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Having the chance to sit with Freddie, hear his stories, and select a barrel together inside the warehouse was genuinely one of the highlights of the trip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd thankfully, the whiskey absolutely delivered too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re pretty happy about this one landing. An EH Taylor single barrel pick that’s well over 9 years old, bottled in bond, and somehow still at a pretty reasonable price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady for immediate dispatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScroll down to watch Freddie Johnson’s incredible story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilled on 29 March 2016 and matured for 9 years and 4 months in Warehouse P, Floor 3, this single barrel showcases exactly why EH Taylor single barrels have become some of the most sought-after bourbons in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis was not a subtle whiskey in the warehouse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the first pour it brought deep mature oak, classic rye spice and rich dark sweetness, but what really stood out was the balance. Powerful and layered without tipping too far into tannin or heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Excellent structure. The oak is beautifully integrated into a dark caramel sweetness.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep oak developing into liquorice, rye grain and sarsaparilla, with maple and blackcurrant sweetness. Extremely light menthol, almost tobacco-like, alongside dark dried apricots, flaky croissant crust and bubblegum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA hit of cola spice with excellent structure. The oak is beautifully integrated into a dark caramel sweetness, followed by a minty cooling sensation, slight grape acidity and dark berries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrying, slightly grain-forward and long, with lingering dark caramel, spice and cooling mint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 Years 4 Months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% | 100 Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand: \u003c\/strong\u003eColonel E.H. 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The one you wish you'd tucked away for a special occasion. The one you wish you'd bought two of.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have a feeling this might be one of those releases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter months of patience, we're incredibly proud to present the latest Whiskey Hunt Australia Exclusive: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker's Mark Private Selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wasn't simply a case of selecting a barrel and waiting for it to be bottled. Brock Tregellas and the Whiskey Hunt Australia tasting panel visited Maker's Mark on two separate occasions (in 2024 and 2025), checking in on the barrel's development before finally deciding it had reached its peak. Only then was it bottled exclusively for Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e264 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike traditional single barrel bourbons, Maker's Mark's acclaimed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate Selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e programme allows each barrel to be finished with a bespoke combination of ten oak staves. 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