I picked up a bottle of Barrell's Grey Label Bourbon Release 5 recently. I reviewed release three back in 2020. This release is a little different - it is a blend of bourbons from five different mashbills that was then married and re-casked in barrels made from air dried staves that previously held Grey Label … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Barrell Craft Spirits Grey Label Bourbon Release 5

The demand for ultra-aged premium American Whiskies has given new life to an old project, the American Light Whiskey category. Originally a response to changing American tastes in the 1960's for vodka and gin cocktails, this category has gained a new role as a high proof cask strength sipper when aged for ten years or … Continue reading Tasting Notes: RY3 14 Year Old Light Whiskey Cask Strength Single Barrel For Mystic Vine Distributors

Willett's self distilled, as opposed to source products, are continuing to come onto the market. This past summer I got to try a couple of different Willett Purple label single barrels that were distilled in 2012 when Willett began distilling. Now, they have released a wheated bourbon that was barrelled at 125 proof when distilled … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Willett 8 year old Wheated Bourbon