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FRANKFORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY (Feb. 29, 2016) – Buffalo Trace Distillery continues its homage to former Distillery owner Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. with a special release bourbon whiskey aged in seasoned wood oak barrels. This 100 proof, Bottled-In-Bond, small batch wheat recipe bourbon was aged well over a decade and is a special one-time-only release.
This is exciting news as Jim Beam has announced a limited edition release of Booker’s Rye. It should be released later this year. If I had to guess I’d say summertime and the price tag will be in the $100 range. Similar to Booker’s 25th. I’ve gone ahead and offered my services as the official Booker’s Rye taste tester. Beam, I’ll be waiting for your call 🙂 Here’s the label:
I’ve already stated my opinion on this blog about how I feel about whiskey competitions. However, a new wrinkle in the whiskey competition debate came up when Smooth Ambler took the award for “Best Single Barrel” back to West Virginia. Chuck Cowdery noted on his blog that even though MGP produced and aged the winning bourbon they didn’t receive any awards (Metze Select). The discussion evolved from there.
Sazerac continues to revamp the 1792 brand with the release of 1792 Single Barrel. This label received approval but is just now going into distribution. The single barrel is preceded by the Sweet Wheat and Port Finish bourbons. Next up, 1792 Barrel Proof.
So far, I’ve enjoyed the new 1792 releases. Even better the price is usually good. For $40 I’d probably just grab a store pick 1792, but hopefully, Barton held back the best barrels for themselves.
New bourbon and whiskey brands are popping up across the country. Before bottling each brand must receive approval of their label from the Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Below are the approved labels from yesterday.
Belle Meade is set to follow up on the success of their Sherry cask bourbon with a Port and Cognac finished bourbon Did you try Diageo’s Blade & Bow? It was a 22-year-old bourbon which included trace amounts of Stitzel-Weller. Get ready to try it’s older brother. The most interesting approval of the day is High West’s “Light Whiskey”. I’m a fan of High West but I hope “light” whiskey is just to provide some variety in a crowded whiskey market and note a trend. Light whiskey is distilled to 80-95% ABV. It distills out most of the congeners (flavor) and is usually used to blend with other whiskeys. If it passed High West’s quality standards I’m sure it will be good.Knob Creek 2001 Limited Edition.
You may remember that we launched the new BourbonHunt site last summer as a way to add more features for the Bourbonr readers. As I’m sure, you’ve noticed, nothing about Bourbonr has changed nor will it change in the future. BourbonHunt and the “pro” membership is a completely separate site with its own benefits. I greatly appreciated everyone that decided to support Bourbonr with a “pro” membership.
New bourbon and whiskey brands are popping up across the country. Before bottling each brand must receive approval of their label from the Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Below are the approved labels from yesterday.
George Dickel receives approval for what appears to be their new private barreling labels. George Dickel Private barrels are often underrated in my opinion. While I wish the “14 years” on the rye label was an actual release I have a feeling that may just be a placeholder. Maker’s Mark receives approval for their 20th charity bottle. This release features legendary University Kentucky basketball coach, Joe B. Hall and benefits the UK Center for Academic and Tutorial Services. As a Florida fan I’m sure there’s a joke there somewhere but I’ll hold back for now. Woodford Reserve had a busy day. They received approval for a makeover of their small batch anddouble oaked bourbon
This is for the Floridian Bourbonrs. Or, the Bourbonr’s will to travel for great whiskey. The Orlando Whiskey Fest will be held April 16th. I’ll be there so I’d love to meet some of y’all in person. The event is run by a great group of guys that are passionate about whiskey and putting on a high-quality event. Here is the main reason I’ve decided to help promote this event “* All net proceeds to benefit The Lovely Project.“ It’s great to see events using their platform to support a cause.
Happy Friday Bourbonr’s!
This isn’t an in-depth, educational post. A friend of mine recently reminded me of the great orator Judge Noah S. “Soggy” Sweat and his “Whiskey Speech” so I decided to share it with you. This is a post to listen to and enjoy on a Friday afternoon while drinking whiskey. This is how I feel about whiskey:
This is an updated version of the previous Four Roses by Mash Bill post. The new version is easier to read and also includes the years for each limited edition release. If you’re interested in a PDF copy you can download it for free in the Bourbonr Store.
First, let’s decipher the four letters that make up a Four Roses mash bill.