Bourbon Advent Reveal
Blind Bourbon ($60-$80): Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered by Nevada H&C Distilling Co, donated by member Chris Havens, and tasting notes by Board Member Chris Andress.
Details: Barrel Strength, Bottled 02/11/2022, Batch 135 C, 115.56 Proof
Nose: banana
Palate: cherry cola, stone fruit, earthy, light
Finish: warm, long
LBS Barrel Pick: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Single Barrel, tasting notes by Board Member Chris Andress.
Details: Picked with Hops2Go in 2018, 90.4 Proof
Nose: toasted marshmallow, caramel
Palate: salted caramel, slightly herbal, a hint of cherry
Finish: warm, medium
Blind Bourbon ($60-$80): Knob Creek 12 from Jim Beam, donated by member Ben McWhorter, and tasting notes by Board Member Rachel Woodall.
Details: 12 Years, 100 Proof
Nose: oak, pecan
Palate: orange, cedar, walnut
Finish: warm, medium
LBS Barrel Pick: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel from Wild Turkey, and tasting notes by Board Member Melody Rice.
Details: Picked with Coliseum Liquors in 2018, "March Madness 2018 - Final Pour", Barrel No. 17-442, Rick D, Floor 4671, 110 Proof
Nose: orange oil
Palate: sugar, allspice
Finish: cozy, medium-long
LBS Barrel Pick: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel from Wild Turkey, and tasting notes by Board Member Norma Taylor.
Details: Picked with Hops2Go in 2018, “ ‘D’elicious”, Barrel Pick No. 1, Barrel No. 17-0694, Rick D, Floor 623, 110 Proof
Nose: minimal alcohol
Palate: fruit, apple
Finish: spice, rye, tobacco
Blind Bourbon ($60-$80): Cream of Kentucky from J.W. Rutledge Distillery donated by member Larry Owens, and tasting notes by Board Member Jennifer Andress.
Details: 100 Proof
Nose: light, sweet, floral
Palate: sweet, light
Finish: medium
LBS Barrel Pick: New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon, tasting notes by Board Member Jennifer Andress.
Details: Picked with Wine+Market in 2019, Barrel No. 15-1907, Distilled 02/13/14, Bottled 03/04/19, 110.2 Proof
Nose: caramel, sweet
Palate: pepper, sweet, leather
Finish: dry, nice and long
LBS Barrel Pick: Wilderness Trail Single Barrel Bourbon, tasting notes by Board Member Norma Taylor.
Details: Picked with Wine+Market in 2019, Barrel No. 15E02, Barrel: Canton #4 Char, FermPro-1 Yeast Strain, Rick BW01O1, 4 Years 1 Month, 116 Proof
Nose: mild alcohol, caramel
Palate: caramel, cream, spice, butter, light sugar
Finish: very light
Blind Bourbon ($60-$80): John J. Bowman Single Barrel from A. Smith Bowman Distillery, donated by member Heather Barron, and tasting notes by Board Member Chris Andress.
Details: 100 Proof
Nose: buttered popcorn, light
Palate: sweet, cola
Finish: warm, medium
LBS Barrel Pick: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel from Wild Turkey Distillery, tasting notes by Board Member Jennifer Andress.
Details: Picked with Whiskey Bear in 2019, “Whiskey Bear + LBS 2019”, Barrel No. 18-0079, Rick K, Floor 353, 110 Proof
Nose: light, sweet
Palate: buttered popcorn, peanut butter, pepper
Finish: long
Blind Bourbon ($60-$80): Backbone Single Barrel donated by member Chris Andress, and tasting notes by Board Member Rachel Woodall.
Details: “Backiotomy! Wine+Market 2022”, Barreled 03/15, Bottled 04/22, aged 85 months, 110.3 Proof
Nose: heavy, brown butter, almond
Palate: slight spice, warmth
Finish: medium
LBS Barrel Pick: Knob Creek Rye Single Barrel from Jim Beam Distillery, tasting notes by Board Member Jennifer Andress.
Details: Picked with Wine+Market in 2019, Warehouse W-01, Floor F-07, Rick R-048, Barreled 10/22/12, Selected 10/04,18, 115 Proof
Nose: pickle
Palate: peanut butter, funk, woodsy
Finish: medium
LBS Barrel Pick: Town Branch 10 Year Single Barrel, tasting notes by Board Member Melody Rice.
Details: Picked with Wine+Market in 2019, Barrel No. 8, Barreled 01/06/09, Bottled 06/11/19, 10 Years, 111.284 Proof
Nose: smoke, cornsilk, fig
Palate: corn
Finish: long
Blind Bourbon ($60-$80): Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel from Heaven Hill Distillery, donated by member Walter Smith, and tasting notes by Board Member Rachel Woodall.
Details: Bottled in Bond, Barrel No. 7157, Barreled 05/29/09, 10 Years, 100 Proof
Nose: brown sugar, butter
Palate: light oak, white pepper
Finish: medium-long
LBS Barrel Pick: Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon from Jim Beam Distillery, tasting notes by Board Member Chris Andress.
Details: Picked by LBS in 2020, “Friday 13th + Final Onsite Pick = Love”, Warehouse Z, Floor 04, Rick 051, Barreled 01/19/11, Selected 03/13/20, 120 Proof
Nose: earthy, grassy, leather
Palate: sweet, brown sugar
Finish: nice and long
LBS Barrel Pick: New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon, tasting notes by Board Member Rachel Woodall.
Details: Picked with Wine+Market in 2020, Barrel No. 16-9672, Distilled 05/03/16, Bottled 10/01/20, 106 Proof
Nose: light, grass, honey
Palate: honey, ginger, lavender
Finish: medium-short
Blind Bourbon ($60-$80): New Riff 8 Year donated by member Greg Potts, and tasting notes by Board Member Chris Andress.
Details: Mashbill: 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley, 8 Years, 100 Proof
Nose: cotton candy, caramel
Palate: tea, grassy, earthy, herbal, warm on the tongue
Finish: very short
LBS Barrel Pick: Bulleit Single Barrel Bourbon, tasting notes by Board Member Stephen Woodall.
Details: Picked with Happy Hour Liquor in 2020, “Enthusiasts’ Choice”, Barrel No. 1-E2-0833, 104 Proof
Nose: cherry, mint
Palate: baking spice, cinnamon
Finish: hot up front, short finish
LBS Barrel Pick: Elijah Craig Single Barrel Bourbon from Heaven Hill Distillery, tasting notes by Board Member Stephen Woodall.
Details: Picked by LBS in 2020, “Liberated – LBS Select 9/11/20”, Barrel No. 6011570, Rick DD, Floor 4, 94 Proof
Nose: poached pear
Palate: apple, sweet and soft, pear fruit
Finish: short-medium soft finish
Blind Bourbon ($60-$80): Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel from Wild Turkey Distillery, donated by member Stephen Woodall, and tasting notes by Board Member Melody Rice.
Details: “Lights Out Blackout”, Barrel No. 21-0691, Distilled 12/27/12, Dumped 10/20/21, Bottled 11/16/21, Warehouse F, Floor 4, 110 Proof
Nose: cedar, tobacco, cocoa nibs
Palate: thick, custard, caramel, medium spice
Finish: smooth, warm, medium
LBS Barrel Pick: Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon from Jim Beam Distillery, tasting notes by Board Member Melody Rice.
Details: Picked with The Bourbon Society in 2020, “LBS-TBS: Presidents Pick 2020”, Warehouse 1, Floor 03, Rick 055, Barreled 06/16/11, Selected 11/16/20, 120 Proof
Nose: moss, citrus peel, dried fruit
Palate: cookie, toasted herbs, dates, slightly tannic
Finish: medium-short and warm
Blind Bourbon ($60-$80): Penelope Rosé Cask Finish donated by member Heather Hinkle, and tasting notes by Board Member Melody Rice.
Details: Finished in Rosé Wine Casks, Batch 9, 94 Proof
Nose: leather, cinnamon, oak
Palate: burnt sugar, vanilla, limestone
Finish: light, soft, medium-short
LBS Barrel Pick: Yellowstone Single Barrel Bourbon from Limestone Branch Distillery, and tasting notes by Board Member Norma Taylor.
Details: Picked with Wine+Market and Base249 in 2021, Barrel No. 7544608, Barreled 11/15/16, 115 Proof
Nose: mild citrus
Palate: caramel, guava, mild spice, cardamom, cream
Finish: woodsy and warm
LBS Barrel Pick: Rebel Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon from Lux Row Distillery, and tasting notes by Board Member Stephen Woodall
Details: Picked with Happy Hour Liquor in 2021, Barrel No. 7270805, Filled 12/31/15, 120 Proof
Nose: light, slight citrus
Palate: citrus, orange
Finish: short
Blind Bourbon ($60-$80): Barrel House Select Single Barrel Cask Strength donated by member Kali Strickland, and tasting notes by Board Member Rachel Woodall.
Details: Barrel No. 23028, 121 Proof
Nose: earthy, sugar, sweet
Palate: vanilla, brown sugar, medium spice
Finish: medium
LBS Barrel Pick: Ezra Brooks Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon from Lux Row Distillery, tasting notes by Board Member Jennifer Andress.
Details: Picked with Happy Hour Liquor in 2021, Barrel No. 7389966, Filled 05/10/16, 120 Proof
Nose: sweet, floral
Palate: stone fruit
Finish: nice and long
LBS Barrel Pick: Castle & Key Restoration Rye Single Barrel, tasting notes by Board Member Chris Andress.
Details: Picked with Wine+Market in 2022, “Rye Me To The Moon”, Barrel No. 1246, Aged 4 Years, 118.3 Proof
Nose: citrus, lemongrass
Palate: earthy, grass
Finish: medium with spice
Blind Bourbon ($60-$80): Weller 12 from Buffalo Trace Distillery, donated by member Matt Preston, and tasting notes by Board Member Chris Andress.
Details: 12 Years, 90 Proof
Nose: light, herbal
Palate: herbal, tea, earthy
Finish: short at first, but lingers as the warmth builds
LBS Barrel Pick: Maker’s Mark Private Select, tasting notes by Board Member Stephen Woodall.
Details: Picked with KY Bourbon Societies in 2022, “Photo Finish”, Stave Profile: 2 Baked American Pure, 3 Seared French Cuvée, 1 Maker’s Mark 46, 3 Roasted French Mendiant, 1 Toasted French Spice, 110.7 Proof
Nose: spun sugar, butter
Palate: carnival sugary goodness
Finish: short-medium
LBS Barrel Pick: Wilderness Trail Rye Cask Strength Single Barrel, tasting notes by Board Member Melody Rice.
Details: Picked by LBS in 2022, Barrel No. 752551, Aged 4 Years 4 Months, Barrel ISC, Rick B-E17-N10, Yeast Strain 927, 104.5 Proof
Nose: cornbread, vanilla, oak
Palate: wheat bread, caramel, creamy
Finish: buttery and short