Rebel Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon

I can definitely taste the cask wood, as if distinctively licking the surface of the barrel. A drink fit for the true rebel. This is strong and a powerful enhancer when added to my coffee!

I think my local store picked a real winner ("Yelp" for anyone else who has that barrel too). It's no surprise it reminds me a lot of Larceny Barrel Proof since it's also distilled by Heaven Hill and uses the same mashbill. Opens up with a drop of water or a little ice, tons of flavors to dissect once you conquer the heat. If I had to choose a store barrel pick, I'd say this really stands above something in the same price range, like Knob Creek. UPDATE: I did a blind between this and Larceny B522. I could pick up subtle differences and managed to correctly identify them. I still prefer the Larceny, but for $50, the Rebel is a great alternative if you can't find any Larceny batches.

3.5 stars, very good - Three 750 ml bottles Dusty corn, dusty peanut, dusty cinnamon; country road take me home. Batch: 502x314. Just got a bottle of Larceny BP, B923. This is better and cheaper; blood brother.

Very strong on the wheatgrass and a wet fall day in the woods.

Peanut butter and caramel nose with a toasted vanilla, caramel and nutty taste. Short toasted banana nut beard barrel finish. This was a K&L 120 proof store pick.