Now I want spirits to enforce, art to enchant

I haven’t been this excited about a private barrel pick since Respírítu, and before that who knows, I’ve lost count.

Private BarrelsJoshua ThinnesNovember 15, 2021rum, St. Lucia, sugarcane, single caskComment

It's the New World Water; and every drop counts

It had a deeper, darker, funky fruit-like characteristic to it that usually never fails to pique my interest.

Subtle Spirits, Water For Life Charity Barrel

Every year, Subtle Spirits will release a Water For Life barrel to benefit a designated water charity.

Lately I've been glowed up

I’ve always drawn inspiration from what's happening in the world around, and when I began conceptualizing the sticker artwork for this Russell's Reserve barrel, I was at the beginning of a road trip and had just made my way into Utah.

Private BarrelsJoshua ThinnesFebruary 3, 2021Eddie Russell, Jimmy Russell, Wild Turkey, Russell's Reserve, Bourbon, Single Barrel BourbonComment

Breathe, Don’t be afraid to care.

Four Roses is what started it all for me really. One of the first private barrels I picked and fell in love with was a Four Roses. The first Master Distiller I ever met was Jim Rutledge, whom I believe to be one of the few distillers who making whiskey with a true style, or soul.

Private BarrelsJoshua ThinnesNovember 20, 2020Four Roses, Jim Rutledge, OESO Comment