Charles Miller works at the Louisville Zoo. He is very involved in fund raising for his favorite charities such as the Louisville Zoo, Ducks Unlimited and other animal based non-profit organizations. He is also a member of the Bourbon Society. He recently purchased a barrel of Stitzel-Weller bourbon from Buffalo Trace. The barrel was made on 29 June 1992. The doors closed on the distillery on 30 June 1992. This is one of the last barrels of Stitzel-Weller bourbon made and it was bottled on 14 August 2006. It was bottled at 90 proof Weller 12 yo. Charles is going to use the bottles as fund raising items for his favorite charities either as auction items or tasting events.
I had the oportunity to sip some of this whiskey last night and I found it to be quite good. Here is what I remember of the taste of this whiskey:
Nose: Rich caramel and hazelnut with just a hint of chocolate.
Taste: Very smooth but a bit thin. I would have prefered this at 100 proof as Weller Centennial. Caramel and wood with that hint of chocolate and ripe fruit - apples and dates.
Finish: A bit of sweet caramel with lots of oak flavor, but not too much tannin. Quite good.
Notes: Very good whiskey. I will have to go to one of the auctions and bid on a bottle.