I love New Riff bourbon. It isn't often you see a new distillery start-up that really produces a top drawer bourbon that is aged well. New Riff Single Barrels tend to be four and a half years old, as is that latest Hokus Pokus barrel pick, Barrel 23104, being barrelled in November of 2019 and … Continue reading Tasting Notes: New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon Hokus Pokus Pick 2024
Month: September 2024
Tasting Notes: Larceny Barrel Proof Batch B524
It has been four years since I have had a chance to pick up a bottle of Larceny Barrel Proof. Which is a shame since it is one of the best cask strength wheated bourbons out there. This batch, B524, comes in at a hefty 125.4 proof, and is aged between 6 and 8 years. … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Larceny Barrel Proof Batch B524
Tasting Notes: Maker’s Mark 2024 Wood Finishing Series The Heart Release
I was able to pick up Maker's Mark's latest limited edition wood finishing series for 2024, "The Heart Release." Gone is the Maker's 46 bottle style (even from Maker's 46) and in its place is an elongated regular Maker's style bottle. Gone also are the wide variety of oak staves, and instead this has ten … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Maker’s Mark 2024 Wood Finishing Series The Heart Release