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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

quick note on their rich heritage as the 'Masters of flavour', saying: At Morris our family has been crafting It's our rare prize winning barrels that gift us a distinct and uniquely Australian whisky experience : Collectively our team has decades of experience in producing whisky, and perhaps most importantly crafting barley Proof: 88° Age: NAS (A minimum of 3 years in oak before being further finished in Morris wine barrels , as to be expected from a malt, which challenges the observer much deeper than more impressionable spirits

The whiskey must have entered into a new, charred oak container (typically a barrel) at no higher than In the waning moments of the glass, the subtle barrel funk returns with little else, especially no sharp Juxtaposed next to some other craft distilleries and big-name blenders, this continues to shine ahead Long live craft whiskey!

It exists as an exercise in balance, texture, and grain expression, crafted with restraint and innovation accentuate the rye characters, some of the fully matured whiskey was finished in toasted only French oak barrels This isn't your barrel proof, "quick punch" whiskey; it's another lesson that the thinking drinker will

This bourbon honors Taylor’s enduring spirit of innovation and commitment to exceptional whiskey by introducing Pungent, intense typical-Taylor sweetness that reminds me a lot of the single barrel expressions I've The nose on the single barrel is drastically neater and sweeter overall and my first sip confirms my The Single Barrel offering bursts forth with incredible sweetness and is marked by the distinct nerdz I'd easily give Amaranth the complexity nod, but the Single Barrel is definitely better.

Having a good bit of experience tasting through this style of spirit, I definitely think it is an area from a blend of whiskies, distilled in copper pot stills, and matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon barrels Northcross is crafted using high-quality grain and some of the purest water in the country from the nearby Company on Label: Crafted & matured at the Great Northern Distillery, bottled by Latitude Beverage Whiskey in select states in March of 2023; the triple wood finishing combines bourbon, sherry & American oak barrels

Blanton's Black Edition is a Japan export version of the traditional single barrel bourbon from Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (Higher Rye 12-15%) Proof: 80° Age: 8 years Further identification: This single barrel bourbon will vary slightly depending on your dump date; the one reviewed here is a 9-8-21 dump date from barrel