Barton 1792 Distillery is returning to its Thomas S. Moore brand with the release of its second collection of extended cask-finished bourbons. This release is made up of four different expressions, including a Cognac, Madeira, Sherry and Merlot finished bourbon whiskeys.
To create these whiskeys, Barton 1792’s high rye recipe bourbon was aged for five to six years in new charred oak barrels before filling other casks that previously matured various wines or spirits. These whiskeys are then left to age an additional one to four years. This extended cask-finishing method results in elegant whiskeys, each displaying a distinct flavor profile, reflecting nuances of both the bourbon and the finishing cask.
“This second Thomas S. Moore release really reinforces that the extended aging is quite significant,” Master Distiller Danny Kahn said. “What we are seeing are complex, fuller textures being developed. Savory flavors and aromas are unquestionably enhanced and continue to develop in the secondary cask in ways that are very different from the primary barrel aging. The result is an elevated, premium collection unlike any other.”
The cognac barrels Kahn used generally held cognac for six or more years previously. The merlot barrels came from premium wineries from the Napa and Sanoma areas. The sherry barrels were all oloroso sherry. A variety of different types of madeira barrels were used.
Kahn, who personally tasted every single barrel that went into this release at least once, created a few sub-blends for each expression. From there, the sub-blends were sorted based on categories of flavors from which the final blends were chosen. The four resulting expressions are a beautiful demonstration of the art of blending.
Thomas S. Moore Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Madeira Casks was finished for approximately two to four years and is 96.5 proof. Thomas S. Moore Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Merlot Casks was finished for approximately two to four years and is 93.3 proof. Thomas S. Moore Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Sherry Casks was finished for approximately one to four years and is 98.7 proof. Thomas S. Moore Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Cognac Casks was finished for approximately two to four years and is 93.4 proof. Additional cask-finished releases will be unveiled every year in the fall.
This line of bourbons intends to honor Thomas S. Moore, a bourbon pioneer who built the Distillery known today as Barton 1792 Distillery. The tall, sophisticated bottles feature imagery that pays homage to the legacy of Moore. Each label displays the image of a racehorse standing tall, honoring one of Moore’s earliest whiskey brands, Belle of Nelson, named for the thoroughbred who won the Kentucky Oaks in 1878.
Each Thomas S. Moore expression is available now for $69.99.
