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Orders are available for pick-up at Restaurant Nicholas at 160 Route 35 South Red Bank, NJ 07701 during the following times:
Monday: 9:30-3:30; Tuesday – Friday: 9:15am – 9:00pm; Saturday: 11:00am – 9:00pm; Sunday: Closed
Orders are available for pick-up at Restaurant Nicholas at 160 Route 35 South Red Bank, NJ 07701 during the following times:
Monday: 9:30-3:30; Tuesday – Friday: 9:15am – 9:00pm; Saturday: 11:00am – 9:00pm; Sunday: Closed
$43.00
There are few distilleries that garner as much attention as Buffalo Trace at the restaurant. It’s the number one requested bourbon at our bar by far.
Over the last few years, I’ve been trying to purchase our own barrel but getting a Nicholas Barrel Reserve at Buffalo Trace is only slightly easier than getting my own barrel of Pappy. The distillery is one of the oldest distilleries in Kentucky and is the place where Pappy Van Winkle, Blanton’s, George T. Stagg, E.H. Taylor, Elmer T. Lee & Weller are made (just to name a few). Private tours are almost non existent and landing a visit to select your own barrel happen about as often as a New York Giant victory.
Buffalo Trace lives up to the hype though. I am blown away that they can sell a bourbon that is 8 years old at this quality level for such a fair price. I tasted through 25 barrels that were specially set aside for me by Bo Beckman who is the only guy in the private barrel program.
This barrel had a deep a golden color with a complex nose of vanilla, mint and molasses. On the palate it is sweet with notes of brown sugar and fall spice that give way to oak, toffee, & dark fruit. The finish is long and smooth with serious depth.
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DO NOT compare this Buffalo Trace in any way to the regular bottling. This bourbon is worlds apart.
Worlds Best Single Barrel Bourbon – Whisky Magazine
I loved the barrel I selected of Rebel Cask Strength when I was at Lux Row back in January. Finally, it’s made its way to New Jersey. My single barrel from Rebel is much different from the single barrel Cask Strength that Rebel usually puts out into the market. This is a 120 Proof beauty that was born in March of 2017. I love the way this one came together. The molasses, gingerbread, vanilla, oak and spice combination here is so smooth and effortless. You gotta try this one; I know you’re going to love it.
This is a rare release that has gone absolutely bonkers on the secondary market. My price is at least $100/btl lower than most. It’s crazy out here. This one comes from legendary Master Distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell, who combine for over 100 years of experience crafting some of the finest bottles of Whiskey in the world. Each bottle of Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Old is aged for a minimum of 13 years, reaching an ABV of 57.4% and promising a distinctive, rich, warm flavor. I know Eddie and Jimmy would say, “juice this good should be enjoyed right out of the bottle.”
This is obviously something very rare and very special. In fact, I only have one bottle and even that took some convincing. It’s worth it to a lucky collector though. This single malt is matured exclusively for twenty-five years in Oloroso sherry seasoned oak casks from Jerez, Spain. Laying undisturbed in the same casks for so long transforms this into a silky, luxurious single malt whisky characterized by its rich flavors of vanilla, dried fruits and ginger spice with a long finish and rich mahogany color.
If you could only visit one distillery, it seems crazy but I may recommend you going to Baltimore instead of Kentucky. This new Sagamore distillery is unbelievable. It’s like taking a tour of Wonka’s facilities. These guys are still in their early stages, but they’ve already thrown Whistle Pig off their, ‘Top Rye Whiskey’ thrown. The single barrel I picked out was aged 7 years and came from floor 1 and room 1. It’s a killer 100 Proof expression with all the Rye spices, fall notes, and molasses and a great long and warm finish that stays with you.
32darp (verified owner) –
Buy this now… significantly smoother and tastier than the regular BT!