewing single barrels is a little tricky. to barrel. that 'single barrel' designation. Starlight Distillery has been producing great spirits since 2000 and nuanced whiskey styles since 2013 There are some 'craft' grain notes to be found on these, but it's not in the least bit off-putting.

America’s original whiskey boom of the late nineteenth century, a German immigrant named Phil Hollenbach crafted Aged a minimum of six years and hand-selected by the folks behind Rare Character Whiskey, the spirit years Further identification: This is labeled as "Batch 1B" bottled on 9/2022 on the back label; it is crafted Slight barrel funk and coffee cake tones sting the nostrils slightly. Here's to hoping the Fortuna barrel proof releasing now will be a step up in quality!

Getting to explore the nuances from year to year and barrel to barrel for a bottling as coveted as Michter's The rest of the numbers are a unique identifier for that exact barrel. We therefore should be considerate as we discuss our experiences with single barrels, something I've upon lifting the glass, I find a wave of vinegar-forward barrel funk emanating upwards. I've seen others waxing poetic about the 24A and 24B barrels from this year's run of single barrel

He has devoted his talents to creating unique flavors in the 13th Colony spirits. After the minimum of 4 years, Graham selects the barrel at the time it is taste-test ready. So each batch has barrels 4, 5 & 6 years old. These years formed the foundation that have led to how we, 13th Colony, create flavor in our spirits. oak is often celebrated for its subtlety, as well as its ability to impart more color in distilled spirits

Tonight we have an old staple coming back around in a new barrel. Let’s see how this one drinks! Bill Percentages: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 100° Age: 10 years Further identification: Barrel 9862; barreled on 12/22/10 Nose: Rich stewed stone fruits immediately, like plum and cherry. Darker and packed with more flavor than some other Henry McKenna barrels I have tried, this is definitely the type of barrel I prefer.

2020 limited edition special release rye , I was floored with what their rye grain could do in a well-crafted I've been fortunate to have had the chance to visit the Jack Daniel Distillery several times for barrel In a hilarious example of this, I couldn't help but chuckle when I was there last year, picking barrels Fletcher knows that with 14 years of aging in the intense Tennessee heat, some careful barrel handling This attention to detail tells me that this release was crafted by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.

Their rickhouses, though likely plumbed deeply during the pandemic-era boom in barrel picks, remain full of aging whiskey—over 2 million barrels, with more on the way . It's the solemn honor and duty of current master distiller Conor O'Driscoll to craft a great blend using the barrels that were distilled and laid down under the late, great Parker Beam . The barrels selected were filled in August and September of 2005, where they sat for 19 long years on

This year, it features a "Precision Fine Grain"—or PFG for short—barrel finish in French oak that has After full maturation, the Kentucky Straight Bourbon is removed from the first barrel and placed in a second new, custom, proprietary toasted and charred French fine grain oak barrel of the most exacting These barrels are toasted at a tightly defined temperature range for a precise period of time before The Bomberger’s PFG™ finishing barrel is a blend of wood from various origins, including the revered

There's no better time to explore a craft whiskey than on Small Business Saturday. I've also visited them for a barrel pick experience which was an enjoyable day trip. The smells emanating from the glass slowly become light over time before roaring back with deep barrel After some time barrel funk comes back in strongly alongside dark cherry skins and raspberry jam. A craft whiskey distillery putting out a 7 year bottled-in-bond product?