What better way to start the New Year than to review the 3rd quarter 2023 Blind Barrels Subscription Box and try four new American Craft Whiskey samples! This quarter’s sample box is Release VII and is called The Untouchables as “…it represents our goal to increase accessibility to fantastic whiskeys in an era when it’s still difficult for smaller distilleries to get shelf space outside their area due to distribution laws that went into effect after Prohibition.”
For those who are not familiar with Blind Barrels, here is a bit of information from their website: Every quarter Blind Barrels subscribers will be treated to 4 unique and hard-to-find 50 ml samples of American whiskey. Each experience includes a tasting led by our “spirits guide” to complement their tasting experience, learning about the nuances of each whiskey (color, aroma, taste, etc.) both educating novices and enhancing the knowledge of connoisseurs. Once the subscriber is ready, each of the spirits and their details are revealed (heat level, mash bill, etc.) as well as the backstory of each distillery.
Please note, this review is not sponsored, nor was this box provided by Blind Barrels, rather I have an annual subscription to Blind Barrels to explore American Craft Whiskey I might otherwise not get a chance to enjoy. So if you are interested in new experiences like I am, or would like access to these exclusive samples and bottles, please feel free to visit Blind Barrels Website to try this for yourself!
Sample Information
- Distiller: Mythology Distillery
- Mash Bill: 15 Year Kentucky Bourbon: 78.5% Corn, 13% Rye, 8.5% Barley; 5 Year Indiana Bourbon: 60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Barley; 3 Year Indiana Bourbon: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Barley
- Proof: 118
- Age: 3, 5, & 15 Years
- Official Website
Let’s get our taste on!
- Nose: Vanilla, Brown Sugar, Honey, and Lemongrass
- Palate: Vanilla, Caramel, Baking Spice, Buttercream Frosting, and Toasted Oak
- Finish: Medium with Notes of Vanilla and Dry Oak
- My Rating: Drink It! (Quite Enjoyable Pour)
Sample Information
- Distiller: Iowa Legendary Rye
- Mash Bill: 100% Rye
- Proof: 105
- Age: NAS
- Official Website
Let’s get our taste on!
- Nose: Werther’s Original Caramels, Green Apple, Maple Syrup, Vanilla, Rye Spice, and HARIBO Happy Cola Gummi Candy!
- Palate: Caramel Bomb! With Additional Notes of Cinnamon, Green Apple and Rye Spice
- Finish: Medium to Long with Lasting Notes of Spiced Caramel Dipped Green Apples
- My Rating: Save It! (This is SO Amazing and I need a bottle ASAP!)
Sample Information
- Distiller: Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.
- Mash Bill: 75% Dent Corn, 15% Soft Red Winter Wheat, 10% Malted Barley
- Proof: 100
- Age: 5 Years
- Official Website
Let’s get our taste on!
- Nose: A Bit Grain Forward, with Hints of Vanilla, Caramel, Green Apple, and Oak
- Palate: Brown Sugar, Vanilla, Milk Chocolate, Caramel, Sweet Corn, Cinnamon, and Oak
- Finish: Medium with Notes of Brown Sugar and Spice
- My Rating: Mix It!
Sample Information
- Distiller: Chambers Bay Distillery
- Mash Bill: 70% Sweet Yellow Corn, 20% Soft White Wheat, 10% Malted Barley
- Proof: 95
- Age: 4 Years
- Official Website
Let’s get our taste on!
- Nose: Vanilla, Cola, Cracked Corn Grain, and Oak
- Palate: Confectionary Sugar, Baking Spice, Honey, Caramel, and Corn Bread
- Finish: Short to Medium and Soft with Lingering Toasted Oak and Spice
- My Rating: Mix It!
Please remember, drinking bourbon is a personal adventure, so do not be afraid to drink it neat, with ice, or add some water. It’s your bourbon, you bought it, and you should enjoy it how you want to enjoy it!
Cheers! Prost! Sláinte!
Bourbon Bossman™
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