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Delaware Phoenix Whiskies

Unread postPosted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 7:43 pm
by delaware_phoenix
If you attend the upcoming Bardstown BE event, you'll meet me and discover I'm really not the self-promotion kind of person. But I know there's probably a few people that do have an interest in my experiments. I can't bring myself to write a press release. So I thought I'd post a few pics here for those that aren't on FB.

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Corn whiskey (aged), 100 proof, 375 ml
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Bourbon whiskey, 100 proof, 375 ml
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Rye whiskey, 100 proof, 375 ml
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Anyway, these are all single-barrel expressions. The bourbon is from Barrels #2 and #4. The rye is from Barrels #1, #3, #5 and #7. The corn whiskey is from Barrel #1 (reused rye whiskey barrel). Barrel #1 was a "8 gallon" capacity barrel (#3 char), while all the other barrels nominally held 10 gallons. They were #2 char, with charred heads. They had a very high angel's share (approaching 15%). Most of the whiskey was aged about 7 to 8 months. They began their aging last fall and have gone through one summer's heat. Barrel #7 is a little younger rye and it's depth is a little less than the others. Barrel #1 rye is the youngest, but also the smallest barrel and so got the most oak, even though it's the lightest color. It's a good whiskey, but not the style I'm trying to create.

I have some larger barrels (25 gallon) from a Kentucky cooperage and I'll be very curious how the whiskey ages in those barrels.

I'll be bringing some of this whiskey with me, and I hope those at Bardstown will be able to give me their honest opinion. And if you purchase a bottle I hope you'll post an honest review. I hope you like it, but I also want people to be honest.

It'll only be available at select retailers in NY and through the Catskill Cellars web site. Sadly, KY is one of the states that they cannot ship to.

If ther'es questions, I'll do my best to answer them.

Thanks to everyone at BE for their support and knowledge. Especially those that have spent time looking into the past at how whiskey was made over 100 years ago. Looking forward to meeting y'all.

Re: Delaware Phoenix Whiskies

Unread postPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:04 pm
by birdman1099
A beautiful sight, Cheryl.....

I hope I can try them someday.....

Re: Delaware Phoenix Whiskies

Unread postPosted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:24 am
by Mike
Just loverly me dear, loverly. And having sampled some of your excellent handiwork, I can hardly wait to try these newer offerings. Bring a gracious plenty to 'give' away. Your graciousness will certainly be repaid with 'kind' responses.

Re: Delaware Phoenix Whiskies

Unread postPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:40 pm
by gauze
someday perhaps I may get a sip of this.