From our cardboard boxes to our biodegradable wrap, everything in our shipments can be recycled (except the drinks of course! Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon. BourbonProduced anywhere in USA; Mash bill of at least 51% corn; aged in new, charred oak containers. Henry Mckenna 10 Yr Bottled In Bond - 750ML. Many will feel that this price difference (for a bourbon that used to cost $30) is a bit of a hike but as is the way with anything still bearing a double-digit age statement, the prices are only going one direction. Free delivery to Stow and neighboring towns on orders of $100. If you like what you've read and want to support this page then why not buy me a dram?
I'd assume much of the spice note came from the oak, but there are floral dill-like notes that come through toward the finish, so rye is definitely taking part here. A function of single barrel selection no doubt, I still feel each was a great value for the price. But alas, the lack of a unique flavor profile is not always a bad thing, as a quintessential bourbon flavor profile is sometimes just what the doctor ordered. Donate Donate monthly Donate yearly. Though it carries an MSRP of $30, it tends to range in price from $25-$35. Nose: The nose opens with a deep caramel, faint vanilla, and white pepper jumping from the glass before touching on dried cherries. Henry McKenna Bottled-In-Bond 10 Year Bourbon 750ml. McKenna instantly took a liking to Kentucky whiskey and set out to create a better Bourbon using his family's recipe. There's plenty of oak spice on the nose, anise, and dried fruits. Henry Mckenna - Single Barrel 10 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Whisky. Concludes oaky sweet and chewy. It is recorded that the Pilgrims chose to make final landfall at Plymouth, Massachusetts, even though their original destination was elsewhere, primarily because they were almost out of beer. It's not great but it's not bad either. We hope that you are all taking care and staying well.
On the swirl there is a thin film and nice legs. Additionally, the BiB label must clearly identify the distillery where it was distilled and where it was bottled, if different. Temperance societies, such as the Women's Christian Temperance Union and the Anti-Saloon League, operated nationally, but were particularly active in the southern states. Henry McKenna Single Barrel is the only extra aged Bottled-in-Bond Single Barrel Bourbon, indicating it meets exacting U. S. government standards for age and proof. Curbside pickup orders are open daily from 10am-6:30pm. Sign up for the All Star Wine & Spirits newsletter and be among the first to know about upcoming specials at the store!
The caramel note is intense and a standout. Double Gold - 2019 SF World Spirits Competition. Pour this 100 Proof 10 Year Old Single Barrel Bottled in Bond Bourbon, and then add water. In saying that, there is no doubt a very strong effort to maintain consistency across what gets earmarked for Henry McKenna. To ensure the highest quality, he insisted that his Bourbon age in oak barrels before bottling. While not of the same caliber, my strong affinity for Parker's Promise of Hope makes me admittedly partial to McKenna's flavor profile as they share the same traditional, quintessential no gimmicks characteristics. Distilled spirits soon followed, with rum made from imported Caribbean molasses dominating in the northern colonies, and an assortment of fruit brandies in the south. It's the same mash bill as Elijah Craig and Evan Williams, but this whisky has more volume from oak extraction. Critics agree that this is a perfectly balanced Bourbon. "Heavy alcohol on the nose which balances out nicely on the palate. My last dram was at a bar in New Orleans in 2019. It went from affordable ($30s US), to gone, to now being difficult to find for under $50 US. Aged 10 years, this release is also a single barrel release with each bottle bearing both the bottling date and the barrel number.
Henry McKenna Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bottled in Bond Aged 10 Years. In 1837, a young man from Ireland known for his remarkable whiskey-making skills, came to America with his family's whiskey recipe that had been passed down for generations. It's a hard line, and younger "ready enough" bourbon cannot simply be substituted to increase production, presumably compromising quality or desired flavor profile as corporate pressures compete with the skillful selection of barrels in the rickhouse. Batches will be sent out in random. In the 21st century consumers have a renewed passion for their local spirit.
Henry McKenna was once an affordable bottled-in-bond bourbon that rapidly sold out when it won best whisky in the world at the San Francisco Spirit Awards. Click here for more info. There's plenty of flavour, complexity, and excitement to keep the palate interested. 99 for it, but it now sells for much more at most places, and even more in the secondary market.
Kim Kardashian Doja Cat Iggy Azalea Anya Taylor-Joy Jamie Lee Curtis Natalie Portman Henry Cavill Millie Bobby Brown Tom Hiddleston Keanu Reeves. Much of the brand history referenced in this article is thanks to the tireless work on Michael Veach's fantastic bourbonveach blog. But on my first sip, I am like, damn, I forgot how good this is: vanilla, candied cherries, baking spice, a slight note of honeyed tea, and wonderful oak notes. Being a bonded whiskey, it is 100 proof. This is the best bourbon. While I will give some credit for uniqueness based on the fact that it's a 10 year age stated BiB single barrel bourbon, I cannot say that those traits result in a unique flavor profile and as a result, carry less weight for me in this category than they might otherwise. The local whiskey, made primarily from corn, soon gained a reputation for being particularly smooth because the local distillers aged their products in charred oak casks. Henry McKenna Single Barrel offers a traditional and quintessential flavor profile that should appeal to nearly every bourbon enthusiast.
We still ask that you wear a mask when visiting the store. Given the barrel to barrel nuances that come with the single barrel designation, maintaining the incredible taste profile year in and year out demonstrates the expertise of Heaven Hill's master tasting team. From this process, highly unusual for the time, emerged a remarkably smooth Bourbon boasting a distinctive character. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Alcohol: 50%, bottled in bond. Henry McKenna came to America in 1837 from Ireland and settled in Kentucky where he set out to create a better bourbon using his family's recipe. Reviewed On: 05-07-2020. This is also Heaven Hill's oldest bottled-in-bond product. Made by Heaven Hill Distillery, this Henry McKenna bottling is a Bottled-In-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Price: $30 MSRP (750mL).
Hopefully, in a few years, this can be a bourbon I can bring to a poker night or something, like I used to with Weller 107 and E. H. Taylor bottled in bond. Henry Mckenna - 10 Year Single Barrel Straight Kentucky Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Whiskey (750ml). I've been indulging for quite a few years. It then turns towards a darker vegetal note with traces of old oak, cloves, cacao powder, and bitter oak char with more dried cherries emerging as you keep nosing through the charred oak notes. Category: Bottled-in-Bond, Straight Bourbon.
Bottle has been open about 10 days. Composition: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley. Bone dry with a long finish and oh-so-American charcoal undertones, this is the George Carlin of the bourbon world. Sometimes that means being in the right place at the right time, and other times it means knowing someone who can tip you off. Mission's price is more than fair, it's awesome!
While all this makes McKenna look like the class Valedictorian on paper, the question of value then becomes a subjective question of taste. AVAILABLE FOR IN STORE PICK-UP OR TO SHIP WITHIN CALIFORNIA. If the item you purchased is defective we may within our discretion assist with replacing a new product. At $50, it's a pretty descent buy, but there's a lot more competition at this price point and your personal preferences will vary based on what you enjoy. The caramel comes through perfectly and brings with in the herbal richness for a wonderful combination. Hi and welcome to r/whiskey! As with most Heaven Hill bourbons the barrel influence shines through and combined with the high-rye content makes for a flavour-heavy bourbon that would easily fight its way to the higher rankings in a blind tasting.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. From everyday Bourbons, to special releases, to Kentucky-only products, the art of selecting the right barrels from more than 1. If there is anyone still left unsatisfied, a $30 price tag should help lift their spirits. Love the McKenna 's so good! Nose is traditional Heaven Hill bourbon – vanilla, caramel, some fruitiness, and some oak. Highly unlikely, but that is the rumor. Grain was awkward to ship to East Coast markets because of the poor roads; so many farmers turned to distilling their crops into whiskey. The color is a nice solid amber but nothing to write home about. When it comes to Bottled-in-Bond bourbons, Heaven Hill are the undisputed market leaders.
While we certainly enjoy the recognition of our passion, it is the commitment of our people who bring these products to life that gives us the most satisfaction. Shop your favorites. GOVERNMENT WARNING: (1) According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. The adoption of the "sour mash" grain conversion technique served to further distinguish bourbon from other whiskey styles. This one is named after an Irishman whiskey maker that immigrated to the US and continued to make whisky, but used local ingredients (like corn and rye). From the start they produced corn-based whiskies. I like this neat with just a splash of water to open it up some.