Thursday, August 1, 2024
Redemption Rye and Redemption Bourbon
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Two Souls Spirits Doubled Barreled Bourbon
What we have today is the Two Souls Spirits Double Barrel Bourbon Whiskey, coming in a a whopping 128.58 proof! The base of this palate pleaser is a bourbon from Watershed Distillery out of Columbus, Ohio. We were already fans of Watershed and this double barrel bourbon shares the same mash bill as their 4 year offering: 72% corn, 21% rye and 7% malted barley. A #4 heavy char barrel was used for this offering and this bourbon (tasted neat and from a sample bottle) immediately grabs your attention.
Medium hazelnut color, we were surprised that this was as light as it was. But the aromas and flavors stole the show on this one! Completely mouth coating with aromas of caramel sauce, dusty country road, vanilla extract, asphalt and herbs. It's big and bold but not offensive and over-the-top. Restrained goodness is a representation of this spirit. Medium oak, citrus, tobacco leaf, orange peel, sweet baking spices and a suggestion of clove near the finish really makes your mouth water. It's unapologetically long in the finish and on the sweeter side. It is ohhhhhh, so good! This was a limited production, like all of the Two Souls catalog with less than 200 bottles available on release.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
High West Distillery Cask Strength and High Country Single Malt Whiskeys
Whiskey Acres Bottled In Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Mizunara
Friday, July 19, 2024
Bull Run Distilling Pinot Noir Finished American Whiskey
The age statemen from Bull Run on the Pinot Noir finished whiskey varies, depending on the batch. But we tasted the 15 year offering that includes an additional 8 month of finished aging in Pinot Noir casks. The initial mash bill of 99% corn and 1% malted barley spends the first part of its life in former bourbon casks. We are fans of finished bourbons (especially in red wine casks) so we were excited to taste and provide our thoughts on this one. Bull Run used the prestigious Seguin-Moreau cooperage for the aging casks and the result is a huge hit!
Medium to dark crimson color with mahogany colors and stunningly beautiful. Aromas of cherry syrup, ripe berries, barn wood, vanilla and tea offered a mouth-watering introduction. Tasted neat in a Glencairn, inviting flavors of fine leather, oak, cherry compote, clove and herbs brought a very welcoming potpourri that really dance on the taste buds. The finish was impressively smooth and satisfying. There are some great whiskey and bourbons coming out of Oregon currently, and this one is no exception. For the finished whiskey fan, this is your wake up call. Check out Bull Run Distilling Company!
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Mizunara Barrel
McLaughlin Distillery 3799 Bourbon
Friday, July 12, 2024
Town Branch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Thursday, July 11, 2024
2023 Flora Springs Soliloquy White Wine
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Westward Single Malt Whiskey
Iowa Legendary Rye Gold Label Whiskey
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