Pernod Ricard (Distilled at Midleton Distillery) Whiskey Type: Irish Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 100% Malted

You really want these to feel familiar, but special enough to justify hunting down that particular single Eagle Rare Single Barrel Select Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages Blanton's Single Barrel Select Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages Slowly this wonderful profile fades to black pepper, malt and chocolate late in the glass. Weller Full Proof Single Barrel Select Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Wheated Bourbon

Four Roses Single Barrel (not the barrel strength version)... Would you consider this a shelfer? Company on Label: Four Roses Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 60% Corn, 35% Rye, 5% Malted It gets followed almost every time by a slightly tannic fruit profile that tingles the insides of my I've previously had 2 other bottles of a 100 proof single barrel and have always regarded it as a strong

This particular single barrel was the one that Robert Simonson preferred and selected to bear his name York Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 72% Pedersen Field Race rye from Seneca Falls, 16% corn, 12% malted

Letting this rest a while reveals some really nice butterscotch which smells a lot like a Weller Single

A single barrel of whiskey and the journey that unfolds. The opportunity to dive deeply into a distillery by tasting a series of single barrels is often seen Or so is the hope of this single barrel, as this is a tier 6 (highest in the warehouse). I'm ready. Distillery Whiskey Type:  Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages:   75% Corn, 20% Rye, 5% Malted Deeper in the glass reveals melted butter in a cask iron skillet, oodles of vanilla cream, and sticky

York Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 72% Pedersen Field Race rye from Seneca Falls, 16% corn, 12% malted Another sip offers hints of Northern terroir with the malt characteristics offering a bit of a Hebridean The mouthfeel is slightly oily with the lingering feeling of a piece of melted chocolate in the mouth should definitely also check out my review of Chapter 2.2 which I liked just a touch more than this single

How do single barrel picks compare? together to make a cohesive and consistent flavor profile, single barrels are just single components If you want to read the full review of each single barrel, click the link at each title! Dion's Single Barrel #491 Where the flagship was consistent, this one was flashy. Kappy's Single Barrel #021 This is a great example of a single barrel that ended up falling short compared

Company on Label: Old Forester Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 70% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Barley Proof: 127.6° Age: NAS Further identification: Warehouse K, Floor 6, Barrel 6618. This is a collaboration pick that Mass Bourbon Alliance was invited to taste alongside the Liquor Junction team. I was joined by Derek Laverriere and Justin Fillip for this pick; it will be releasing at all the LJ stores in the coming months under the name of "LJ/MBA Strawberry Krunch" through the punch program Nose: Bubbly, bright, and fruit forward on first raising the glass to my nose. Definitely some heat as I went in a bit too overconfident. Lovely brown sugar, molasses and walnut. Roasted pecans. A decently large oak note comes through with a floral sweet back end. Wow... The creamy vanilla and toffee is suddenly quite potent and lovely. Really great nose-feel. This reminds me of everything that got me hooked on bourbon in the first place. Deeper inhales show off pepper, baking spice and a darker earthiness that feels so rich. Strands of oily leather are ever present. Time for a sip. Coming back to the nose, the strawberry fruit is very apparent. There's more floral tones and a rich honey note jumps out at me. The leather, oak and bright Spring bloom notes are really hitting the spot for me on this 80 degree New England day. Later in the glass you can be a little more brash with the depth of your nosing as I find lemon peel, shortbread cookie, and Nilla wafers. The empty glass smells of butter cream, pear and light florals. Palate: Whew! First sip of the day and it is a good one! Cherry and cinnamon hots lead the way on my first sip. The sizzle on the palate is not overpowering and it quickly evolves into a silky strawberry sweetness. There's a rice or cornflake cereal background note that ties this together nicely. I am reminded of why we landed on the name 'Strawberry Krunch' on this one almost immediately. Another sip shows off the honey sweetness as well as a supremely crushable, floral-laced caramel cream. The mouth feel is buttery with a touch of tart lemon effervescence that sticks in the gums. Nearing the bottom of the glass I swear this could be finished in a honey barrel; it's so sweet and enjoyable. Touches of grenadine, faint Aperol and fig really take the glass full circle if you are patient. My last sip is a larger sip and swish. It brings a potent lemon frosting forward while producing a slightly drying molasses pop on the center of my tongue. The linger is medium in length and carries lovely creamy vanilla notes all throughout. Rating: Two Thumbs Way Up I really didn't expect to like this as much as I did, as I haven't historically been a big Old Forester fan. It very well may become one of my favorites once the bottles come in, but I have to leave it at today's assessment. Yes, I had a hand in selecting it... but I'm giving this one a fair shake today. 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. I am definitely going to want a few of these for myself, but I'm also glad to share it with all of you in the MA whiskey community. Cheers!

Prohibition Craft Spirits Whiskey Type: Straight Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley Proof: 119° Age: 5 years Further identification: This was a Justin's House of Bourbon single

The Knob Creek 25th Anniversary Single Barrel release commemorated the 2017 milestone of 25 years of special product that features Dad’s preferred ‘uncut and unfiltered’ style, combined with my passion for single Let's find out how this single barrel offering came out! Your mileage may vary given this is a single barrel product. Company on Label: James B. The mouth feel wisps around like a flame with some spice tingling from the middle of the tongue towards

, 18% Rye, 10% Barley Proof: 127.8° Age: NAS Further identification: This is a Warehouse H, Floor 4 single