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.

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.

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

Without further ado, let's dive in and taste the celebration. Lovely buttercream frosting and baked apple coffee cake waft through as I near the end of my tasting, It takes me a second to gather what just happened and a second sip to gather more tasting notes: powdered Nearing the end here, the tastes continue to hold steady, not much in the way of swaying, but consistent From learning the vast history of whiskey making to celebrating the passion of the industry, she tastes

Independent bottlers occupy a space between distiller and drinker, seeking out barrels from craft producers A barrel of whiskey isn't just "a barrel filled with whiskey." In other words, letting a whiskey age in a barrel, even for a few extra months, can change things for Two Souls does all three brilliantly, and reuses previously released barrels to age yet-to-be-released A good swirl releases more of the barrel-aging influence, offering another sweet, brown-sugar treat.

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

Bourbon barrels aging in a Kentucky rickhouse, some of which are perhaps destined for Ireland one day From here, the next biggest influence is going to be the barrel types that were used to age the whiskey whiskey are previously used barrels. Unlike bourbon, which has regulations necessitating the use of new, charred oak barrels for aging, Irish A lengthy maturation in bourbon barrels means this is a whiskey that remains supremely drinkable.

the following stats: Nose:  Upon first lifting the glass to my nose, I find butterscotch and sweet barrel There's a fun plop of raspberry jam on well-toasted bread. Raisin, black pepper, fig, and vanilla are prominent standouts to the introductory taste. My last taste offers much of the same story from this underdeveloped glass; it's a full circle back to

haven't really seen an ardent following for Squibb's house brands, even with them introducing single barrels identification: Repeal VII is the 2023 Medley from Ross & Squibb (formerly called MGP) Nose: Oooh, good barrel Palate: On first taste I find this is quite a spicy bourbon.

We had high praise for this release and, as such, were thrilled to learn that a second rye barrel from Like most siblings who like to stand out amongst their own, this barrel seems intent on doing just that First aged in a vanilla toasted barrel and finished for nearly a year in a maple bourbon barrel, I think barrel and finished in a maple bourbon barrel and is available exclusively on Two Souls Spirits website $89.99 Nose:  Immediately, I am struck by the uniqueness wafting out of my glass, a distinct and rich barrel

represents a first-of-its-kind co-aging process, uniting two distinct whisky cultures within a single barrel Komagatake and Tsunuki distilleries was shipped to Bardstown, Kentucky, where it was introduced into barrels It also added additional wood sugar and barrel character after a warm Kentucky summer. , while Tsunuki single malt, aged in rare Sakura (cherry wood) barrels, imparts delicate spice and subtle and toasted oak.

It's a fickle release for me, as most of the wheated bourbon mash bill from Heaven Hill is to my taste While this didn't shine consistently enough to earn a higher score after 5 tastings, there were certainly Let this be a reminder to you: taste your whiskey several times before you ever write it off!