Another contrast to the status quo is that unlike single barrels, the Barrell team is able to mix this While only a select group may be able to sip through a single barrel together, blends allow for the larger After mingling for two months, 13-year-old barrels with dominant fruit flavors were layered in. of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys Mash Bill Percentages: A derived mash bill of 78% corn, 18% rye and 4% malted Salted caramel cookie, buttercream frosting and oodles of spice swing in on subsequent inhales.

Since their foundation in 2020, Blue Run has experimented with unique blends and single barrels in an Mash Bill Percentages: A blend of the following mash bills 6 year component: 78% corn, 12% rye, 10% malted barley (46% of the blend) 8 year component: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley (22% of the blend) 9 year component: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley (32% of the blend) Proof: 117.1° Age: 6 years ( There is wood spice galore that just sings here.

Straight Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 75% blue popcorn, 15% soft red winter wheat and 10% malted 2023 at an MSRP of $70 Nose: Upon first nosing I raise an eyebrow at what feels like a fairly high malt The malt evidence fades quickly, but it's got a distinct character that is apparent right away, perhaps It gives off honey and malt vibes that reminds me of some of the most wonderful non-peated Islay single malt whiskies I've tried, such as an old Bruichladdich 10 year.

Chocolate and a little malty. Things have returned to being slight malty as well. Copper metallics. Sweet molasses builds into a rather malty mouth coating. of citrus zest to form on my tongue which is immediately replaced with cherry and a slightly bitter malt I'm going to be making a conscientious effort to not review single tastings or fresh bottles in the future

Having gone to the distillery to pick a single barrel twice now, there was no time in which a wheated Distillery Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed proportions of corn, wheat and malted

(Distilled at Midleton Distillery) Whiskey Type: Finished Irish Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 100% Malted and Unmalted Barley (being a single pot still Irish whiskey) Proof: 117.4° Age: 7 years Further identification

This is single barrel Kentucky straight rye whiskey that still carries the "bottled by Michter's" line the barrel funk present here; this reminds me of some of those first magical moments of experiencing American Late in the glass beautiful tones of clay, toffee and charred white oak melt into bliss.

Jonah Flicker from Robb Report, this would be a component that is influenced by the 80% rye and 20% malted Whiskey Type: Blended Straight Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed proportions of bourbon, rye and malt & 4 year old Kentucky straight bourbon, 10 and 4 year Kentucky straight rye, and a 5 year straight malt Hints of malt can be found throughout this, but it still retains a primarily bourbon-forward profile. Thick gobs of malt Later in the glass earthy notes begin to amplify with more distinct wood and spice

Pernod Ricard (Distilled at Midleton Distillery) Whiskey Type: Irish Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 100% Malted Redbreast is a higher proof than normally seen on Irish whiskeys and is nuanced by its extra finishing in American bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry butts as well as a 4 month aging in hand selected, air-dried American

The perfect tribute to Ohio, it is finished in our toasted American Oak Apple Brandy barrels, aged six Straight bourbon whiskey finished in apple brandy barrels Mash Bill Percentages: 72% corn, 21% rye, 7% malted Sticky honey and a fun barrel funk swing in next as ginger tingles on the tip of my tongue.

Maybe a higher malt content. Vanilla comes back to save this from becoming something weird. Rating: 3/5 Guess: Stranahan's Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Whiskey Reveal: Correct! Company on Label: Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Whiskey Type: Finished Single Malt Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages : 100% Malted Barley Proof: 94° Age: 4 years Further identification: That sweet maroon label and the

With just one other single barrel coming through Unicorn Auctions in 2025, this remains the most mysterious I got to taste Frank's single barrel at a tasting event with Pete and Pablo in Boston back in August identification:  Batch A-025 is the only batch from 2025 that I am aware of, though there was also another single Comparing this release to a great Russell's Reserve single barrel, I find a lot to love in both. While the Old Cassidy blend is going to be a little more dynamic and complex, a great single barrel is