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Review #2 - Michter's Toasted Barrel Sour Mash

10/23/2019

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Michter's latest release "Toasted Barrel Sour Mash" is a new addition to their toasted barrel series. Michter's toasted process is similar to double oaked (sound familiar?) Starting back in 2014, they released their first toasted barrel of their US-1 bourbon mashbill and have since also released a rye version last year and now this years sour mash edition.

I love the cylinder shape of the flagship Michter's bottles. They look very nice on a bar and visually entice you to try them out so its nice to see the toasted barrel bottles keep that shape.

Gave myself about a 2 finger pour of the sour mash. Upon nuzzling the glass you are slowly hit with a pie crust, graham cracker aroma, with a slight hint of vanilla on the end. Swirling the glass leaves a thick oily drip to rest.

On the palate this medium body pour carries a slight sweetness that turns somewhat minty on the end.

The finish sticks around for a bit and remains on the minty side with a little bit of pine.

Overall this is a really solid sipper but at 86 proof that is really not a surprise. My qualms are with how the nose didn't really follow through to the taste. The minty finish is a little confusing but going in with no expectations this is a bottle you could share with anyone and they wouldn't mind finishing the pour. These bottles are a limited release each year so be sure to check your local stores sooner rather than later!

Rating: 3.5/5
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Bardstown Bourbon Fusion #1

9/4/2019

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Bardstown Bourbon Co. Fusion #1 is a 40% blend of a 11 yr 74% corn sourced kentucky whiskey, 18% blend of their own wheated bourbon and 42% blend of their own high-rye.

Nose: maple, very sweet

Body: thin, light body, doesnt stick to glass very long

Taste: raisins, nutmeg

Finish: slight burn on tip of tongue that doesnt linger. Pepper and roasted nuts

Synopsis:
This predominately young whiskey presents a candy sweet nose with a light body with a pepper and nutty finish that stays around just long enough to take your next sip

Overall: 3.8/5
This fusion is a great entry into the craft whiskey genre and makes for a really solid easy drinker. This bottle is certainly a daily for any consumer and will definitely become one of my rotating daily pours. If you see this on the shelf I highly recommend picking a bottle up for your home bar.


*Bardstown Bourbon Co graciously provided me this complimentary bottle to do my first review. I cant thank them enough for this opportunity!*


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Bardstown Bourbon Co Fusion #1 review coming soon

8/29/2019

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I was given the pleasant opportunity to get a bottle of Bardstown Bourbon Cos new Fusion #1. I will be posting up my full review on this special bottle from a new upcoming craft whiskey distillery in the coming days.  Stay Tuned!
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    Chris Garland

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