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
$95.00 $85.00
Back in the day, I used to pick three barrels of Russell’s Reserve every year and offer them up to the Nicholas Wines faithful. Now, if I’m lucky, I get one barrel every three years. I kinda feel like I should drink this one out of a golden chalice.
These days, a private pick of Russell’s is the “Holy Grail” of the bourbon world. As you might imagine, my bar at home is well-stocked with my picks from over the years, but the bottle that I grab most often is my Russell’s #2. It’s just so dang good. I have heard the same thing from many of you who also consider it amongst your favorites. They told me this one was coming in for Christmas, but I guess they meant Easter. Either way, this juice is so rare, I am only selling 100 bottles of this selection and stashing the rest. I would suggest you grab two while you can!
During the pandemic, we would sell out of a year’s worth of bourbon in a month. As you well know, I’ve been struggling to restock them ever since. The bourbon shortage, the glass shortage, and all the logistical challenges haven’t helped the situation.
I love tasting with Eddie because he says he doesn’t get “warmed up” until barrel #50. Last time we tasted together, I think I bowed out around 100. Crazy thing is, we both ranked barrels separately and came up with the same exact top four. I definitely don’t mind having the same palate as that guy!
Born- 12-10-13
Tasted- 2-21-23
Bottled – 3-2-23
Warehouse:7
Level-4
Proof-110%
Barrel #22-0635
My tasting notes: Super creamy with flavors of toffee, vanilla, roasted pineapple & floral rye. The finish takes you on a ride that lasts over a minute.
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Today I snagged a really special single barrel that I have been working on for nearly two years now with Old Forester. It’s a 128.2 proof dynamo that will blow you away, and you’ll love every single sip. The nose is of fresh leather, baking spices & cocoa. On the pallet, this one is a monster & hits you with baked apple. brown sugar, vanilla & cinnamon. The finish goes on for two days long with notes of fig, cherries & clove. It’s big, but she’s a beauty.
True whiskey and Knob Creek enthusiasts are going to go nuts for this one. Knob Creek Rye is as outstanding as it is rare but today we’re lucky enough to bring to you, my own single barrel of it. This is a big gold expression of Rye that holds nothing back. On the nose, there are hints of dill, rye and essence of charred oak. On the palate, you are hit over the head with baking spice, honey and freshly baked bread. The finish is certainly a warm “Kentucky Hug” that goes on forever.
This is definitely one of the most unique private barrels of bourbon you’re gonna find anywhere and it comes from our friends at in Kirby at Wyoming Whiskey. It’s been two years since we’ve had this baby! They make their own whiskey in-house instead of getting it shipped to them and finishing it. In doing so, they use winter wheat to churn out a medium length whiskey with notes of honey, burnt sugar, cinnamon and caramel on the finish. It’s sensational – but I only have 120 bottles from this barrel to offer up.
Rich and creamy notes of toasted oak, vanilla, caramel, and fresh baked Bundt cake immediately flood the sense’s as soon as you pop this one open. Bottled at 100-Proof, you get a little bit of heat on the front palate followed by rich oak, leather and freshly baked bread. As it starts to open, you get some sweeter, creamy vanilla notes that cream in as well as campfire s’mores and a dash of pepper. The finish is long, and a bit spicy which leaves a memorable aftertaste and leaves you wanting more.
Mike (verified owner) –
This is special. Thanks for picking this barrel. Fantastic nose of molasses, toffee and vanilla and it all comes through on the.palate. Then a nice wave of medium heat leading to the rye spices to finish.