Distiller: Old Forester Release: 2020 Bourbon: Birthday Bourbon Region: Louisville, Kentucky Price: $110.00 Proof: 98 Age: 10 years The Barrel Cellar Score: 94 Points Review Date: 11/06/2020 About the Bourbon: Highly sought after and hard to find, Old Forester’s birthday bourbon is held in high regard year after year. It is released annually, in celebration of it’s creator George Garvin Brown….
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George Dickel Bottled in Bond
Distiller: Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. Release: 2020 Whiskey: George Dickel Bottled in Bond Region: Tullahoma, Tennessee Price: $40.00 Proof: 100 Age: 10 years The Barrel Cellar Score: 87 Points Review Date: 01/14/2021 About the Bourbon: Capitalizing on the success of last years limited bottle release, George Dickel has released a 2020 version of its Bottled in Bond offering. To produce…
Eagle Rare
Distiller: Buffalo Trace Release: ongoing Bourbon: Eagle Rare Region: Frankfort, Kentucky Price: $30-$40 Proof: 90 Age: 10 Years The Barrel Cellar Score: 88 Points Review Date: 11/15/2020 About the Bourbon: Eagle Rare is made from the same whiskey as Buffalo Trace, aged 10 years where BT is aged 8. This bourbon comes from their low-rye Mashbill #1. The bottle is adorned with…
Barrell Batch 21
Distiller: Barrell Craft Spirits Release: 2020 Bourbon: Batch 021 Region: Louisville, Kentucky Price: $65.00 Proof: 106.34 Age: 10 years The Barrel Cellar Score: 93 Points Review Date: 10/30/2020 About the Bourbon: Barrell Bourbon produces blended bourbon that is made from hand selected, high quality barrels distilled by different sources. Once blending is complete, Barrell bottles it at cask strength. “Batch 021”…
Four Roses Single Barrel
Distiller: Four Roses Release: Ongoing Bourbon: Four Roses Single Barrel (Warehouse QS, Barrel No. 28-IG) Recipe 1 OBSV -Mashbill B 60% Corn, 35% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Region: Lawrenceburg, KY Price: $45-$50 Proof: 100 Age: Aged Minimum 7-10 years Glass: Mini snifter The Barrel Cellar Score: 87 Points Review Date: 12/05/2020 About the Bourbon: Four Roses Single Barrel…
Buffalo Trace
Distiller: Buffalo Trace (Mash Bill#1) Release: Ongoing Bourbon: Buffalo Trace Region: Frankfort, Kentucky Price: $23 Proof: 90 Age: No age statement (Likely 8 years) Glass: Tumbler The Barrel Cellar Score: 87 Points Review Date: 11/06/2020 About the Bourbon: Buffalo Trace Distillery makes excellent bourbon and their namesake Bourbon has been around since 1999. Buffalo Trace comes from their distillery’s low rye…
Weller Full Proof
Distiller: Buffalo Trace Release: 2019 Bourbon: WL Weller Full Proof Region: Frankfort, Kentucky Price: $50.00 Proof: 114 Age: No age statement The Barrel Cellar Score: 90 Points Review Date: 11/04/2020 About the Bourbon: Weller Full Proof is a relatively new addition to the WL Weller product line, which is produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery. Like the other offerings in the Weller…
Old Tub Bourbon
Distiller: Jim Beam Release: 2020 Bourbon: Old Tub Region: Clermont, Kentucky Price: $22.00 Proof: 100 Age: No age statement The Barrel Cellar Score: 90 Points Review Date: 09/03/2020 About the Bourbon: Jim Beam has reintroduced the Old Tub brand as a limited addition whiskey. When originally produced Old Tub was the foundation for what would become Jim Beam. Old tub…
Evan Williams Single Barrel
Distiller: Old Evan Williams Distillery Release: 2020 Bourbon: Evan Williams Single Barrel Region: Bardstown, Kentucky Price: $28.00 Proof: 86.6 Age: 8 years The Barrel Cellar Score: 88 Points Review Date: 09/01/2020 About the Bourbon: In the day of overpriced and over sought-after bourbons, Evan Williams Single Barrel is often overlooked. It’s hand-picked by their master distiller, and while every barrel will…
Old Forester 1910 Bourbon
Distiller: Old Forester Release: 2020 Bourbon: 1910 Region: Louisville, Kentucky Price: $55.00 Proof: 93 Age: N/A The Barrel Cellar Score: 93 Points Review Date: 07/20/2020 About the Bourbon: Old Forester claims credit for producing the first bottled bourbon. The real credit it deserves is for producing consistently quality bourbons with both strong and unique character. 1910 is Old Forester’s double-barreled offering from its…