Stellum’s Perseus Single Barrel is a 2022 release of Stellum Single Barrel, and has the same low rye mashbill from MGP as Lyra and Vega of 2021. This one is 116.34 proof. Color is a nice amber; I would guess this bourbon was aged in a cooler part of the warehouse for five to six … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Hokus Pokus’ Stellum Perseus Single Barrel Pick

Originally, Stellum was going to be a consistent product. This was to differentiate it from Barrell, Joe Beatrice’s other brand, where every batch and barrel is different. But, it didn’t take too long for Stellum to do single barrel offerings, which were amazing. I am still able to get Hokus Pokus Vega pick on the … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Stellum Black Label Bourbon

So, I picked up the latest Stellum limited release bourbon, named Equinox Blend No. 1 as they finished the blend last spring during the Equinox. The cost was a little over $100, and the base of the blend is Stellum’s MGP Bourbon, which was then layered with bourbons from Kentucky and Tennessee. It is a … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Stellum Bourbon Equinox Blend No. 1

I have previously reviewed Stellum, Joe Beatrice’s of Barrell fame latest project. Stellum has now released three different groups of Stellum Single Barrel, Cygnus, Lyra, and Vega, along with Serpens & Rigel in their rye line. I have managed to acquire one of each of the single barrel bourbon groups. These being single barrel bourbons, … Continue reading Stellum Single Barrel Bourbon: Cygnus, Lyra, and Vega

Stellum Bourbon is the latest project of Joe Beatrice of Barrell Craft Spirits. Like many Barrell bourbon releases, this is a blend of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana bourbons bottled at cask strength, 114.38 proof. However, rather than every batch being different, Stellum is meant to be a consistent product – same flavor profile and proof … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Stellum Bourbon

While I was in Kentucky last week, I went by a Liquor Barn location around the corner from my hotel in Lexington. The store had a ton of store picks and I snagged a few, specifically their Stellum, Yellowstone, and Knob Creek Single Barrel picks. I also picked up their own house brand of bourbon, … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Flatboat Kentucky Straight Single Barrel Bourbon

You know how Amazon will suggest things? Well, it suggested earlier this week that I buy some Glencairn Copitas, so I bought two. They come with or without the cool tops that keep the whiskey from evaporating. Compared to the Hokus Pokus Copita from UrbanBar in the UK, the Glencairn Copita has a longer stem … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Barrell Bourbon Batch 31 and a Review of the Glencairn Copita Whiskey Glass