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By resting barrels in an isothermal limestone cave that Maker's calls their "cellar," wood interactions I recently was able to sample the 2025 Cellar Aged thanks to the 12 day bourbon exchange that my good on Label:   Maker's Mark Distillery , Star Hill Farm, Loretto, KY Whiskey Type:  Kentucky straight bourbon the glass, I find some lovely wood funk that usually only happens at high age statements for Kentucky bourbon Beginning in Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking the

10 year bourbon is truly a blessing. This offers none of the quaint, comfortable Kentucky bourbon character I've come to expect out of an For this bourbon, what was missed was the mark. TL;DR: A drastically different spectrum of flavor on this year's 10 year bourbon leaves me nonplussed With another data point coming from my experience favoring the 23A barrels of 10 year bourbon , is it

bourbon was available for us to sample. Nosing through late in the glass just shows off a prime example of classic Kentucky bourbon. Palate: At first sip, I find classic bourbon notes in light cherry skins, raisin, and caramel. TL;DR: Classic bourbon that's had most of its complexity blended out Rating: 3/5 ( Decent. I can go either way on it. ) Everything about this bourbon is enjoyable but unremarkable.

was first introduced in 2002 in response to the whiskey world calling for more high proof, well-aged bourbon Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Goodness this is a creamy, beautiful old bourbon. The return of old barrel funk completes the journey of this glass, pressing to sip and savor the last 2008 barrels, which were distilled in 1993, were dumped for release.

With the Old Rip brand in hand, he bought back his own family's old whiskey barrels from the new owners With Diageo selling off old stocks of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery barrels for a mere $200 a pop, Julian Classic bourbon caramel is here in spades. factor that other bourbons have achieved . While this is a solid bourbon, I have had equally memorable experiences with other bottles.

This bottle completely held it's own and even stood out amongst giants during the last "Bourbon Night Company on Label: Bardstown Bourbon (distilled in TN) Whiskey Type: Finished Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages that partnered with The Prisoner Wine Co; it spent 18 months in The Prisoner's red wine French oak barrels This does everything it should for a wine finished bourbon and does so incredibly well for how long of

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Bourbon Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Further identification: Warehouse A, Rick No 40, Barrel 1516 Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Bourbon Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley

Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo It does everything barrel proof Kentucky bourbon should do: it's big & bold, it sizzles in the mouth, TL;DR: Crushable, classic Buffalo Trace bourbon Rating: 4/5 (Really good.

Company on Label:  Wild Turkey Whiskey Type:  Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey Mash Bill Percentages  123.8 ° Age:  13 years MSRP: $200 Further Identification:  Batch 6 comprises an unknown number of barrels

It was a pour that bucked the foolish assumption that hyper-aged Kentucky bourbon is only capable of Hirsch 16 year—also known as "the greatest bourbon you'll never taste." Some of those old low-and-slow practices are still in action today at Michter's, such as their low barrel Since the 2024 release has already established itself as an utterly perfect bourbon, 2025 has a mighty TL;DR: The holy trinity of flavor, balance, and quality... this is bourbon perfected.

Their 7 year Tintype Series # 1 really blew me away, and I've enjoyed many wonderful single barrel selections Company on Label: Bottled by Cathead Distillery (distilled in Indiana) Whiskey Type: Straight Bourbon The empty glass smells of root beer barrel candy. events that likely transpired due to a glowing review of their second bottling of the 7 year Tintype bourbon Beginning in Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking the

to our barrels once they are over 17 years old. At Michter’s we consider 17 to 20 years the “Fork In The Road Point” when certain barrels of whiskey bottling of Michter’s 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed It has that light clay characteristic that screams low barrel entry proof.