, aging in a toasted barrel from the very start. The higher barrel entry proof maximizes yield but ultimately ages differently in the barrel. , Single Barrel Heritage Barrel has a soft oak nose infused with vanilla and graham cracker, rich notes As you read through this review, keep in mind that this is a single barrel product, so there may be barrel Beginning in Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking the

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

This sample comes from a trio of the latest releases from Mike Paladini alongside the flagship bourbon I thank Penelope Bourbon for providing the whiskey for review and allowing me to taste it with no strings Each batch is blended from three bourbon mash bills aged in new American oak barrels and completely uncut Company on Label: Penelope Bourbon Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 74% Corn, 16% Wheat, : This sample of Batch 8 was provided to me from Penelope Bourbon Nose: Dusty oak, pepper, caramel, and

It's time for another exciting new release from Barrell Craft Spirits! result is a masterfully blended, perfectly balanced representation of the harmonious synergy between bourbon and barrel. Company on Label: Barrell Craft Spirits Whiskey Type: Finished Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed There's great barrel funk hidden in the corners.

This sample comes courtesy of Vin (@bourbonspirits) and I thank him for his generosity and kindness in Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley but likely somewhere near 9 years Further identification: This West Islip Wine & Liquors store pick Barrel

We are still rocking the wheated bourbon theme with this Boone County single barrel. I have never tasted their wheated bourbon before, but I have tried their small batch bourbon which is A progression that itself mirrors the production and maturation of a fine bourbon whiskey. Company on Label: Boone County Distilling Company (Made By Ghosts) Whiskey Type: Wheated Bourbon Mash unmistakable sweetness of a good bourbon.

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 This glass is very much a buck from the norm of bourbon sweetness & it has taken on a lot of interesting 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.

”  - Henry David Thoreau Michter's is back once again with another of their famed toasted barrel expressions is that they take their sour mash American whiskey and further mature it in an additional finishing barrel This second barrel isn't charred in the traditional way but toasted using indirect heat. Distillery LLC, Louisville, Kentucky Whiskey Type:  Kentucky sour mash whiskey (American whiskey—not bourbon Beginning in Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking the

Company on Label: Willett Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 72% Corn, 13% Rye, 15% Malted Barley Proof: 119.2° Age: 8 years Further identification: This is a Dion's single barrel #8147 that I purchased in August of 2022; one of the store managers told me that this is an OG mash bill; this barrel A deep inhale as the glass nears empty shows off more of the funky barrel influence that comes out of This is truly a delight to sip on; the sweet fruit mingle perfectly as a well aged barrel should.

This @josamagnus private barrel is one of the earliest examples of their product that graced my shelf If you don't already know Liquor Junction - they have one of the most epic barrel programs just about Magnus & Co Whiskey Type: Finished Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Indiana Mash Bill Proof Black pepper, leather and barrel funk permeate the glass. addition of the cognac finish, which ultimately felt like a band aid over a non-descript underlying bourbon

Company on Label: Heartland Distillers Indianapolis, Indiana Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages years Further identification: This is listed as Series: 17 from the Distiller's Selection; it is twice barreled The twice oaked thing seems like a gimmick to attempt to age faster than a single barrel intends to.

record straight on the game plan: Phase 1 - We sourced Kentucky Straight Rye and Kentucky Straight Bourbon "Throughout all three phases, our philosophy has maintained that not every barrel matures on the same ) or single barrel, we take extraordinary steps during aging to help our barrels mature in a similar If you're going to properly describe the whiskey, you have to list the barrel number. Beginning in Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking the