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June 2025 Whiskey of the Month: Blind Reveal! 

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🔥🥃 Blind Whiskey BATTLE ROYALE! Who Will Be Our June 2025 CHAMPION?! 🏆

Alright, buckle up, whiskey fanatics! 🚀 Get ready for a showdown of EPIC proportions! 🥃 In this thrilling blind tasting adventure, we’re putting FOUR incredible contenders head-to-head to crown the UNDISPUTED champion of our June 2025 whiskey lineup! 👑

Prepare your senses for an immersive journey into the captivating aromas and tantalizing flavors of these contenders (alphabetical order):

✴️ Dark Arts Finished in Red Port and White Port Wine Casks

✴️ Little Book Chapter 9 – None for Granted

✴️ RD1 Sister Cities 2025 Limited Release

✴️ Star Hill Farm Whisky 2025

🚫 No labels, no biases – just pure, unadulterated whiskey appreciation! 👀 Join us as we meticulously nose 👃, sip 😋, and savor each dram, dissecting the intricate notes on the nose, the delightful dance on the palate 👅, the satisfying lingering finish ✨, and that crucial je ne sais quoi that makes a whiskey truly special. 🤔

Will the barrel-proof powerhouse 💪 dominate the competition? Will the elegantly aged spirit ⏳ steal the show? Or will a unique finish 🍇 or a captivating single barrel charm ✨ take home the ultimate crown? We’re ranking them from 4th place to the coveted 1st place spot🥇, and the suspense is building with every sip! 🤯

Smash that play button ▶️ and join the ultimate tasting party! 🎉 Grab your own glass 🥂 (of whatever you’re sipping on!), settle in for some serious whiskey talk 🗣️, and experience the thrill of the grand reveal with us! Get ready for potential surprises 🎁 and definitely a fantastic time! Cheers to an unforgettable evening of delicious discovery! 🥳 Sláinte! 🍀

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🔥DETAILS REGARDING OUR FOUR FINALISTS🔥 (in alphabetical order): 

✴️ Dark Arts Finished in Red Port and White Port Wine Casks

  • Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Distilled in Indiana; Bottled in Sparta, KY
  • Mash Bill: Unknown
  • Age: 8 Years
  • Proof: 116.5
  • Released: 2025
  • Other: Cask Strength, Bottle 284, Batch WP101 & BRP30
  • Purchased: 05/16/25 for $104.99 at their Lexington Soft Opening
  • Original YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/J_-0xWHz6dQ 

✴️ Little Book Chapter 9 – None for Granted

  • Classification: Blended Straight Whiskey
  • Company: Beam Suntory
  • Distillery: Jim Beam Distillery
  • Mash Bill: This chapter is a blend of one 8-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey and four different Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys aged 7, 7, 8, and 11 years.
  • Age: youngest is 7 years old
  • Proof: 121.8 (highest since Ch 4)
  • MSRP: $159.99
  • Released: 05/15/25
  • Other: Previewed at dinner 05/14/25
  • Purchased: 05/16/25 for $160.00 at Jim Beam American Outpost
  • Original YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/4f93xVR6zqQ 

✴️ RD1 Sister Cities 2025 Limited Release

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Whiskey
  • Bottled by: RD1 Spirits
  • Mash Bill: Undisclosed
  • Age: 5- & 7-Year Bourbon; 8 Year Rye
  • Proof: 102
  • MSRP: 69.99
  • Purchased: 05/10/28 for $69.99 at BBQ & Barrels
  • Original YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/NWFb_qUhFAQ

✴️ Star Hill Farm Whisky 2025

  • Classification: American Wheat Whisky
  • Company: 
  • Distillery: 
  • Mash Bill: Blend of two: 70% Soft Red Winter Wheat & 30% Malted Barley; and 100% Malted Soft Red Winter Wheat
  • Age: 7-8 Years
  • Proof: 114.7
  • MSRP: $100
  • Released: May 2025
  • Other: First new mashbill in 70 years
  • Purchased: 05/16/28 for $100 at Maker’s Mark Distillery
  • Original YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/ofmyRJc0KYQ 

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Top Secret Whiskeys: A Blind Barrels Exclusive!

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Blind Barrels XIV “The Prestige”

Get ready for a thrilling taste adventure 🚀 into the shadowy world of Blind Barrels! 🕵️‍♂️ In this episode, we’re plunging headfirst into the unknown, blind tasting 👀 and dissecting FOUR ENIGMATIC MYSTERY WHISKEYS! 🥃🥃🥃🥃 Can our palates decipher their secrets? 🤔

Join us as we become whiskey detectives 🔎, meticulously sniffing👃, swirling 🔄, and savoring 😋 each anonymous dram. We’ll delve deep into their intriguing flavor profiles and captivating aromas ✨, piecing together the clues 🧩 to uncover what makes each one truly unique.

The anticipation is building! ⏳ Will we correctly identify their origins? 🌍 Which hidden gem 💎 will steal our hearts (and our taste buds 👅)? And ultimately… which mysterious whiskey will rise above the rest and claim the coveted top spot 🏆 in our ranking?

Prepare for unexpected twists 😲, surprising revelations 🎉, and maybe even a few gasps of delight! 😮 You might just discover your next favorite pour lurking within these blind barrels. Hit play ▶️ now and join the mystery! 😉


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Dark Arts Whiskey House: Unfiltered Review & First Look! 🥃

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Our recent trip to Lexington, Kentucky couldn’t have been better timed! We stumbled upon the “soft opening” of the highly anticipated Dark Arts Whiskey House, and trust us, you’re going to want to hear about this.

Join us as we dive into an exclusive first look at their not-quite-open facility, which is already boasting an incredible vibe that’s sure to be a game-changer for Lexington’s nightlife. But the real magic happened during our tasting!

We sampled eight incredible offerings and, after much deliberation (and a few “oohs” and “aahs”), we narrowed it down to two showstoppers to bring home and review for you:

  • Dark Arts Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished with Toasted Jupilles Fleur French Oak Staves
  • Dark Arts Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Red Port and White Port Wine Casks

Are these the next big thing in bourbon? Click play ▶️ now for our completely unfiltered tasting notes and find out if these unique expressions live up to the buzz!

Don’t let these amazing bourbons pass you by!

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Let’s raise a glass to rare finds, exceptional spirits, and unforgettable moments. Cheers! 🥂

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✴️ Dark Arts Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished with Toasted Jupilles Fluer French Oak Staves

  • Distilled in Indiana; Bottled in Sparta, KY
  • Mash Bill: 60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
  • Age: 7 Years
  • Proof: 108
  • Released: 2025
  • Other: Three-barrel blend, Bottle 989, Batch 21
  • Purchased: 05/16/25 for $89.99 at their Lexington Soft Opening

✴️ Dark Arts Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Red Port and White Port Wine Casks

  • Distilled in Indiana; Bottled in Sparta, KY
  • Mash Bill: Unknown
  • Age: 8 Years
  • Proof: 116.5
  • Released: 2025
  • Other: Cask Strength, Bottle 284, Batch WP101 & BRP30
  • Purchased: 05/16/25 for $104.99 at their Lexington Soft Opening

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May 2025 Whiskey of the Month: Blind Reveal!

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🔥🥃 Blind Whiskey BATTLE ROYALE! Who Will Be Our May 2025 CHAMPION?! 🏆

Alright, buckle up, whiskey fanatics! 🚀 Get ready for a showdown of EPIC proportions! 🥃 In this thrilling blind tasting adventure, we’re putting THREE incredible contenders head-to-head to crown the UNDISPUTED champion of our May 2025 whiskey lineup! 👑

Prepare your senses for an immersive journey into the captivating aromas and tantalizing flavors of these contenders:

  • ✴️ Bernheim Single Barrel (A225)
  • ✴️ Blood Oath Pact 11
  • ✴️ Wild Turkey 101 8-Year

🚫 No labels, no biases – just pure, unadulterated whiskey appreciation! 👀 Join us as we meticulously nose 👃, sip 😋, and savor each dram, dissecting the intricate notes on the nose, the delightful dance on the palate 👅, the satisfying lingering finish ✨, and that crucial je ne sais quoi that makes a whiskey truly special. 🤔

Will the barrel-proof powerhouse 💪 dominate the competition? Will the elegantly aged spirit ⏳ steal the show? Or will a unique finish 🍇 or a captivating single barrel charm ✨ take home the ultimate crown? We’re ranking them from 3rd place to the coveted 1st place spot🥇, and the suspense is building with every sip! 🤯

Smash that play button ▶️ and join the ultimate tasting party! 🎉 Grab your own glass 🥂 (of whatever you’re sipping on!), settle in for some serious whiskey talk 🗣️, and experience the thrill of the grand reveal with us! Get ready for potential surprises 🎁 and definitely a fantastic time! Cheers to an unforgettable evening of delicious discovery! 🥳 Sláinte! 🍀

#WhiskeyOfTheMonth #BlindWhiskeyTasting #bourbonreview

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🔥DETAILS REGARDING OUR THREE FINALISTS🔥 (in alphabetical order): 

✴️ Bernheim Barrel Proof A225

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey
  • Distillery: Bernheim Distillery (Heaven Hill)
  • Mash Bill: 51% Wheat, 37% Corn, 12% Malted Barley
  • Age: 7-9 Years
  • Proof: 125.4
  • Released: March 2025
  • Original YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/reEe3BgOa40 

✴️ Blood Oath Pact 11

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Distillery: Lux Row Distillery
  • Mash Bill: Undisclosed/Blended
  • Age/Blend Notes: Blend of (a) 14-year ryed bourbon, (b) 10-year wheated bourbon, (c) 7-year ryed bourbon that was finished in Añejo Tequila Barrels
  • Age: 7 years
  • Proof: 98.6 (always!)
  • Released: April 26, 2025
  • Original YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/jg0dprXwIRk 

✴️ Wild Turkey 101 8-Year

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Distillery: Wild Turkey Distillery
  • Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
  • Age: 8 Year minimum
  • Proof: 101
  • Released: April 2025
  • Original YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/8n0PZlDL2Qo 

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April 2025’s BEST Whiskeys? We Blind Taste Them ALL!

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🔥🥃 Blind Whiskey BATTLE ROYALE! Who Will Be Our April 2025 CHAMPION?! 🏆

Alright, buckle up, whiskey fanatics! 🚀 Get ready for a showdown of EPIC proportions! 🥃 In this thrilling blind tasting adventure, we’re putting FOUR incredible contenders head-to-head to crown the UNDISPUTED champion of our April 2025 whiskey lineup! 👑

Prepare your senses for an immersive journey into the captivating aromas and tantalizing flavors of these contenders:

✴️ Booker’s 2025-01 Barry’s Batch 

✴️ Fanged Pursuit 

✴️ Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon (Batch A125) 

✴️ Penelope Rio (Batch 4) (25-901)

🚫 No labels, no biases – just pure, unadulterated whiskey appreciation! 👀 Join us as we meticulously nose 👃, sip 😋, and savor each dram, dissecting the intricate notes on the nose, the delightful dance on the palate 👅, the satisfying lingering finish ✨, and that crucial je ne sais quoi that makes a whiskey truly special. 🤔

Will the barrel-proof powerhouse 💪 dominate the competition? Will the elegantly aged spirit ⏳ steal the show? Or will a unique finish 🍇 or a captivating single barrel charm ✨ take home the ultimate crown? We’re ranking them from 4th place to the coveted 1st place spot🥇, and the suspense is building with every sip! 🤯

Smash that play button ▶️ and join the ultimate tasting party! 🎉 Grab your own glass 🥂 (of whatever you’re sipping on!), settle in for some serious whiskey talk 🗣️, and experience the thrill of the grand reveal with us! Get ready for potential surprises 🎁 and definitely a fantastic time! Cheers to an unforgettable evening of delicious discovery! 🥳 Sláinte! 🍀

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🔥DETAILS REGARDING OUR FOUR FINALISTS🔥

✴️ Booker’s 2025-01 Barry’s Batch

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Beam Suntory
  • Distillery: Jim Beam Distillery
  • Mash Bill: 77% Corn, 13% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
  • Age: 7 years, 2 months, and 4 days
  • Proof: 125.7
  • Released: March 2025
  • Original YouTube Review:  https://youtu.be/HalAofMXlRw 

✴️ Fanged Pursuit

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Diageo
  • Distillery: Sourced from an undisclosed Kentucky
  • Mash Bill: 68-74% Corn, 18-22% Rye, 8-10% Malted Barley
  • Age: 17 Years
  • Proof: 92
  • Released: February 2025
  • Original YouTube Review:  https://youtu.be/9MZXXSx3Sro 

✴️ Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon (Batch A125)

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Heaven Hill
  • Distillery: Heaven Hill
  • Mash Bill: 68% Corn, 20% Wheat, 12% Malted Barley
  • Age: 6-8 Years
  • Proof: 125
  • Released: January 2025
  • Original YouTube Review:  https://youtu.be/YB3FKoXY8IA 

✴️ Penelope Rio (Batch 4) (25-901)

  • Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: MGP
  • Distillery: Ross & Squibb Distillery (MGP)
  • Mash Bill: 74% Corn, 16% Wheat, 7% Rye, 3% Malted Barley
  • Age: NAS (Aged at least 4 years per TTB regulations. Additional finishing in honey barrels for 1-3 weeks, then second use Amburana barrels for 1 week)
  • Proof: 98
  • Released: March 2025
  • Other: Finished in Honey and Used Amburana Barrels
  • Original YouTube Review:  https://youtu.be/Fg9A3kap3QU 

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Angel’s Envy Distillery: Bottle Your Own Experience 🥃

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Get ready for some serious bourbon excitement! 🤩 In Episode 16 of Bourbon Trail Tales and Tastes, we had an unforgettable bottle-your-own adventure at the incredible Angel’s Envy Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky! 🥃🎉

Come along with us as we relive our absolutely terrific distillery experience! 🙌 We were treated to a fantastic guided tasting and then the most detailed and utterly unique bottle-your-own experience imaginable! 🤩 We also got an exclusive close-up tour of the distillery AND soaked in the atmosphere at their gorgeous upstairs bar. 🍹

But hold on, the fun doesn’t stop there! 😉 We dive even deeper by cracking open one of the treasured bottles we personally bottled that very day! 🤤 We explore every single delicious note and nuance – no drop left behind! 🤔 Will these hand-bottled beauties earn a coveted spot in our collection? 🏆 Find out as we share our honest thoughts on whether we’d buy them again in a heartbeat! 💸

Dreaming of exploring the legendary Kentucky Bourbon Trail? 🤔 Well, listen up! We’re here to tell you exactly why Angel’s Envy Distillery absolutely deserves a top spot on your Louisville adventure! 💯 You NEED to hear our recommendations – trust us, you won’t regret it! 😉 Cheers to incredible bourbon experiences! 🥂✨

In this series, Bourbon Trail Tales & Tastes, we navigate the rich tapestry of our memorable experiences on the Bourbon Trail, a journey that has undeniably enriched our appreciation for this iconic American spirit. We tackle intriguing questions such as: What stands out as the most profound memory of that bourbon trail experience, one that has etched itself firmly in our minds? What exceptional and bourbon or whiskey did we discover during this journey, perhaps one that surprised us with its intricate and delightful flavor profiles? What lasting impressions do we have of that bourbon or whiskey today, as we reflect on its complexities and how they resonate with our evolving palates and preferences? Through this exploration, we passionately recount our adventures and celebrate the stories and connections we’ve forged along the way, highlighting the essence of the Bourbon Trail.

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✴️ Angel’s Envy Single Barrel

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Other: Finished in Port Wine Barrels
  • Company: Angel’s Envy
  • Distillery: Undisclosed Distillery / Distilleries in Kentucky
  • Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
  • Age:  NAS
  • Proof: 115
  • MSRP: $99.95
  • Released: This was a bottle-your-own experience 10/29/22
  • Purchased: 10/29/22 for at Angel’s Envy as part of the booked experience 

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Down the Rabbit Hole! Our First Taste of Rabbit Hole Distillery! 🤩🥃

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Get ready to tumble down the Rabbit Hole with us! 🤩 In Episode 15 of Bourbon Trail Tales and Tastes, we embarked on our very first adventure at the incredible Rabbit Hole Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky! 🥃🎉

Join us as we recount our absolutely terrific distillery tour – you won’t believe what we discovered! 👀 Then, prepare your palates for a fantastic guided tasting where the flavors truly exploded! 💥🤤

But the adventure doesn’t stop there! 😉 We dive even deeper into the rabbit hole by cracking open TWO amazing purchases from that very day: a Cavehill Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon and a Derringer Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon! 🤯 We leave no drop unturned as we explore every delicious detail of each offering. 🤔 Will these bottles earn a coveted spot in our collection? Find out as we discuss whether we’d buy them again if we had the chance! 💸

Thinking of hitting the Kentucky Bourbon Trail? 🤔 We’re here to tell you exactly why Rabbit Hole Distillery deserves a prime spot on your Louisville itinerary! 💯 Don’t miss our recommendations – you’ll thank us later! 😉 Cheers! 🥂✨

In this series, Bourbon Trail Tales & Tastes, we navigate the rich tapestry of our memorable experiences on the Bourbon Trail, a journey that has undeniably enriched our appreciation for this iconic American spirit. We tackle intriguing questions such as: What stands out as the most profound memory of that bourbon trail experience, one that has etched itself firmly in our minds? What exceptional and bourbon or whiskey did we discover during this journey, perhaps one that surprised us with its intricate and delightful flavor profiles? What lasting impressions do we have of that bourbon or whiskey today, as we reflect on its complexities and how they resonate with our evolving palates and preferences? Through this exploration, we passionately recount our adventures and celebrate the stories and connections we’ve forged along the way, highlighting the essence of the Bourbon Trail.


ABOUT THE BOTTLES REVIEWED

✴️ Cavehill Single Barrel Cask Strength

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Rabbit Hole Distillery
  • Mashbill: 70% Corn, 10% Malted Wheat, 10% Malted Barley, 10% Honey Malted Barley
  • Proof: 105.8
  • Released: 2022
  • Other: Romeo and Juliet; Bottle 79/198
  • Purchased: 10/29/22 for $149.99 at Rabbit Hole Distillery

✴️ Dareinger Single Barrel Cask Strength

  • Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Note: Finished in PX Sherry Casks
  • Company: Rabbit Hole Distillery
  • Mashbill: 68% Corn, 18% Wheat, 14% Malted Barley
  • Proof: 114.8
  • Released: 2022
  • Other: The Caterpillar; Bottle 197/270
  • Purchased: 10/29/22 for $194.99 at Rabbit Hole Distillery

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🥃 BLIND WHISKEY BATTLE! Who Will Be Crowned Q1 Champion?

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Alright, buckle up, whiskey lovers! 🥃 Get ready for a showdown of EPIC proportions! 🔥 In this blind tasting adventure, we’re putting three incredible contenders to the ultimate test to crown the UNDISPUTED CHAMPION 🏆 of our First Quarter 2025! 🎉

Prepare your senses as we dive deep into the aromatic world 👃 and tantalizing flavors 😋 of:

🥃 Old Louisville Straight Whiskey Cognac Cask Finish 

🌟 Starlight Family Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon (Blake’s Pick) 

🌳 Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked

No labels, no biases – just pure, unadulterated whiskey appreciation! 👀 Join us as we meticulously nose, sip, and savor each dram, dissecting the nose 👃, the dance on the palate 👅, the lingering finish ✨, and that all-important je ne sais quoi. 🤔

Will the barrel proof powerhouse 💪 dominate? Will the aged elegance 👑 steal the show? Or will a unique finish or single barrel charm ✨ take the crown? We’re ranking them from 3rd place🥉 to the coveted 1st place spot🥇, and the suspense is BUILDING! 🤩 The results will be used for seeding in our Whiskey of the Year competition! 🏆

Hit play ▶️ and join the tasting party! 🎉 Grab your own glass 🥃 (of whatever you fancy! 😉), settle in 🛋️, and experience the thrill of the reveal with us. Get ready for some serious whiskey talk 🗣️, maybe a few surprises 😮, and definitely a good time! 😄 Cheers to an unforgettable evening of delicious discovery! 🥂

Don’t forget to subscribe! 👍 and let us know in the comments below 👇 which whiskey YOU thought would win! 🤔💬

🔥DETAILS REGARDING OUR THREE FINALISTS🔥 (in alphabetical order): 

✴️ Old Louisville Straight Whiskey Cognac Cask Finish

  • Classification: Straight Whiskey
  • Distilled:  Indiana
  • Bottled: Old Louisville Whiskey Co, Louisville KY
  • Mash Bill: Undisclosed
  • Age: 9 years
  • Proof: 106.6
  • Released: 2025
  • Other: Uncut, Non-Chill Filtered, Cognac Cask Finished
  • Original YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/H1GPKXkBNP0?si=hfgALrZ8U2D4vT4R 

✴️ Starlight Distillery Family Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon

✴️ WOODFORD RESERVE DOUBLE DOUBLE OAKED

  • Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Distilled By: Woodford Reserve
  • Mashbill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
  • Aged: 5-7 Years then up to 2 Years in a second barrel
  • Proof: 90.4
  • Released: January 2025
  • Original YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/01ZUvh4JWKc  

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The Bourbon That Takes You to Rio? Penelope RIO Review! 🎶🥃

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🌴🍹☀️ Escape to Rio with a Sip! 🇧🇷🍯 We’ve got our hands on the 🔥 highly anticipated Penelope Bourbon RIO, and trust us, this isn’t your average pour! 🥃 Prepare your senses for a flavor journey 🗺️ as we boldly explore this double-cask masterpiece. Finished first in sweet American honey barrels 🍯 and then in the exotic Brazilian Amburana oak 🌳, will this bourbon truly transport us to the vibrant shores of Rio de Janeiro? 🏖️🎶 Join us as we meticulously dissect every note, from the enticing aroma👃 to the lingering finish😋. Is this the taste of Brazilian joy 🎉 in a bottle? Let’s find out! 👀🎬

ABOUT THIS BOTTLE

✴️ Penelope Rio (Batch 4) (25-901)

  • Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: MGP
  • Distillery: Ross & Squibb Distillery (MGP)
  • Mash Bill: 74% Corn, 16% Wheat, 7% Rye, 3% Malted Barley
  • Age: NAS (Aged at least 4 years per TTB regulations. Additional finishing in honey barrels for 1-3 weeks, then second use Amburana barrels for 1 week)
  • Proof: 98
  • MSRP: $80
  • Released: March 2025
  • Other: Finished in Honey and Used Amburana Barrels
  • Purchased: 03/22/25 for $199.99 at High Spirits in Evansville Indiana

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Rabbit Hole Dareinger & Rabelo Review: Limited Edition Bourbon Tasting

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❇️ In this bourbon review episode, we revisit our visit to Rabbit Hole Distillery, where we acquired the Dareinger Founders Collection 2023 and the Rabelo Cask Strength Distillery Series. We dive deep into the tasting of these two exceptional, Limited Edition, offerings from Rabbit Hole Distillery, thoroughly exploring and comparing their unique aromas, tastes, and finishes. With each sip, we uncover the intricate layers of flavor that define these spirits, taking note of the subtle nuances that distinguish one from the other. Every element tells a story of craftsmanship and dedication. Ultimately, this tasting journey not only heightens our senses but also deepens our understanding of the distillery’s commitment to quality and innovation. Without a doubt, we highly recommend adding Rabbit Hole Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, to your bourbon journey-book a tour, take a step down the rabbit hole, and savor some outstanding bourbon!

ABOUT THESE BOTTLES

✴️ Rabelo Cask Strength Distillery Series 375mil

  • Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Rabbit Hole Distillery
  • Distillery: 
  • Mash Bill: 65% Corn, 25% Wheat, 10% Malted Barley
  • Age: 3+ Years; Aged in #3, wood-fired, toasted & charred new American Oak barrels
  • Finish: 4 Months in Ruby Port Cask
  • Proof: 100.8
  • Released: 2023
  • Purchased: 12/15/23 for $49.99 at Rabbit Hole, Louisville KY

✴️ Dareinger Founders Collection 2023

  • Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Rabbit Hole Distillery
  • Distillery: Undisclosed
  • Mash Bill: 65% Corn, 25% Wheat, 10% Malted Barley
  • Age: 3 years initially
  • Then Finished:
    • Aged in Alligator-char oak barrels for five years
    • Finished and aged in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks for two years 
    • Aged in 60-year-old American white oak barrels for an additional month 
  • Proof: 102.1
  • Purchased: 12/15/23 for $295.00 at Rabbit Hole, Louisville KY

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