Welcome to the grand finale of our Kansas City Whiskey series! In this final installment, we’re taking a deep dive into the spirited and rebellious history of Tom’s Town Distilling Co.

Uncovering Kansas City’s Prohibition-Era Past Named after the infamous political boss Tom Pendergast, this distillery is a tribute to the “Paris of the Plains” and the city’s defiant history. We’ll explore how Tom’s Town, founded in 2015 by David Epstein and Steve Revare, has revitalized the Crossroads Arts District by embracing the complex and compelling story of “Boss Tom.”

Tasting Flight: A Tom’s Town Whiskey Review Get ready for an in-depth tasting and review of four incredible spirits from Tom’s Town Distilling:

🥃 Pendergast’s Royal Gold Whiskey: This is not your average bourbon! Finished in 14-year-old ruby port casks, this 90-proof bourbon delivers rich aromas of caramelized sugar, oak, and stone fruits. We’ll taste if it lives up to the legend of the original “Royal Gold” brand that Pendergast himself sold to a thirsty public.

🥃 Limited Release Finished Bourbon: A true gem! This 5-year-old, 94-proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey is finished in Pinot Noir casks from Ayres, promising a unique and delicious flavor profile.

🥃 Tom’s Town Straight Rye Whiskey: Distilled in Kansas City from locally sourced grains and aged for at least 4 years, this Straight Rye is Bottled in Bond at 100 proof. With a robust and earthy profile, notes of caramel, toasted bread, spice, and dark chocolate, this is a must-try for any rye whiskey fan.

🥃 The Machine Series Half Baked: Prepare for the unexpected! Distilled from Lagunitas Lagunator beer and aged in white oak barrels, this is a truly daring and unique whiskey. We’ll explore its notes of bright grapefruit, saltwater taffy, and baking spices, and see if this adventurous spirit lives up to the hype.

Click play ▶️ NOW!

Join the Conversation! Have you tried any of these Tom’s Town whiskeys? What did you think? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

Join the YBJ Family! 

• 👍 Like this video if you’re a bourbon lover! 
• 💬 Comment below with your favorite Kansas City whiskey! 
• ➡️ Share this video with a fellow whiskey fan! 
• 🔔 Subscribe to Your Bourbon Journey for weekly whiskey adventures you won’t want to miss!
• Let’s build a community of enthusiasts who appreciate the art of exceptional bourbon! 

#bourbonreview #KansasCityWhiskey #TomsTown 

Learn more about Tom’s Town: https://www.toms-town.com/

❌YOUR BOURBON JOURNEY DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL❌

✴️ Pendergast’s Royal Gold Whiskey

• Classification: Bourbon Whiskey
• Distillery: Tom’s Town Distilling
• Mash Bill: Undisclosed
• Age: NAS
• Proof: 90
• Other: Finished in 14-year-old ruby port casks
• Purchased: 07/26/25 for $52.99 at Tom’s Town Distilling

✴️ Limited Release Finished Bourbon

• Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Distillery: Tom’s Town Distilling
• Mash Bill: Undisclosed
• Age: 5 years
• Proof: 94
• Other: Finished in Pinot Noir from Ayres
• Purchased: 07/26/25 for $65.00 at Tom’s Town Distilling

✴️ Tom’s Town Straight Rye Whiskey

• Classification: Straight Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond
• Distillery: Tom’s Town Distilling
• Mash Bill: Undisclosed
• Age: At least 4 years
• Proof: 100
• Purchased: 07/26/25 for $52.99 at Tom’s Town Distilling

✴️ The Machine Series Half Baked

• Distillery: Tom’s Town Distilling
• Mash Bill: Distilled from Lagunitas Lagunator beer (grains & hops)
• Age: NAS
• Proof: 94
• Purchased: 07/26/25 for $30.00 (375 ml) at Tom’s Town Distilling

❌YOUR BOURBON JOURNEY DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL❌

🚨REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY🚨

✅ Please SUBSCRIBE and hit the LIKE button!

❓Questions❓ YourBourbonJourney@gmail.com

NOTE: The spirits in this review were purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly.