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accentuate the rye characters, some of the fully matured whiskey was finished in toasted only French oak barrels This isn't your barrel proof, "quick punch" whiskey; it's another lesson that the thinking drinker will Beginning in Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking the

I've heard tired excuses of glass shortages, fingers pointed toward the frenzy happening in the bourbon which already features 12, 15, 21, and 27 year shelf expressions; this bottling features maturation in bourbon barrels, oloroso sherry, cream sherry, and ruby port casks, first made available in September of 2024 The finishing casks influence really isn't noticeable at all here, with the buzzwords "bourbon," "oloroso Beginning in Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking the

revisiting bottles and other samples of these for a long time because Four Roses just makes damn good bourbon Company on Label: Four Roses Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: See table below Proof: Varies by barrel - see the answer key for barrel details Age: Varies by barrel - nose Bright and also proofy feeling Glass J Palate: Softer sandalwood Caramel drizzle More typical bourbon Bourbon!

They've certainly shown up for Cedar Ridge through the years, keeping their home state Cedar Ridge bourbon as the number-one-selling bourbon bottle in the state of Iowa since 2020. Further identification:   First aged in Cedar Ridge ex-bourbon barrels, this multiple-year blending project was finished in Cedar Ridge V (a Madeira-inspired dessert A few swirls release a beautiful barrel funk that reminds me of a distant memory of what dusty old single

Let's dive in for a thorough examination of Michter's 10 year rye, barrel 24D1810, or feel free to watch Proof:  92.8° Age:  10 years (though rumored to often be older) Further identification:  This is single barrel Beginning in Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking the

Beam Whiskey Type: Blended Straight Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed proportions of bourbon Hints of malt can be found throughout this, but it still retains a primarily bourbon-forward profile. Late in the glass I find a fun note of Hot Tamales that reminds me of Willett bourbon distillate quite The overall experience is definitely classic, well-aged Kentucky bourbon shining in the forefront while TL;DR: A wonderful return to classic bourbon notes with plenty of vanilla to go around Rating: 4/5 (Really

malted barley Proof: 92° Age: 16 year Further identification: This release spends a lengthy time in used bourbon barrels before being bottled and released at an MSRP around $90-100 Nose: Cold coffee leads the way

Mayor Pingree 6 Year Red Label Company on Label: Valentine Distilling Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Company on Label: Valentine Distilling Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Valentine Blend store pick; NCF Mayor Pingree 13 Year Black Label Company on Label: Valentine Distilling Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: MGP Blend Proof: 123° Age: 13 years Further identification: Barrel No 5 Mayor Pingree Red Label Small Batch Company on Label: Valentine Distilling Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill

Very sweet bourbon aromas at the start. barrel was involved. Rating: 3/5 Guess(es): 1) King's County Barrel Strength Bourbon II) Starlight Sherry Finished Bourbon Rieger Co Private Stock Cabernet Sauvignon Finished Bourbon Reveal: J. Rieger & Co Whiskey Type: Finished Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 56% Corn, 30% Rye, 14% Malted Barley

According to Buffalo Trace this release was launched in request to consumer request for more well-aged and barrel One could easily mistake this for a bourbon at first glance. I would love to blind this against a good 6-8 year 95/5 rye from MGP or Bardstown Bourbon Co.

Is Irish whiskey set up for a renaissance, or are they riding the coattails of bourbonism? Far before I ever discovered the magic of bourbon, rye and other malt whiskies - Irish was my only love Since whiskey can vary drastically from barrel to barrel, the bottling date is important information

Their bourbon? Their rye? Their vodka? Their gin? The whiskey must have entered into a new, charred oak container (typically a barrel) at no higher than In the waning moments of the glass, the subtle barrel funk returns with little else, especially no sharp