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Penelope Estate 2025 Releases: Founders Reserve 13YR & Private Select 10YR!

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🚨 PENELOPE BOURBON ALERT! 🚨 

We’ve got our hands on two of the most anticipated releases from the 2025 Penelope Estate Collection! This is a must-watch bourbon review as we put the new Penelope Founders Reserve 13 Year side-by-side with the Penelope Private Select 10 Year.

Which one is the ultimate Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey? The high-proof, limited edition collector’s bottle or the award-winning, everyday sipper? Find out in our in-depth whiskey tasting!

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PENELOPE PRIVATE SELECT 10 YEAR: The highly-anticipated 2025 Private Select is here, and it’s aged a full 10 years! This blended bourbon is a masterful blend of hand-selected stocks, bottled at a robust 106.8 proof (53.4% ABV). Tasting Notes: Rich caramel, cinnamon, red fruits, brown sugar, cherry, baking spice, vanilla honey bun, oak spice, light smoke.

PENELOPE FOUNDERS RESERVE 13 YEAR: This single lot of Founders Reserve 13 Year is a testament to time and patience! Bottled at a powerful cask strength of 121.4 proof (60.7% ABV), this is a truly special bourbon for the collector. Tasting Notes: Rich caramel, vanilla, faint tobacco, candied fruit, toasted nuts, graham cracker, sweet oak, butterscotch, dark fruit, lingering spice, black pepper.

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✴️ Penelope Private Select 2025

  • Classification: Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Luxco
  • Distillery: Undisclosed
  • Mash Bill: 74% Corn, 20% Rye, 1% Wheat, 5% Malted Barley
  • Age: 10 Years
  • Proof: 106.8
  • Released: 09/05/2025
  • Purchased: 09/05/2025 for $99.99 at Lux Row Distillery in Bardstown, KY

✴️ Penelope Founders Reserve 2025

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Luxco
  • Distillery: Undisclosed
  • Mash Bill: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
  • Age: 13 Years
  • Proof: 121.4
  • Released: 09/05/2025
  • Other: Char 3, Heavy Toast
  • Purchased: 09/05/2025 for $89.99 at Lux Row Distillery in Bardstown, KY

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Top Secret Whiskeys: A Blind Barrels Exclusive!

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Blind Barrels XV “Inception”

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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The Starlight 10 Year Bourbon Is Finally Here!

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Starlight 10 Year Old Bourbon: The Oldest Release from Starlight Distillery!

Join Wayne and Rebecca from Your Bourbon Journey as they get their hands on a highly sought-after bottle—the Starlight 2025 10 Year Old Bourbon. This is the oldest release ever from Starlight Distillery in Borden, Indiana, and it’s a bottle they’ve been waiting for since they first tasted a sample at a Repeal Dinner almost a year ago!

In this review, Wayne and Rebecca discuss the unique aspects of this special release, including the specific three-grain mash bill (60% corn, 20% rye, 20% malted barley), its sweet mash process, and the incredibly rare Seguin Moreau Iconic Barrels it was aged in.

Poured at a bold 120.3 proof, they explore the rich, dark amber color and complex notes on the nose and palate. Can they find the pipe tobacco, dark chocolate, and caramel notes they’re looking for? And what does a 10-year-old bourbon with a low barrel entry proof taste like?

This isn’t just a review; it’s a celebration of a family-owned Indiana distillery that is making waves in the American whiskey world. If you love discovering craft distilleries and special, limited-release whiskey, this video is for you.

So grab your favorite glass, settle in, and let’s explore this bourbon together! Click play ▶️ NOW!

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✴️ Starlight 2025 10-Year Cask Strength

  • Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Distillery: Starlight Distillery
  • Mash Bill: 60% Corn, 20% Rye, 20% Malted Barley
  • Other: Grain-to-glass; sweet mash; double pot distilled; barrel entry proof 112-116
  • Age: 10 Years
  • Proof: 120.3
  • MSRP: $250
  • Released: July 2025
  • Aging: Sequin Moreau Icone barrels.
  • Purchased: 08/14/25 for $250 at Starlight Distillery

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Pendergast & Tom’s Town: KC’s Best Whiskeys?

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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.

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✴️ 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


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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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Texas Whiskey Battle: Still Austin Cask Strength Review

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Welcome back, whiskey enthusiasts! Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the heart of Texas with two exceptional expressions from Still Austin Whiskey Co. Prepare your palates as we uncork, swirl, and savor their highly anticipated Cask Strength Bourbon and the equally intriguing Cask Strength Rye Whiskey, both bottled at an impressive 116 proof.

Join us as we explore the nuanced aromas, complex flavors, and distinct finishes of these powerhouse spirits. We’ll be sharing our candid impressions, revealing which one stole our hearts (and our palates!), and ultimately helping you decide if these are the next must-have bottles for your collection.

Curious about the best of Texas whiskey? Watch now to get our full breakdown! 

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✴️ Still Austin Cask Strength Bourbon

  • Classification: Straight Bourbon
  • Distillery: Still Austin Whiskey Co.
  • Mash Bill: 70% Non-GMO White Corn, 25% Elbon Rye, 5% Wildfire Malted Barley
  • Age: At least 2 years
  • Proof: 116
  • Purchased: 02/13/25 for $60.00 online via Still Austin

✴️ Still Austin Cask Strength Rye Whiskey

  • Classification: Straight Rye
  • Distillery: Still Austin Whiskey Co.
  • Mash Bill: 100% Rye
  • Age: At least 2 years
  • Proof: 116
  • Purchased: 02/13/25 for $65.00 online via Still Austin

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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!

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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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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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Don’t Miss This Unique Bourbon! Buzzard’s Roost Kindred Review!

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🔥 Bourbon Alert! Father & Son Unleash a NEW Collaboration! 🥃 Buzzard’s Roost Kindred Uncorked!

Get ready for a heartwarming and delicious bourbon journey! 🥰 In this episode, we’re diving deep into the brand new Kindred Collaboration from Buzzard’s Roost – a truly special release crafted by a father-son duo! 👨‍👦

Meet the masterminds: Distiller Ethan Spalding and his father, Chad Spalding, a legend in the cooperage world! 🪵 “My dad and I had a blast creating Kindred Collaboration,” says Ethan. “We meticulously tasted countless blends and second-barrel finishes until we landed on the one we both absolutely loved!” ❤️

And what a creation it is! They’ve taken a 5-year-old double-oaked bourbon (with a mashbill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley 🌾) and given it a unique secondary aging in a Buzzard’s Roost proprietary barrel – hand-picked by Ethan and Chad themselves for its perfect flavor profile! 🤯 This exact combination of age, mash bill, and Buzzard’s Roost’s special toasted wave-stave barrel? Never been done before! 🚀

Join us as we meticulously explore every tantalizing detail:

🎨 Color & Appearance: Witness the mesmerizing hues of this liquid treasure in our glass! ✨ 

👃 Aroma: Prepare your senses for the captivating scents that waft from the pour! 🌸Spice? Sweetness? Let’s find out! 

😋 Taste: Get ready for a flavor explosion on your palate! What incredible notes will dance across our tongues? 🕺 

🤔 Finish: What lingering magic will this collaboration leave us with? A warm embrace? A spicy farewell? 🤔

Don’t wait a second longer! Hit that play button ▶️ now to get our in-depth tasting notes and our honest-to-goodness recommendations! 👇 If you’re craving more incredible whiskey content, give us a big thumbs up 👍, smash that subscribe button 🔔 so you never miss a drop, and share this with all your bourbon-loving buddies! ➡️ Cheers to family, innovation, and damn good bourbon! 🥂🎉

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✴️ Kindred Collaboration Bourbon

  • Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Buzzard’s Roost Spirits
  • Distillery: Sourced from Ross & Squibb Distillery (MGP)
  • Mash Bill: 75% corn, 21% rye and 4% malted barley
  • Age: NAS (Press Release noted 5 years)
  • Other: Secondary aging in a Buzzard’s Roost proprietary barrel chosen by Ethan and Chad for the flavor profile that they liked the best.
  • Proof: 105
  • MSRP: $65
  • Released: October 2024
  • Purchased: 02/22/25 for $65 at Buzzard’s Roost in Louisville, KY

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Glenns Creek Needs You: Bourbon Community Flood Relief Effort

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A Bourbon Family Needs Your Help! 💔 Glenns Creek Distilling Devastated by Kentucky Floods 🌊

Imagine the heart and soul poured into crafting fine bourbon 🥃, now submerged under floodwaters. 😥 That’s the reality facing Glenns Creek Distilling in Frankfort, Kentucky. 📍 The unprecedented flooding of the Kentucky River in early April 2025, reaching levels not seen in decades, has brought immense challenges to this cherished distillery and its historic 1835 Old Crow buildings. 🏛️

Join us as we explore the unique character of Glenns Creek Distilling through a tasting of four of their exceptional bourbons. 🌟 But this video is more than just a review – it’s a plea for help 🙏. We want to share their story and the urgent need for support as they navigate the long and difficult road to recovery. 🚧

You have the power to make a real difference in the lives of the Glenns Creek Distilling family. 💪 Please consider contributing to their flood relief efforts through one of the following ways:

Donate Directly: ➡️ https://glennscreekdistillery.com/product/2025-flood-donation/ – Every dollar counts towards their rebuilding. 💰

Give the Gift of Future Bourbon: ➡️ https://glennscreekdistillery.com/the-gcd-vault-2/ – A thoughtful way to support them now and enjoy their spirits later. 🎁

Find Unique Treasures: ➡️ https://glennscreekdistillery.com/shop/ – Support them while getting something special. ✨

Secure a Future Pour: ➡️ https://glennscreekdistillery.com/the-gcd-vault-2/ – Invest in their future by purchasing a bottle to be held for you. 🔒

Help us amplify their voice! 📣 Please SHARE this video with your friends, family, and fellow bourbon enthusiasts. 🤝 Let’s show the strength of the bourbon community in times of need. ❤️

Share your act of kindness in the comments below! 👇 We are committed to matching donations up to at least $250 to further support Glenns Creek Distilling. Your compassion means the world. 🙏 Thank you for watching and for standing with Glenns Creek Distilling.

🚨YOUR BOURBON JOURNEY DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL🚨

🔥GLENNS CREEK DISTILLING SELLS SPIRITS TO BE HELD IN THEIR VAULT FOR PICK UP🔥 

🔥GLENNS CREEK DISTILLING DOES NOT SHIP SPIRITS🔥 

✅ THESE ARE THE SPIRITS TASTED IN THE VIDEO ✅ 

✴️ SWHEAT Wheated Bourbon: 

Swheat Bourbon WE DON’T SHIP THIS PRODUCT!

✴️ Stave & Barrel Bourbon: 

Stave + Barrel Bourbon WE DON’T SHIP THIS PRODUCT!

✴️ OCD #5 Bourbon: 

OCD #5 Bourbon WE DO NOT SHIP THIS PRODUCT!

✴️ Cafe Ole Bourbon: 

Cafe Ole Bourbon WE DON’T SHIP THIS PRODUCT!



✴️ 3-Ingredient Rye Cocktail for a Cause: The “Old Cranky Dave

🚨REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY🚨

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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.