Lucky Seven The Proprietor Single Barrel 14 Year

I love tasting blind samples. It really puts aside any preconceived notions of age, hype and branding. This one here was sent by @Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington , simply marked as 131.7 ABV. That’s close to hazmat territory, so I knew I will need to add some water. I did take a sip without water, but it was simply too strong. I needed to dilute. A teaspoon of water, and this dances with aromas of oak and oranges. Taste is marshmallows, orange, chocolate. Wow, it’s damn good. The finish just lingers. Definitely a bourbon. And I can cross out anything from TN. Of course that leaves wide open all the rest of US. With that heft and oak, my first guess would be Balcones. But no…this has elegance like Pierce Brosnan while Balcones is dirty pretty like Matthew McConaughey. I don’t think it’s Balcones. Something older. Am I tasting a George T Stagg? I’ve never had a BTAC, so I don’t know. But I would imagine a BTAC might be silkier. So…probably not. But who knows. Okay…final guess. Barrell Bourbon…like the Grey Label. Checks off the boxes: bourbon, oak driven, elegant, older. Peel back the label…and whoa. What is a Lucky Seven 14 yr old? Never heard of it till today, but a quick google search showed me I clearly slept on this one when it came out. Apparently was well received in the market. Thanks again @Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington !

Sweet but serious. Some say it’s hot

Incredible - an all time favorite. Whiskey Consensus Barrel #81 131.7 proof

Smooth, warm but no “noteworthy” flavor

Very smooth. Caramel and vanilla, hints of anise and oak. Tried neat at first- surprisingly smooth for the proof- but enjoy with a single ice cube.

Vanilla, leather, hints of strawberry, anise, proof brings some heat

Heavy Cherry, light cola on the tail - unbelievably smooth and warm tones

Barrel # 11, 59.5%. Great flavor profile of vanilla, caramel, smooth for the proof, flavors lingers long, sweet ends it.