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

About Nc’nean: Nc’nean is an award winning independent, organic whisky distillery on the west coast of Nc’nean matures its whisky on site in ex-bourbon, sherry and scraped, toasted, and re-charred ex-red first available in September of 2024 at an MSRP of $120; the maturation casks used are 66% scraped, toasted Palate:  My first taste reveals a surprisingly cacophonous flavor explosion: peach, pear, and currant Sipping later in the glass shows off a well put together whisky, one that doesn't boast nearly as much

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

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.

a simple shared meal out one night, James and Chad of Two Souls Spirits  have been bottling single barrels This is one of the oldest barrels from J. flavor profiles their barrels imparted on spirits, which is pretty neat if you ask me. 9% malted barley Proof:  128 ° Age:  8 years Further identification:  This is the first ever single barrel Two Souls, tongue-in-cheek, blame the angels for taking more of their fair share from this barrel, meaning

blend) MSRP: $99.99 Further Identification: A blend of 2-row pale malted barley aged in ex-bourbon barrels finished in Pedro Ximénex and Oloroso herry hogsheads and peated malt aged in ex-bourbon barrels finished my nose deeper into my glass, Cider Ridge funk is found—think humid air, damp soil, and sun-warmed barrels Okay, I can't hold off anymore; it's time for a taste. TL;DR: A rich and expressive pour that your taste buds will enjoy even more Rating: 4/5 Really good.

In my last barrel pick with the laid-back young Associate Blender, I learned of the many Bruce-isms that Over the course of their lifetime, we continued to taste them, allowing the barrels to work their magic Good whiskey doesn't have to be barrel proof, ultra-age-stated, or exorbitantly rare in order to be an Nougat, caramel, and more traditional barrel funk dominate in the nose. Master's Keep Triumph 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Brook Hill Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey Barrel

For some reason it took me a few weeks to open this one after waiting years to finally taste it. parent company of Buffalo Trace Distillery, there's not much of a nod to that history other than a boastful In accordance with my editorial policy, I tasted this three times on a sober palate to bring you the up, resulting in an aromatic gourmand experience that would be hard for anyone to snub outside of a barrel-proof-or-bust After a sip the nose takes on slightly more barrel funk, suggesting a decent amount of aging time in

The 11 year I won in a raffle from being part of the 1940 Barrel Society at Kappy's. The empty glass smells of powerful vanilla, creamy caramel laced oak, toasting bread (specifically the toast I ate in Berlin, Germany many years ago for some reason...), and sweet honey. This one had a smooth vanilla coffee bean rise up alongside roasted almonds. I really love both of these pours and hope you enjoy yours if you get to taste them!

, 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

identification: Pact 9 is the 2023 release from Blood Oath; it comes in a light wooden box Nose: Deep age and barrel The empty glass smells of damp soil, toasted oak and cherry pipe tobacco. If you're on the hunt for the best tasting whiskeys in the world, this blend is definitely not that.

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.