Originally Posted by
exerda
I picked up a High West Cask Collection bourbon yesterday. The shelf labeled it as "aged in 2nd use Chardonnay barrels," but the bottle label said "aged in Petit Syrah barrels." I was more interested in seeing how the former would affect a bourbon (even oakier?), but as I generally like most of High West's stuff, gave it a try. The Petit Syrah influence is muted, though I need to try it with a splash of water next time to see if it opens up the 60% ABV bourbon a bit more.
I recently got the Aged in Petite Sirah barrels and really liked its, found it quite tasty, but smooth - perfect on the rocks (which is how I typically enjoy whiskey). Need to try to get another bottle of it as I have a feeling its one of those limited time bottles.
Originally Posted by
pseudoswede
I'm kicking myself for picking up a case of Kirkland Signature Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon (made by Barton's 1792) when I had a chance. 1L for $18, and it's fantastic with my old fashioned mix. I have 1.5 bottles of the Kirkland Signature Bottled in Bond Bourbon (1L for $19) that I'm trying to save so my father-in-law can give it a try.
This is one of the bottles that I forgot I had on hand (I have a lot of bottle of Bourbon and Rye so many are out of sight out of mind). Yesterday I came across a 19 Year Heaven Hill that I bought over a year ago.