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proof than normally seen on Irish whiskeys and is nuanced by its extra finishing in American bourbon barrels There's a touch of dark funk and corn kernels that feels like a good bit of the bourbon barrel influence After a sip there is a bright linen note I definitely only typically get on bourbon barrels, particularly most notably on Wild Turkey and Heaven Hill barrels.

As subsequent sips begin to build a stronger rapport with the taste buds, I become aware of subtle cinnamon My last taste is the boldest of them all, for better or worse, as it carries macerated raspberries, cake It ultimately feels like a fairly weak run of barrels were thrown together in a rush to meet some silly

Deep barrel influence is starting to shine through in a great wave of warm aromas. Nuggets of caramel, barrel boogers, and Columbian coffee beans are fun to continue to find later in the

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. Returning I find more barrel influence of dusty oak, breadcrumbs and hints of caramel.

It's our rare prize winning barrels that gift us a distinct and uniquely Australian whisky experience barley Proof: 88° Age: NAS (A minimum of 3 years in oak before being further finished in Morris wine barrels Palate: My first taste of Morris reveals eye-widening buttered popcorn and distinct grilled pita bread

In an effort to get more tasting notes and ratings out to you, my dear reader, I have begun penning short-form more than this as I think back through my review of the likes of their Haystack Needle 14 year double barrel

Some light toasted bread and cinnamon; the combination eliciting a similar experience to French toast

High corn sweetness mixed with a touch of older musty oak perhaps from the bourbon barrel maturation. Altogether a great tasting experience, I'd love to see how a drop of water or ice cube can affect this

This same mash bill as some of those yellow label single barrels carried in 2021 is back again, but this time it carries an extra finish. 30 year old Hine XO cognac barrels were used to age this bourbon. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an exclusive HIRSCH release finished in 30-Year-Old Hine Cognac XO barrels at HIRSCH, this is a unique collaboration with one of the most prestigious Cognac distilleries. 54 barrels the batch number AHH0722; the back label states the French Cognac casks used are 30 year old Hine XO barrels

Heriott-Watt University and was mentored by Dave Pickerell when getting started Cooperage: 53 gallon Kelvin barrels popcorn, 15% soft red winter wheat and 10% malted barley Proof: 97° Age: 4 years (a blend of 4 and 5 year barrels My last taste is quite satisfying like a perfect evening snack; there's a full charcuterie spread here

Today this name comes as a yearly barrel proof bottle release from Buffalo Trace under the very sought Leather, rich cherry and cinnamon infused oak attack the taste buds without sending them into shock. TL;DR: Holy moly, that is good whiskey - an absolute powerhouse of flavor that you can taste for days

I won't let these preconceived notions get in the way of a proper tasting though, so let's dive in on style bottle bearing a green label Nose: My first smell off this well rested glass is the prevalent barrel