Bourbon Community Pick #1: Whiskey War Barrel Select with High Bank Distillery Goes On Sale Monday, August 4th.
In this episode of the Bourbon Lens Podcast, Jake and Scott unveil Bourbon Community Pick #1, a special collaboration featuring Whiskey War Barrel Select from High Bank Distillery. This unique bottling marks the launch of an exciting new series of community barrel picks curated by Bourbon Lens and fellow whiskey creators.
This first release is a Cask Strength Double Oaked Bourbon, finished in a French Oak Cabernet Sauvignon cask and bottled at 116.56 proof. With a total age of 6.5 years, this complex expression highlights the creativity and quality of High Bank's award-winning whiskey program.
The tasting panel for this project included Bourbon Lens, Bearded Bourbon Life, Embellish Pod, Whiskey Consensus, and several of our dedicated Patreon supporters. The pick was led by High Bank Master Distiller Adam Hines, with special thanks to Sean, Michael, and Corey for their valuable insight.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Rich chocolate caramel, cherry danish, cream soda
Palate: Charred oak, dark chocolate, raisin, walnut, a hint of chili powder
Finish: Tobacco, chocolate graham cracker, maraschino cherry
Where to Buy:
Bourbon Community Pick #1 Goes On Sale Monday, August 4th. Bottles will be available for purchase online at High Bank Distillery or in person at High Bank's Grandview distillery location (1051 Goodale Blvd, Columbus OH 43212), while supplies last.
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Scott & Jake
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