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- Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 18 Year Bourbon Review and Necessary Comparisons to the Proximal 17 Year Release
Barrels were filled on December 29th, 2005, from a mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley Bernheim Distillery: the world’s largest independent, family-owned Bourbon distillery, producing 1,300 barrels continue raising the bar of bourbon with their limited edition offerings as more of their 10+ million barrels available now at an MSRP of $300 Nose: Upon lifting the well-rested glass to my nose, I find a distinct barrel I find the 17 year has a touch more wood tones, and it reminds me of an arts-and-crafts department a
- Taconic Cabernet Cask Finished Bourbon Review
is one of my favorite styles of wine, but I haven't seen too many whiskeys finished in this style of barrel I've tried 3 single barrel bourbons that Kappy's Fine Wine & Spirits selected - one of each of their barrel picks now lives on forever in my infinity barrel blend. relying on a finish to take over a whiskey, but allowing subtle nuances to build upon an already well-crafted It would be interesting to see how the results may change with a little extra time in the cabernet barrels
- 2025 Michter's 10 Year Bourbon Review: A Most Thorough Examination
Toeing into the land of the hyper-aged spirits, there's a reputation going around that this release often 10 years (though commonly assumed to be older) MSRP: $195 Further identification: This is a single barrel product; the bottle under review comes from barrel 25A0147, which I purchased with my own money at an
- KO Distilling Bottled in Bond Distiller's Reserve Straight Rye Whiskey Review
I've been trying to celebrate and explore many of the craft distilleries from around the country lately One tidbit from their website says: KO is proud to be one of more than 1200 craft distilleries in the The distillery attracts visitors seeking locally crafted spirits. Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 100% Rye Proof: 100° Age: 4 years Further identification: Single Barrel For a spirit and grain well known for delivering spice, this just sings in lemon zest, raisin and bready
- Russell's Reserve 13 Year Batch 1 (LL/JD) Bourbon Review
This release is another Eddie Russell special which was crafted as a new age stated Wild Turkey product I am just recently coming off the heels of one of the best Russell's Reserve Single Barrel store picks I almost could mistake this for some kind of wine barrel finish honestly. Rating: 5/5 As good of a score as this got - so did my last Russell's Single Barrel store pick... I just so happen to have another one of those single barrel picks open… Maybe a head to head next?
- Rare Character Limited Release Batch 01 Straight Rye Whiskey Review - A First Look at the 2024 Rye Blend from Whiskey's Hottest Brand Right Now
This inaugural batch combines 7-8 year barrels from both Indiana and Kentucky, slant-dunked in blue-green Percentages: Undisclosed rye mash bill distilled in KY & IN Proof: 117.9 ° Age: A blend of 7-8 year barrels 01, which is the first rye release first available in 2024 at an MSRP of $129.99 Nose: Old-school barrel I'm certainly glad to see the brand doing more than single barrels and finding utmost success in every
- Hatozaki Small Batch Whisky Review: The Art of Japanese Malt Whisky Blending
In 2021 the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association introduced new standards to define what could Japanese whisky) Mash Bill Percentages: 100% malted barley Proof: 92° Age: A blend of 5 to 6 year old barrels It's a malt that is well crafted and perfectly easy to sip.
- Wild Turkey Master's Keep Triumph Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Review - Elegance & Refinement in the Era of the Rye Renaissance
While craft distillers of today are constantly experimenting, finishing, and reinventing themselves, In my last barrel pick with the laid-back young Associate Blender, I learned of the many Bruce-isms that been a salute to stories in our history, to other whiskies we’ve made, and even to other styles of spirits Kudos to Bruce and team for their efforts in crafting this absolutely wonderful whiskey. Nougat, caramel, and more traditional barrel funk dominate in the nose.
- Penelope Flagship Bourbon Review
I previously reviewed the four-grain Batch 6 barrel strength release that was really good which totally This is the kind of barrel group that got selected 'right on time' where it starts to show that lovely barrel influence. The Penelope story, from their website: Penelope Bourbon was crafted and created in a classic American To commemorate this occasion, Mike quickly realized he wanted to create a spirit that embodied the daily
- Stagg Jr Bourbon Batch 24B Review: Is Stagg Finally Back?
Perhaps this decision is to compete with the likes of Booker's (4x a year) or Elijah Craig Barrel Proof released seemingly concurrent with batch 24C Nose: Upon first lifting the glass to my nose, I find deep barrel Cherry, strawberry, cinnamon, and dry barrel funk are the most dominant aromas. 11th place spot on the Stagg Hub at the time of writing, and I'll keep sharing this decent value, barrel
- Russell's Reserve 13 Year Batch 3 (LL/KE) Bourbon Review
I have heard that batch 3 ended up being a different barrel blend makeup so the 'same tank' theory is There's an great barrel influence definitely teetering into hyper-aged territory as leather and tobacco I personally prefer some of the sweeter tones that tend to be more rare in these barrels, though some of so do with this as you please: Batch 1: 135 barrels of 13 year and 35 barrels of 19 year whiskey Batch 2: Similar blend to batch 1 Batch 3: 41 barrels of 20 year, 17 barrels of 18 year, and the rest
- Redwood Empire Screaming Titan Wheated Bourbon Review—An Exploration of Small Lot Experimentation
Redwood Empire, a self-identified craft distillery nestled in Sonoma County, is doing just that. every bottle sold, Redwood Empire is more than a product—it’s an ode to sustainable practices in the spirits This collection, as described on their website, is a testament to their spirit of innovation, applying Our small lot series allows us to continue our spirit of experimentation by applying our hard-won house Further identification: According to the back label, this is a blend of California, Indiana, and Kentucky barrels












