Old Forester is one of the most storied brands in the history of Kentucky Bourbon, and we are thrilled to add “Fozzie” to our Whiskey Bear Barrel Selects lineup! NOSE: Tons of cherry up-front, followed by sweet almond and vanilla. PALATE: Medium-bodied mouthfeel exploding with sweet cherry cordial, then faint notes of clove and pink peppercorn. FINISH: Surprisingly long finish…
A lot of work went into bringing this barrel home. We are officially the first Traverse City Whiskey Co. Barrel Select available in the state of #Kentucky and we couldn't be more excited to share it with you. NOSE: Brown sugar and butter with vanilla, and oak. PALATE: Full mouthfeel with lots of cinnamon and baking spices, balanced with a…
We love what the great folks at Wilderness Trail Distillery are doing and were honored to be among the very first, along with our friends at Wine & Market and the Lexington Bourbon Society, to pick a barrel of their recently released Rye Bourbon. It’s a beautifully balanced 4-year whiskey that delights the palate with notes of crème brûlée, vanilla,…
Despite the fact that it was about 15° Fahrenheit the day we picked this barrel, it wasn't hard to keep ourselves warm tasting Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon straight from the barrel... and we had a fantastic time with Master Distiller, Eddie Russell, and our friends from the Lexington Bourbon Society. NOSE: All sweet up front with vanilla and butterscotch, then…
This Barrel Select is SOLD OUT at retail but we still have it available by the pour at Whiskey Bear. 2019 Whiskey Bear Staff Pick. We are incredibly grateful for our staff. They are the heart of our business and it is their hard work, passion, and dedication to their craft that allows us to stand out. This is their Whiskey…
This Barrel Select is SOLD OUT at retail but we still have it available by the pour at Whiskey Bear. Butterscotch Jack. This Knob Creek Single Barrel, aged 14 Years, was picked on September 7, 2018. A special nod to one of our owner's great-grandfather... This is one you don't want to miss. NOSE: Cinnamon and apricot at first, then…
This Barrel Select is SOLD OUT at retail but we still have it available by the pour at Whiskey Bear. The Fraternal Twins. These 2 Knob Creek Single Barel were aged 14 Years 1 Month in the same warehouse, floor, rack and tier with only one barrel in between... They had the same aging conditions and yet, like twins, have…
This Barrel Select is SOLD OUT at retail but we still have it available by the pour at Whiskey Bear. Whiskey Bear Inaugural Barrel Pick. This Four Roses OESV Single Barrel, aged 9 Years 3 Months, was picked on August 1, 2018. With pecan pie and vanilla on the nose and caramelized brown sugar, butterscotch and a touch of leather…
