Three wine-finished whiskeys from Barton 1792‘s Thomas S. Moore model felt like so much on the time… however are you prepared for moore of them? (Sorry.) Now Moore is out with 4 further expressions, three completed in further kinds of wine casks and one in Cognac barrels.
Right here’s some errata, earlier than we begin sipping:
To create these whiskeys, Barton 1792’s signature excessive rye recipe bourbon was aged for 5 to 6 years in new charred oak barrels earlier than filling different casks that beforehand matured varied wines or spirits from all over the world. These whiskeys are then left to age an extra one to 4 years. This prolonged cask-finishing technique leads to elegant whiskeys, every displaying a definite taste profile, reflecting nuances of each the bourbon and the ending cask.
“This second Thomas S. Moore launch actually reinforces that the prolonged growing old is kind of vital,” Grasp Distiller Danny Kahn stated. “What we’re seeing are complicated, fuller textures being developed. Savory flavors and aromas are unquestionably enhanced and proceed to develop within the secondary cask in methods which can be very completely different from the first barrel growing old. The result’s an elevated, premium assortment not like some other.”
The cognac barrels Kahn used usually held cognac for six or extra years beforehand. The merlot barrels got here from premium wineries from the Napa and Sanoma areas. The sherry barrels had been all oloroso sherry. A wide range of various kinds of madeira barrels had been used.
Kahn, who personally tasted each single barrel that went into this launch not less than as soon as, created a couple of sub-blends for every expression. From there, the sub-blends had been sorted based mostly on classes of flavors from which the ultimate blends had been chosen. The 4 ensuing expressions are an attractive demonstration of the artwork of mixing.
And so, let’s dive in.
Thomas S. Moore Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Completed in Madeira Casks – Madeira-finished whiskey is usually oppressive — this one is completed for two to 4 years — however this expression is comparably approachable. Whereas smoldering and intense on the nostril, the winey notes don’t come throughout as overwhelmingly oxidized or sharp. As a substitute it’s closely floral, potpourri-like. The palate has a big density, with notes of prune and pine making for a considerably curious high quality that feels half pastoral, half pungent. Unusually spicy on the end. 96.5 proof. B
Thomas S. Moore Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Completed in Merlot Casks – Completed 2 to 4 years. Darkish fruits lead the day on the nostril right here, instantly participating the senses with notes of plum and cherry and a layer of woody oak. The palate appears to proceed that thread, till it takes an unlucky flip halfway by means of. Issues lavatory down and get gummy and aggressively winey, the heavy tannins feeling oppressive because the end builds. This in the end feels extra oxidized than the Madeira expression, a sufferer of an excessive amount of time within the ending cask, probably. 93.3 proof. B-
Thomas S. Moore Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Completed in Sherry Casks – Completed 1 to 4 years in oloroso sherry. Basic sherry notes entrance to again right here: oxidized orange peel on the entrance finish, with hints of furnishings polish and well-roasted chestnuts. Then a palate pushed by a lot of the identical — albeit nuttier than anticipated, with a figgy fruitiness and a rumbling, lingering sherry character. Extra spice and florals right here, drowning out what appears like a stable, reasonably oaky bourbon core beneath. Once more this feels prefer it’s spent too lengthy within the ending barrel. 98.7 proof. B+
Thomas S. Moore Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Completed in Cognac Casks – Completed 2 to 4 years in VSOP-level Cognac casks. Essentially the most approachable and best-balanced whiskey on this lineup, this Cognac-finished providing is kind of smooth and full of life, with a nostril of citrus peel, fragrance, vanilla, and oak all in a swirl. Darkish chocolate enhances a stronger fragrance component on the palate, mixing properly with all of the flowers, plus baking spice, and stone fruit. Creamy vanilla on the end. 93.4 proof. A-
every $70 / 1792distillery.com
Thomas S. Moore Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Completed in Madeira Casks
$70
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