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this release is based on their standard Rendezvous Rye which is then finished in French oak and port barrels In it's earliest days there were likely teenage whiskeys going in, but as the barrel brokerage market I've picked a Starlight barrel that easily gives these a run for their money, there are fancy Angel's releases that use this strategy, and the whiskey world is going crazy for some of Rare Character's single barrel its 'Acts' are a limited yearly release of High West Rendezvous Rye finished in French oak and port barrels

More pepper is there now, but again lighter. This opens up very well after some time in the glass. If you wanted to check if your taste buds are working effectively, give this a try. I also really wanted to try this in a review to sort of qualify myself for an upcoming private barrel

Perhaps this decision is to compete with the likes of Booker's (4x a year) or Elijah Craig Barrel Proof As always , I've tasted this a minimum of three times before offering my full review. 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

Aged for 10 years in a 53-gallon barrel, this straight bourbon whiskey was made from 63% corn from their They have released several single barrels on their own that are 10+ years old, and every single Tom’s Regional styles had unique tastes. end of the day, quality needs to be paramount, and it seems that Lost Lantern is going about their barrel Further identification:  This is 2024 single cask #17 , matured in a 53 gallon ISC cooper's select char 4 barrel

The subtle influence that can come from a tasteful cask finishing program is something that can be slightly presents waves of classic, funky toffee vibes that should serve as a welcome introduction for those new to barrel A tingle begins to form on subsequent tastes as nutmeg, allspice, and just a kiss of smoke imparted onto toasted wheat bread can be discovered.

If Weller Full Proof is the pinnacle of barrel selection, this is the brand's magnus opus. Weller picks with local retailers now, and if they'd let me, I'd absolutely want to bottle them at barrel If you're not familiar, barrel proof means that no water is added to the whiskey prior to bottling. You get the closest experience to thieving straight from the barrel which is an awesome thing to do if that encapsulates the cork and cap; more information can be found in the document below: Nose: Deep barrel

A tawny port cask finish Irish whiskey is not unheard of, with Irish whiskey often utilizing any barrels Bourbon barrels, sherry barrels and port barrels continue to be the powerhouse aging medium for Irish Another taste rings in a nondescript fruit basket.

rye, 12% malted barley Proof:  112.4° Age:  NAS, though it's supposedly comprised of all 10+ year old barrels :  $250 Further identification:  This is the inaugural release of single rickhouse, highlighting 72 barrels My last taste leaves me longing for a more impressionable experience that I know Wild Turkey is capable premiumization trend is very likely to bust here soon, and releases like this are certainly going to sour the taste its existence when Russell's 10 year, Russell's 13 year , Kentucky Spirit , Rare Breed , and single barrel

combine two casks: one matured in an oloroso sherry butt selected by Billy, and the other in a bourbon barrel these together after 30-plus years was very intentional, as the fresh sherry butt was filled with a lighter-style whiskey in May of 1990, while the first-fill bourbon barrel was laid down in November of 1991. Given the barrel sizes involved, I ran some quick calculations and came out at around 94 gallons yielded Tasting near the end of the glass offers candied walnut, almond extract, and praline.

Adding to the complexity, several Emerald barrels were aged at different locations more than fifty miles Further identification: This is the Winter of 2022 release from Blue Run Spirits - a blend of 189 barrels Old Kentucky barrel funk surprises me here - this blend couldn't be all that old, but it sure smells The joy of 189 barrels culminates cohesively in a trove of woodshop projects. The air in the glass is light for barrel proof; it hangs there sweet but potent like an early Summer

Presumably made up entirely of 10 year old barrels, the team at Jack Daniel's certainly has a hard act Palate:  On first taste I find zesty lemon cookie that darts across the tongue before all the flavor Batch 4 Nose Black pepper Paper Faint citrus Creamy vanilla Elegant spice depth Sweet fruit Caramel Barrel

Pungent, intense typical-Taylor sweetness that reminds me a lot of the single barrel expressions I've Single Barrel to see where what I know to be a pleasing release stacks up against what I just tasted 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.