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Blackened Total Wine Single Barrel Selection
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Distiller:
Undisclosed
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Bottler:
Blackened
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ABV:
57.36%
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Age:
NAS
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Price:
$$$$$
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Intro:
A release from the brand backed by Metallica, this single barrel was chosen by Total Wine in Wisconsin and is released at an elevated proof compared to the standard shelf release.
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Nose:
Grainy at first - like a fresh baked corn bread muffin. Sweet buttery caramel, praline, honey, a touch of creme brulee. Not super brash, the brandy isn't wildly prominent on the nose.
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Taste:
Sweet on the palate. Light on the oak. Moderate mouthfeel. Proofed well, not too hot. Drinks well for the proof. Touch of fruit from the brandy, a lot of cornbread, caramel, fresh pecan pie and a bold spicy back palate - peppery and loaded with clove and a touch of hazelnut.
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Finish:
Medium finish. Sweet again, light on the fruits. Proofier here, the ethanol is a touch more notable, but not too hot. Spicy finish plays against the sweetness of the nose and first sip well.
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Overall:
Overall, exceeding expectations on this one. The metamorphosis between a sweet, soft nose and that bold, spice driven finish is enjoyable and stays interesting, while providing a quality sip. Well selected, Total Wine.
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Score:
6
- Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources