Isn't it beautiful when passions collide? @distillery291 owner/distiller Michael Myers crafted his original still from ex photogravure plates that he used from his photography career. 🤯 Barrel Proof Bourbon 64.2% 128.4 proof, Barrel 633: Its aroma has pleasant depth from the charred aspen wood staves and aged oak, complimented by orange rind, dried fruit and dark brown sugar. This nose evokes the 291 Distillery signature "wild west" scene in my mind, complete with stunning boots and squeaky saloon doors. Much like the Barrel Proof Rye, the palate was served better by adding a couple drops of water. A wave of baking spice is met by savoury solvency and pepper. Its medium finish is belly warming, lightly drying with lingering aspen wood and cinnamon. There are elements in here that are reminiscent of a high ester Jamaican rum. I would love to experience more of the sweet notes from the nose within the palate but it certainly earns points for originality from more-conventional bourbon profiles. 7.25/10 *Note: Each these bottles were tasted independently with a fresh palate per pour. Proofs in these samples are slightly higher than what is being widely released.