Category: Jefferson’s Reserve

OHLQ Announces More Single Barrel Releases for December 10th @ 9am – Old Elk, Jefferson’s Reserve, George Dickel, and High West

The Ohio Department of Liquor (OHLQ) has announced additional single-barrel offerings for release on Saturday, December 10 at 9:00 A.M. across more than 200 locations throughout the state. These include Old Elk, Jefferson’s Reserve, George Dickel, and …

The Ohio Department of Liquor (OHLQ) has announced additional single-barrel offerings for release on Saturday, December 10 at 9:00 A.M. across more than 200 locations throughout the state. These include Old Elk, Jefferson's Reserve, George Dickel, and High West. 

For the entire list of bottles that will be available, click here!
  • Old Elk - Armagnac Cask Finish Single Barrel - $109.99 + tax - 4 Barrels

    Six-year-old, high-malt bourbon (51% corn, 34% malted barley, 15% rye) single barrels were finished in Armagnac casks for eight months.

    Tasting Profile: The complex flavors of Armagnac meld perfectly with the Old Elk high-malt mash bill to create a rich and layered profile of dark fruit and French oak.

    Barrel #27 - 116.8 proof (58.4% alcohol)
    Barrel #31 - 113.5 proof (56.75% alcohol)
    Barrel #35 - 113.7 proof (56.85% alcohol)
    Barrel #36 - 121.8 proof (60.9% alcohol)

  • Old Elk Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish Single Barrel - $109.99 + tax - 4 Barrels

    Six-year-old, high-malt bourbon (51% corn, 34% malted barley, and 15% rye) single barrels were finished in Oloroso sherry casks for six months.

    Tasting Profile: The influence of the rare Spanish Oloroso sherry casks creates a hint of dried fruit, cascading to a nutty, dry, and floral finish.

    Barrel #69 - 110.4 proof (55.2% alcohol)
    Barrel #70 - 110.6 proof (55.3% alcohol)
    Barrel #74 - 110.3 proof (55.15% alcohol)
    Barrel #76 - 110.1 proof (55.05% alcohol)

  • Old Elk Rye Cask Finish Rum Single Barrel - $99.98 + tax - 4 Barrels

    Five-year-old, rye whiskey (95% rye, 5% malted barley) single barrels were finished in Barbados rum casks for six months.

    Tasting Profile: A delight for the senses, these barrels artistically bring together the pleasant spice of Greg Metze's revered 95% rye with the tropical, fruit-forward notes of Barbados rum.

    Barrel #5021 - 100.9 proof (50.45% alcohol)
    Barrel #5022 - 100.3 proof (50.15% alcohol)
    Barrel #5023 - 101.0 proof (50.5% alcohol)
    Barrel #5024 - 99.5 proof (49.75% alcohol)

  • Old Elk Tawny Port Cask Finish Single Barrel - $109.99 + tax - 4 Barrels 

    Six-year-old, high-malt bourbon (51% corn, 34% malted barley, and 15% rye) single barrels were finished in Portuguese Tawny Port casks for eight months and bottled at cask strength.

    Tasting Profile: The influence of the Portuguese Tawny Port casks lends a complex note of soft sweetness to the spirit, balanced with deep tones of aged wood, and luscious flavors of rich, ripe fruit.

    Barrel #3 - 113.7 proof (56.85% alcohol)
    Barrel #4 - 113.2 proof (56.6% alcohol)
    Barrel #15 - 114.3 proof (57.15% alcohol)
    Barrel #17 - 114.0 proof (57% alcohol)

  • Jefferson’s Reserve Single Barrel - $59.99 + tax - 100 proof (50% alcohol) - 8 Barrels

    Barrel #193 - Nose: Orchard fruits, honey, and floral notes. Taste: Bold profile with a nice oak character, tobacco, and vanilla. Finish: Lingering mid-palate finish

    Barrel #400 - Nose: Cherry cordial and vanilla, Taste: Cinnamon, candy, and sweet oak. Finish: Mid-to-back palate tobacco finish

    Barrel #401 - Nose: Waffles and brown sugar. Taste: Snickerdoodle, maple syrup, and cola. Finish: Front of the palate sweet finish

    Barrel #402 - Nose: Light aroma with a caramel subtleness. Taste: Sweet cinnamon red hots and toasted oak. Finish: Medium tobacco finish

    Barrel #403 - Nose: Apricot, candied fruit, and new wood. Taste: Bright profile with citrus notes. Finish: Front of the palate finish

    Barrel #404 - Nose: Mulled wine, candied fruit, honey, and a subtle spice. Taste: Aroma follows through to the taste with jam and candied cranberry. Finish: Lasting finish lingers front to mid-palate

    Barrel #405 - Nose: Cherry bomb. Taste: More cherries and a hint of ginger. Finish: Medium sweet cordial finish

    Barrel #406 - Nose: Cereal, oatmeal, and leather. Taste: Very smooth and approachable profile, almost delicate, leather continues from the aroma. Finish: Short to medium finish at the mid-palate

  • George Dickel 15 Year Single Barrel - $69.99 + tax - Hand bottled at cask strength - 10 Barrels

    Barrel #04A20-21097 - “Toasted Sourdough” Aged 17 years, 9 months, 27 days. Tasting Notes: “Cedary”, nostalgic flavors reminiscent of an old familiar farmhouse, toasted homemade sourdough

    Barrel #04A22-21073 - “Baked Plum Tart” - Aged 17 years, 10 months, 24 days. Tasting Notes: Baked plum tart, dark fruit, raisin, roasted coffee beans, jam, fig, cooked fruit compote, caramelized pancake, and berry

    Barrel #04A22-21074 - “Oatmeal Cookie Dough” - Aged 17 years, 10 months, 24 days. Tasting Notes: Crème brûlée, oatmeal cookie dough, homemade vanilla ice cream, and fresh vanilla bean

    Barrel #04B18-2(50) - “Apple Walnut” - Aged 17 years, 7 months, 8 days. Tasting Notes: Fresh bite of red apple, a juiciness to the nose, caramel, tannins, black walnut, and leather

    Barrel #04B25-21032 - “Shaved White Chocolate” - Aged 17 years, 9 months, 24 days. Tasting Notes: Shaved white chocolate, fresh tobacco leaves, and white pepper

    Barrel #04B25-21047 - “Cherry Cheesecake” - Aged 17 years, 9 months, 20 days. Tasting Notes: Baked cherries, cherry cheesecake, buttery, and banana bread pudding

    Barrel #04B27-21015 - “Marzipan Malt” - Aged 17 years, 9 months, 20 days. Tasting Notes: Tart cherry, cherry vanilla cola, and a “bright” sherry finish

    Barrel #04B27-2977 - “Honey Hollow” - Aged 17 years, 9 months, 14 days. Tasting Notes: Honey, hints of smoke, and oak

    Barrel #04B27-21014 - “Dark Cocoa Raisins” - Aged 17 years, 9 months, 15 days. Tasting Notes: Baking cocoa, tobacco, currents, dark fruit, subtle spice, and a hint of fresh juniper

    Barrel #04B27-21015 - “Marzipan Malt” - Aged 17 Years, 9 Months, 15 Days. Tasting Notes: Fruity, almond nougat, malty, and soft sparkle

  • High West American Prairie Barrel Select - $69.99 + tax - 4 Barrels
    A blend of straight bourbon whiskeys, includes finish periods ranging from six months to over four years. Barrel-finish types include Merlot, Maple Syrup, and Ruby Port.

    Barrel #8185 - 106.0 proof (53% alcohol) - Finish Barrel: Maple Syrup. Finish Time: 4 years and 2 months. Tasting Notes: Caramelized sugar, toasted nuts, enhanced sweetness

    Barrel #23451 - 100.0 proof (50% alcohol) - Finish Barrel: Ruby Port. Finish Time: 10 months. Tasting Notes: Dried berries, sugar plum, rich and velvety texture

    Barrel #24769 - 99.0 proof (49.5% alcohol) - Finish Barrel: Merlot. Finish Time: 7 months. Tasting Notes: Jammy, strawberry, vinous, spiced berry

    Barrel #24772 - 98.8 proof (49.4% alcohol) - Finish Barrel: Merlot. Finish Time: 7 months. Tasting Notes: Jammy, strawberry, vinous,  spiced berry
     
  • High West Double Rye! Barrel Select - $69.99 + tax - 7 Barrels
    A blend of straight rye whiskeys. Includes finish periods ranging from six months to two years. Barrel-finish types include Merlot, Aquavit, Rum, Spanish Brandy, and Ruby Port.

    Barrel #18432 - 103.0 proof (52.5% alcohol) - Finish Barrel Type: Aquavit. Finish Time: 2 years. Tasting Notes: Aniseed, fennel, caraway, subtle juniper, citrus

    Barrel #21964 - 100.6 proof (53% alcohol) - Finish Barrel Type: Ruby Port. Finish Time: 1 year and 2 months. Tasting Notes: Dried berries, sugar plum, rich and velvety texture

    Barrel #21972 - 100.8 proof (50.4% alcohol) - Finish Barrel Type: Ruby Port. Finish Time: 1 year and 1 month. Tasting Notes: Dried berries, sugar plum, rich and velvety texture

    Barrel #24686 - 98.0 proof (49% alcohol) - Finish Barrel Type: Rum. Finish Time: 8 months. Tasting Notes: Brown sugar, flaked coconut, molasses, brown butter

    Barrel #24712 - 98.6 proof (49.3% alcohol) - Finish Barrel Type: Merlot. Finish Time: 8 months. Tasting Notes: Jammy, strawberry, vinous, spiced berry

    Barrel #24714 - 98.8 proof (49.4% alcohol) - Finish Barrel Type: Merlot. Finish Time: 8 months. Tasting Notes: Jammy, strawberry, vinous, spiced berry

    Barrel #25177 - 99.4 proof (49.7% alcohol) - Finish Barrel Type: Spanish Brandy. Finish Time: 6 months. Tasting Notes: Pear, apple, floral bouquet, honey

      Source: OHLQ

      OHLQ Announces Exclusive Jefferson’s Reserve Limited Edition Releases

      The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) has announced a collection of Jefferson’s Reserve Limited Edition bottles at select OHLQ locations available the week of May 16th. The selections are single-barrel selection of Jefferson’s Reserve Old Rum Cask…

      The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) has announced a collection of Jefferson's Reserve Limited Edition bottles at select OHLQ locations available the week of May 16th. The selections are single-barrel selection of Jefferson’s Reserve Old Rum Cask Finish, Jefferson’s Reserve Pritchard Hill Cabernet Cask Finish Single Barrel, and Jefferson’s Reserve Twin Oak Single Barrel

      There are six barrels of product available exclusively in Ohio and will retail for $69.99 - $79.99 (plus tax). The selections are: 
      • Old Rum Cask Finish - 90.2 Proof - Matured in American white oak casks before being transferred into specially selected old rum casks that previously held Goslings Family Reserve for 15 additional months. 

        Barrel #2 - A mild sweet rum influence with caramelized sugar and caramelized banana on the nose. Cinnamon toast, caramel corn, vanilla extract, and almonds flavor on the palate. A long finish of baking spices, vanilla, and toasted marshmallow.

      • Twin Oak Single Barrel - 90.2 Proof - Jefferson’s exclusive “wave barrel” creates a unique environment to finish their fully mature, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The proprietary, flash-charred, toasted grooved-staves increase the surface area of the barrel allowing more bourbon to come in contact with the oak. The result is a seasoned, double-barreled whiskey that is both smooth and well-balanced.

        Barrel #30 - Aromas of butterscotch, and cherry pie with a hint of campfire. Classic baking spices up front followed quickly by notes of cinnamon cracker and toasted almonds and a hint of apple cider on the palate. Long finish of butterscotch candy, allspice, and white pepper.

        Barrel #31 - Butterscotch pie, candied cherries, and charred wood on the nose. Flavors of vanilla creme brulee, macadamia nuts, and a hint of sparkling cider on the palate. Long finish of baking spices dissipating into cinnamon candy.

      • Pritchard Hill Cabernet Cask Finish Single Barrel - 90.2 Proof - This is Jefferson's bourbon aged an additional 12 months in French Oak casks that once matured Pritchard Hill® Cabernet Sauvignon.

        Barrel #79 - Stone fruit, blackberry, and baking chocolate on the nose. Black cherry, Medjool dates, dried lemons on the palate. Lingering finish of stone fruits and cherry tart.

        Barrel #80 - Sweet aromas of vanilla smoke with peach cobbler. Flavors of cherry pie, orange rind, and fresh-baked buttered rolls on the palate. Long smoky finish of baked fruit pies and maple.

        Barrel #81 - Aromas of toasted sourdough with cinnamon and sugar, opening to flavors of dark cherries and oatmeal cookie dough, finishing with lingering warm baking spices.
      You can check out inventory at this link. 

      My Take

      One of my perceptions of Jefferson's is that some of their stuff can be a bit gimmicky. Especially the aged at sea. It's a fun concept, but the results that I've tasted don't back up the effort involved to create the different variations. The Prichard Hill and Old Rum seem like they are the next iteration of this. I'm going to do a hard pass on both of those. The one I would be excited about would be the Twin Oak Single Barrel... but even that is slightly confusing... if it's single barrel... why are they calling it a double barrel in the description? Is it the same barrel that is messed with and then reapplied to the same barrel? It's definitely confusing. 

      What do you think? Drop a note in the comment box below.  



      Source: OHLQ