Playing a little catch up for Day 8 and 9 of the #12DaysofWhiskeyExchange that @bourbondipity_ put together Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill

After trying the Blue Run 13 Year Bourbon in a sample from @SaxyBourbon, I couldn't wait to get my hands Company on Label: Blue Run Spirits Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 113 There are all the great oak barrel characteristics, without that saturation point where it actually turns

Beam Whiskey Type: Finished Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Percentages of Corn, Brown Rice

year of making whiskey with Wild Turkey, this blend was selected by his son, Eddie, who sought out barrels The result is this Diamond Anniversary edition featuring a blend of 13 and 16 year bourbons. "It was about doing something different", says Eddie, commenting about the profile chosen for this bourbon Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 91° Age: Blend of 13 year and 16 year bourbons Further identification: The Diamond Anniversary

Having tried the Small Batch and Straight Bourbon offerings from Smoke Wagon already, it was high time Company on Label: Nevada H&C Distilling Co Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley Proof: 113.8° Age: NAS (Blend of 4 to 12 year old bourbons) Further identification

Beam Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley Proof: 100° Age: 15 years

use it as a benchmark for a comparison to the Rare Character Oloroso bourbon we just picked. This will be a double header for me with the Rare Character tasting notes coming first on the Mass Bourbon Company on Label: Wild Turkey Whiskey Type: Finished Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 13% Rye , 12% Malted Barley Proof: 101° Age: 12 years (blend of 12 to 15 year bourbons) Further identification The mouth feel is incredibly unique here for a bourbon mash bill.

This time the very unique @kentuckypeerless small batch bourbon is due for review; let’s see what’s in Company on Label: Peerless Distilling Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof If this is the bourbon... I'm very interested to see how spicy/zesty the rye might be! Rating: 3/5

Company on Label: Litchfield Whiskey Type: Finished Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 75% Corn, 20% Rye, 5% Barley Proof: 86° Age: 4 years Further identification: Sample provided to me from @bourbon_fiend_and_finder

distinct haziness; I notice what might be slight flocculation and tiny particles of what I hope is barrel It definitely feels like a single barrel - I find no telltale sign like a flip-flop of flavors that suggests 114.5 proof, aged 6 years (MGP distillate, 95% wheat / 5% malted barley) Reveal: Mayor Pingree Single Barrel @bourbonboot - 3rd place! @drewsdram - best proof guess! @ky_waterman - backup guess on point! @bourbon_browneyed_gal - a champion does their homework!

Company on Label: Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery (Buffalo Trace) Whiskey Type: Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill

Through the 1930s and 1940s Cream of Kentucky grew to become one of the leading bourbon brands, with Rutledge, and Jim has recently purchased a limited supply of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey he feels is worthy of the rebirth of Cream of Kentucky Bourbon as a premium whiskey. Rutledge (Sourced from an undisclosed KY distillery) Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed The first sip reminded me of the 2020 release Michter's 10 year bourbon.