Puncher's Chance - Review

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Puncher's Chance

Wolf Spirit Distillery - Eugene, Oregon

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

NAS - 5-6 Year Barrels

90 Proof

Distilled in Kentucky

Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley

Retail Price: $35

Poured Neat in a Glencairn

Color: Burnt Amber

Nose: Earthy, Vanilla, Caramel and Baking Spices - primarily Nutmeg

Palate: Vanilla Bean, Black and White Pepper, Molasses, Chewy Caramel

Finish: Medium Linger with an Earthy and Peppery flair on the back end.

Overall: This one is Funky! But in the best way possible. Based on the Mash Bill I can't help but to speculate it is sourced from Wild Turkey. It could also be Jim Beam based on the same investigation but I don't find it to have any of the nutty tones Beam is known for. Regardless of where this comes from, the flavor profile is in my wheelhouse. Certainly a familiar taste and one I enjoy sipping continuously. I always like to mention that I'm not after high proof bourbon, but rather high flavor bourbon. Even at 90 Proof, Puncher's Chance is packed with flavor.

Library Rating: 8.1 / 10

Bardstown Collection - Preservation Distillery - Review

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Bardstown Collection - Preservation Distillery

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

NAS - 5-15 Year Barrels

Preservation Distillery - Bardstown, Kentucky

122.8 Proof

Mash Bill: Various

Retail Price: $199

Poured Neat in a Kenzie Tasting Glass

Color: Tawny

Nose: Creamy Vanilla, Cinnamon, Leather and Toasted Oak

Palate: Rich, Bold Spices, Vanilla Bean, Toffee and Caramel

Finish: Very Pleasant with a Medium Linger. Tobacco and Spices coat the backend of the throat

Overall: Talk about a complex offering. "An amalgamation of rare vintage casks from 5-15 years old each hand selected for its ability to enhance this expression's depth and profile." From start to finish, this release had my attention. Those rich and bold spices I took away on the palate also had the perfect amount of sweetness to create the perfect balance. I can only imagine what the other four distilleries releases for the 2021 Bardstown Collection must taste like.

Library Rating: 8.9 / 10

Parker's Heritage Collection 11 Year Wheat Whiskey - Review

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Parker's Heritage Collection

Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey

Heavy Char Barrels

Aged 11 Years

Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery - Bardstown, Kentucky

122 Proof

Mash Bill: 51% Wheat, 37% Corn, 12% Malted Barley

Retail Price: $140

Poured Neat in a Glencairn

Color: Vintage Oak

Nose: Honey, Vanilla, Caramel, Oak, Toasted White Bread

Palate: Buttery, Warm Pie Crust, Cinnamon and Walnut

Finish: A Warm Medium Linger with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar coating the throat.

Overall: I was already in love with the previous 10 Year Heavy Char Bourbon release, and then Heaven Hill goes and releases this one. This Wheat Whiskey is the 15th Edition from the Parker's Heritage Collection and comes from a total of 75 barrels. The barrels are charred for a little more than double the standard time to pick up more of the sugars in the oak. This process doesn't go unnoticed. Those charred flavors seem to "pop" with so much more emphasis. If anyone has had the chance to check out the new Heaven Hill Visitor's Center and bottle their own bourbon, the Bernheim Cask Strength is the closest comparison to this incredible release,

Library Rating: 9.2 / 10