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Oh the places you'll go, the barrels you'll pick! When Derek and I set out to start picking barrels together for the state of Massachusetts, we had no This one was another fun one for me, as I'm a bit of a curmudgeon when it comes to Old Forester barrel Let's dive in and find out why we chose to pick this barrel! Rye, 10% Barley Proof: 127.8° Age: NAS Further identification: This is a Warehouse H, Floor 4 single barrel

Fall Finishing Series release: A straight bourbon whiskey aged six years and finished in apple brandy barrels The perfect tribute to Ohio, it is finished in our toasted American Oak Apple Brandy barrels, aged six years and bottled at barrel strength. Company on Label:  Watershed Distillery Whiskey Type:  Straight bourbon whiskey finished in apple brandy barrels Sticky honey and a fun barrel funk swing in next as ginger tingles on the tip of my tongue.

Things that run common through many of those mentioned distilleries are low barrel entry proof, copper from the distillery, like the bottle under review here, a Thanksgiving 3 barrel drop that sold out in We use a heavy toast, light to medium char 53 gallon barrel from the West Virginia Great Barrel Co. are a mix of 3.5 to 4.5 year old barrels. We hope to be using exclusively 4 year old barrels in all of our blends in the next year or so.

When a whiskey enthusiast comes across a truly special single barrel of bourbon, it can be a magical Let's dive in on a full taste through of Brook Hill "King's Leap" bourbon. (min 51% corn) Proof:  129.35° Age:  10 years Further identification:  This is King's Leap, single barrel number 306, one of the first two barrels to enter the Massachusetts market at an MSRP of $250; the bottle Brook Hill is rightfully earning a place amongst the stars with single barrels like this hitting the

Barrell Bourbon has returned to celebrate the new year with its annual release. If you're unfamiliar with Barrell Bourbon, check out the reviews in recent years right here on Amongst I should also note that, amongst all those reviews, Barrell's New Year releases have yet to appear. Through the generosity of Barrell Bourbon Company, which provided this bottle, and in accordance with Company on Label:  Barrell Craft Spirits Whiskey Type:  A blend of straight bourbon whiskeys Mash Bill

Established in 2013 as the original independent blender of cask-strength whiskey, Barrell Craft Spirits Barrell Bourbon batches are the hallmark of our dedication to crafting innovatine, high-quality bourbons Blending sourced barrels may seem like a shortcut in the work that actual distillation truly requires In light of recent rumors about the future of Barrell, following changes and restructuring within the company, I was thrilled to receive an email from Barrell's representatives asking if I'd like to try

It definitely inspired me to pick up this single barrel offering. number, if the "16" in the barrel number represents a barrel entry date Further identification: This in Indiana; it is a 2021 Private Selection for Kappy's Fine Wine & Spirits (@1940BarrelSociety) from barrel It went into the barrel at 120 proof. The oak and vanilla aromas remind me of a toasted barrel aged product.

I've given this one a few tastes prior to tonight and I think I'm ready to give it a rating. Let's see how this gift shop release tastes! Barley) and (60% Corn, 20% rye, 20% Malted Barley) Proof: 114° Age: 5 years Further identification: Barrel

It's finally time for another new batch of the consistently good blends that Barrell bourbon puts out Their website states that this batch is: a marriage of high-rye barrels and high-corn barrels ranging in age from 5 to 9 years old This sample was provided to me from Barrell Craft Spirits at no cost and Company on Label: Barrell Craft Spirits Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed blend The overall feel is that of a well-aged bourbon highlighting your typical toasted vanilla and caramel

Michter's didn't think they had enough barrels properly aged to warrant the release. Keep in mind this is a single barrel style release, so your bottle & mileage may vary depending on what's I have barrel # 23A0043 here, but if you have a different barrel let me know down in the comments if Distillery", which typically means it is sourced from another distillery whether by contract distillation or barrel : Undisclosed Proof: 94.4° Age: 10 years (though often claimed to be older) Further identification: Barrel

New England Barrel Company is back at it again with their collaboration with Lord Hobo Brewing. The ir Godmother Imperial Stout took on some great notes of bourbon barrel, while James' bourbon then Company on Label: New England Barrel Company (Sourced from O.Z. Sipping on our old barrel 17-41 tells me that we went BOLD with that finish. You won't be sorry picking up barrel 18-02 though. Cheers!

The longer whiskey ages in a barrel, the more it should change. With a curious palate intact, I've begun asking questions about distillate, cooperage, and barrel entry Could it be a lower barrel entry proof? Or is it a lower rye mashbill? New England Barrel Company has joined the ranks of hyper-aged releases with their Founders Selection 20 year single barrel releases.