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Two New Heritage Barrel Picks

Selected on-site during a recent trip to Kentucky, these special store-exclusive barrels of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked (at Cask Strength) and Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength represent two of the most sought-after heritage bourbon casks available today. Both showcase with aplomb why Kentucky holds such prestige in the whiskey world. They are lush, complex, and impressively powerful. We loved picking them out at the distilleries in Louisville, and we can't wait for you to experience them.

Woodford Reserve has long pioneered the iconic "double oaked" style, yet enthusiasts often miss out on its full potential because standard releases are proofed down. Historically, the only way to taste uncut Woodford was tracking down an elusive Batch Proof bottle—until now. As longtime fans, we jumped at the rare chance to select a private barrel bottled at true cask strength (96.38 proof). Re-casked into a second, heavily toasted oak barrel, this process aggressively extracts rich wood sugars without alcohol heat overpowering the profile, creating a truly decadent, full-flavored sipper.

During our selection trip to Old Forester in downtown Louisville, we tasted barrels across multiple warehouse floors. While top-floor barrels delivered raw heat, a barrel from Floor 5 of Warehouse J stole the show. It delivered signature Old Forester syrupiness and depth with just enough restraint to unlock a deliciously complex, herbaceous, and spicy character. Don't let "restrained" fool you, though—bottled at a roaring 129.6 proof, this single barrel brings all the bold intensity Old Forester is legendary for.

In the Shop This Week

Woodford Reserve B&B Barrel Proof Double Oak Bourbon The extra proof turns this whiskey from pleasant sweet sipper to decadent dessert bomb. The nose delights with scents of rich maple syrup, toasted oak, cocoa, fruit leather, creme brulee, and caramel. On the palate - maple syrup, nutella, sweet cream, toasted marshmallow, and old leather. The finish will leave you wanting more with lingering flavors of fudgesicle, sweet cream, caramel, toasted marshmallow, and milk chocolate. Shop →

Old Forester B&B Warehouse J Barrel Strength Bourbon Signature 'Forester' viscous syrupiness, with just enough restraint for deeper character to shine. Bottled at a roaring 129.6 proof, it still packs pure Old Forester power. The nose opens with cinnamon roll, date syrup, caramel, and peppercorn, grounded by green herbs and mint. A rich palate unfolds with molasses, apple cider donut, cinnamon sugar, and green tea, leading to a long finish of berry compote, rye spice, and oak. It balances high-proof muscle with layered elegance. Shop →

1792 Bottled in Bond B&B Select Single Barrel Bourbon Despite being a single barrel from a single distilling season, this lovely bourbon drinks more like a meticulous blend. The nose opens with classic bourbon notes of rye spice, caramel, French vanilla ice cream, and leathery oak. The palate mirrors the nose deliciously, with sweet caramel and vanilla transitioning into spice oak and tobacco. The finish leaves notes of leather, molasses, and pepper. Shop →

Bull Run 7 Year Nocino Finish Rye Whiskey After seven years of patient maturation in American oak, Bull Run subjects this Indiana distilled rye to a secondary finish in nocino casks, imparting layers of walnut, spice, and herbal complexity that transform the spirit into something altogether unique. The nose opens with the expected spice-forward character of aged rye, like black pepper, cinnamon, and oak, followed by warm walnut, toasted hazelnut, and subtle herbal notes reminiscent of amaro. Shop →

Leopold Bros 8 Year Cask 746 Bourbon Cask 746 demonstrates an incredible balance of sweet, spice, and earthy oak - it drinks more like an expert blend than a single barrel. The nose is sweet and fruity with vanilla, stone fruit, caramel, and sweet oak. The palate opens with peaches and cream followed by a light floral note and some peppery oak. The finish balances the sweet palate nicely with tobacco, earthy oak, and spiced fruit. Bottled without chill filtration at a cask strength of 56.5 ABV. Shop →

Dark Arts Honey Pot Sauternes Cask Finished Bourbon Aged in new American oak for 8.5 years before being finished in an ex-Sauternes barrel. The dessert wine finish is apparent on the nose which offers scents of honey, peach, white grape juice, caramel, and citrus. Flavors include sweet citrus, honey-nut cheerio, white raisin, nougat, and caramel with some clove and black pepper spice joining on the mid-palate. The finish is sweet oak, raisin, caramel, and a touch of baking spice. Shop →

Dark Arts Business Class 10 Year Straight Bourbon Barrel T95 is our "Business Class" bottling, distilled in Indiana from MGP's high rye mash bill of 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley. This one was deemed to be simply too good to mess with, so after maturing for 10 years it was bottled unfinished and without chill filtration at a barrel proof of 132.88. This is old, high-proof, high-rye MGP at its finest. Notes of clove, peppercorn, allspice, cardamom, and cinnamon. Shop →