When Did Toasted Barrels Become So Popular?

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Toasted barrels are all the rage right now, but why? Do they taste better than the regular bourbon counterparts? Or has the consumer shifted their taste profile? In this episode, the Bourbon Pursuit team sits down and blind tastes our way through four samples and we ponder on many questions in the toasted category. Where did it start? Do different mashbills effect the outcome? and Where should the line be drawn on what's acceptable? We examine this and a lot more as we also pick our favorite in the lineup.
Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about dusty bourbon taste
We blind Woodford Reserve Double Oak, Elijah Craig Toasted, Michter's Toasted Barrel, and Wild Turkey One
Where did we see the first ever release of toasted barrels?
Do different mashbills effect a toasted release?
Why aren't toasted barrel releases transparent with the time spent in the barrel?
Why did Woodford make their toasted Double Oaka line extension while others are limited editions?
Why you think double oak finishing will explode because of young bourbon?
Will toasted barrels be a mainstay or a trend?
How does barrel entry proof effect the toasted barrel?
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[@robertshay9235]

I think the term Toasted is such a buzz word for so many people that makes some people buy immediately. When toasted is done right, it’s great but there have been some misses for sure!

[@BourbonPursuit]

I don't know if I've had a miss yet

[@IdealtheWrapper]

The answer is ALWAYS. Toasting is part of the process for a proper barrel. High end bourbon barrels are toasted and charred. The problem is that most producers use what is called a "Kentucky barrel" from the cooperage. The toasting is a heat that brings out the sugars and allows the barrel to have fuller flavors. Wilderness Trail has ALL barrels toasted and charred. There is also different methods with the barrel ends not being toasted or charred. Most are not. Even really good bourbon can have no char or toast on the ends. Heaven Hill chars the barrel ends and I prefer this but Frey does not and they still taste great.

[@Kcemate]

Where is the full length video

[@BourbonPursuit]

No full length videos any longer. Too much time spent on editing. But full episodes are available on every podcast platform