Batch 12: the long-lauded best-of-the-bunch Stagg Jr release by whiskey enthusiasts far and wide. Batch 12 hits the tongue with a closer appearance to batch 18, but dark, leathery, oak-forward tones win

He is the owner and primary long-winded whiskey writer for AmongstTheWhiskey.com, and he hopes you find

He is the owner and primary long-winded whiskey writer for AmongstTheWhiskey.com , and he hopes you find

He is the owner and primary long-winded whiskey writer for AmongstTheWhiskey.com , and he hopes you find

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The aromas embodied above are a fine example of approachable whiskey that a beginner enthusiast could Where the aromas were bursting from the glass, the liquid passes over the tongue with a wink and slight

As you can tell from the bottle fill level left at the time of review, this was a staple pour of mine

Digging deeper I find an approachably light linen, old dining room wood and porcelain accoutrements.

Why the long-winded intro?

But what makes the Barrell bourbon line & their numerous batch numbers special?

backing up that decision in this space, but very few distilleries will take the punch to the bottom line for that incremental whiskey win.

Late in the glass features something unique like maple syrup and pine sap.