Doc Swinson's Pineau Charentes Bourbon
$134.99
The team at Doc Swinson's has a seemingly never-ending fascination with different wine and spirit casks and how they impart different nuances to American Whiskey. Harmony and I had a chance to taste this from a cask before it was bottled at Doc Swinson's super-secret headquarters located at 5235 Industrial Pl, Ferndale, Washington and we fell in love with the big, sweet peach and apricot notes it showed.
This very small batch of 5-year-old Bourbon sourced from the MGP distillery of Indiana was finished in Pineau Des Charentes casks before bottling at a cask strength of 55.4%.
From The Producer
"Pineau des Charentes is a truly unique French aperitif, produced from a blend of fresh grape juice and young cognac, which is then aged in French oak barrels for several years. We let Doc Swinson’s blend of two five-year bourbon whiskeys rest in these barrels bringing hints of apricot, sultanas, and wildflower honey to the already delicious caramel and stone fruit notes of the bourbon. "
Moonbroch Heaven Hill Bourbon 2009
$174.99
Single Cask, Cask Strength, 13-Year-Old Heaven Hill Bourbon? Yes, Please! From new indie bottler Moonbroch, this was distilled by Heaven Hill at their Bernheim distillery in 2009. No word on where the cask was aged between then and bottling, but it likely spent some time in Kentucky before heading overseas and further matured in Europe or the UK. Bottled at 56.4%
From the Producer
"Moonbroch Whisky is a premium collection of some of the finest whiskies available today. Our brand has a history of selecting only the best casks from the top distilleries. Each bottle is carefully chosen by our team of experts, who ensure that the spirit has reached its greatest potential before bottling.
We pride ourselves on our selection criteria, which are based on strict standards of quality and taste. Our collection includes a wide range of whiskey types, from classic single malts to rare and limited edition blends. Each distillery is carefully chosen for its reputation and expertise in producing high-quality whiskies."
Doc Swinson's La Mente Bourbon Oloroso
$134.99
We've carried nearly a dozen different Doc Swinson's releases because they are fantastic at finishing Bourbon (and Rye, Rum, and...more?) in different casks. Surprisingly, this is the first time we have gotten some of their MGP-sourced Bourbon finished solely in ex-Oloroso Sherry Butts! The just under 6-year-old Bourbon spent more than 1.5 years in these sherry casks before bottling at 56.9%.
From The Producer
"Bright and citrusy, this 5-year bourbon is finished in a selection of Oloroso Sherry Butts, delivering complexity and brightness. Doc’s Blender hand-selected the whiskeys from each sherry butt and skillfully blended them for this limited release and aptly named it LA MENTE, Spanish for “the mind.” LA MENTE is one of three limited bourbons that complete the Mind, Body, and Spirit line, named for their contributions to the Doc Swinson’s Alter Ego Triple Cask Bourbon.
This limited single finish expression allows you the chance to experience one of the individual pieces of the whole, all outstanding on their own at cask strength."
Doc Swinsons Toasted French Oak Bourbon
$134.99
The folks behind Doc Swinson's have been snagging awards for many of the releases in their Exploratory Cask series, including this one. The French Toasted was the recent winner in the Finished Bourbon of the Year category at the San Francisco Spirits Competition and the Platinum award winner from the 2023 Ascot Awards. We were lucky to snag a case, and we likely won't see more of this specific batch. Bottled at 55.4%.
From The Producer
"Resting your spirits in additional new or used oak of different origins can help balance, intensify, and mellow or flavor the spirit in ways we may have never tasted before. This is our first release of our double oak whiskey line and with the intention to focus on French oak, we selected casks often found in the maturation of some of the best wines in the world. Nestled in the heart of Cognac, France, Taransaud Cooperages are well known for high-quality and limited-production oak casks. Starting with trees from the famed Troncaise forest and seasoning the oak for no less than 36 months causes these barrels to have a subtle focus on minerality and a boldness of sweet and spicy notes that compliment our bourbon extremely well. We find this to be an excellent fall spirit."
Knob Creek 18 Year Bourbon
$264.99
SOLD OUT 18 year old Knob Creek, bottled at 50%.
Producer Description
"This limited-edition release celebrates the time, effort, and commitment to our never-ending pursuit of craft. Aged twice as long as our flagship bourbon, Knob Creek 18-Year-Old owes its rich copper color and deep notes of caramelized oak to its extensive aging in our Kentucky rack houses."
Calumet Farm 8 Year Bourbon
$77.99
Bottled at 45% alcohol and 8 years old, the Calumet Farm Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a robust whiskey and a solid value. While the Kentucky Distillery that is the source for this small batch Bourbon is undisclosed, the stated 74% Corn, 18% Rye, and 8% malted barley does match up with the purported mash bill used for Barton 1792. Could that be the producer? We don't know for sure, but this Bourbon is delicious regardless.
From The Producer
"Each very small batc (less than 50 barrels) of Calumet Farm 8 Year Old Bourbon is crafted from hand-selected barrels of premium Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey."
Calumet Farm Small Batch Bourbon
$96.99
Bottled at 43% alcohol, the Small Batch Bourbon from Calumet Farm is a marriage of Kentucky Straight Bourbons that are 8 and 15 years old. It is made from the same mash bill as the 8-Year-Old red label Bourbon also released by Calumet. While the Kentucky Distillery that is the source for this small batch Bourbon is undisclosed, the stated 74% Corn, 18% Rye, and 8% malted barley does match up with the purported mash bill used for Barton 1792. Could that be the source? We don't know for sure, but this Bourbon is delicious regardless.
From The Producer
"Calumet Farm Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey is distilled and aged in Kentucky - the heart of bourbon & horse country. It is aged in deeply charred (#4) oak barrels, then hand selected for premium quality. It is carefully crafted into a bourbon worthy of carrying the name of one of the most prestigious horse racing farms in all of history."
Doc Swinson's Pineau Charentes Bourbon
$134.99
High West A Midwinter Nights Dram
$169.99