Since their foundation in 2020, Blue Run has experimented with unique blends and single barrels in an aged in the upper reaches of their respective rickhouses, giving them what she calls “wood heat.” 189 barrels were used for this blend which rendered out a 117.1 proof bourbon whiskey that Shaylyn is proud to put barley (22% of the blend) 9 year component: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley (32% of the blend) Proof Molasses and barrel funk are dominant on a well rested glass.

It has all the proofs, the rankings, the history, and more. examine the 3rd batch that was released at a strangely quick pace in the winter of 2025. 2025 Batches by Proof . batches was because I was the guy standing in a liquor store back in 2018, staring at 5 different proofs Bill Percentages:  Undisclosed Buffalo Trace mash bill # 1 (high corn, low rye, and malted barley) Proof comfortable territory that is just simple, classic Buffalo Trace bourbon ramped up to a comfortable proof

Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Buffalo Trace "Wheated Mash Bill" (likely ~15% wheat; no rye) Proof Taylor Single Barrel) and then a big drop of cinnamon hots that expands from the center of my tongue It continues to have a bit of proof imbalance on the linger for me tonight. proof pour such as this. The delivery now though is much shorter and doesn't give me that wave of excellence that barrel proof

I've also visited them for a barrel pick experience which was an enjoyable day trip. County Distillery Whiskey Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 80% NY corn, 20% UK malt Proof After some time barrel funk comes back in strongly alongside dark cherry skins and raspberry jam. The finish is medium with a cream cheese danish presentation that appears well below proof. While I do believe that some complexity has possibly been blended (and proofed) out, this bottle has

couldn't rightly discern which one I liked better: the Old Rip or Antique 107, notably bottled at the same proof Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Rye Mash Bill (assumed to be 51% rye) Proof A little character and a lot of barrel seem to be the general influences.

over time has you confused, here's a helpful table listing every release of Stagg Jr to date by batch, proof Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low Rye < 10%) Proof 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 TL;DR: A great barrel proof bourbon with plenty to enjoy & explore for those looking for excitement Rating

Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Indiana bourbon mash bill (either 21% or 36% rye) Proof : 139.4° Age: 16 years Further identification: This single barrel was distilled in Indiana, it comes from barrel J06-02 Nose: Holy hazmat nose batman!

If Weller Full Proof is the pinnacle of barrel selection, this is the brand's magnus opus. proof like this release is. If you're not familiar, barrel proof means that no water is added to the whiskey prior to bottling. Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Buffalo Trace "Wheated Mash Bill" (likely ~15% wheat; no rye) Proof and shoulders above the normal Weller lineup, but may pale in comparison to a really good Weller Full Proof

Heriott-Watt University and was mentored by Dave Pickerell when getting started Cooperage: 53 gallon Kelvin barrels Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 75% blue popcorn, 15% soft red winter wheat and 10% malted barley Proof : 97° Age: 4 years (a blend of 4 and 5 year barrels) Further identification: This Artisan Series release For a lower proof point there is certainly no lack of volume.

Typical production tools of the time were cypress fermentation tanks, steam-heated barrel warehouses, Straight rye whiskey Mash Bill Percentages:  Undisclosed, other than the 65% Rosen rye proportion Proof I'm digging this profile, which handily drinks under proof.

94% rye, 1% wheat, 5% malted barley Bourbon: 74% corn, 20% rye, 1.5% wheat, and 4.5% malted barley Proof a special cask strength bottling would be a suggestion that this would be better served at a lower proof more than this as I think back through my review of the likes of their Haystack Needle 14 year double barrel

established himself as one of the most prolific American whiskey blenders in the industry known for his high-proof : Undisclosed proportions of high rye (35%) and low rye (16-18%) bourbon mash bills (min 51% corn); Proof play on the words "two times oak", which is a description on how this blend is finished in a second barrel Heavy caramel, creamed corn and waves of barrel funk bombard the senses. Returning from a sip I find significantly more barrel funk and a blinding brightness that makes my nose