Maker's Mark "Redder Velvet" Private Selection Bourbon La Maison & Velier that light whiskey was aged

that light whiskey was aged for 15 years before spending being finished in Oregon Pinot Noir casks

More earthy smoke on the palate

Deep purple hue highlights the depth and character of Bitter Scuro

perfectly suited for a variety of cocktails and seasons

The palate is bold with salted caramel — there’s plenty of saline in this one — that leads to a well-developed layer cake of chocolate

Maker's Mark "Redder Velvet" Private Selection Bourbon La Maison & Velier that light whiskey was agedPrivate barrel programs are a fairly straightforward affair barrels that qualify are set aside by the distillery, the store making the purchase will make a selection or have the distillery choose a barrel for them, the bottled whiskey is delivered shortly after. Of course, how one crafts a great barrel of whiskey is a bit more complicated. But as you dig into bourbon lore, or if you find yourself in Kentucky visiting distilleries, you will learn about