Emma and I did a side-by-side comparison to a standard Eleanor with rye in the mashbill. Rye delivers that spicy note that is unmistakable. Some love it. Others not so much. The wheated Eleanor shows a lot of more subtle flavors. Dark cherry, some floral notes that lean toward Apricot.
Couple of things for you this week. If you've ever been to the Fang & Feather, you'll notice a small loft, accessible only by a ridiculously narrow spiral staircase. The door is always locked and no one goes up there much. I sweet talked Madison out of the key and went up to investigate.
It looks like a laboratory with all sorts of bottles and samples and shit like that. Pretty cool. There's one scary looking bottle with some weird stuff in it. I have no idea what that is.
I posted some pictures for you. Link is at the bottom.
But the big news is, the guys are about to release the second wheated Eleanor. This one is a single barrel release. The big divide amongst bourbon drinkers is the companion grain to corn. Do you prefer wheat or rye?
Emma and I did a side-by-side comparison to a standard Eleanor with rye in the mashbill. Rye delivers that spicy note that is unmistakable. Some love it. Others not so much. The wheated Eleanor shows a lot of more subtle flavors. Dark cherry, some floral notes that lean toward Apricot.
The new wheated Eleanor will be available soon in the tasting room.
In this video, Rex and Daniel talk about The Whiskey Tribe - a big, salty and ridiculous community of whisk(e)y loving MB's. They've raised a whiskey freak-flag...
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With a snap, the rear adjustable strap fits this helm to warriors and minstrels alike, while an understated black button rests atop the headgear. Some say the button contains a blessed shard from the first bottling, but I’m pretty sure it’s just a regular button.
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[+] Whyte & Mackay champions native oak in Scotch whisky
Through the initiative, Whyte & Mackay works with local estates, sawmills and coopers for supplies of native wood. Glass explained: “Our close relationships with industry partners mean we know the provenance of Scottish oak and are even able to trace it right back to the individual tree.”
