Company on Label: Old Forester Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 70% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Barley Proof Well in hand in the proof department, this noses like a sweet flower. There's the proof. Whew! Nice introduction here for an unassuming palate. Definitely can tell this is a barrel proof offering, but once the initial shock is gone it drinks well little more towards the tannic profile of 1910 rather than 1920 here, I'm not growing tired of the proof

This is single barrel Kentucky straight rye whiskey that still carries the "bottled by Michter's" line Distillery Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed (presumed sourced) Proof : 92.8° Age: 10 years (though rumored to often be older) Further identification: Barrel No 23E0603 Nose Returning from a sip deeply amplifies the barrel funk present here; this reminds me of some of those you can tell that I'm finding this feels rather boozy, and ultimately it does drink a touch above its proof

on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: Finished Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof : 109.2° Age: NAS Further identification: Barrel No 20G1711 Nose: Meaty and nutty notes immediately. there is a hint of marshmallow I was hoping for on the toasted barrel.

Company on Label: Old Forester Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 70% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Barley Proof This definitely drinks at a similar proof to those, clocking in at a whopping 134.9. Rating: 3/5 With any single barrel or individual store pick offerings, the notes and rating in this review may not reflect the same as a different barrel selection.

Weller Full Proof hitting a Glencairn glass is like music to my ears. Prior to this bottle, I had finished a bottle of Weller Full Proof from Total Wine which was not a good Whiskey Type: Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Buffalo Trace "Wheated Mash Bill" Proof : 114° Age: NAS Further identification: 2020 release from Kappy's - Barrel 294 Appearance is a robust Some orange citrus zest is what feels like is keeping the ethanol of the proof at bay and doing it very

Michter's is quite unique in the fact that the barrel was filled at a fairly low entry proof of 103. Knowing this, we can see that it only marginally climbed in proof during its maturation. The average strength of the barrels in the September 2023 release is 108.9 proof. Michter's Distillery LLC Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof Palate: My first sip dances softly on the palate with almost no evidence of proof.

Featuring a solera-style expression blended from three one-of-a-kind charred oak solera barrels, the blend showcases their 1816 MGP barrel (the past), their 91 signature barrel (the present), and their INFINITY barrel (the future). Founder Tim Piersant and the talented distillery team evaluate the whiskey in each solera barrel and Whiskey Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 12% 1816RES, 60% SB091, 28% INFINITY Proof

I own their 2021 Russell's pick barrel and am currently storing/aging my infinity barrel in it! Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Private Barrel Select Bourbon Company on Label: The Wild Turkey Distilling Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, and 12% Malted Barley Proof: 110° Age #20-0341 Liquor Depot (in CT): "Barrel #4" Warehouse K, Floor 4, Barrel #21-0103 Liquor at the Lake : Warehouse CNA, Floor 4, Barrel #21-324 Kappy's 1940 Barrel Society: Warehouse K, Floor 4, Barrel #21

Company on Label: Barrell Craft Spirits Whiskey Type: Finished Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 118.4° Age: NAS (~5 to 12 year blend) Further identification: Bottle # 2596 Nose: Lemon glaze materialized mint note manages to finally sting my tongue just enough where I remember this is a 118.4 proof and goes at its leisure and honestly I think I prefer this one to not have too much of a high rising, proofy

So, how does this double-barreled pot-distilled craft bourbon taste? Read on to find out! whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed but likely their 70% corn, 20% rye and 10% malted barley Proof The oak influence from the second barreling is apparent; clove and roasted cinnamon are predominately The final sips are confectioner's sugar-sweet with a fun and energetic grain-forward barrel funk. For that reason, I would consider this a step above a typical double-barreled whiskey.

Rumored to be Willett barrels. I've always loved this bottle shape and topper style. Label: Hotaling & Co Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 72% Corn, 13% Rye and 15% Barley Proof : 119.2° Age: 6 years (6 months) Further identification: This is single barrel number 8196; bottle 130 Yum, a lovely barrel funk got unlocked by the sip. It reminds me of the Barrell bourbon "Kappy Endings" pick I reviewed.

Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 37% Corn, 51% Rye, 12% Barley Proof