Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Bourbon 70cl

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Baring its 9-year age statement, the cask strength and balanced spices and sweetness of Knob Creek is a crowd-pleaser. Each bottle of Evan Williams single barrel bourbon is handcrafted for 7-8 years, and each series is marked with a vintage date and exact serial number where it came from.

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Though it debuted as part of Booker Noe’s “Small Batch Collection” within the Jim Beam family, Baker’s relaunched in 2019 as a 7-year-old, single-barrel bourbon. A short time in glass sees the nose open up gracefully, with rye spice, dried petal, and dried fruit aromas leading the charge. Exciting spice then ignites the palate. And when those stormy waters finally start to settle, a sweet nutty note lingers on the finish, which seems to go on, and on, and on.But what should a consumer be expecting, when they see the words “single barrel” on a bottle of bourbon or rye whiskey? How much should they cost? How strong will they be? What else sets the category apart? Let’s get into it and answer these questions. Read: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel vs 10-Year Bourbon 7. Elijah Craig 18-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon In this article, we’re going to list our favorite single barrel whiskeys to try in 2023. Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon

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Part of Stellum Spirits’ sourced single-barrel line, the Lyra selections were made in the spring and summer of 2021 and contain a mash bill of 75 percent corn, 21 percent rye, and 4 percent barley. Bottled a horse’s hair shy of 60 percent ABV, this bourbon is a big hitter. Expect burnt sugar and maple syrup on the nose, followed by an intense and oaky palate. A few drops of water go a long way to taming this one but by no means are they necessary. Single barrel bourbon brands, however, also differ in many other ways. For one, the amount of bottles yielded by a standard, 53-gallon barrel will vary wildly based on several factors: How old they are, how much spirit has evaporated, and what proof the liquid is eventually watered down to before bottling. At the high end, this can yield more than 220 bottles of standard strength bourbon. At the low end, you could end up with as few as 130 bottles of well-aged, cask-strength bourbon.Madison Kopta is an editor at Whiskey Raiders. As a Northern California native and mom of four, Madison spends much of her time enjoying the great outdoors with her family. Each bottle of Jim Beam single barrel bourbon whiskey is unique in its way- in the distinct flavor of mash bill, the personality of bourbon, and the wisdom of the Master Distiller. Four Roses single barrel bourbon whiskey is made from high rye mash and bottled between 7 and 9 years.

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Released in limited quantities every fall, Elijah Craig 18-Year-Old seems to defy the laws of physics: While there are obvious signs of oak and maturation, this bourbon maintains the elegance and freshness of bottles half its age, with no hint whatsoever of the liquid starting to feel tired. But via its lengthy period in cask, this whiskey gains extra layers of aromas and flavors, which come together as one elegant, harmonious entity. A light hint of tannins adds textural complexity but the overall profile is spritely. In 2021, 1792 whiskey won a gold medal in San Francisco World Spirits Competition because of its superior bourbon taste. Though Blanton’s, the world’s first single-barrel bourbon brand, was created specifically for the Japanese market in the early ’80s, it would ultimately impact the American industry in a profound way. The single barrel bourbon has a complex flavor that is revealed through a simple process-maturation and tasting. If rye is more up your alley than bourbon, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye is a great option as well and can be found for around the same price as the bourbon. Knob Creek 9 Year Single Barrel Reserve 9 Year BourbonEvan Williams Single Barrel bourbon is produced and distillery by Heaven Hill Distillery-the remaining family-owned distillery in Bluegrass State. Each barrel of Russell’s Reserve single barrel is unique, but the rich rye spice on each batch shares the same DNA as other whiskeys. Wild Turkey takes pride in Russel’s Reserve as Master Distiller Jimmy Russell (who’s been with them since 1954) personally selected each barrel, including the single barrel rye whiskey. Moreso, it has a nice balance between flavor and alcohol that leads to long-lasting and lively sips.