Zachary-Robbins
Southern Star Paragon Single Barrel Cask Strength Wheated Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — North Carolina, USA
Reviewed
July 14, 2022 (edited February 23, 2026)
Part of a virtual tasting with Southern Distilling
Barrel No. 109
113.6 proof
Nose - Chalky Big League Chew cherry/grape, caramel, toffee, cinnamon stick, vanilla frosting, toasted oak tannins, and medium ethanol.
Palate - Rainier cherries, overripe peaches, caramel, vanilla frosting, clove, and oak. Finish is medium-long with dry cinnamon, vanilla bean, butterscotch, and light ethanol.
This is really good stuff for an NC bourbon. I'm impressed. These barrel picks aren't common, but if you see one I recommend picking one up. Easily one of the best NC whiskey products I've tried.
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Your notes are very similar to mine. Out Southport pick was Barrel #90. Good stuff coming out of this place. They were able to do it the right way. Source for a few years until their own was good and ready and not rushed.