In late June of this year, Micky Finn's announced its new Barrel Pick program slated to include a huge number of new Bourbon Barrel Picks to arrive over the course of the subsequent months, increasing as the holidays grew closer.

While Barrel Pick programs, in and of themselves, are not a new phenomenon, the size and scale of the program announced by Micky Finn's are few and far between. For those who enjoy finding rare bourbons and unique liquors, Micky Finn's has always been the number one stop. For years, Micky Finn's has carried a wide array of specialty liquors, bourbons in particular, and products such as allocated bourbons, rare brands, and barrel picks have long been a staple of the Florence area institution.

Now, however, Micky Finn's has upped its game with the announcement of a huge selection of Barrel Picks, with even more products to come. Each product is privately tasted and selected, guaranteeing the best of the best from each distiller, and a unique taste that can only be found at Micky Finn's.

Just two months after the announcement, it's abundantly clear that Micky Finn's is delivering on its promise to drastically increase the size of its Barrel Pick selections. The second round of products have now arrived and, as September rolls in, the Micky Finn's Barrel Pick Program has more than quadrupled in size, with even more picks set to arrive soon. 

Here's a peek at some of the new arrivals currently available below: (See the previous announcements linked here for more Bourbon Barrel Pick items and Tequila Barrel Pick items here)

Savage And Cooke

Distilled in California, this straight rye whiskey is golden brown in color and offers hints of orange, brown sugar, and ginger on the nose. 51% rye, 45% corn, and 4% malted barley. Sweet spice and honey citrus on the palate. Finish holds long and sweet. 

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George Dickel 

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Jimmy Red Bourbon Whiskey (Highwire Distilling Co.)

Distilled in Charleston, South Carolina, this barrel proof bourbon (113.7) is made using Jimmy Red corn. This heritage grain produces a unique and delicious product that has a nose of sweet corn, honey, and brown sugar. Nice creamy mouth feel with honey and hints of soft spice. Warm, vanilla finish. 

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Old Forester 

This sought after bourbon has a mash bill of 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley and is bottled at 128.9 proof. Creme brulee, dark cherry, and apples on the nose. Potent palate with toasted pecan, oak, black cherries, and leather. Long spicy finish with burnt caramel and pepper. 

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Middle West

This 95% wheat and 5% malted barley whiskey is bottled at 125 proof. Distilled from local grains and aged in locally coopered barrels in Ohio, this whiskey offers a great wheat chaff and cherry fruit nose. Nice soft spice on the palate accentuating roast coffee and sweet anise. Silky mouth feel. Nice medium finish with hints of cherry and brownie batter. 

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Middle West Dark Pumpernickel Rye

Middle West offers a new take on rye whiskey using dark pumpernickel rye grown in Ohio. Distilled in Ohio, and aged in barrels coopered in Ohio, this is bottled at barrel proof (124). Multi layered with notes of fruit and raisins on the nose. Vanilla, caramel, and charred oak on the palate. Pumpernickel spice and yeasty dark bread on the finish.  

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Rabbit Hole Heigold

70% corn, 25% malted rye, and 5% malted barley and 108.1 proof, this is a limited edition single barrel offering from Rabbit Hole. Nose of sweet toasty malt with candied apple and brown sugar. Palate serves up caramel, oak, and butterscotch. Medium finish with prominent rye spice and toffee. 

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Courage And Conviction 

This American single malt whiskey was aged for 4 years in a bourbon cask before spending an additional 7 years in a port cask. After 11 years, this distinct whiskey offers up a fantastic honey and apricot nose. The palate is the softest of toast, with full bodied fruit and cocoa balanced by the 116.8 proof. Finish is very long and sweet. 

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High West

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Stranahan's

This American single malt whiskey is aged four years in a new #3 char barrel, then solera finished in New York bourbon barrels. Nose offers dried apricot, leather and nutmeg. Palate serves up creamy butterscotch, brown sugar, and caramel apples. Rich and mellow finish with earthy malts and lingering spice. 

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Russell's Reserve

At 9 years old and 110 proof, this Wild Turkey offering serves up a nose of caramel, oak, and sweet graham cracker. Rye spice, tobacco, and caramel candy fill out the rich palate. Great long finish with tobacco, dark fruit, toffee, and spices. 

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Like all Barrel Pick Program's, however, supplies are still limited and, once a barrel is gone, it's gone for good. Make sure to visit one of Micky Finn's three locations to browse the available barrel picks today before these selections disappear forever.

Stay tuned to the Micky Finn's website for new announcements regarding the Barrel Pick Program. 

Micky Finn's One Stop Party Shop
194 S. Cashua Drive.
Florence, SC 29501

Micky Finn's Liquor and Beverage Warehouse
3035 Dr. Johnny Bruce. Rd.
Florence, SC 29506

Micky Finn's South Side
550 Pamplico Hwy
Florence, SC 29505

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