Is blue corn the ultimate secret weapon in craft bourbon? In today’s episode of Your Bourbon Journey, Wayne and Rebecca dive deep into an epic, high-proof lineup featuring three stunning heirloom blue corn bourbons: Jeptha Creed Bruce’s Blue, Bluegrass Distillers KSBW Single Barrel (#9044), and Smokeye Hill Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon!
From farm-to-glass 100-proof expressions to 130+ proof hazmat-level flavor bombs, heirloom blue corn brings a unique, rich profile—delivering deep notes of dark caramel, leather, tobacco, creamy vanilla pudding, maple, and brown sugar without the harsh “craft funk.”
Join us as we explore the history of these unique mash bills, share stories from our recent visits to Jeptha Creed and Bluegrass Distillers, discuss their cigar-pairing potential, and select one bottle to advance to our official Whiskey of the Month competition!
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JEPTHA CREED BRUCE’S BLUE
- Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (KSBW)
- Distillery: Jeptha Creed Distillery (Shelbyville, KY)
- Mash Bill: 75% Bruce’s Blue Heirloom Corn, 20% Malted Rye, 5% Malted Barley
- Age: NAS (Typically 4+ years for their straight expressions)
- Proof: 100 Proof
- SRP: $64.99
- Released: Recurring Limited Release
- Purchased: 7/3/26 for $64.99 at Jeptha Creed Distillery
BLUEGRASS DISTILLERS KSBW (BARREL #9044)
- Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (KSBW)
- Distillery: Bluegrass Distillers (Midway, KY)
- Mash Bill: 70% Blue Corn, 21% Rye, 9% Malted Barley (High-Rye Blue Corn Mash)
- Age: 7 Years
- Proof: 130 Proof
- SRP: $70.00 – $75.00
- Released: July 2026 Single Barrel Pick
- Purchased: 7/4/26 for $75.00 at Bluegrass Distillers
SMOKEYE HILL BARREL PROOF
- Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Company: Smokeye Hill Spirits
- Distillery: Distilled for Smokeye Hill in Lawrenceburg, IN (MGP/Ross & Squibb); Barreled, aged, and bottled in Colorado Springs, CO
- Mash Bill: Proprietary 4-Grain Heirloom Blue Corn Mash Bill (Blue corn, yellow corn, rye, malted barley)
- Age: 5 Years
- Proof: 132 Proof
- SRP: $84.99 – $89.99
- Released: Small Batch / Ongoing
- Purchased: 6/14/26 for $89.99 at Seelbach’s
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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.
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