Small Batch Whiskey - The Whiskey Roundup

Small batch whiskey is one of the greatest ways to test a whiskey distillery's abilities. Finding a new recipe that will make a great whiskey is a true craft vs staying true to the original, never trying anything

Small Batch Whiskey - 
The Whiskey Roundup

new. That's not to say that a whiskey distillery shouldn't have a flagship label, an old stand by, but what a distillery should be able to do is it to be constantly experimenting.

If the folks at Dingle Distillery only knew what 2020 had in store for us all.  Either way, this wash should yield some pretty amazing stuff in a few years. How many "2020" batches do you think we'll be seeing in the next 5 to 10 years?

Production winding down for 2019, roll on 2020!! 🥃 #dingle #dinglewhiskey #dingledistillery #irishwhiskey #smallbatchwhiskey #independentscotland https://t.co/5DPWtqj5j0

— Dingle Distillery (@DingleWhiskey) December 20, 2019

Rebell Yell is one of the bourbons that I think gets shit on for no reason. I think even their standard whiskey is pretty good. Their small batch offerings are pretty good too. I have not seen their rye, but will be looking for it. 

New whiskeys for the Gents just keep on coming. Rebel Yell Small Batch Straight Rye Whiskey #nab #rye #newwhiskey #ryewhiskey #rebelyell #rebelyellryewhiskey #rebelyellwhiskey #smallbatch #smallbatchwhiskey #smallbatchryewhiskey #straightrye #straightryewhiskey #bourbongents pic.twitter.com/8WEwJ0De7w

— Bourbon Gents (@BourbonGents) July 10, 2019

I think the that Templeton Rye is made in Iowa should tell us that good whiskey can be made just about anywhere. I'm a big fan of the small batch ryes lately. 

Another snow day! #templetonrye #whiskey #ryewhiskey #whiskeyporn #spirits #thegoodstuff #iowa #smallbatchwhiskey #tipsy #buzzed #rye #templeton https://t.co/2nDSRNbfoU pic.twitter.com/Pry5cl90Ul

— David Camerer (@dcam39) March 3, 2019

This is a super cool look at the inner operations of a distillery. I love the steam rising out of the still. I can't wait to see what this makes in just a few years. 

Distilling Bourbon today. #Bourbonrun #smallbatchwhiskey #madefrscratchinoakland #bourbon #whiskey #whiskeygram #whiskeylover #whisky #booze #headingforoak pic.twitter.com/PElRcVFXFP

— Wright & Brown Distilling Co. (@wrightandbrown) June 25, 2020

Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey

A few months ago, I was in Dallas for a conference and brought some samples with me to enjoy in the hotel room and Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey was one of them. Some of those samples I've written about previously. For whatever reason, I didn't get around to actually trying out Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey until

Bernheim Original Kentucky
Straight Wheat Whiskey

now! I like wheated whiskies, so maybe I was saving the best for last. In most cases, I'm a huge believer in Hemingway's old adage, "Write drunk, edit sober," so I was inspired to at least jot down my tasting notes!

From the Heaven Hill Website

This Heaven Hill Distillery original is named for the famed Bernheim Distillery here in Louisville. 7-Year-Old Wheat Whiskey, Bernheim Original is the first new style of American Whiskey to be introduced since Prohibition. Aged for 7 years in our traditional open rickhouses, Bernheim’s mellow taste is refreshingly smooth when served straight or in cocktails.

Distillery: Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is distilled at Heaven Hill Distillery, Louisville, KY, USA

Proof: Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is bottled at 90 Proof

Age: Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is aged for minimum 7 years

Appearance: Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey has a copper, with long fingers running down the glass

Nose: On the nose, Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey has notes of vanilla, caramel, and honey

Taste: On the tongue Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey has sweet notes of vanilla. It is smooth, with almost no spice notes to it

Finish: On the finish Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is smooth and lingers long,  with mild spice and light oak.

Overall, Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is very good and enjoyable whiskey. I need to get more than just a sample bottle to try out. I drank it neat. This is not a whiskey that you will want to mix with anything. Just sip and enjoy.

Slainte!

 

Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky
Bourbon Whiskey

I gave this one a taste the other day. I am going to have to try it again, maybe from a fresh bottle. I am not sure if it was due to being from a gift set, or that it was a sample bottle that I had opened a while back and had been left open, or that I had burned my mouth on some hot soup! Either way, I don't think I got the full flavor profile of this whiskey. That just means I have to go check out the new Total Wine that is opening near my office.

The sample bottle came from a Heaven Hill gift pack.

Overall, this was a good whiskey, despite the flavors not being fully appreciated.


Color: Copper

Nose: One the nose, there were sweet notes of fruit and vanilla.

Taste: There were sweet notes of vanilla, but not the usual spice that I typically pick up and appreciate in whiskey.

Finish: The finish was long and warming. It starts in the front and pushes it's way back and lingers to give a warm satisfying feeling.