{"product_id":"russells-reserve-private-barrel-selection-barrel-25-0987-long-way-home-rare-bird-101-keg-n-bottle-private-barrel-pick-750-ml","title":"Russell's Reserve Private Barrel Selection (Barrel #25-0987 - Long Way Home) - Rare Bird 101 \u0026 Keg N Bottle Private Barrel Pick 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBARREL DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled - 01\/24\/17\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDumped - 11\/182025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled - 12\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarehouse - Camp Nelson, D, 4th Floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge - 8 Years, 300 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProof 110 (120.9 @ barrel selection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall\u003c\/strong\u003e:  salted caramel, warm cherry pie filling, cellar oak, blood orange, Rain-Blo bubble gum; medicinal cherry, brown sugar glaze, syrupy charred oak, candy apple, faint leather; medium-long finish w\/ barrel-aged cherry sours, molasses, vanilla bean, savory grape soda, spiced jam \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpression\u003c\/strong\u003e:  “Long Way Home” is a barrel for cherry lovers. Its name, as well as “Delta Blues,” stems from my travel woes due to the federal government shutdown last fall. Instead of flying back home, I hitched a ride with Bryant (thanks again, sir). But I digress … Let’s talk cherry. Nose = cherry. Taste = more cherry. Finish = even more cherry. Naturally, this whiskey showcases plenty of notes besides cherry. It’s more of a strong accent than a foundation, though it gives this barrel a unique identity so it’s worth noting. Caramel, brown sugar, vanilla, and oak all play their part in the symphonic union, though cherry is without question the star of the show. \n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether or not this barrel is for you depends solely on your sipping preferences. If you’re a fan of dark fruit, I think you’ll be more than satisfied with this one. If, however, you prefer more traditional bourbon notes and\/or a stronger volume of barrel spice, the other CND picks are safer bets (not to mention one or two of the CNEs). That’s the best thing about multi-barrel drops - there’s something for everyone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Keg N Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40660888780929,"sku":"Russell's Reserve Private Barrel Selection (Barrel #25-0987 - Long Way Home) - Rare Bird 101 \u0026 Keg N Bottle Private Barrel Pick 750 ml","price":77.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/4967\/3089\/files\/russells-reserve-private-barrel-selection-barrel-25-0987-long-way-home-rare-bird-101-keg-n-bottle-private-barrel-pick-750-ml-keg-n-bottle-5270821.jpg?v=1773371887","url":"https:\/\/kegnbottle.com\/products\/russells-reserve-private-barrel-selection-barrel-25-0987-long-way-home-rare-bird-101-keg-n-bottle-private-barrel-pick-750-ml","provider":"Keg N Bottle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}