Interested... I have nearly all their lineup from the past 3-4 years (no Port finish), including several Full Proof picks, and really enjoy the brand.
Who are you picking barrels with, KCWS?
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Who are you picking barrels with, KCWS?
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No here in Liberty we have a bourbon club that started up about 5 years ago...now it has some 60 members. The 4 original members went down and did the pick.
Well, I broke open the High West DR bottles tonight. A lot of difference in the two bottles. Last years (finished in MWND Barrel) was much darker in color compared to this years release (finished in Barrel Aged Manhattan). Part could be the difference in finishing barrels (MWND barrel is 2nd use French Oak vs 3rd use for the Manhattan), but could also have to do with the fact that HW switched to their own distilled rye this year. Previously, it was sourced from MGP. DR is normally a 2 yr old spirit, but aging in Salt Lake City vs some time spent in IN rickhouses could be a factor.
Both are flavorful, with a bit of cloying sweetness (balanced nicely with the cigar or I wouldn't appreciate the flavor). However, there is definitely a more pronounced oak to the MWND version.
Both are flavorful, with a bit of cloying sweetness (balanced nicely with the cigar or I wouldn't appreciate the flavor). However, there is definitely a more pronounced oak to the MWND version.
What kind of vermouth is that?Update. With the standard Angostura bitters and this vermouth, dear Christ this is a fantastic Manhattan.
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I believe it's called Dolin Rouge, a sweet vermouth.
Today was Weller 12 delivery day in my neck of the woods. Got a 750, 1L, and 1.75.
A few Dry 85 private barrel pours of OWA, Jefferson’s Ocean, HW American Prairie Bourbon - Barreled Manhattan Finish, Makers Private Select. All were really good with the Makers maybe being my favorite. I with I remember to ask what the stave combination was.
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Part of my anniversary present from my lovely bride. She SO gets me...
Cannot wait to try the OWA as I have never tasted before or have found out in the wild.
Cheers!
Cannot wait to try the OWA as I have never tasted before or have found out in the wild.
Cheers!
Hoping this bottle opens up. This was OK at best. Was hoping for a nice wheater and this was a bit of a jumbled mess.
New one for me. Will report back. Thoughts from others?
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That antique looks like it’s a single barrel store pick!
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Very nice set up!