by Jay Erisman, EQ Wine and Spirits Manager

In this new year, we find ourselves very. Very. Thirsty. So thirsty, in fact, that 750 milliliters of Party Source Private Barrel Bourbon is simply not enough. Introducing the biggest Private Barrel ever, a full 59.192 ounces of new-charred-barrel aged mountain dew from the Buffalo Trace Distillery.

We’ve enjoyed Charter 101 since its release last year as a good value, high proof Bourbon. Selecting it in a single barrel makes it even better. There’s a subtle black fruit component, as well as good rye spice and an off-dry, though not outright sweet, overall character. The 50.5% abv will come thundering through any cocktail. And the price! At $35.99 per 1.75 liter bottle, it works out to $15.44 per fifth, and a 5% case discount takes that to just $14.66. That is a killer deal on a 101 proof whiskey, and a single barrel at that. It’s just the thing for these tough times.

Tags: barrel, bourbon, buffalo trace distillery, liquor, value, whiskey

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