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The Instacart guide to single barrel bourbon
About single barrel bourbon
As the name suggests, single barrel bourbon comes from a single aging barrel, as opposed to other bourbon products produced by mixing bourbon from a variety of barrels to get more uniformity of taste. When you bottle bourbon from a single barrel at a time, it's harder to get the same taste from one bottle to the next. A great many factors come into play when determining the final taste of bourbon. The chemical processes are impacted by the degree of evaporation, maturation speed, and more.
When bourbon comes from just one barrel, it has the chance to develop a more distinctive flavor profile. Each batch can be unique, allowing you to enjoy smaller nuances of the bourbon. One barrel of bourbon will typically yield 200 bottles, but depending on factors like evaporation and proof, this number may be as low as 130 or as high as 220.Â
Bourbon lovers will often seek out bottles from a particularly appealing barrel, or bourbon buying clubs will purchase a whole barrel to divide among their members. Single barrel bourbons have a special rarity. The bourbon must meet exacting standards to be bottled at all. If the bourbon from a particular barrel is subpar, it is typically mixed with other barrels to produce a better product that no longer qualifies as single barrel.
Types of single barrel bourbon
Several distilleries produce popular single barrel bourbons. Here are a few top options that you may want to consider:
- Blanton's: One of the most popular single barrel bourbons, Blanton's is known for its smooth finish and complex flavor which comes in at 93-proof.
- 1792 Single Barrel: One of the most affordable options, this bourbon has rich flavors of vanilla, baking spices, and fruit.
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon: This is a woody bourbon with a careful balance of spice and chocolate.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Bottled in Bond Bourbon: This 100-proof bourbon has deep notes of rye spices balanced with orange and vanilla on the top.
- Russell's Reserve Single Barrel:Â This high corn bourbon offers a distinctly corn-filled flavor with a sweet, nutty finish.
- Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select:Â A surprising player in this area, Jack Daniels provides a smooth, syrupy bourbon that's likely to elevate your view of the brand.
- Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon:Â This line includes 10 recipes, so you'll enjoy various flavors. All have notes of burnt sugar and rye spices.
- Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon: Available at incredibly low prices, this is a great budget choice that's also flavorful, with notes of fruit and oak in a distinctly caramel-tasting drink.
How to choose the best single barrel bourbon
Single barrel bourbon is a special type of product. Knowing the brand that you want is only one step in the selection process. You must also decide what store, or private barrel, you're looking for. If you're interested in a really special experience, it's worth doing some research. Ask fellow bourbon enthusiasts for recommendations or look online for tips as to which are the best stores right now.
If you're trying single barrel bourbon for the first time, you might consider reading reviews and evaluating the flavor profiles of a few different options, then selecting a bourbon that seems to suit your tastes. Since every batch of single barrel bourbon is unique, you might unexpectedly discover an outstanding bottle at any moment.
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FAQs about single barrel bourbon
Single barrel bourbon, as discussed previously, comes from one barrel. Small batch bourbon is made from several bourbon barrels. There is no set number of barrels that are defined as a small batch. Typically, distilleries will use between 10 and 50 barrels to make a small batch of bourbon. Each distillery sets its own standards.
Whiskey and bourbon are similar and often confused, but whiskey has to meet a specific set of requirements to qualify as a bourbon. A bourbon must:
- Be distilled to 160 proof or less.
- Be barreled at 125 proof or less.
- Be bottled at 80 proof or more.
- Be made from at least 51 percent corn.
- Have no flavor additives other than water.
- Be made in the United States.
A product that doesn't meet these requirements is not bourbon.
You can purchase a variety of bourbons conveniently through Instacart. You must be at least 21 years of age to order alcohol through Instacart, and you will be asked to provide proof of your age at the time of delivery. Having your favorite single barrel bourbon delivered to your home is quick and easy through the Instacart website or app! Start browsing the available bottles now.