“His engagement and enthusiasm for this collaboration made this project even more special.” Dylan is a perfectionist and knows his whiskey,” said Billy Leighton. As a lover of Irish Whiskey, Heaven’s Door Founder, Bob Dylan, worked closely with the Master Blenders and sampled over a dozen blends before settling on the final selection. More than two years in the making, Perry and Leighton worked together on a multitude of blends and barrel finishes to arrive at their final whiskey profile.

In collaboration with Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey This limited-edition whiskey has a suggested retail price (SRP) of $99.99. in limited quantities via and at select retailers nationwide beginning May. PRICE & AVAILABILITY: The Master Blenders' Edition will be available in the U.S.SIPPING SUGGESTIONS: Neat, over ice or with a splash of water.FINISH: Delicate with a touch of honey and coconut and subtle sweetness from Irish honeycomb.

PALATE: Marzipan and walnut with buttery ground nut sweetness, raisin, and nougat.

TASTE: Full and complex body with notes of rich ripe fruit, red apples, figs and dates.

HEAVEN'S DOOR MASTER BLENDERS' EDITION STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY FINISHED IN REDBREAST CASKS If those things aren't true for you, I would definitely grab a dram at a bar when you're able, as it's a wonderful opportunity to #drinkcurious. For the time being, if you're a fan of experimentation and unique finishing processes, or you're a big Dylan fan, then you should consider giving it a shot if you have the coin to drop on it. Perhaps, as time passes and the price on bottles like this comes down, it might end up being a must-buy. It does make me much more interested in their Straight Bourbon Whiskey which is priced at a much more reasonable $50. For $100, I don't think I could rationalize the purchase for myself. The only gripe I have with this is the with the lack of value. However, combined with the drying from the oak and the characteristic sherry note of a whiskey from Redbreast, I found myself continually going back for the next sip. I'm not sure this is sourced from Dickel (and I've seen statements that it is not), but it does have a characteristically Dickel (or maybe Tennessee) finish that I am generally not a huge fan of. The nose and palette, while not completely remarkable, have no real flaws in them either and are a nice combination of earthy and sweet. I'll also give credit where its due and point out that Ryan Perry, the Master Blender at Heaven's Door also surely pulled his own weight in selecting the sourced bourbon to include in this project. I'm a fan of Irish Whiskey generally, and Redbreast specifically, so to see a 10-year old bourbon finished in their casks and with the collaboration of their Master Blender Billy Leighton got me excited to crack it open. Because of that, I very well may have been curious enough to try this even at it's steep price point had I not been sent this sample from Heaven's Door. OVERALL: I'm someone who likes to try new things and enjoys seeing the results of experimentation.

I'd be more inclined to say 'yes' at a price point under $75īOTTLE, BAR OR BUST: Definitely worth a try at a bar, and maybe grab a bottle if you're a big Dylan fan. If you're coming to this from the world of Irish whiskey, you can get cask strength Redbreast for 20-25% less and there are loads of Bottled-in-Bond bourbon options (also 10 year, 100 proof) that are better values. The blenders here did a good job ensuring both elements had their chance to shine. SHARE WITH: This is just at home on the bar of a bourbon fan as an Irish whiskey fan. TASTE: Honey | Maraschino Cherries | Walnuts | RaisinįINISH: Drying in a good way | Short to Medium | Characteristically Dickel with a Sherry Note NOSE: Light Caramel | Dark Brown Sugar | Shelled Peanuts | Almond Paste DISTILLER: Produced by Heaven's Door but their straight bourbon whiskey is from an undisclosed Tennessee distillery.

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