OHLQ Announces Largest Single Barrel Release - Nearly 100 Barrels - Coming December 10 @ 9AM

- Last Updated on 12/9/22 @3:00pm

The Ohio Department of Liquor (OHLQ) has announced their largest drop of single-barrel offerings so far with the release of nearly 100 barrels worth of various brands. The release will occur on Saturday, December 10 at 9:00 A.M. across more than 200 locations throughout the state.

As part of this promotion, OHLQ is revealing a new exclusive each day on their website. So far, the single barrel opportunities are:

• Peerless Single Barrel Selection Bourbon - $86.99 + tax - 3 Barrels
  
  Barrel #B161027110 - 114.1 Proof (57.05% alcohol) - Nose: Sweet hay, white fruit, raw oak, honeysuckle. Taste: Toasted marshmallow, orange citrus, mixed berries, caramel, chocolate. Finish: Candied nuts, cinnamon sugar
  
  Barrel #B170808101 - 111.3 Proof (55.65% alcohol) - Nose: Oak, baking spices, leather, fresh hay. Taste: Caramel chews, burnt oak, mixed berries, brown sugar. Finish: Burnt marshmallow, citrus zest
  
  Barrel #B170816106 - 112.5 Proof (56.25% alcohol) - Nose: Caramel, tobacco, vanilla icing, pancake batter, toasted oak, fresh florals. Taste: Cinnamon candy, burnt sugar, caramelized tobacco, leather. Finish: Powdered sugar, orange zest 
  
  
• Peerless Single Barrel Selection Rye - $106.99 + tax - 3 Barrels
  
  Barrel #R161117105 - 114.1 Proof (57.05% alcohol) - Nose: Tobacco, toasted oak, seasoned leather, fresh baking spices, herbs, fresh hay. Taste: Citrus spice, caramel, tobacco. Finish: Sweet and spicy chocolate, salt water taffy
  
  Barrel #R161128108 - 110.0 Proof (55% alcohol) - Nose: Spring flowers, toasted oak, candied nuts, mint. Taste: Spicy milk chocolate, fresh herbs, cloves, tobacco, raw oak. Finish: Savory chocolate mint
  
  Barrel #R170524109 - 113.7 Proof (56.85% alcohol) - Nose: Toasted marshmallows, dry herbs, salted caramel, petrichor. Taste: Burnt campfire, toasted marshmallows, orange citrus. Finish: Sweet and spicy herbs, tobacco
  
  
• Traverse City Barrel Proof Single Barrel Bourbon - $74.99 + tax - 6 Barrels
  
  Barrel #16-1695 - 108.2 proof (54.1% alcohol). Nose: Honey and citrus. Taste: Oak, leather, and a hint of smoke. Finish: Broad and robust spice
  
  Barrel #16-1786 - 122.2 proof (61.1% alcohol). Nose: Vanilla, caramel, and cream. Taste: Soft, creamy, slightly candied flavors. Finish: Seamlessly finishes with soft spice and a slight nuttiness
  
  Barrel #16-1787 - 122.4 proof (62.2% alcohol). Nose: Vanilla and grain. Taste: Sweet flavors of buttered toffee open to a pleasant sparkle. Finish: Medium finish, ending with a warm spice
  
  Barrel #16-1790 - 122.2 proof (61.1% alcohol). Nose: Rich caramel and candied orange peel. Taste: Warm baking spices, a bourbon to be enjoyed on a cold night by a crackling fire. Finish: Dissipates to flavors of warm vanilla and oak
  
  Barrel #16-1794 - 122.0 proof (61% alcohol). Nose: Subtle aromatics of caramel and vanilla. Taste: Opening to layered flavors of dried fruit, vanilla, and a slight spice.
  
  Barrel #21-P227 - 112.8 proof (56.4% alcohol). Nose: Subtle aroma, with hints of citrus. Taste: Bright fruit notes, tropical, balanced by undertones of oak, toasted coconut, and macadamia nuts. Finish: Med
  
  
• NULU Reserve Bourbon - $67.99 + tax - 1 Barrel
  
  Ohio Batch #1 - 110 Proof (55% alcohol). Nose: Buttered orange peel, rye spice, sweet floral notes. Taste: Oily and sweet with notes of butter, marmalade, cookie dough. Finish: Brown sugar, citrus, sweet peppery char
  
  
• NULU Toasted Small Batch Bourbon - $79.99 + tax - 1 Barrel
  
  Ohio Batch #2 - 114 Proof (57% alcohol). Nose: Cinnamon, hints of melon. Taste: Cinnamon, vanilla, orange scone. Finish: Salted pretzel, caramel, brown sugar, and light citrus
  
  
• Buzzard's Roost Private Single Barrel Bourbon - $82.81 + tax (oddly specific) - 3 Barrels
  
  Barrel #21-43/114588 – Finished in BZ9 Barrel, Aged 5 years, Mash Bill: 36% Rye, 5% Malted Barley, 59% Corn. BZ9 is a balancing barrel designed to bring all wood sweet compounds to the surface, thus enhancing vanilla, caramel, and baking spices equally. This barrel has aromas of vanilla and dark cherry, opening to deep, bold flavors of tobacco, oak, and balanced spice.
  
  Barrel #21-43/114593 – finished in BZ1 Barrel, Aged 4 years, 8 months, Mash Bill: 36% Rye, 5% Malted Barley, 59% Corn. BZ1 is known as the vanilla barrel; while it enhances all sweet wood compounds, vanilla is enhanced most prominently. A sweet, confectionary nose that carries through to a front-of-palate warm vanilla and oak flavor profile.
  
  Barrel #21-31037/51221 – finished in BZ1 Barrel, Aged 4 years, 11 months, Mash Bill: 21% Rye, 5% Malted Barley, 74% Corn. The second BZ1 selection, this barrel maintains the warm vanilla profile but presents somewhat “brighter” with a hint of candied citrus effervescence.
  
  
• Buzzard's Roost Private Single Barrel Rye - $73.17 + tax - 2 Barrels
  
  Barrel #22-33139/51208 – finished in BZ1 Barrel, Aged 3 years, 9 months, Mash Bill: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley. When aging rye, BZ1 barrels add vanilla sweetness while mellowing the intrinsic spiciness of the rye. This barrel offers a nose of bubble gum and oak, reminiscent of bourbon. The flavor profile is more rye-forward with notes of toasted marshmallow and balanced spice, cascading to a long, pleasant finish of warm spice.
  
  Barrel #120463 – finished in BZ5 Barrel, Aged 5 years, 1 month, Mash Bill: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley. BZ5 is known as the “sweet and smoky” barrel, bringing out sweetness and baked bread flavors.  This barrel offers complex notes of roasted coffee and vanilla, balanced with subtle, smoky undertones and a pleasant viscosity.
  
  
• High West American Prairie Barrel Select - $69.99 + tax - 4 Barrels

A blend of straight bourbon whiskeys, includes finish periods ranging from six months to over four years. Barrel-finish types include Merlot, Maple Syrup, and Ruby Port. 

Barrel #8185 - 106.0 proof (53% alcohol) - Finish Barrel: Maple Syrup. Finish Time: 4 years and 2 months. Tasting Notes: Caramelized sugar, toasted nuts, enhanced sweetness

Barrel #23451 - 100.0 proof (50% alcohol) - Finish Barrel: Ruby Port. Finish Time: 10 months. Tasting Notes: Dried berries, sugar plum, rich and velvety texture

Barrel #24769 - 99.0 proof (49.5% alcohol) - Finish Barrel: Merlot. Finish Time: 7 months. Tasting Notes: Jammy, strawberry, vinous, spiced berry

Barrel #24772 - 98.8 proof (49.4% alcohol) - Finish Barrel: Merlot. Finish Time: 7 months. Tasting Notes: Jammy, strawberry, vinous,  spiced berry

 

• High West Double Rye! Barrel Select - $69.99 + tax - 7 Barrels
  A blend of straight rye whiskeys. Includes finish periods ranging from six months to two years. Barrel-finish types include Merlot, Aquavit, Rum, Spanish Brandy, and Ruby Port.
  
  Barrel #18432 - 103.0 proof (52.5% alcohol) - Finish Barrel Type: Aquavit. Finish Time: 2 years. Tasting Notes: Aniseed, fennel, caraway, subtle juniper, citrus
  
  Barrel #21964 - 100.6 proof (53% alcohol) - Finish Barrel Type: Ruby Port. Finish Time: 1 year and 2 months. Tasting Notes: Dried berries, sugar plum, rich and velvety texture
  
  Barrel #21972 - 100.8 proof (50.4% alcohol) - Finish Barrel Type: Ruby Port. Finish Time: 1 year and 1 month. Tasting Notes: Dried berries, sugar plum, rich and velvety texture
  
  Barrel #24686 - 98.0 proof (49% alcohol) - Finish Barrel Type: Rum. Finish Time: 8 months. Tasting Notes: Brown sugar, flaked coconut, molasses, brown butter
  
  Barrel #24712 - 98.6 proof (49.3% alcohol) - Finish Barrel Type: Merlot. Finish Time: 8 months. Tasting Notes: Jammy, strawberry, vinous, spiced berry
  
  Barrel #24714 - 98.8 proof (49.4% alcohol) - Finish Barrel Type: Merlot. Finish Time: 8 months. Tasting Notes: Jammy, strawberry, vinous, spiced berry
  
  Barrel #25177 - 99.4 proof (49.7% alcohol) - Finish Barrel Type: Spanish Brandy. Finish Time: 6 months. Tasting Notes: Pear, apple, floral bouquet, honey
  
  
George Dickel 15 Year Single Barrel - $69.99 + tax - Hand bottled at cask strength - 10 Barrels

Barrel #04A20-21097 - “Toasted Sourdough” Aged 17 years, 9 months, 27 days. Tasting Notes: “Cedary”, nostalgic flavors reminiscent of an old familiar farmhouse, toasted homemade sourdough

Barrel #04A22-21073 - “Baked Plum Tart” - Aged 17 years, 10 months, 24 days. Tasting Notes: Baked plum tart, dark fruit, raisin, roasted coffee beans, jam, fig, cooked fruit compote, caramelized pancake, and berry

Barrel #04A22-21074 - “Oatmeal Cookie Dough” - Aged 17 years, 10 months, 24 days. Tasting Notes: Crème brûlée, oatmeal cookie dough, homemade vanilla ice cream, and fresh vanilla bean

Barrel #04B18-2(50) - “Apple Walnut” - Aged 17 years, 7 months, 8 days. Tasting Notes: Fresh bite of red apple, a juiciness to the nose, caramel, tannins, black walnut, and leather

Barrel #04B25-21032 - “Shaved White Chocolate” - Aged 17 years, 9 months, 24 days. Tasting Notes: Shaved white chocolate, fresh tobacco leaves, and white pepper

Barrel #04B25-21047 - “Cherry Cheesecake” - Aged 17 years, 9 months, 20 days. Tasting Notes: Baked cherries, cherry cheesecake, buttery, and banana bread pudding

Barrel #04B27-21015 - “Marzipan Malt” - Aged 17 years, 9 months, 20 days. Tasting Notes: Tart cherry, cherry vanilla cola, and a “bright” sherry finish

Barrel #04B27-2977 - “Honey Hollow” - Aged 17 years, 9 months, 14 days. Tasting Notes: Honey, hints of smoke, and oak

Barrel #04B27-21014 - “Dark Cocoa Raisins” - Aged 17 years, 9 months, 15 days. Tasting Notes: Baking cocoa, tobacco, currents, dark fruit, subtle spice, and a hint of fresh juniper

Barrel #04B27-21015 - “Marzipan Malt” - Aged 17 Years, 9 Months, 15 Days. Tasting Notes: Fruity, almond nougat, malty, and soft sparkle


• Jefferson’s Reserve Single Barrel - $59.99 + tax - 100 proof (50% alcohol) - 8 Barrels
  
  Barrel #193 - Nose: Orchard fruits, honey, and floral notes. Taste: Bold profile with a nice oak character, tobacco, and vanilla. Finish: Lingering mid-palate finish
  
  Barrel #400 - Nose: Cherry cordial and vanilla, Taste: Cinnamon, candy, and sweet oak. Finish: Mid-to-back palate tobacco finish
  
  Barrel #401 - Nose: Waffles and brown sugar. Taste: Snickerdoodle, maple syrup, and cola. Finish: Front of the palate sweet finish
  
  Barrel #402 - Nose: Light aroma with a caramel subtleness. Taste: Sweet cinnamon red hots and toasted oak. Finish: Medium tobacco finish
  
  Barrel #403 - Nose: Apricot, candied fruit, and new wood. Taste: Bright profile with citrus notes. Finish: Front of the palate finish
  
  Barrel #404 - Nose: Mulled wine, candied fruit, honey, and a subtle spice. Taste: Aroma follows through to the taste with jam and candied cranberry. Finish: Lasting finish lingers front to mid-palate
  
  Barrel #405 - Nose: Cherry bomb. Taste: More cherries and a hint of ginger. Finish: Medium sweet cordial finish
  
  Barrel #406 - Nose: Cereal, oatmeal, and leather. Taste: Very smooth and approachable profile, almost delicate, leather continues from the aroma. Finish: Short to medium finish at the mid-palate
  
  
• Old Elk - Armagnac Cask Finish Single Barrel - $109.99 + tax - 4 Barrels
  
  Six-year-old, high-malt bourbon (51% corn, 34% malted barley, 15% rye) single barrels were finished in Armagnac casks for eight months.
  
  Tasting Profile: The complex flavors of Armagnac meld perfectly with the Old Elk high-malt mash bill to create a rich and layered profile of dark fruit and French oak.
  
  Barrel #27 - 116.8 proof (58.4% alcohol)
  Barrel #31 - 113.5 proof (56.75% alcohol)
  Barrel #35 - 113.7 proof (56.85% alcohol)
  Barrel #36 - 121.8 proof (60.9% alcohol)
  
  
• Old Elk Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish Single Barrel - $109.99 + tax - 4 Barrels
  
  Six-year-old, high-malt bourbon (51% corn, 34% malted barley, and 15% rye) single barrels were finished in Oloroso sherry casks for six months.
  
  Tasting Profile: The influence of the rare Spanish Oloroso sherry casks creates a hint of dried fruit, cascading to a nutty, dry, and floral finish.
  
  Barrel #69 - 110.4 proof (55.2% alcohol)
  Barrel #70 - 110.6 proof (55.3% alcohol)
  Barrel #74 - 110.3 proof (55.15% alcohol)
  Barrel #76 - 110.1 proof (55.05% alcohol)
  
  
• Old Elk Rye Cask Finish Rum Single Barrel - $99.98 + tax - 4 Barrels
  
  Five-year-old, rye whiskey (95% rye, 5% malted barley) single barrels were finished in Barbados rum casks for six months.
  
  Tasting Profile: A delight for the senses, these barrels artistically bring together the pleasant spice of Greg Metze's revered 95% rye with the tropical, fruit-forward notes of Barbados rum.
  
  Barrel #5021 - 100.9 proof (50.45% alcohol)
  Barrel #5022 - 100.3 proof (50.15% alcohol)
  Barrel #5023 - 101.0 proof (50.5% alcohol)
  Barrel #5024 - 99.5 proof (49.75% alcohol)
  
  
• Old Elk Tawny Port Cask Finish Single Barrel - $109.99 + tax - 4 Barrels 
  
  Six-year-old, high-malt bourbon (51% corn, 34% malted barley, and 15% rye) single barrels were finished in Portuguese Tawny Port casks for eight months and bottled at cask strength.
  
  Tasting Profile: The influence of the Portuguese Tawny Port casks lends a complex note of soft sweetness to the spirit, balanced with deep tones of aged wood, and luscious flavors of rich, ripe fruit.
  
  Barrel #3 - 113.7 proof (56.85% alcohol)
  Barrel #4 - 113.2 proof (56.6% alcohol)
  Barrel #15 - 114.3 proof (57.15% alcohol)
  Barrel #17 - 114.0 proof (57% alcohol)
  
  
• Smooth Ambler Old Scout Bourbon Barrel - $49.99 + tax - 1 Barrel
  
  Barrel #36724 - 107.4 proof (53.7% alcohol). Nose: Notes of fruit, Finish: Slight pepper
  
  
• WhistlePig 10 Year Private Barrel Select  - $104.99 + tax - 2 Barrels
  
  Barrel #79580 - 106.2 proof (53.1% alcohol). Tasting Notes: Bold rye spice with oak, black pepper, vanilla, and spearmint
  
  Barrel #79627 - 104.1 proof (52.05% alcohol). Tasting Notes: Bold rye spice with toffee followed by hints of vanilla and spearmint
  
  
• Elijah Craig Private Barrel Barrel Proof - $79.99 + tax - 10 Barrels
  
  Barrel #6218926 - 124.5 proof (64.25% alcohol) - Aged 10 years. Nose: Sweet aromas of caramelized sugar and light black tea. Finish: Front to mid-palate with light, sweet oak notes
  
  Barrel #6308995 - 121.2 proof (60.6% alcohol) - Aged 10 years. Nose: Vanilla bean and hints of coffee. Taste: Orchard fruits profile with notes of apples and pears, and hints of tropical fruit. Finish: Front of the palate soft sweet finish
  
  Barrel #6342069 - 121.6 proof (60.8% alcohol) - Aged 9 years. Nose: Sweet notes with cocoa profile. Taste: Creamy mouthfeel with a chocolate crème brûlée profile. Finish: Chocolate, toasted wood, with a front to mid-palate lasting lingering finish
  
  Barrel #6634279 - 132.6 proof (66.3% alcohol) - Aged 8 years. Nose: Unique aroma with notes of sweet fruit and nuttiness. Taste: Popcorn and caramel. Finish: Lingering finish front to mid-palate
  
  Barrel #6664990 - 121.6 proof  (60.8% alcohol) - Aged 8 years. Nose: Caramel, vanilla, oak, and unique notes of green pepper. Taste: Aroma carries through to the taste. Finish: Mid-to-back palate finish
  
  Barrel #6664991 - 122.3 proof (66.15% alcohol) - Aged 8 years. Nose: Great aroma and vanilla bomb. Taste: Aroma carries through to the taste, very approachable, balanced, and smooth. Finish: Viscous mouthfeel with upfront finish with hints of black pepper
  
  Barrel #6669872 - 122.9 proof (66.45% alcohol) - Aged 8 years. Nose: Floral, earthy, apricot, and spice. Taste: Sweet. Finish: Lingering mid-palate heat
  
  Barrel #6669873- 123.1 proof (61.55% alcohol) - Aged 8 years. Nose: Sweet aroma of burnt orange peel, floral, toasted vanilla, and crème brûlée. Taste: Crème brûlée aroma carries through to the taste with the addition of baking spices. Finish: Light and vanilla finish with a fading front palate
  
  Barrel #6686076 - 122.8 proof (61.4% alcohol) - Aged 8 years. Nose: Sweet profile of confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Taste: Sweet profile with notes of toasted oak. Finish: Lasting mid-to-back palate spice
  
  Barrel #6688077 - 124.1 proof (62.05% alcohol) - Aged 8 years. Nose: Chocolate, oak, dried fruits, tannin, and caramel. Taste: Orange and marshmallow sweetness with light herbaceous notes. Finish: Front of the palate sweetness quickly dissipating
  
  
• Penelope Architect Private Barrel - $64.99 + tax - 3 Barrels
  
  Barrel #1775 - Delicate French Oak Staves - 119 proof (59.5% alcohol) - Nose: Red wine, blackberries, blueberries, plum, and dark stone fruits. Taste: Tannins, dark chocolate, cashew, nut butter, and coffee. Finish: Long, tobacco and cocoa nibs
  
  Barrel #2192 - Complex French Oak Staves - 118 proof (59% alcohol) - Nose: Fig, marmalade, raspberries, orange, and ginger. Taste: Honey, lemon, and vanilla. Finish: Medium to long finish
  
  Barrel #2093 - Complex French Oak Staves - 110 proof (55% alcohol) - Nose: Floral, char, persimmon, and apricot. Taste: Charred dark stone fruits, and salty-sweetness. Finish: Blueberry-lemon finish
  
  
• Penelope Toasted Private Barrels - $69.99 + tax - 6 Barrels
  
  Barrel #2160 - Char #2 Heavy - 115 proof (57.5% alcohol). Nose: Subtle char, rye spice, and tobacco. Taste: Coffee, tobacco. Finish: Medium
  
  Barrel #1813 - Char #5 Heavy - 115 proof (57.5% alcohol). Nose: Spiced plum, jam, floral baby's breath, and salt. Taste: Herbaceous, tobacco with a buttery feel. Finish: Cocoa nibs and leather
  
  Barrel #1814 - Char #5 Heavy - 115 proof (57.5% alcohol). Nose: Sweet, strawberry shortcake, and marzipan. Taste: Strawberry shortcake. Finish: Long
  
  Barrel #2077 - Char #3 Heavy - 113 proof (56.5% alcohol). Nose: Spicy orange marmalade, caramel chew, and dark wheat/rye bread. Taste: Pastry spices and honey. Finish: Chocolate croissant, medium to long finish
  
  Barrel #2078 - Char #3 Heavy - 113 proof (56.5% alcohol). Nose: Red apple. Taste: Honeycrisp apple-crispness, citrus zest, and subtle lavender/floral at the end. Finish: Tobacco, cider, and a long finish
  
  Barrel #2159 - Char #2 Heavy - 114 proof (57% alcohol). Nose: Cherry, stone fruits, brown sugar, vanilla cream, spicy oak, and cinnamon. Taste: Nutty, caramel popcorn. Finish: Cinnamon, tannins finished off with hints of chocolate, and a medium to long finish

I will update this page as new barrels are announced.... or... if I were smart, I would create a separate page for each brand to increase my pageviews and advertising revenue... however, that seems like a lot of work. 

My Take

Well... if you're looking for any Christmas gifts for the bourbon lover in your life... this is the release for you. I love that the State is releasing everything at once and at many different locations. It'll be interesting how the people who somehow know when and where things are being released will handle this as they can't be at more than one location at a time. 

What do you think? Drop a note in the comment box below. 

Source: OHLQ