the inaugural release of this anniversary edition for its twentieth year, by bringing together Iowa bourbon The result was a bourbon designed to tell the story of Cedar Ridge's past, that of winemaking, while Company on Label: Cedar Ridge Distillery Whiskey Type: Straight bourbon whiskey Mash Bill Percentages This is unmistakably bourbon finished in wine casks, yet neither element tries to overpower the other This release is a prime example of what well-executed, well-balanced finished bourbon can be.

, aged, & bottled by Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky Whiskey Type:  Kentucky straight bourbon around 8 years old) Buy online:   Frootbat Further identification:  This is the 25B batch of Stagg bourbon , which arrived in winter 2025 Nose:  Oh yes... immediately I find a classic Stagg bourbon nose in this cake lands just right with a little bit of a kick at the end that reminds you this is barrel proof bourbon Beginning in Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking the

Without a real story about what quality of oak was used, what seasoning techniques were employed, an It's not one that commands a premium on the secondary market, so what purpose does it serve? Distilled, aged, and bottled by the Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY Whiskey Type: Kentucky straight bourbon It's just decent bourbon being made by good folks at one of the biggest Kentucky distillers in the game Beginning with Irish whiskey before expanding into bourbon, rye, and beyond, he has long been taking

While Calumet Farm Bourbon did not begin 100 years ago (strike a zero and add a two and you've got it Yes, Kentucky is known for more than bourbon, in case you've gotten too wrapped up in bourbon that you Collection captures our commitment to excellence in every bottle - from our oldest and highest-proof bourbons releases celebrating the centennial, I was fortunate enough to receive a bottle of the 18-year-old bourbon Crafted at peak convergence for flavor and a robust, traditional Kentucky profile, this bourbon turly

Company on Label: Heaven Hill Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Rating: 4/5 Buy Henry McKenna Bourbon Here Brook trout caught by yours truly

Company on Label: Heaven Hill Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12%

named Phil Hollenbach crafted a brand called Fortuna that helped define the early days of the modern bourbon Over a hundred years since its inception, Fortuna Bourbon has now been revitalized for a new generation Whiskey, the spirit of Hollenbach’s passion and dedication lives on in this remarkable Kentucky Straight Bourbon Company on Label: Fortuna Bourbon (Rare Character) Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed traditional bourbon mash bill Proof: 102° Age: 6 years Further identification: This is labeled as "Batch

short year later, Nancy Fraley , a highly regarded blender of our time, introduced the first modern bourbon The idea was inspired by French Cognac "cigar blends", a tradition that bourbon hadn't really adopted (already finished in Sherry and Cognac), and older bourbon stock, often 11 to 18+ years old, which are With this newfound knowledge, I have since ventured into this bourbon subcategory with an open mind and Magnus & Co Whiskey Type:  A blend of straight bourbon whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof

But what makes the Barrell bourbon line & their numerous batch numbers special? Batch 035 is a blend of 6, 7, 8, and 13-year-old bourbons. These are three of the bourbon powerhouses of the United States, so this makes perfect sense. , 7 & 13 Tennessee bourbon, and 8 year Kentucky bourbon; it is available now at an MSRP of $84.99 Nose This is just a classic & remarkably unique bourbon at the same time.

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 whiskey Mash Bill Percentages:  70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley Proof / ABV:  112.9° / 56.45% 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

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." Since the 2024 release has already established itself as an utterly perfect bourbon, 2025 has a mighty It lands in the mouth without any semblance of disjointedness or heat—a perfectly refined bourbon for TL;DR: The holy trinity of flavor, balance, and quality... this is bourbon perfected.

It's finally time for another new batch of the consistently good blends that Barrell bourbon puts out Company on Label: Barrell Craft Spirits Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed blend of TN, KY, and IN mash bills (high rye and high corn bourbons) Proof: 116.6° Age: 5 years (a blend of 5-9 year bourbons) Further identification: This is batch 033 which is releasing across the country in a medium aged bourbon should really smell like.