Single Barrel Release Doctors Are Us

Barrell Rye Single Barrel M725

I picked this barrel in April, during the surge of the COVID-19 wave in New York City. It was a time where the world was crashing down and every day was both a blessing and a mystery. People were huddled in their homes, businesses were shuttered, but my wife and other physicians like her scrubbed up and went to work. 

Every day was a new struggle. The numbers kept climbing, the statistics coming out of China and Italy told a story of healthcare workers falling ill at higher rates and with more severe illness. No one knew when the wave would crest. But our doctors kept going to work. 

One of these was Dr. Lorna Breen. Dr. Breen, 49, was the medical director of the Emergency Department at the New York Presbyterian Allen Hospital. After contracting COVID-19 and recovering, she died tragically by suicide. 

In honor of Dr. Breen and all physicians, I present the Barrell “Doctors Are Us” Single Barrel Rye. The inspiration for the name was the thought that doctors are everyday people. They walk down the street, they eat and drink, and they live just like everyone else. Most are uncomfortable with the “hero” title that has been thrust upon them in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic because they, like my wife, don’t see that they did anything heroic. They care for the sick because this is who they are and it is what they do. 

For each bottle sold, a donation of $5 will be sent to the Dr. Lorna Breen Heros Foundation (https://drlornabreen.org/), which is dedicated to protecting the psychological well-being of physicians and healthcare workers-. 

The whiskey is an excellent example of MGP Rye. Aged in barrel 7 years and 3 months, with a proof of 116.2. Sweet caramel notes in early attack, with the heat on attack pretty mild. There's a lot of complexity here, lots of fruit combining with spice with a lovely long finish. When I revisit with some drops of water it is so drinkable. Sweetness and heat are a great combination. Vibrant flavors, apple cinnamon finish.

This can be purchased here: https://www.bluestreakwine.com/spirits/Barrell-Craft-Spirits-7-Year-Single-Barrel-M725-Rye-Doctors-Are-Us-w2747159ch

There is a limit of 2 bottles per person for the first week of sales. Shipping is available within New York. All orders over $200 before taxes are shipped for free. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@bluestreakwine.com. If you would like raffle tickets for our BTAC raffle or would like to be included in Rob’s Whiskey List, please indicate that on your order in the special instructions.

Regards,

Rob Bralow

GM, Blue Streak Wines & Spirits

www.bluestreakwine.com