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Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Bourbon Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 116.8° Age: NAS Further identification: 2019/early 2020 purchase Kentucky Spirit Late nose after resting turns much creamier, with other notes of butter and soup herbs. Only lacks in finish; but has a more experienced palate than the Kentucky Spirit. Final Ranking: Rare Breed > Kentucky Spirit

Michter's describes the Shenk's story on their website, saying: Shenk's Homestead Distillery Sour Mash It is made in Kentucky according to the traditional Sour Mash process whereby a portion of the previously Shenk’s is a Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey made with a substantial amount of rye. Additionally, for its maturation we utilized two different and quite special barrel profiles: a portion I'm impressed with how this evolved drastically between two short sips.

With two special releases also adorning shelves at your local haunt, you might be wondering if these For this Kentucky sour mash whiskey, the answer likely lies in the use of different oak than new, charred Company on Label:  Michter's Distillery Whiskey Type:  Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages

Punchy vanilla legs along with an oak that really doesn't taste like a "minimum of two years" but more Maybe there is something to this sour mash recipe that does well to mask its flaws; I certainly can't

:  Follows the same conventions as rye whiskey, with extra clauses: must not be blended with other spirits They partnered with local spirits writers Aaron Goldfarb and Robert Simonson to pick two barrels they ABV: 50% // MSRP: $69.99 15: Two Souls Spirits "Wisconsin Waffles" Straight Rye Whiskey from Wollersheim Distillery The only independent bottler to make the top rye whiskey list, Two Souls has been solidly ABV: 50% // MSRP: $49.95 10: Liberty Pole Spirits Old Monongahela Full Proof Pennsylvania Straight Rye

Based on this change in experiences I would definitely recommend everyone give this at least two tries

I don't normally suggest Sour Mash, but after this review I might start to given the notes I found. I don't know what it is about sour mash offerings but they always drink above their age to me.

I love budget finds - I've been trying to review a lot more of them lately, but if you have ever seen my whiskey study, you'll know I have a lot of options on any given day. My love for Willett has grown as I've tasted through many of their 4 year rye 'Family Estate' products, tried all the shelfers, and even picked a barrel of OG mash bourbon. Today we go after another that many would consider a shelfer - though I find distribution a little wonky / sparse in Massachusetts on this one. Though I typically leave price out in how I review and rate whiskeys - I do still personally enjoy a high value product at a reasonable cost, as I'm sure most do. As everyone's budget is different, I like to just tell the whiskeys story on this site without the powerful convolution that money imbues. I'll leave the 'worth' decision to the reader. Now, sweet reader, let's get into this glass! Company on Label: Willett Distillery Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed, but I sense a good bit of the Willett rye influence on this glass Proof: 101° Age: NAS (minimum 4 years) Further identification: This is one of the flagship products of Willett distillery that they work hard to blend into quantities that can satisfy the huge demand for Willett bourbon; it comes in as one of their cheapest offerings well below the cost Noah's Mill or Rowan's Creek Nose: Bright citrus pop - I get that Pinesol-esque candied sweetness that I know and love from the Willett rye line. Star fruit effervescence dances in the nostrils. Light paper, sharp pepper and sassafras show off poignantly. Sharp lemon peel and ginger continue to produce a tingly nose-feel. Time for a sip. Returning I find more barrel influence of dusty oak, breadcrumbs and hints of caramel. Dark, dry pepper returns as a soft root beer note undulates in the background. I find a unique clove oil aroma all throughout this that took me quite some time to pinpoint. Good sweetness is balanced by an earthy clay. Soft florals weave into the glass at times. The empty glass smells of chocolate, marbled rye, and a treasure trove of honey I can't believe I missed earlier. Palate: Immediately I am greeted with sweet flavors of candied cherry, fig, and chocolate covered almonds. The palate is cooled by a soft linger of creamy lemon frosting. Another sip builds in a fine balance between creamy and zesty. It reminds me of shaved lemon Italian ice. It's a touch messy as a slew of flavors crash into the palate (usually a sure sign of a blend consisting of many individual parts), but the overall delivery is still quite enjoyable to sit and relax with. There is a soft cooling sensation in the gums, again, much like Willett rye does. Faint bits of sweet strawberry shortcake and trident gum add to the interesting array of flavors. A larger sip and swish produces another big wave of that citrus and bubblegum followed by a much more tart & tannic red grape and blackberry. The linger is long with the pervading lemon peel zest tingling all throughout my mouth. My last sip is sensibly smaller producing strawberry banana, candied mint, orange sherbert and just a kiss of cinnamon. Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.) This ranks very high in the uniqueness category for me; I like it a lot personally for its parallels to Willett Family Estate ryes. If you are a fan of that line I am certain you will also enjoy this pour. There definitely is a lot going on with this pour and it doesn't quite tell a cohesive story, much to my chagrin, as I think this otherwise could possibly reach top marks for me. Regardless - a damn fine pour I would definitely suggest you at least try! I know this distillate can be a little polarizing at times, so this is a great introduction to wade into.

Michter's Sour Mash Small Batch Whiskey Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: American Whiskey Mash Shenk's Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey Review: Butterscotch, citrus & heavy leather nose. Sour & toasty. Rich marshmallow nose with some citrus hints. Caramel. A clear step above the other two glasses. Michter's Small Batch Bourbon Review: Peanut nose... Final Ranking: Shenks > Sour Mash > Bourbon

cream that will hopefully eventually lightning rod into the marshmallow note I love on the flagship sour Rating: 3/5 I think I might actually like the flagship sour mash a bit better than this toasted barrel

the phrase "Original Proof," "Original Barrel Proof" or "Entry Proof" indicates that the proof of the spirits entered into the barrel and the proof of the bottled spirits are the same. Further, "Barrel Proof" on a distilled spirits label indicates that the bottling proof is not more than two degress lower than the proof established at the time the spirits were gauged for tax determination powerhouse to elevate their straight rye whiskey into cask strength form: For this exceptional rye spirit

as the follow up to Blue Run Golden Rye Whiskey, a Gold Medal winner at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Company on Label: Blue Run Spirits (Distilled at Castle & Key) Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Rye Proof: 116.7° Age: NAS Further identification: This is the Winter of 2022 release from Blue Run Spirits I envision flower petals freshly pressed between two pages of a notebook. An oozing honey sensation soothes the soul at the crescendo of the sip.