Two new particular editions from Kentucky Peerless — which has moved from the world of standard-grade bourbons and ryes into actually wild territory. Absinthe barrel ending? That’s a brand new one for us. To wit:
Kentucky Peerless Bourbon Completed in a Rum Barrel – Rum-finished whiskeys usually appear to be lacking out on a lot of the rum half, however this bottling from Peerless actually has loads of rum character to indicate off. On the nostril: Molasses and plenty of spice, plus loads of wooden so as to add a savory, frontier-like element to the proceedings. Issues actually come alive on the palate, and whereas it’s robust and a bit gritty at full proof — 56.3% abv — the notes of chocolate and vanilla are fast, backed up by a richly fruity compote of raisins, ripe plums, and cherry soda that nearly feels fizzy at instances. Spicy with massive notes of cinnamon and allspice on the end, it actually does deftly thread the needle between whiskey and rum, providing the most effective of each worlds in a single glass — whereas by no means changing into both overly candy or broodingly woody. 112.6 proof. A / $x
Kentucky Peerless Rye Completed in an Absinthe Barrel – Each bit as bizarre as you suppose it’s gonna be. The combination of licorice and wood-heavy whiskey on the nostril is strictly as anticipated, but it by no means makes any form of sense you can wrap your thoughts round. It’s kind of like a Sazerac, if the proportions of whiskey and absinthe have been all out of whack. Hints of chocolate and brown sugar are within the combine, however the heavy anise be aware is one which’s unimaginable to keep away from. There’s loads extra the place that got here from on the palate, which contains a candy, candylike licorice high quality that quickly turns into harder and extra punchy, owing largely to the 56.6% abv. Bruising notes of wooden and gritty rye spice turn out to be clearer as issues develop, however the disparate flavors — rough-and-tumble rye vs. pushy absinthe — by no means fairly come into steadiness they might in a cocktail. Arguably, they by no means even come near it right here. Absinthe fanatics — y’all are nonetheless on the market, proper? — could discover this a novel little delight. The remainder of the world will certainly be superb with only a sip. 113.6 proof. B / $134
Kentucky Peerless Rye Completed in an Absinthe Barrel
$134
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