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Posted on March 19, 2021 by Eric Middleton
About – “Our third limited release from the Maker’s Mark® Wood Finishing Series joins our previous years’ expressions in honoring our signature bourbon – this time, amplifying the naturally present dried fruit and woody richness in a distinctively Maker’s® way. We like to say it tastes…
Category: Reviews Tags: bourbon review, cherry, cinnamon, limited release, Maker's Mark, toasted barrel, toasted finins, wax dip, wood finishing series
Posted on August 18, 2020 by Eric Middleton
About – “In 1789, Elijah Craig discovered greatness when he first charred oak barrels to make Bourbon. Today, we honor his innovative spirit with Toasted Barrel: a unique expression that is charred to start and toasted to finish. This expression takes our award-winning Small…
Posted on May 26, 2020 by Eric Middleton
About – “After aging our award-winning spirit for four years, we place it into a second oak barrel — and wait. The new toasted staves reenergize the aging process, creating flavors full of caramel and dark vanilla and colors that radiate amber and warm…
Category: Reviews Tags: bourbon for the masses, double oak, MGP, rye whiskey review, sagamore spirit, straight rye whiskey, toasted barrel
Posted on March 6, 2020 by Eric Middleton
About – An innovative approach to twice-barreled bourbon creates the rich and colorful flavor of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. Uniquely matured in separate, charred oak barrels – the second barrel deeply toasted before a light charring – extracts additional soft, sweet oak character. Woodford…