Trade-Up Tuesday - Part 9

⬆️ TRADE-UP TUESDAY ⬆️

Part 9 - Booker’s 2021-01, Four Roses Barrel Strength OBSK NC Pick and Buffalo Trace…what could this possibly land in a Trade-Up format? Well, this is another example where I had to split up the lot to get a better deal in place. While I feel the JTS Brown to these three was a win in itself, I had to keep this going. Let’s get to the first part of this trade:

While I understand this is a “Trade Up” project, I couldn’t pass on the opportunity to obtain a rare bottle even though the retail value is half of what the Booker’s is. So, Booker’s for Elmer T Lee was a done deal. I also knew the Elmer would fetch a great trade next week.

Second part of this week’s reveal was the Four Roses Barrel Strength. Again, looking at the bigger picture and the allure of the Yellow Tube, I pulled the trigger on an EH Taylor Single Barrel. A pretty even trade based on retail and just more play for the next week.

I ended up hanging on to the Buffalo Trace for the time being as a possible kicker if I needed it in future trades.

Recap: JTS Brown —> 9 Parts of trades —> Elmer T Lee, EH Taylor Single Barrel and Buffalo Trace

What do you think?

Shady Mile Small Batch Wheated Bourbon - Review

Stats

Shady Mile Small Batch (Wheat Mash)

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Distilled: Undisclosed - Owensboro, Kentucky

Bottled by Shady Mile Distillery, Owensboro, Kentucky

NAS - 2 Years Minimum

90 Proof

Mash Bill: 70% Corn, 21% Wheat, 9% Malted Barley

Retail Price: ~$30

Poured Neat in a Glencairn

Color: Medium Amber

Nose: Raisin Bran Cereal, Cinnamon and Apples

Palate: Slight touch of cocoa, Vanilla Bean and Apple Cider

Finish: Warm, Medium Linger

Overall: I was quite impressed with this Wheated Mash from Shady Mile. I always do my best to look past the age when I'm trying them for the first time as each product differs quite a bit. Sure, the initial taste was youthful, but after sipping a few more times, the flavors start to show their identity. The Apple Cider tone I mentioned in the review was a great treat. This is a very easy sipping wheater with a lot of pop. I'm always curious to see what a little more time in a barrel would do, but for now, a nice one especially at this price range.

Give their products a look here: https://shadymilebourbon.com/

Thank you to the great folks at Shady Mile for sending me the samples and for some great communication on Instagram.

Library Rating: 7.9 / 10

Shady Mile Small Batch Bourbon (Rye Mash) - Review

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Shady Mile Small Batch (High Rye Mash)

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Distilled: Undisclosed - Owensboro, Kentucky

Bottled by Shady Mile Distillery, Owensboro, Kentucky

NAS - 2 Years Minimum

90 Proof

Mash Bill: 70% Corn, 21% Rye, 9% Malted Barley

Retail Price: ~$30

Poured Neat in a Glencairn

Color: Medium Amber

Nose: Dark Cherry & Almonds. Touch of Honey

Palate: Peppery Spice, Baker's Chocolate, Sweet Caramel Corn

Finish: Bold, Medium to Long Linger

Overall: The High Rye Bourbon and the Wheated Bourbon are two completely different profiles. The High Rye exhibits more of the chocolaty and cherry notes and is met with more of that allspice towards the finish. The balance is very nice but I feel this one would certainly benefit with a little more resting time. The flavors are there but with a little added oak, this would rate higher. Don't get me wrong, I will definitely try this with my weekly Smoked Old Fashion as I'm a fan of those cherry and chocolate notes.

Give Shady Mile products a look here: https://shadymilebourbon.com/

Thank you to the great folks at Shady Mile for sending me the samples and for some great communication on Instagram.

Library Rating: 7.6 / 10