Orphan Barrel Rhetoric Bourbon 21 Year (750ml) Belgian Strong Pale Ale The 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon 11th

The 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon 11th Anniversary Release (the only Cabernet aged in 100% new oak) is a spectacular wine

The wood is clearly pushed to the background in this dense

deep notes or oloroso sherry

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva PS is absolutely impressive

but then the persistence on the mid-palate unexpectedly drops off quickly

Orphan Barrel Rhetoric Bourbon 21 Year (750ml) Belgian Strong Pale Ale The 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon 11thFirm spice, botanicals, and dried fruit delivered on a bed of caramel. Theres a kiss of honey to marry with the resinous oak grip, with polished leather and a hint of tobacco on the finish. This whiskey does indeed show its age with the oak presence (much more than Barterhouse), but the sweet notes make a valiant effort to keep the wood influence in check. Whisky Advocate