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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.

rye & 10% malted barley mash bills Proof: 106.6° Age: 4 (and a half) years Further identification: Barrel Huber that was finished in an ex-bourbon barrel that has been aged with honey for an additional 3-8 months I'm sure there are other honey finished ryes or bourbons from Starlight out there that taste different

If you read my last two Buffalo Trace single barrel reviews feel free to skip this section! Before we get into another one of these - I'd like to say the usefulness of most single barrel reviews Your mileage may vary significantly barrel to barrel, but one thing is for certain - if you are a local I think I prefer the sweeter barrels of this and this one had too many funky layers of spice. Check out your local Kappy's for single barrel picks and let them know I sent you!

Before we get into this - I'd like to say the usefulness of most single barrel reviews really ends at Your mileage may vary significantly barrel to barrel, but one thing is for certain - if you are a local being reviewed (if it is anywhere near you), or look for high level trends to see if chasing single barrels A great volume of funky barrel influence can be dug up returning from a sip. seems to know what they're about with this one delivering above-norm complexity and a fun layer of barrel

barrels. The Top 24 Rye Whiskeys as of 2024: 24: Michter's Toasted Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye Barrel 23G2494 ABV: 58.35% // MSRP: $119.99 21: Michter's Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey - Barrel 24B0809 ABV: % // MSRP: $99.99 18: Fiddler Toasted Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey ASW has been silently crushing barrel maturation process, blending for taste, and artfully layering in a toasted barrel finish that

James Saunders, a seasoned whiskey enthusiast turned founder of New England Barrel Company , certainly But surely there must be good barrels waiting to be discovered, even if it's sourced, right? I also wondered what the future holds for New England Barrel Company. The tasting room will offer the core blends of New England Barrel Company, as well as limited releases , experimental batches, and single barrels, with a hopeful opening date of Spring 2025.

This will be a one-time tasting, which I typically try not to do, but I wanted the thoughts to have a There's a dark, dusty black pepper note, hints of peach, and a lovely caramel barrel funk that has settled Maybe another single barrel will do better if I ever luck into trying a different warehouse or floor.

The Spirit Animal Society is back at it again - making picking whiskey barrels more accessible to the Company on Label: Barrell Craft Spirits Whiskey Type: Finished Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Returning from a sip of this liquid gold I find the glass has opened up some to softer notes of dusty barrel It is quite warming in the chest, so this will tickle the barrel proof fan's fancy. Barrell continues to manage to outdo themselves with their blending prowess on full display here.

Before we get into another review - I'd like to say the usefulness of most single barrel reviews really Your mileage may vary significantly barrel to barrel, but one thing is for certain - if you are a local being reviewed (if it is anywhere near you), or look for high level trends to see if chasing single barrels This is a solid pick and having tried some of the other barrels that Jen has picked, I know that Plaza is the place to stop in for whiskey single barrel picks out in the Berkshires.

70% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Barley Proof: 127.6° Age: NAS Further identification: Warehouse K, Floor 6, Barrel Roasted pecans. A decently large oak note comes through with a floral sweet back end. Wow... Nearing the bottom of the glass I swear this could be finished in a honey barrel; it's so sweet and enjoyable This is a re-review of the liquid several days after we selected the barrel already. I truly believe this is a special barrel that not many will get to experience.

—Edwin Arlington Robinson Released three times per year in January, May, and September, Larceny Barrel The barrel proof, however, is relatively new on the scene and was first released in 2020. Since three batches of the barrel proof are released yearly, the label distinguishes them by letters The last bottle of Larceny Barrel Proof I purchased is the one featured today. I close my eyes and imagine my location, purely by this smell, my nose would be right up against a barrel

I wanted to have some frame of reference on if this was a good version of Old Forester barrel strength Only note presenting regularly here is a slightly toasted oak. Post-sip the fruit flavors are finally revealed and match the palate tasting notes well. The cherry lightened up and is now replaced with a lightly toasted, golden marshmallow and graham cracker Rating: 4/5 Final Ranking: Liquor Junction > Boston Guys You have to go into this pour expecting your taste