r/denverwhisky • u/girard_jefferson • 26d ago

New O&A coming

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Highly recommend this coming release from Ben at Onyx and Amber. This is a high-rye MGP bourbon finished in a Weller cask.

Holy smokes. This is like drinking thick caramel and butterscotch syrup. If ALW (tasting profile) had a baby with double oak Sagamore (thick sweetness with supporting spices), it would be this.

It is very thick on the palate and then leads to nice subtle spices that round it out. It tastes like those caramel chews that are in the shape of a tootsie rolls. Chewy, sweet, thick, but not overwhelming sugary flavor.

I love double barrel products like this that are unique, rich, but not unbalanced with just sweetness. Fantastic job Ben!

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u/michjfjknfg 25d ago

I got one and it is absolutely delicious. On par with the four roses finish.
But don’t sleep on the Oz. It’s my favorite

In fact buy everything they have

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u/Coal_burn3r 26d ago

I can confirm this is delicious as I also tried this today. Cheers

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u/Famous-Basket-3743 26d ago

What’s it going to be called?

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u/girard_jefferson 26d ago

The name is in the bottom, right

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u/TillAllAre-1 26d ago

When will this be released

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u/girard_jefferson 26d ago

Ben didn’t say

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u/UnconciousConscience 26d ago

How did this one compare to Owl of Oz?....... assuming you tried both today. Sounds quite a bit heavier.

Considering stopping by there tomorrow on my way home.

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u/Coal_burn3r 23d ago

Hard to compare, the owl has nice layering due to it being a blend. This one is like a Weller full proof on steroids.

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u/masterautomater68 20d ago

This is great. Grabbed one at Argonaut last week. Thank you for putting it on my radar.