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grounded isn't the best word to use here, given their popular Jefferson's Ocean release, where bourbon barrels They're balancing heritage—what makes bourbon what it is (legal definitions, mash bills, barrels, etc wine finish (11%), Kentucky rye barrel rum finish, (6%), and Kentucky 9 year bourbon (6%) Nose:  Right That double-barreled Indiana wheat component is singing on my tongue. Turns out, this isn't a cover-up at all but a great example of a well-done five barrel blend.

Having tasted some of the original Geo. T. I've tasted quite a few years of Stagg, and they are, for the most part, some of the best bourbon I've I've often used it as my toast pour; when I need to really celebrate an occasion, we bust out the Stagg The mouthfeel is pervasive, tingly, sweet, and creamy—everything I like in a barrel proof bourbon. This glass tastes like fall.

The master blender is responsible for the care and curation necessary to bring together various barrels It's an intentional gathering of what is needed to make whiskey, so that each barrel is a provision for Roasted cinnamon and baking spices reveal themselves deep in the nose. Palate: My first taste follows the nose, with a surprising mouthfeel of silk. They blended a flavorful bourbon at a proof point typically known to be "watered-down" in taste.

Having intimately tasted many of these producers, I can say with certainty that I am a fan of what these Typical production tools of the time were cypress fermentation tanks, steam-heated barrel warehouses, the distillery team at Stoll & Wolfe, including Erik Wolfe and former legendary Historic Pennsylvania Michter I tasted through a generous sample provided to me with no strings attached by Stolle & Wolfe in order

First, let's explore the whiskey I chose for my Gold Rush: a single barrel selection of Blanton's Gold 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. was selected by Wyman's Liquors in Leominster, MA; it was dumped on 2-26-2025 from barrel 28, stored

I really like tasting them next to each other to find the nuances of each batch. A light marshmallow toast is nestled in the oak. Much lighter than previous Booker's batches I've experienced. Bright linen. Light, fruity herbs. Definitely one for the spice fans; this one drinks much like a barrel proof rye with an air of unique

I'm certainly curious to know and am equally curious to explore a blend of bourbon barrels and, in a nod to AJ's moonshining roots, cane mash bill barrels as well. Distillery Whiskey Type:  Blended bourbon whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: A blend of 50% corn, 50% cane (barrels 200 & 234) and 96% corn, 3% rye, 1% malted barley (barrel 160) Proof:  103.6 ° Age:  5 years Further identification:  This limited-edition 10th Anniversary Blend combines two five-year barrels and will

The barrels in the E.H. Taylor Jr. The second floor is an outstanding aging floor for older barrels. The ricks are very tight, making it slow and difficult to put in new barrels. Overall I'd say this tastes like a really unique riff on Taylor Single Barrel. If you made me rank them, I'd put this just a tiny notch above Single Barrel.

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 . solemn honor and duty of current master distiller Conor O'Driscoll to craft a great blend using the barrels rickhouses stocked up for future generations, though I think they have enough to spare with the 277 barrels The barrels selected were filled in August and September of 2005, where they sat for 19 long years on

, 12% Malted Barley Proof: 101° Age: NAS (~8-9 years) Further identification: Bottled 07/06/20 from barrel no 1516, stored in Warehouse A on Rick no 40 Wilderness Trail Single Barrel Settlers Select Rye Company Percentages: 33% Corn, 56% Rye, 11% Malted Barley Proof: 106° Age: 4 years Further identification: Barrel No. 16B21U, Bottle 179 of 250; NCF stated Eagle Rare Single Barrel Store Pick Company on Label: Buffalo Mint and lemon tea Very botanical tonight; would possibly pair up well with a gin Eagle Rare Single Barrel

No extra finishes, no special chars listed for the barrels that held this whiskey... Just a 142 barrel blend of well-aged 51% rye whiskey stock. It was barreled in August, October or December of 2012 and aged on the first floor of Rickhouse H1 and The first differentiator that sets these ryes apart is the barrel char level. all char 3 barrels.

aromas of dried candied fruit and caramelized pecans to balance the robust flavors of rich oak and barrel char that intensify the tasting experience. : 14 years Further identification: This was a one-time release from late 2019; it is a blend of MGP barrels The empty glass smells of vanilla, confectionary sugar, grassy molasses, and lightly toasted oak. Creamy mouth feel with a barrel full of vanilla forward char.