90: H K Young Bourbon Co. With Cole Hanna

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Guys this was a great chat, Cole is a awesome dude. And the whiskey topnotch. We went deep into there WHY and what the brand is all about. Hope you enjoy, Have you checked out our sponsors

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Elevating the art of toasted barrel whiskey

Toasted barrel blend

What is the "toasted barrel blend?"

As a brand, we have committed ourselves to exploring toasted barrel finishes. We want to find how toasted barrels can influence, alter, and emphasize the aromas and flavors of whiskey. In teaming up with the brilliant people of Independent Stave Company (ISC) we found three types of toasted barrels (for now) that perfectly accomplish our goals:

• Heavy Toast American Oak Barrels: Caramelized oak, toasted nuts, hints of dark chocolate, and coffee

• Custom Spice Toast, Char #1 American Oak Barrels: Baking spice, subtle char, smoky note, coconut-like character

• Medium Toast, Char #1 Hybrid Oak (American/French) Barrels: Vanilla, caramelized sugar, nutty aromas, fresh oak notes

Additionally, each of these barrels was seasoned for extended periods of 18 to 24 months, allowing ample time for oak extraction and oxidative maturation to occur, contributing to textural richness.
Like any good blend, we start with a base. To create the base of our Toasted Barrel Blend (dramatic pause for the “eureka moment”), we develop a custom blend of our bourbons that were finished in these three different toasted oak barrels. It’s quite amazing to discover the different profiles you can create by using whiskey of the same mashbill but finished in three different toasted oak barrels. Once we’ve developed our base blend, we integrate other Kentucky straight bourbon whiskies to layer additional flavors into the blend, creating a final product that is sure to turn you into a believer.

What makes H.K Young Bourbon Co. THE toasted barrel finish bourbon company?
We've committed our brand to exploring how toasted barrels change whiskey's profile. By meticulously selecting and blending whiskeys finished in our unique toasted barrels, each crafted to enhance specific notes, we create distinctive batches that showcase the extraordinary flavors and aromas toasted barrels provide.
Join us in a toast to the extraordinary!

Batch #2: “Panacea”

In Greek mythology, Panacea is the goddess of cure. By modern definition, panacea means “a solution or remedy for all difficulties.” Now, it is the name for the second batch of our H.K. Young Toasted Barrel Blend. Batch #2 distinguishes itself from Batch #1 with its nearly medicinal-like, oily viscosity, reminiscent of the early apothecaries blending ingredients to ward off ailments, and the days when whiskey was considered a medicinal remedy. “Panacea” embodies the rich outcomes achievable when blending select whiskies finished in our toasted oak barrels. While Batch #1 focused on higher tannins for a drier mouthfeel, Batch #2 dramatically increases viscosity, aiming to provide an experience that is not only delicious but also evocative of a time when a sip of whiskey was a trusted remedy for both body and soul.
On the nose, “Panacea” opens to delightful aromas of maraschino cherries, candied pecans, and vanilla, with hints of cigar smoke in the background. The palate is layered and viscous, offering notes of artisan chocolate-covered cherries, raw honeycomb, and babelutte toffee. As the flavors transition into the finish, notes of sweet oak, peanut brittle, and tobacco harmonize to create a memorable and incomparable pour