{"title":"Single Barrel Store Picks — Unwind Picks","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore exclusive single-barrel whiskey and private cask selections chosen by Unwind Bottle Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nashtucky-9-year-kentucky-bourbon-selected-by-unwind","title":"Nashtucky 9 Year Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon | Selected by Unwind","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNashville meets Kentucky — that’s the inspiration behind Nashtucky, Nashville Barrel Co.’s premium line of bourbon. Sourced from Kentucky and crafted with precision, these barrels represent the sweet spot where tradition and experimentation collide. When we got the chance to taste through their inventory, we didn’t hesitate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe sat down blind with 12 barrels — a mix of 9- and 10-year expressions from both Nashville Barrel Co. and Nashtucky. What immediately stood out was the variation and depth. These weren’t cookie-cutter bourbons. Each barrel had its own story, its own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs always, our barrel selectors worked completely blind: no labels, no proof, no age statements — just what’s in the glass. (Our barrel selection process online)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe unanimous vote? It wasn’t the oldest. It wasn’t the highest proof. It was the one that made us pause — a Kentucky bourbon that doesn’t play by the usual rules. Crafty notes, unexpected depth, and a complexity that only comes with experience. This is not a traditional pick, and that's exactly why we chose it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompany: \u003c\/b\u003eNashville Barrel Company, Nashville, TN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarrel #:\u003c\/b\u003e 20003 Single Barrel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType: \u003c\/b\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource \u0026amp; Mash Bill: \u003c\/b\u003eUndisclosed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge: \u003c\/b\u003e9 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof: \u003c\/b\u003e113.4pf \/ 56.7% ABV Cask Strength\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelected by:\u003c\/b\u003e Unwind Barrel Selection Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMSRP:\u003c\/b\u003e $109.99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet oak and dense caramel lead the way, layered with cinnamon, butterscotch, and warm bakery notes reminiscent of sweet cereal and fresh pastries. As it opens, rich dark fruit emerges—raisin, strawberry, black cherry, and syrupy plum—giving the aroma a deep character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull and viscous with an impressive mouthfeel. Vanilla, caramel, and honey coat the palate alongside baked croissants, molasses, and dark fruit notes of black cherry and plum syrup. Hints of graham cracker and cinnamon candy add warmth and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and lingering with sweet oak, vanilla, and dense fruit giving way to subtle tobacco, anise, and light leather. A distinctive cherry cola note appears on the finish, followed by touches of cinnamon spice and toasted almond.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nashtucky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44805167153222,"sku":null,"price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/2872\/7110\/files\/Nashtucky9YearKentuckySingleBarrelBourbon-SelectedbyUnwind.png?v=1786341481"},{"product_id":"dream-spirits-kentucky-bourbon-cask-strength-9-year-single-barrel-sucker-punch-750ml-selected-by-unwind","title":"Dream Spirits Kentucky Bourbon Cask Strength 9 Year Single Barrel \"Sucker Punch\" | Selected by Unwind","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNine Years in the Making. One Barrel. Selected by Unwind.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDream Spirits' \"Sucker Punch\" is exactly what the name promises — a cask strength, single barrel Kentucky straight bourbon that hits with precision and doesn't let go. Aged nine years in the heart of Kentucky, this barrel-proof expression is bottled without chill filtration or dilution, delivering every ounce of character the barrel has to offer. Bold, unapologetic, and deeply satisfying, \"Sucker Punch\" is a bourbon for those who want the full experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"336\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"8\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"11\" data-start=\"8\"\u003eDeep barrel notes lead immediately, with a strong oak presence wrapped in caramelized sugar, molasses, and a subtle touch of cherry. The barrel influence is bold and unmistakable, but there is enough sweetness to keep it rounded. As it opens, cinnamon and anise begin to emerge, adding a darker, more refined spice character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"740\" data-start=\"338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"348\" data-start=\"338\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"351\" data-start=\"348\"\u003eThe mouthfeel is exceptional — rich, coating, and persistent. Layers of caramelized sugar, molasses, oak, and warm baking spice arrive first, followed by a soft thread of cherry. The oak is powerful, giving the whiskey structure without taking away from its depth. It feels dense, polished, and layered, with the barrel character carrying beautifully across the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1012\" data-start=\"742\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"752\" data-start=\"742\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"755\" data-start=\"752\"\u003eLong, warming, and deeply satisfying. Oak, cinnamon, and anise linger with notes of molasses and burnt sugar in the background. The finish continues to build, leaving a lasting impression of mature oak, dark sweetness, and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Sourced Barton Distillate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Single Barrel, Cask Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 122.2 proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-Chill Filtered, No Added Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected by Unwind Bottle Shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Sucker Punch\" — because the best bourbons always catch you off guard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dream Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45056830865478,"sku":null,"price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/2872\/7110\/files\/DreamSpiritsKentuckyBourbonCaskStrength9YearSingleBarrel_SuckerPunch_-SelectedbyUnwind.png?v=1789011282"},{"product_id":"pursuit-spirits-double-oaked-bourbon-the-brulee-cask-700ml-selected-by-unwind","title":"Pursuit Spirits Double Oaked Bourbon \"The Brûlée Cask\" | Selected by Unwind","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Brûlée Cask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had the rare opportunity to hand-select this exceptional single barrel from Pursuit Spirits, and \"The Brulee Cask\" is the result — a double oaked Kentucky straight bourbon that's as indulgent as it sounds. Finished in a second charred oak barrel to deepen its complexity, this Unwind exclusive delivers layers of caramelized sugar, maple syrup, toasted wood, and warm spice that make it impossible to put down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDense sweet oak leads right away, layered with maple syrup, caramelized sugar, vanilla bean, and roasted marshmallow. A deep barrel char note comes through like dark cocoa powder, balanced by burnt cinnamon, toasted sugar, and subtle dark fruit. As it opens, the maple becomes even more intense, with hints of wintergreen, anise, seasoned leather, sweet grain, and pastry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBig, sweet, and coating from the first sip. Maple syrup, honey, molasses, chewy caramel candy, toasted marshmallow, and vanilla sugar rush across the palate. The sweet oak backbone keeps everything grounded, while barrel char, toasted almond, cinnamon, and baking spice add depth. It has a rich, oily mouthfeel with layers of caramelized sugar and roasted vanilla that continue to build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, sweet, and mouth-coating. Maple syrup, honey, sweet oak, toasted cinnamon, barrel char, and caramelized sugar linger for a very long time. The finish stays rich and sticky, almost like syrup over waffles or pancakes, with enough oak and spice to keep it from becoming one-dimensional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompany:\u003c\/b\u003e Pursuit Spirits, Louisville, KY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e The Brûlée Cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarrel Code: 10CF-A-06-CB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Double oaked bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMashbill:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBardstown Bourbon Company: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Malted Barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eTN Distilling Partner: 80% Corn, 10% Rye, 10% Malted Barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eFinger Lakes Distilling: 70% Corn, 20% Wheat, 10% Malted Barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 108 proof \/ 54% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMSRP:\u003c\/b\u003e $74.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA store pick worth savoring — grab a bottle of \"The Brulee Cask\" before it's gone for good.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unwind Bottle Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45145780355142,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/2872\/7110\/files\/PursuitSpiritsDoubleOakedBourbon_TheBruleeCask_700ml-SelectedbyUnwind_c88c0e70-7be0-4ba0-9213-6c0333155c38.png?v=1786341662"},{"product_id":"lost-lantern-reservoir-distillery-bourbon-750ml","title":"Lost Lantern Reservoir Distillery 100% Corn Bourbon | Selected by Unwind","description":"\u003ch2\u003e100% Virginia Corn, Quarter Cask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLost Lantern Whiskey has built its reputation on sourcing and bottling exceptional American whiskeys that tell a story of place, craft, and character. The Reservoir Distillery Bourbon is an exclusive private barrel selection for Unwind Bottle Shop, spotlighting Richmond, Virginia's Reservoir Distillery — a small-batch producer that trusts the full force flavor of 100% Virginia-grown corn, combined with the deep aging capacity of their Quarter Cask barrels, to produce a distinctively singular bourbon. Because the Quarter Cask is significantly smaller than standard barrels, the whisky has more contact with the wood, which speeds up the aging process and imparts richer, more intense, and concentrated flavors. Only 30 bottles were yielded from this cask — available exclusively here. This bottling captures that unparalleled Virginia bourbon flavor at full proof: unfiltered, unapologetic, and unmistakably Reservoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reservoir Distillery, Richmond, Virginia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lost Lantern Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unwind Bottle Shop Private Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quarter Cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottles Produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 63.9% \/ \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 127.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Virginia-grown corn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exclusive Unwind Bottle Shop private barrel selection — only 30 bottles of this high-proof, Quarter Cask Virginia bourbon exist, making it one of the rarest finds in our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Lantern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45310360617030,"sku":null,"price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/2872\/7110\/files\/LostLanternReservoirDistillery100_CornBourbon-SelectedbyUnwind.png?v=1789011391"},{"product_id":"lost-lantern-dread-river-single-barrel-bourbon-selected-by-unwind","title":"Lost Lantern Dread River Single Barrel Hazmat Bourbon | Selected by Unwind","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Single Barrel from Dread River Distilling Co.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release features a single barrel from Dread River Distilling Co. in Birmingham, Alabama, bottled by Lost Lantern. Dread River is a true grain-to-glass craft distillery, managing every step of production in-house: selecting and milling raw grains, fermentation, distillation, and aging. Nothing is sourced. Everything is earned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis barrel was selected completely blind. Our tasters knew nothing about the producer, style, mash bill, age, or proof. What stood out was how immediate it was — big, bold, and memorable from the very first sip. Tasted alongside craft whiskies from different distilleries, regions, and styles, this barrel simply rose to the top. Only afterward did we learn we had selected a 7-year-old, 142.8-proof bourbon from a craft distillery in Alabama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep caramel, sweet oak, wheat pastry, graham cracker, and almond with anise, cardamom, cinnamon, crystallized sugar, barrel char, and a subtle touch of maple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, dense, and exceptionally oily. Hard caramel and deep sweet oak lead into charred sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, anise, maple, and a slight peppery spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely long and persistent with dark caramel, mature sweet oak, barrel char, and lingering spice. Deep, structured, and grown-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dread River Distilling Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled By:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lost Lantern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birmingham, Alabama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% White Corn · 30% Hard Winter Wheat · 10% Malted Barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 71.4% \/ \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 142.8 · Hazmat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blind selection that rose to the top — big, structured, and built to leave an impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Lantern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46444102811718,"sku":null,"price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/2872\/7110\/files\/LostLanternDreadRiverSingleBarrelHazmatBourbon-SelectedbyUnwind.png?v=1788360401"}],"url":"https:\/\/unwindbottleshop.com\/collections\/single-barrel-store-picks-unwind-picks.oembed","provider":"Unwind Bottle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}