792 Single Barrel is named in honor of the year Kentucky joined the United States, 1792. We weren’t a fan of the Small Batch but will the Single Barrel change our opinion?
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Peerless Small Batch Bourbon is a bottle I have walked past on the shelves of the liquor store countless times. I always walked past it because of the none traditional bottle that always made me think of the beer Piels and the style of bottles they used in the 1970s (wow, I’m old). I actually stopped to look at the bottle and saw the proof was in my wheelhouse so I decided to take a […]
Old Forester Single Barrel 100 Proof is only available to customers who purchase an entire barrel from the distillery. My local cigar shop and bar has one for their location but the only way to drink that is by the glass. Thankfully my go to liquor store in Massachusetts bought a barrel for their locations so I was able to grab one.
The Russell’s Reserve Private Barrel Selection program offers retailers and distributors exclusive access to individual barrels of Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel bourbon and rye. These barrels are hand-selected by Wild Turkey’s Master Distillers resulting in a limited, highly sought-after product. While every barrel is different there are some similarities based on warehouse and location which might be helpful to those seeking our specific warehouses.
Old Forester Barrel Proof was announced in 2019 when the parent company Brown-Forman said they would be enhancing their retailer single barrel program. Old Forester’ discontinued their 90 proof single barrel and replaced it with barrel strength single barrel versions. It was announced back then that the barrel strength versions will range in proof between 130-135.
Jefferson’s Reserve Cask Strength is a limited-edition high-proof bourbon that has been aged 8 years. According to Trey Zoeller, founder and master blend of Jefferson’s Bourbon, “For years, Jefferson’s Reserve has been our flagship bourbon, celebrated for its balance and sophistication. With this cask strength release, we’re peeling back the layers to reveal the whiskey in its most authentic form — untamed, uncut and packed with intense flavor. “This is for those who crave the full […]
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof returns with the 37th offering, A125. The Barrel Proof from Elijah Craig sees 3 offerings each year A1##, B5## and C9##. Is the the bottling that turned me on to higher proof bourbon so I did have some disappointment when I saw this on the shelf at the lowest proof to date (tied with B521).