Alright, buckle up, whiskey lovers! Get ready for a showdown of epic proportions! 🥃 In this blind tasting adventure, we’re putting four contenders to the ultimate test to crown the undisputed champion of our March 2025 whiskey tastings.

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

• Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (A125): The bold and the beautiful, ready to unleash its cask-strength magic.
• Jack Daniels 12 Year (Batch 3): A sophisticated classic stepping into the ring. Can it surprise us?
• Old Louisville Straight Whiskey Cognac Cask Finish: An intriguing fusion promising a unique and luxurious experience.
• Oxmoor Single Barrel (Vol. 4, MMXXIV): The single barrel sensation, bursting with character and individuality.

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 4th place to the coveted 1st place spot, and the suspense is building!

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! 🥂

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🔥DETAILS REGARDING OUR FOUR FINALISTS🔥

(in alphabetical order)

✴️ Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (A125)

• Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Distillery: Heaven Hill
• Mash Bill: 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye
• Age: 10 years, 7 months
• Proof: 118.2
• MSRP: $75
• Released: January 2025
• Purchased: 02/27/25 for $99.99 at High Spirits in Evansville, IN
• Original YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/Rg8WwsG8Ias?si=XXCCYEjJAlGkwX7X 

✴️ Jack Daniels 12 Year (Batch 3)

• Classification: Tennessee Whiskey
• Company: Brown-Forman
• Distillery: Jack Daniels Distillery
• Mash Bill: 80% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 8% Rye
• Age: 12 Years
• Proof: 107
• MSRP: $95.00
• Released: February 2025
• Other: 700 ml bottle
• Purchased: 03/22/25 for $199.99 at High Spirits in Evansville Indiana
• Original YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/bek-7rU9A-E?si=vnYaFcCXV53edAjv 

✴️ 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
• Purchased: 02/21/25 for $99.00 at Old Louisville Whiskey Co, Louisville KY
• Original YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/H1GPKXkBNP0?si=hfgALrZ8U2D4vT4R 

✴️ Oxmoor Single Barrel (Vol. 4, MMXXIV)

• Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Company: Oxmoor Bourbon Company
• Bottled: Neeley Family Distillery, Sparta KY
• Mash Bill: Undisclosed
• Age: 8 years
• Proof: 116.6
• MSRP: $80.00
• Released: 
• Other: Vol. 4, MMXXIV
• Purchased: 02/21/25 for $80.00 at Oxmoor Farm, Louisville KY
• Original YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/exaZ7dFF7NU?si=Z-Op-VAyut1SACZD 

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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.