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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

, 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

Barrel funk is prevalent throughout the glass as notes of leather, allspice, black pepper kernels, and My right nostril finds more of the earthiness that comes with barrel funk: think patchouli, charcoal Time to taste. Oh yeah, barrel funk sticks around and is reinvigorated in spades with the introduction of the whiskey TL;DR: A great barrel proof bourbon with plenty to enjoy & explore for those looking for excitement Rating

With locally grown grains, a double pot distilled process, and barrels made from three-year-air-dried staves, they stand by their motto: "premium grain, premium stills, premium barrels." For this review, I had the pleasure of exploring a single barrel straight bourbon whiskey. After a taste, I am pleased to find barrel funk. The linger is a bit metallic in taste, which may be the smoked corn at play.