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I've long been more of a critic than a believer in these barrel proof single barrels. ) at their straight-from-the-barrel proof. Then I was invited down to Kentucky to help pick another barrel from Heaven Hill. that tastes exactly like the shelf option - people ultimately need a reason to choose your barrel pick Rich barrel influence gives this a sturdy backbone. Let's jump in for a sip.

But what goes into selecting a good barrel? You have to pick for them too, but most of the barrel is likely going to go to folks who don't taste regularly and explore nuanced differences barrel to barrel. Now let's get into some tasting notes for those upcoming barrels I teased! This barrel is definitely one I can see myself sharing with my dad.

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 While they vary greatly due to the single barrel style release, the team at Michter's is top notch and barrel maturation process, blending for taste, and artfully layering in a toasted barrel finish that ABV: 58.23% // MSRP: $99.99 1: Michter's 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Single Barrel 23E0603

I did a blind tasting of this live on Instagram with @amongstthefernsco , and it was a blast. We very clearly identified this as the better whiskey when compared blindly to Elijah Craig Barrel Proof of $275 Nose: From a foot away I can smell the rich caramel from what seems to be a great deal of barrel confectioners sugar, My last sip is a delight as blood orange, cherry parfait, and cinnamon doughnuts pepper my taste

After tasting through the lineup and discussing what the top three barrels were, it was a unanimous decision What makes this barrel completely unique is that it is the first barrel to come from the location of Toasted oak vanilla layers continue to bombard my senses. barrel strength offerings have been tame and almost bland at times. This one really scratches the barrel proof lover's itch well.

Old Forester barrel proof picks can be hit or miss for me. typically run in the 4-6 year range) Further identification: This is a Warehouse I, Floor 1 single barrel

New England Barrel Company is an awesome new start up rapidly gaining steam across the country; they This is a fresh off the truck release from the New Hampshire Liquor Outlet - it is a single barrel picked The group went and met with James Saunders to select this MGP barrel which is identified as barrel #18 Company on Label: New England Barrel Company Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley Proof: 113.9° Age: 5 years Further identification: This is a single barrel select

Their dark-as-night and proofed-to-the-moon small barrel single barrel releases are garnering some awesome What I find in these barrels today could be completely different than any of the other single barrels Social Wine Pick - Kings County Single Barrel Barrel Strength Bourbon Company on Label: Kings County Plaza Package Pick - Kings County Single Barrel Barrel Strength Bourbon Company on Label: Kings County - Kings County Single Barrel Barrel Strength Bourbon Company on Label: Kings County Distillery Whiskey

My previous review from the same distillery was an unfinished bourbon single barrel from a store out Malted Barley) Proof: 111° Age: 4 (and a half) years is listed on the website Further identification: Barrel There's definitely some distinct earthy funk that likely got imparted from the cognac barrel finish, You make picking barrels so easy when everything you make is so good.

Despite being a relatively new player on the scene, Barrell Bourbon has continued to distinguish themselves Using only sourced whiskey from a variety of undisclosed distilleries, Barrell has made a solid mark Barrell isn't a new brand to the Amongst the Whiskey writers. With highly cherished barrel picks and a top rated rye in the archives, this is a brand that continues Batch 036 is the first to showcase Barrell's new label.

Taylor - in Barrel Proof form. Now that the glass has been resting for some time it's deeply steeped in rich, earthy chocolate and toasted That cherry and cinnamon pop are everything I love about barrel proof bourbons in general. This tastes like the E.H. Taylor Single Barrel I have, but turned up to about 15. insides of my lips from the intensity of the proof, but my mouth and chest surely have no clue this is a barrel

Another triannual edition of the long acclaimed Elijah Craig Barrel Proof lineup is here! innovative Baptist Preacher who changed the face of bourbon with the addition of charring of the oak barrels store picks, the 18 year old editions, and have even picked my own single barrel of Elijah Craig Barrel Perhaps I enjoy a couple extra years of aging that the single barrels don't get, or perhaps the blending The faint aroma of warm cinnamon toast can be found near the bottom of the glass.