Ezra Brooks Single Barrel Bourbon (Barrel-7426887 – DR. OCTOPUS) – Bourbon Pursuit & Private Barrel Pick 750 ml

Description

OVERVIEW:

On May 18th, 2021 Kenny, Ryan, Paul, and Jason met up at Mammy’s Kitchen & Bar in Bardstown for their traditional Pre-Selection meal. They needed to make sure they had a full belly, as they got ready to select a whopping 6 barrels from a total of 12 samples (3 Ezra’s, and 3 Rebels).

All of the samples were contract distilled by Heaven Hill and were between 4 & 5 years old at the time of selection and ranged in proof from 122-128 (Ezra barrelled in Spring 2016, and Rebel barrelled in Spring 2017).The team had no problem isolating 6 terrific barrels and was so impressed by how well the barrels were drinking at that age. We hope you enjoy collecting all 6.

Mashbills (Contract distilled by Heaven Hill), Bottling Proof 120

• Ezra Brooks: 78%. Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
• Rebel: 68% Corn, 20% Wheat, 12% Malted Barley

Tasting Notes

• Nose -Elegance is found immediately on the nose. Citrus, Graham cracker crust on a cherry pie, brown sugar, and a bit of fresh cedar with a gentle spice.
• Taste – The palate is warming with cinnamon and a chewy cadence of red fruit pulses, with a long, semi-dry trailing.
• Finish – The finish leaves whispers of vanilla, raspberry coulis, and cocoa.