The Reveries Barrel Strength Bourbon Bundle The Prime Barrel Picks #148 & #149

Experience two exceptional barrel-strength bourbons side-by-side with The Prime Barrel's exclusive Reveries Bundle. This limited collection pairs a fruit-forward 10-year MGP single barrel with a cherry-dominant labeled 16, but actually 17-year Buff Turkey expression—both aged at The Reveries facility in Virginia's intense climate.

Important: The 17-year Buff Turkey (Pick #149) is exclusively available in this bundle. It cannot be purchased separately.

What's Included:

1. The Reveries 10-Year-Old Barrel Strength Bourbon - Pick #148

• Distillery: MGP (Lawrenceburg, Indiana)
• Age: 10 Years
• Mashbill: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley
• Profile: Explosive fruit complexity—berries, melon, stone fruits, banana, vanilla crème brûlée
• Character: Fruit-forward sweetness with balanced oak, zero ethanol burn

2. The Reveries 17 Year Old Barrel Strength Bourbon - Pick #149 (Bundle Exclusive)

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace / Wild Turkey 
• Age: 16 Years (actually 17 years)
• Profile: Red fruits and tropical undertones
• Character: The Prime Barrel's 4th "Buff Turkey" pick—fruity profile, extended finish
• Availability: Only available in this bundle

Why This Bundle Matters:

This pairing offers a rare opportunity to compare how two distinct distilleries—MGP and a blend of Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey—respond to extended aging in Virginia's sweltering rickhouse. Both barrels spent significant time at The Reveries facility, experiencing heat cycles that accelerate maturation and concentrate fruit-forward characteristics.

The Tasting Experience:

10-Year MGP (Pick #148):

• Nose: Berries, melon, stone fruits, banana, vanilla crème brûlée
• Palate: Waves of fruit and deep vanilla, seamless sweetness to spice transition
• Finish: Medium-long with fruit, vanilla, and oak balance

17-Year Buff Turkey (Pick #149):

• Nose: Red fruit dominant, tropical fruit hints
• Palate: Dark red fruits, tropical undertones, no typical turkey melon notes
• Finish: Extended cherry and oak without tannic dryness

Bundle Exclusivity:

The 17-year Buff Turkey expression (Pick #149) represents The Prime Barrel's most premium "Buff Turkey" selection to date. Due to limited bottle availability and exceptional quality, we've made this barrel bundle exclusive. The only way to secure a bottle is through this two-bottle package.

This creates a unique collecting opportunity: acquire both expressions or miss the 17-year entirely.

The Prime Barrel Selection Story:

Both barrels were sampled during the same Virginia trip in 2025. The 10-year MGP earned unanimous acclaim from our on-site selection panel, including renowned whiskey expert Jay West (T8ke). The 17-year-old Buff Turkey underwent virtual selection, allowing dozens of Prime Barrel members to vote and participate in choosing this premium barrel.

Together, they represent community-driven curation at its finest.

Bundle Value Proposition:

• Exclusive Access: The Only way to purchase the 17-year-old Buff Turkey
• Comparative Tasting: Experience MGP vs Buff Turkey side-by-side
• Age Progression: Taste 10-year exuberance vs 17-year maturity
• Virginia Terroir: Both barrels matured in The Reveries' unique climate
• Single Barrel Rarity: Two one-time offerings that won't restock
• Barrel Strength: Both bottled uncut and unfiltered at cask strength
• Limited Availability: When the bundle sells out, both expressions are gone forever

Perfect For:

• Bourbon collectors building comprehensive single-barrel libraries
• Enthusiasts comparing MGP vs Buff Turkey distillate
• Whiskey drinkers exploring how terroir affects bourbon maturation
• Gift-givers seeking exclusive, premium bourbon bundles
• Prime Barrel members completing the "Buff Turkey" collection
• Anyone wanting the 17-year Buff Turkey (bundle purchase required)

Technical Specifications:

Pick #147 (10-Year MGP):

• Age Statement: 10 years
• Distilled: 2015
• Proof: 116.7
• Cooperage: ISC

Pick #148 (17-Year Buff Turkey):

• Age Statement: 16 Years (actual: 17 years)
• Proof: 121.3
• Cooperage: ISC
• Bundle Exclusive: Cannot be purchased separately

Availability & Scarcity:

This is a limited bundle offering. Both barrels are single-barrel selections—once they're gone, they're gone permanently. The 17-year Buff Turkey's bundle-exclusive status means missing this package means missing that expression entirely.

No restocks. No repeats. No second chances on the 17-year-old.

The Prime Barrel's Buff Turkey Collection:

This bundle adds Pick #148 to our growing "Buff Turkey" legacy:

• River Roots: Dusty Funk
• Augusta: Balanced
• Elkwood Reserve: Cherry Bomb
• Reveries (Pick #149): Fruity ← Bundle Exclusive
• Old Zach: Fiery (coming 2026)