The group went and met with James Saunders to select this MGP barrel which is identified as barrel #18 There's a traditional creamy caramel I normally attribute more towards the 36% rye mash bill from MGP

Maybe MGP. Post sip nose is much more peppery. But if it is MGP, that could be a lot of labels and this guessing game just got a lot harder. Almost tastes like a 3-4 year MGP on the palate too with a lot of citrus and spice. Rating: 4/5 Guess: MGP... ~92 Proof... High West Double Rye??

Final Guess: Old Elk Wheat Whiskey, 114.5 proof, aged 6 years (MGP distillate, 95% wheat / 5% malted We got the right base distillate (MGP), was in the top 4 for proof, and nailed the age statement spot

Ask, and Saunders will answer: We started with Green River and MGP, contract distill now at Bardstown The barrels contain a range of bourbons from Jim Beam, Barton, and Green River, and ryes from MGP exclusively

when they see an Indiana component listed in the blend, there are in fact more distilleries than just MGP Undoubtedly there will be some MGP stocks, as those barrels are quite prevalent on the market these days

I would love to blind this against a good 6-8 year 95/5 rye from MGP or Bardstown Bourbon Co.

Anyone who has had MGP's 95/5 rye mash bill will recognize this mouthfeel and flavor immediately.

proportions of 95% Rye, 5% Barley and 80% Rye, 20% Malted Rye Proof: 98.6° Age: NAS (mix of 5-6 year MGP

rye, and 4% malted barley; 30% Indiana whiskey aged 10 years, made from 95% rye and 5% malted barley (MGP

Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed proportions of 3 mash bills: 95% Rye / 5% Malted Barley (MGP ), 100% Rye (Alberta), and presumably a 99% Corn / 1% Malted Barley (presumably MGP) Proof: Varies per cask, all around 120 proof Age: Undisclosed proportions of 3.5 year MGP rye, 4 year Alberta rye, and

Further identification: This is the Fall 2021 release of Haystack Needle Double Barrel is sourced from MGP barrel to really let the base whiskey keep on shining, because they have some really great barrels from MGP

Year Red Label Company on Label: Valentine Distilling Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: A MGP Year Black Label Company on Label: Valentine Distilling Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: MGP