Oaken Barrel Brewing Co.

Produttori del Barbaresco

Riserva Muncagota Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2019

Somm David T
9.3

From one of my favorite co-ops. I believe they are still the third largest co-op in Europe. Their tasting room sits on the top of the hill in the center of Barbaresco under & to the side of the church with an easy downhill short walk to Gaja.

2019 was a very good vintage in Piedmont.

The nose shows some light smokiness and lightly grilled meats. Dullish fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, poached strawberries, raspberries with notes of black raspberries. Sandstone, dark earth and dark withering flowers with red roses.

The palate is ripe, juicy and lush. Quite pleasant for a youthful Barbaresco. Blackberries, dark cherries, poached strawberries, black raspberries, raspberries & blueberry hues. Crushed sandstone & limestone, nice mid spice, dry tobacco, tough leatheriness, barrel shavings, soft presence mix of dry & fresh herbs, dry river stone, red cola, brilliant red florals, red & pink roses, excellent acidity with a nicely tensioned, structured, balanced, elegant finish that lasts minutes landing on wood & dry earth.

Another one to cellar 8-10 plus years.
— 2 years ago

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We had a tasting there some years ago with Aldo Vacca (after climbing the tower) but couldn’t crack a tasting at Gaja just down the road.
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@Bob McDonald Sofia & I visited in the fall of 2015. Now if you want to visit, even professionals, they require each person to make a $200 euro donation to their charity. A good cause but spendy for most.

Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co.

Forager's Keep Pittyvaich 26 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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@P A thanks. I need a stiff drink because my city is under cerfew.
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Nice find. Haven’t seen that up here.

Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co.

Old Blowhard Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Aged 26 Years

Apparently this is $1000+ per bottle. It was very nice - love the nose- but sounds like marketing to me. 26 years old. — 2 years ago

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Blanton's Distilling Co.

Straight From the Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Was by far the best of the night by all in attendance. — 4 years ago

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Blanton's Distilling Co.

The Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2020

Love the Blanton’s! — 5 years ago

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That’s great stuff!

Jim Beam Distilling Co.

Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Not the fanciest but always dependable. — 6 years ago

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Blanton's Distilling Co.

The Spirit Shop The Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Good bottle all the way to the last drop, — 4 years ago

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That’s enough spy talk you two 🕵️
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I don't need an 'O', already have that one 🤷🏻‍♂️. The hunt is difficult, I presently have L, O & N.

A Sour Beer Co.

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🍺 sour-riffic. Loads of raspberry, sour finish. — 7 years ago

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Sounds awesome!🍺
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