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It seems I'm gaining a reputation as "the stout finished guy", having picked two barrels for Mass Bourbon Alliance  through New England Barrel Company, benchmarking against gold standards , and even getting It leans away from the bitter tones I sometimes find in double barrel projects, which I love for this These barrels can be quite fickle and finicky to work with, which is probably why you don't see more This is the closest I've tasted to the legendary Black Belle, which you can view a comparative tasting

I happen to know the brand very well already, having explored some of their earliest single barrel offerings I've also visited them for a barrel pick experience which was an enjoyable day trip. The smells emanating from the glass slowly become light over time before roaring back with deep barrel After some time barrel funk comes back in strongly alongside dark cherry skins and raspberry jam. This doesn't drink like any of the single barrels that I have tried from their distillery before, of

While the legendary Manager’s Dram tasting sessions are now long discontinued, their spirit lives on who know or have tried, good luck trying to get a tour of this property… At the latest Whisky Legends tasting We explored each distillery and its history as we tasted our way through an epic Manager's Dram lineup It was a privilege to taste such rare whisky, and we are honored to share our tasting notes with you The linger is toasted bread and hints of crushed red grapes.

Tonight we have an old staple coming back around in a new barrel. Let’s see how this one drinks! Bill Percentages: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 100° Age: 10 years Further identification: Barrel 9862; barreled on 12/22/10 Nose: Rich stewed stone fruits immediately, like plum and cherry. Darker and packed with more flavor than some other Henry McKenna barrels I have tried, this is definitely the type of barrel I prefer.

The 2020 Single Barrel Special Release Barrel Proof Rye, Coy Hill, Twice Barreled ASM, Twice Barreled When I was in Lynchburg picking a cask strength single barrel with Lexie Phillips, I mentioned to their Not one year later I was selecting the first single barrel select barrel proof rye to hit Massachusetts Deep inhales do offer a bit of barrel funk as well as some unmitigated proof in what feels like a slight Palate: My first taste is a zesty surprise from the reserved, well-integrated nosing experience.

we saw releases like the 2020 special release rye, an exceptionally finished American single malt, barrel picks galore, and a twice barreled rye all garner immense praise. It shows off a sweet cherry shirley temple and a medium finish of crème brûlée and buttery, toasted bread It's richer, deeper, and ultimately more satisfying.

The stout was aged in the barrel for 4 months and then bottled. In 2017 we released one barrel of this remarkable beer barrel finished Bourbon and it set the internet New England Barrel Company Lord Hobo Godmother Imperial Stout Finished Single Barrel Bourbon Company I'm immediately reminded of why we selected this barrel. Rich caramel candy mouth feel with a long milk chocolate and toasted vanilla linger.

While a supermajority of the oak comes from used bourbon barrels handed down from the likes of Jack Daniel's On top of used charred white oak, Gary mentioned barrels and butts like rum, NEOC, moscatel, marsala, Subsequent sips regale me with tales of sailing the high seas as subtle sea salt tickles the taste buds The mouth coating is divine here, boasting the same consistency as a jar of great local honey. My last taste exudes consistency as plum, raisin, and honey roll across the tongue.

." — Charles Bukowski Marketed by Buffalo Trace as "the world's best single barrel bourbon" and "the original single barrel bourbon," it's obvious this grenade-shaped bottle and distinctive cork topper :  6-8years MSRP: $129.99 (2025) Further Identification:  Dumped 9-10-24 from Warehouse H, Rick 51, Barrel I'm stuck in a wish to taste more of what was initially on my tongue. From learning the vast history of whiskey making to celebrating the passion of the industry, she tastes

in early 2023 at the Nelson's Green Brier Distillery gift shop; according to Charlie - the finishing barrel before getting dumped and then the bourbon blend spent another 11 months aging in that beer-soaked barrel undertaking Nose: Upon lifting the glass to my nose I find a comforting array of dark chocolate, cinnamon toasted There's plenty of barrel funk for lovers of that style of whiskey. I personally would have preferred a little more volume and finishing barrel influence when I compare

We are now approaching the apex sherry drams of the Manager’s Dram tasting! At the latest Whisky Legends tasting, hosted by Gregory Cloyd,  the Amongst the Whiskey Team (Nick Anderson We explored each distillery and its history as we tasted our way through an epic Manager's Dram lineup It was a privilege to taste such rare whisky, and we are honored to share our tasting notes with you Grape skins, toasted bread, and whispers of white pepper lacing velvet on my tongue and coating every

to 18, there were some serious surprises after the blindfold came off. 12 was at the bottom of the barrel Pear closes out a nice introduction that warrants a taste. The cinnamon coffee cake marching band comes barreling in next as a steady drum beat of flavor thuds across the taste buds. similarities, namely the extra-age feeling that comes with notes of dusty oak, rich leather, and deep barrel