Following this traditional distillation process, the spirit is placed into 53-gallon barrels made from to embark on a journey through history, savoring the legacy of Monongahela Rye while embracing the spirit of innovation that defines our craft.” Liberty Pole Spirits is an 8-year-old family-owned distillery dedicated to crafting extraordinary whiskeys Company on Label: Liberty Pole Spirits (Mingo Creek Distillers) Whiskey Type: Pennsylvania Straight Rye

This term, inherently derogatory towards the quality of the spirit, is counterintuitive to me. Whether I am crafting a stellar rye old fashioned or a sweet bourbon concoction, I try to hold a few Single barrel selections of whiskey are not a new phenomenon. Taylor single barrels have been the talk of the town for the last decade. Single barrel selections of Blanton's Gold are a relatively new offering, however.

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

speaks not only to the forward-thinking ethos that defines the brand, but more clearly to the premium spirit evolution as a brand that is ready to boldly step into the future," said Pete Marino, President of Lofted Spirits Bourbon Company worked with international printing house Eurostampa , which specializes in premium spirits technically advanced whiskey distillery, Bardstown Bourbon combines the highest quality distillation and spirited It is a part of Lofted Spirits, one of the largest American Whiskey distilleries in the U.S.

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.

Rare Character was already well known for finding and distributing great single barrels, and David had I recently had a chance to compare two different barrels with my friend Jason Kass. That's the beauty of single barrels. Bottles like this are what the whiskey hunt is all about. Returning the nose to glass produces dank barrel funk, black pepper, and allspice. Tasting it next to a really great Russell's single barrel pick, I stand by my statement.

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!

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 :  Batch A-025 is the only batch from 2025 that I am aware of, though there was also another single barrel A long, rolling inhale is full of an indistinguishable dried fruit medley bolstered by a bit of barrel Comparing this release to a great Russell's Reserve single barrel, I find a lot to love in both.

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