World Whiskey Society 10 Year Wheated Edition Finished in Port Casks - Review

The Details

World Whiskey Society

Classic Collection

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Finished in Port Casks

Single Barrel

Aged 10 Years

Distilled in Oklahoma

Bottled by World Whiskey Society - Pendergrass, GA

102 Proof

Mash Bill: 51% Corn, 45% Wheat, 4% Barley

Bottle 460 of 620

Price: $134

Poured Neat in a Copita nosing glass. Click HERE to order.

Appearance: Mahogany

Nose: Wheat, Dark Fruits - Plum, Cherry and Red Grapes

Palate: Dark Sweet Fruit forward, Ruby Port, Red Grapes, Touch of Honey, Touch of Oak

Finish: Viscous, Tannic, Medium Sweet to Dry Linger

Overall: We can't start anything without talking about the Unicorn in the room. This topper! The copper unicorn draws you in to pick up this bottle to study the stats. Age - Check. Wheated - Check. Distilled in Oklahoma - Wait, what? This is a first for me. But I, like most die-hard enthusiasts, want to try it all. I must say, the flavors balance out and create a very unique experience. I love wine, so when bourbon, especially wheated bourbon, blends with wine barrels, the flavors are often majestic. This particular expression isn't "mind-blowing", but offers up some delicious sippin' finished bourbon. The age plays in quite well with my overall impression as the oak shows itself on the backend of the palate and on the finish. Technically a unicorn, being only 620 bottles produced, and that brilliant topper tells you exactly that.

Thank you once again to the generous folks at WWS for gracing the Library with such delicious and unique offerings!

Library Rating: 8.1 / 10

Art of the Spirits American Whiskey "Final Run" Finished in Madeira Casks - Review

The Details

Art of the Spirits

American Whiskey

Madeira Cask Finished for 11 Months

"Final Run" by Artist David Uhl

Single Barrel selected by Goody Goody

Aged 6 Years

Produced and Bottled by Art of the Spirits

Longmont, Colorado

Cask Strength

108 Proof

Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley

Bottle 218

Price: $100

Poured Neat in a Glencairn Glass

Appearance: Auburn

Nose: Dark Fruits, Orange Zest, Oak, Toasted Caramel

Palate: Strawberries, Dark Fruits, Cream, Tobacco, Leather, Orange Zest

Finish: Long and Lasting Linger, Slightly Dry, Warm

Overall: I was drawn in by the artwork by David Uhl and the Wilderness Trail style bottle, but I'm staying for the exceptional flavor. The Madeira Cask Finish brings quite a bit of fruit and character to an otherwise bold expression. The collaboration is enjoyable. A slightly dry tone on the finish is the only setback in my opinion, but that is quickly forgotten with each sip thereafter.

A great big thank you to my friend, Jules Budd, for allowing me to take this bottle home to try and to critique. This is a brand I've yet to try until now. This will not be the last either.

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Library Rating: 8.1 / 10

Frank August Single Barrel - Review

The Details

Frank August

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Single Barrel

Aged 5.1 Years

Distilled and Aged in Kentucky

Bottled by Frank August - Bardstown, Kentucky

123.3 Proof

Mash Bill: Undisclosed

Barrel No. 0005

Bottle 16 of 192

Price: $115

Poured Neat in a Copita Nosing Glass. Order HERE

Appearance: Tawny

Nose: Vanilla, Caramel, Dark Cherry, Baking Spices (specifically White Pepper), Cream

Palate: White Pepper, Creamy Caramel, French Vanilla, Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Finish: Creamy Viscous Mouthfeel with plenty of Rye and Pepper Spices pressing through to a Medium-Long Linger

Overall: Talk about complexity! This Single Barrel takes your senses on a delicious journey. The Nose immediately hits with a spicy characteristic which reminds me of White Pepper. That quickly transforms to a creamy caramel and a light vanilla. A touch of Dark Cherry also pops once swirled. The pepper follows through on the Palate creating a segue to a cinnamon and nutmeg note that I can't help but to keep 'smacking' my tongue. Again, the sweet, creamy Caramel and French Vanilla show up secondary which leads to an impressive Viscous, Spiced and Medium to Long Finish.

With so much going on with this particular barrel, it's very much appropriate to pour a second dram to help dissect the amazing nuances. Personally, A fine medium-bodied cigar on the patio along with this pour is the perfect companion.

Thank you to Johnathan and the team at Frank August for the incredible opportunity to give this bottle a review from the Library.

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Library Rating: 8.6 / 10