Evaluation: Shortbarrel Toasted Bourbon 101 and Rye 101

Georgia-based Shortbarrel is a current addition to the ever-growing checklist of unbiased American whiskey bottlers. It started as a barrel choosing group in 2016, however by 2021, after greater than 350 barrel picks, a number of of the group’s members determined to graduate to model constructing. In lower than two years, they’ve established a modest portfolio of restricted releases, together with single barrel Kentucky bourbons, Indiana ryes, and completed American whiskeys (mezcal and honey barrel, up to now). We acquired two of their newest choices for evaluate. Ideas observe.

Shortbarrel Toasted Bourbon 101 – It is a youthful Kentucky bourbon that has been re-barreled in a medium toasted barrel for at least 21 days. The nostril is well-spiced with a pleasant depth that doesn’t actually betray its youth. There’s some caramel corn, however it’s not gritty or undercooked, alongside notes of toasted oak, floor cinnamon, and darkish maple syrup. That accelerated aroma appears to have come considerably on the expense of the palate which is one thing of a barrel bomb with that additional barrel ending including a wholesome quantity of grip and oaky tannins. It’s not completely distracting although with preliminary notes of nougat and buttery praline that transition to brighter peach pie on the mid-palate. The end kicks off with some mildly sharp barrel char and oak earlier than balancing out to a warming end of syrupy stone fruit and crunchy chocolate biscuits. 101 proof. B+ / $80

Shortbarrel Rye 101 – This rye whiskey launch, the model’s third, is comprised of MGP-distilled ryes aged not less than 5 years. It’s a high quality rye from the get-go. The aroma is a pleasant steadiness of torched sugar, dried herbs, and comfortable baking spice with a wholesome layer of mint syrup that grows airier with extra wintergreen because it opens within the glass. The palate is mild however full-flavored with caramel sauce, clove chewing gum, and grassy spearmint. The end lingers with caramel candies, fading notes of muddled mint, and a beneficiant, peppery spice. An important cocktailing rye that simply doubles as a strong sipper. 101 proof. A- / $60

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Shortbarrel Rye 101

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Drew Beard

Drew Beard is Assistant Editor and Social Media Supervisor for Drinkhacker. He has studied and written about beer, whisk(e)y, and different spirits since he first began ingesting them, incomes a number of booze-related advantage badges alongside the best way, together with Licensed Specialist in Spirits and Govt Bourbon Steward. A recovering Federal authorities worker, he’s completely satisfied to have lastly discovered a profession the place it’s acceptable to drink on the job.