Ice helps mellow the considerable alcohol heat, and brings out notes of orange peel and a maple syrup-like finish. A Kentucky newcomer finished in former PX Sherry casks, the dominant note suggests sticky toffee. Rabbit Hole Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in PX Sherry Casks Fingerprint Edition $80. We enjoyed the whisky, although there’s only the barest whisper of red-fruit wine influence. Those casks were heavily toasted before the whisky went in, which has likely negated any wine influence. This limited-edition, single-malt Scotch spent “several years” in casks that once contained Portuguese red wine. Glenmorangie Milsean Private Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky $99. “This might be the happy medium,” says Fink. Aged “at least three months” in former Bourbon barrels, this nicely balances fruit with subtle brown-sugar or dulce de leche-like sweetness in the finish. Robert Mondavi Private Selection 2015 Aged in Bourbon Barrels Cabernet Sauvignon (Monterey County) $15. “I feel like a took a bite out of a twig.” Top Pick Unfortunately, the barrel offers more influence than the Bourbon. At 17-percent alcohol-by-volume, the result is a viscous, Port-like pour, with an earthy and concentrated stewed-cherry note. This blend of Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and other varieties spent three months in former Bourbon barrels. Adams and Fink agreed that the juicy, fruity Zin might “swallow up” the barrel influence.Ĭooper & Thief 2014 Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Wine Blend (California) $25. Very little whiskey influence is discernible. This Zin, sourced from Mendocino and Sonoma, is aged for an unspecified length of time in new and used Bourbon barrels. The Whiskey-Finished Wineġ000 Stories 2015 Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel (California) $19. Will these bottlings please both wine and whiskey lovers alike? A pair of fellow Wine Enthusiast connoisseurs, Senior Tasting Coordinator Fiona Adams and Senior Digital Editor Jameson Fink, joined me in sampling several examples to find answers. Now, a handful of wineries are aging wine in former whiskey barrels. It’s long been a tradition for distillers to “finish” spirits in casks that held wine. Decorative Wine Racks & Modular Systems.As importantly, remember those who lost their lives to protect us all. Have a great Memorial Day weekend and take some time to spend it with family and friends. I like wine for sipping’s sake, but not getting hammered’s sake. I am not sure I’d recommend it for the $25.49 it cost unless you pair it with the right foods and at least two glasses of water. I might recommend this wine if you’re eating a sharp pairing with it. The alcohol content on this particular wine is 17% – which I didn’t know when I had the second glass in the name of science. I would not drink it by itself as it really needs a strong pairing. I tried it with a sharp cheese and it complimented it fairly well. With maple syrup, vanilla and jam, it’s like I had breakfast out of a bottle. Cooper & Thief says this is a jammy wine and I did get an initial impression of jam. I also tasted the vanilla and yes there is an ending of bourbon that lingers slightly. Hey I get “on the nose” sounds bourgeoisie but it is what it is. I detected maple syrup, vanilla and a slight hint of anise on the nose. ![]() This is combination of Merlot, Syrah, Zi nfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and other red blends. I purchased a 2014 Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters Red Wine Blend. In the spirit of spirits, I decided to give one of these wines a try. This may not be for the full fermentation period, but at least part of it. However, there has been a trend in the last couple of years to ferment wine in whiskey or bourbon barrels. ![]() Oak barrels are expensive and, oftentimes, are sold used from vineyards to distilleries. Hi All – I hope you have had a great week.
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