Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.
Colby and Ashley Frey select their favorite barrels to be bottled as “Distiller’s Reserve” single barrels, and Barrel #589 has touches of chocolate-covered cherries on the nose along with subtle spices, honey, a spicy hint of horseradish, caramel apples, and a dry touch of sawdust. The taste is dry and astringent at first, followed by a burst of spices with black pepper and chili powder. The spices fade to reveal dried fruits and a touch of chocolate-covered cherries. Adding water opens up the fruitiness and brings out more texture in the mouthfeel. The finish is long, dry, and subtle. Excellent! (September, 2021)
