Barrell Single Barrel Whiskey
“Joe’s Playlist” Track #5 Butter Cake A136
Kentucky Single Barrel Whiskey
58.61% ABV
$110
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What the Blender Says
“Butter Cake” is a 117.22 proof 18-year-old Kentucky Single Barrel Whiskey that stands out as a buttery, biscuity nightly sipper. It was selected for its creamy, corn-forward nose that reminded Joe of comfort baking. There are 172 bottles available.
What Gary Says
Nose: Soft, oak, buttered corn bread, vanilla, hint of nutmeg.
Palate: Warm, sweet with honey, vanilla sponge cake with caramel sauce, bit of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Finish: Moderately long, drying with honey, caramel and cinnamon.
Comments: As a whiskey geek, what intrigued me with this was “why just ‘whiskey’?” Labeled as ‘straight whiskey’, legally it must be at least 2 years old (age stated beyond that), distilled to no more than 160 proof and going into a barrel at no more 125 proof. Now if this was ‘Corn Whiskey’ (80% corn mash bill), it can be stored in used or uncharred oak barrels – and as corny as this is, that is my guess (although maybe this was stored in a charred barrel? Or, it could be that it was stored in new – in which case it could be labeled as bourbon but they opted not to label it as such since it might come across as ‘too soft/mellow’ for bourbon). Or – it could be a blend of straight whiskies provided they are made in the same state? Things that whiskey geeks ponder. I enjoyed it, and while less complex than a bourbon or rye would be for this age, a pleasant sipper.
Hmmm. Sounds intriguing. My guess from your description is that it’s Corn Whiskey that was intentionally left way past it’s usual dwell time in a used Bourbon barrel. …Or, maybe it was re-barreled at some point? In any case if it could be had for half the ask, I’d be in the market. Sadly not at the current price.
If a sample came my way I’d be interested in guessing “in person”. Hint. Hint.
Sadly, the sample I received was destroyed (?) in the process of creating this review 🙂 But if I see Richard and he has any left, I’ll see what I can do!