Whiskey thief12/21/2023 A toastier caramel, hint of vanilla, pipe tobacco, and soft oak. On the tongue it’s almost the same, but much bigger. This has a big sweet caramel, light vanilla nose that is almost fruity. Tonight, a sampling of three small-batch bourbon varieties from the same distillery.ĩ0.2 proof – Kentucky Artisan Distillery – KSBW This bourbon was finished in casks of French Limousin oak that were used to age XO cognacs for twelve years. A bit of water fades the spices and vanilla, leaving a raisiny fruitiness that’s hard to hold on to. The cognac half fades pretty quickly and leaves vanilla, a bit of citrus, and a more complex mix of spices (nutmeg? mace?). On the tongue, there is a very enjoyable 50/50 taste of both bourbon and cognac. ![]() The nose has a bit of warm spice (cinnamon maybe?), burned sugar, and bright fruit. The finishing casks for this bourbon were used in the production of malmsey madiera, the sweetest and richest tasting of the madeiras, with deep honeyed flavors. After a bit of water, a softer toffee and lighter fruit note is back with overtones of honey and rye’s signature spice. I’m not getting any hint of the cask, but it is a malmsey madiera, so that could account for all the pseudosweetness. Interestingly enough, a sip is much less sweet, but still gives a feeling of being sweet. This is very sweet on the nose with fruit, caramel, and vanilla. Oloroso is a concentrated sherry with more sweetness than other styles of sherry. The distiller chose used Oloroso sherry casks to finish this 30% rye blend. The finish is pretty persistent and brings a bit of cocoa and nuttiness at the very end. After opening up with some water, the fruit is more forward and the woody note from the nose returns. ![]() I got just a hint of musty sherry, but it stays fruity. The high rye content is definitely represented by spice and dark fruit. The Special Cask Series includes the three bourbons here, and other series are on the tasting list.Īll 90.4 proof – Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, TennesseeĪ soft, slightly fruity nose with a woody note way back in the back morphs into caramel and sweet flowers on the tongue. The Belle Meade Bourbon distillery followed the trend of aging bourbon in other liquors’ casks. Tonight I was lucky enough to explore the differences a finishing cask can make on a bourbon. A three-year aging period delivers only 130 bottles of 90 proof deliciousness. The mash bill is similar to those of that time, the distillate is barrelled at a lower proof than modern ryes and then non-chill filtered into high-char oak barrels. What they are aiming for with their offerings is a faithful reproduction, or as close as they can get, of what a rye whiskey would have been like at the time of the American Revolution when New York was the epicenter of rye whiskey production. I did a little research on the Fort Hamilton Distillery. A bit of water smoothed over some of the bright mint notes and softened the finish quite a bit. A good bit of sweetness was still present, and it lingered for quite awhile. There was a lot of fresh oak up front, so much so that I wondered if the aging barrels were low char (actually the opposite is the case). A sip brought the rye grain’s usual spice, but it was more of a cool, herbal spice than the common warm peppery note. The high-rye content was evident in a vegetal/herbal undertone that was slightly medicinal. The nose was full of soft vanilla and a crisp brown sugar. We’re talking pre-Prohibition when corn subsidies didn’t influence mash bills. Shipping inside the US will be $4.99.Fort Hamilton Single Barrel “Hearts of Oak” Ryeĩ0 proof – Fort Hamilton Distillery, New Yorkįort Hamilton Distillery is a relatively new endeavor, and its owner wanted to create a rye whiskey like your great-great-great grandfather might have, a traditional rye like those back when rye was almost literally the OG and bourbon wasn’t even really a thing yet. Please contact us first for a shipping quote if outside the United States. Great gift idea!Ī Vendome Whiskey Thief is the perfect accessory for any Craft Distiller or Enthusiast. Elegant, state-of-the-art, a true classic. (“Ol’ school” Distillers and Enthusiasts actually PREFER the patina.)Īn authentic part of Whiskey Culture. Patina or tarnish can be easily polished to restore shiny finish, using inexpensive copper cream. Uncoated and all natural for pure unadulterated quality. ![]() Vendome Whiskey Thieves are 1 1/4″ dia x 28″ long copper with brass cap and tip, and a copper handle. The most pleasant way to test any batch is the old-fashioned way-taste it yourself! A copper Whiskey Thief is the exact tool used by Master Distillers across the globe for centuries.Īs its name implies, it sneaks in and “steals” a sample straight from the barrel, then releases into a cup. Go back in time to old Kentucky with this vintage piece of distilling history.
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