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The Ultimate Winter Boulevardier: The Oloroso Dusk 

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Elevate your winter spirits with The Oloroso Dusk—a sophisticated, deep, and intense twist on the classic Boulevardier.

Welcome back to Your Bourbon Journey for Episode 49 of Thirsty Thursday Cocktails! We are currently in Part 3 of our 5-part December Cocktail Series, and tonight, we are moving away from the bright and bubbly into the elegant and mysterious.

If you love a traditional Boulevardier cocktail, you’ll adore this winter variation. By swapping standard vermouth for a rich, sherry-cask-aged Valdespino Sweet Vermouth, we create what we call the “Oloroso Bridge.” This connects the bold, oaky notes of Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon with the herbal bitterness of Campari.

To round out the “forest floor” profile, we’re layering in Black Walnut and Aztec Chocolate bitters. The result? A drink that tastes like a toasted walnut cake drizzled in dark chocolate, enjoyed right by the fireplace.

🥃 Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon (for those dark chocolate and brown sugar notes)
  • 1 oz Campari (the essential bitter backbone)
  • 1 oz Valdespino Sweet Vermouth (Oloroso Sherry cask aged)
  • 2 Dashes Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters
  • 2 Dashes Fee Brothers Aztec Chocolate Bitters
  • Garnish: One Luxardo Brandied Cherry

🛠️ Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass.
  2. Add ice and stir for 25–30 seconds to achieve the perfect chill and dilution.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass (or over a large ice sphere in a rocks glass).
  4. Garnish with a brandied cherry and enjoy your ultimate winter sip!

Next Week: Don’t miss Episode 50! We’re heading to New Orleans for a festive holiday treat: The Pomegranate Sazerac!

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Bourbon & Whiskey News: November 2025

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12/01/25
Curated by Rebecca Herman McBrayer

Bourbon & Whiskey Industry Highlights from November 2025 >> 52 Stories!

In November 2025, the bourbon and whiskey industry saw notable developments, including declining sales for a large distillery, opportunities for American blended whiskey, and significant growth in craft spirits. Key events included distillery construction, award recognitions, and numerous new bottle releases, reflecting a dynamic market landscape.

Industry Market News & Related Announcements >> 12 Stories

11/03: One of the Largest Whiskey Distilleries in the U.S. Just Saw Its Sales Plummet Again

11/05: Why American Blended Whiskey’s Time Has Finally Come

11/05: Is American whiskey in trouble?

11/05: DISCUS Hosted Successful Trade Mission of U.S. Distilleries to Europe

11/06: ‘Painful Evaporation of Opportunities’: Government Shutdown Takes a Toll on Craft Distillers

11/09: India to emerge as largest scotch market, exploring partnership with Indian malt makers: Scotch Whisky Association

11/11: Buffalo Trace unveils most remote tasting room in US

11/14: Malt Whiskey Market May Set New Growth Story

11/19: Bourbon Whiskey Market Growth Outlook Strengthened by Strategic Collaborations and R&D Investments Through 2033

11/24: Big Things Are Happening in the Small World of Wheat Whiskey

11/24: The US states selling the most Tequila and American whiskey

11/29: Distillery Ups and Downs of 2025: Craft Spirits Industry Is Shifting, but Not Shaken

Distillery News >> 7 Stories

11/01: Construction Begins on Large, New Spirits Distillery

11/03: B.R. Distilling Company Selects Ben E. Keith Beveragesto Grow Blue Note Straight Bourbon Whiskey Footprint in Texas

11/10: Copper & Kings Launches New Core Portfolio, Ushering in a Bold New Era for American Brandy

11/10: Tennessee Distilling in talks to acquire Waterford Whisky for €6m

11/13: A Well-Known Kentucky Distillery Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

11/26: Uncle Nearest Distillery Makes New Move in Fight Against Receivership

11/28: Catoctin Creek seeks investors

Distillery Trail >> 2 Stories

11/11: I Biked 175 Miles Through the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

11/12: This Kentucky Distillery Was Just Named The Best Bourbon Tour In The Country

Awards Announced >> 6 Stories

11/05: Every Award-Winning Whisky From The New York World Spirits Competition 2025

11/06: Wood Hat Spirits Recognized As National Winner In Whiskey Competition

11/11: Covington distillery wins top honor at world’s most prestigious spirits competition

11/12: Sazerac wins IWSC 2025 Bourbon Whiskey Producer Trophy

11/18: The Best World Whiskies From The 2025 New York World Spirits Competition

11/27: World’s Best Whiskies From The Top Shelf Awards 2025

Bourbon Festival News & Updates >> 3 Upcoming

Jan: BourbonCon, Lexington KY

Feb: Bourbon Classic, Louisville KY

Mar: New Orleans Bourbon Festival

Bottle Releases >> 19 Stories

11/03: Knob Creek Just Released Its Oldest Bourbon Ever

11/04: Heaven Hill Distillery Celebrates 90 Years of Independent Family Ownership with Limited 9-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Release

11/06: Michter’s To Release Its 20 Year Bourbon

11/06: Willett Releases Family Estate Small Batch

11/07: Castle & Key Releases Two Cask Strength Expressions

11/07: WhistlePig’s Golden Pig-Shaped Bottle of Rye Whiskey Is Back Just in Time for the Holidays

11/07: Jim Beam Just Dropped a New Edition of Its Stellar Experimental Whiskey

11/07: World Whiskey Society Releases Doc Holliday 16 Year Cigar Blend

11/08: Cedar Ridge Distillery drops its highly anticipated double barrel whiskeys

11/10: Old Forester to Honor Allen with Single Barrel Release

11/10: Barrell Craft Spirits® Releases Barrell Bourbon New Year 2026

11/13: Buffalo Trace Launches Sazerac Rye Full Proof

11/13: Blade and Bow Unveils Its Oldest Whiskey Ever, a Rare 30-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon

11/18: Bardstown Bourbon Releases French Brandy Barrel Finish

11/18: World Whiskey Society Unveils 12-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Pear Brandy Casks

11/20: Milam & Greene Whiskey Releases Very Limited Quantity of Unabridged Volume 4

11/20: Wyoming Whiskey Releases Fifth National Parks Expression

11/21: New Riff Brings Back Winter Whiskey, Sherry Rye for Holidays

11/24: Buffalo Trace brings 2025 Antique Collection to UK

Book Releases >> 3 Titles

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125 Proof Woodford Rye! Fresh Crack & Tasting Notes

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🥃 Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye Review | First EVER High Proof Rye from Woodford! (Distiller’s Select)

Join Wayne and Rebecca on Your Bourbon Journey as they do a fresh crack and whiskey tasting of the Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye! This limited edition Distiller’s Select release is a game-changer for Woodford Reserve—it’s their first-ever high-proof rye whiskey, bottled at a powerful 125.1 proof!

Are these high-proof whiskey lovers (who usually skip the 90.4 proof standard Woodford) impressed by this Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey? Find out as they dive into the complex flavor profile, nose, and finish of this new, hard-to-find bottle.

From the intriguing 53% rye mash bill and beautiful color to unexpected notes of orange zest and clove, tune in to see if this barrel strength rye is a must-buy and if it makes the cut for their Whiskey of the Month selection!

Key Takeaways from this Whiskey Review:

  • Proof Point: A robust 125.1—a massive step up from Woodford’s standard.
    Tasting Notes: Discover the surprising orange marmalade and clove notes, along with classic rye spice and black pepper.
  • Value: Is this $129.99 MSRP limited edition rye worth the hype and the price?
  • Mash Bill: Learn how the 53% Rye, 33% Corn, 14% Malted Barley blend impacts the taste.

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📝 Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye Details

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
  • Company: Brown-Forman
  • Distillery: Woodford Reserve
  • Mash Bill: 53% Rye, 33% Corn, 14% Malted Barley
  • Age: NAS (likely 4-6 years)
  • Proof: 125.1 (Barrel Strength)
  • MSRP: $129.99 (700ml)
  • Released: 10/2/2025
  • Other: Limited Edition, Distiller’s Select, first high-proof rye
  • Purchased: 10/29/25 for $120 at Archie & Clyde’s in Newburgh, IN

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Bourbon & Whiskey News: October 2025

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11/01/25
Curated by Rebecca Herman McBrayer

Bourbon & Whiskey Industry Highlights from October 2025 >> 64 Stories!

In October 2025, the bourbon and whiskey industry faced challenges, including a drop in whiskey production and U.S. exports. Distillers struggled with tariffs and changing consumer preferences. Despite difficulties, notable milestones included aging barrels reaching a record in Kentucky and significant investment announcements from major distilleries. New whiskey releases generated interest as well.

Industry Market News & Related Announcements >> 12 Stories

10/01: Whiskey Production Has Hit Its Lowest Level Since 2019

10/06: Cold shoulder from Canada is costly for American distillers struggling with global trade tensions

10/06: American distillers call for ‘zero-for-zero trading environment’ as exports fall

10/06: US spirits exports tumble as drinkers shun American brands, industry warns

10/09: Distillers group reports skyrocketing aging barrel taxes, amid tariff challenges

10/09: Kentucky reaches bourbon milestone with record 16.1 million barrels aging across Commonwealth

10/16: U.S. liquor consumption plummets, Canadian products not seeing proportional boost: Spirits Canada

10/22: Whiskey Market Size Is Likely To Reach a Valuation of Around $86.38 Billion by 2027

10/22: US craft distillery numbers drop 25%

10/23: Whiskey Company Scales Back Operations, Citing ‘Consumer Shifts’ Toward Marijuana As Alcohol Alternative

10/24: Distilleries Navigate Solvency Issues Following Covid Sales Boom

10/31: Whiskey glut weighs on MGP as Q3 sales fall 19%

Distillery News >> 12 Stories

10/01: Buffalo Trace fills nine-millionth barrel

10/03: A drink with… Lisa Roper Wicker, Whiskey Thief Distilling Co

10/05: Distilling up new trends: American Single Malt Whiskey in Montana

10/05: Jack Daniel’s cuts off free cattle feed to Tennessee farmers after 45 years, could destroy local town. Who’s at fault?

10/06: Hollywood’s ‘first’ official distillery opens in LA

10/17: Heaven Hill’s New $200m Distillery: What It Really Means for Bourbon Fans

10/17: Sazerac investing $38M to expand in New Albany with 25 new jobs

10/21: Investors save Westward Whiskey from bankruptcy

10/23: Buffalo Trace’s Parent Company Is Investing $1 Billion to Expand Despite Industry Struggles

10/23: Uncle Nearest Founders Push Back Against Expanded Court Control Amid Receivership Battle

10/26: Castle & Key Distillery appointments Moore as plant manager

10/26: Four Roses parent company considering $1 Billion sale

Distillery Trail >> 5 Stories

10/02: A New Era for “The Famous Old Brand” Begins in Louisville: Chicken Cock Whiskey Opening Tasting Room in NuLu

10/03: Buffalo Trace Distillery creates new dining experience for guests

10/03: Casey Jones Distillery Launches Bottle-Your-Own Experience

10/23: Top Tier Bourbon Tours Highlights Fall Conditions for Bourbon Tours in Louisville, KY

10/24: Nashville distillery tour among the best in the country per USA TODAY. See where it ranked

Awards Announced >> 2 Stories

10/23: Green River Wheated Bourbon named ‘World’s Best Bourbon’ at New York competition

10/26: 7 Craft Bourbons That Just Won Big at the ADI Awards

Bourbon Festival News & Updates >> None

Bottle Releases >> 23 Stories

10/01: ANGEL’S ENVY RELEASES A 10 YEAR CASK STRENGTH, THE BRAND’S FIRST AGE-STATED WHISKEY

10/01: Town Branch IMPERIUM MMXXV Kentucky Straight Bourbon Release 50% Wheated Bourbon Blend

10/01: Widow Jane Distillery Releases 2025 The Vaults

10/02: Woodford Reserve releases its highest proof rye whiskey ever.

10/02: Sagamore Spirit Debuts Their First High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey

10/02: Tennessee Whiskey Trail Launches Tennessee Collective

10/02: World Whiskey Society 16-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon

10/07: The Ingram Distillery Proudly Introduces 2025 Flagship Bourbon

10/07: Buzzard’s Roost to Release Jim Gaffigan Collab Bourbon

10/08: The 2025 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Is Here — With Its First New Addition in Nearly Two Decades

10/09: Copperworks Distilling Co. Releases an Ultra-Rare, Limited Release Whiskey Eleven Years in the Making

10/13: Milam & Greene Releases Guadalupe Bass Bourbon

10/13: Pursuit Spirits Releases Kodama Mizunara Bourbon

10/14: Heaven Hill Distillery Announces First Release of Heaven Hill Grain to Glass® Specialty Barrel Series

10/15: Russell’s Reserve Releases Camp Nelson E Bourbon

10/21: Liberty Pole Spirits Announces a Season of Exceptional Whiskey Releases Just in Time for the Holidays

10/22: Jack Daniel’s Tanyard Hill Rye Climbs to a Fiery 148.8 Proof

10/23: Hardin’s Creek® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Unveils the Warehouse Series: A Three-Part Exploration of Flavor and Discovery

10/28: Ross & Squibb Releases 2025 Remus Gatsby Reserve

10/28: Knob Creek 21-Year Is Here — the Oldest Whiskey Ever From James B. Beam Distilling Co.

10/29: Bloomington’s oldest whiskey to be released by Cardinal Spirits, who won USA Today awards

10/30: Jeptha Creed Distillery Unveils The Fourth Edition of Red, White & Blue Bourbon

10/30: Town Branch Releases 16-Year Single Malt

Book Releases >> 1 Story

10/05: The World’s Best Whiskey—According To The Author Of ‘The Whisky World Tour’

Maker’s Mark Private Select BLIND TASTE TEST!

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🥃 Can We REALLY Taste the Stave Profiles?! | Maker’s Mark Private Select BLIND TASTING Challenge! 🤯

Welcome back, Your Bourbon Journey fans! 👋 We’re Wayne and Rebecca, and we’re finally putting our Maker’s Mark Private Selections to the ultimate test in a blind tasting! For years, we’ve bought these intriguing named single barrels—like Kettle Corn, Candied Apple, Box O’ Chocolates, Milk Chocolate Truffle, Chocolate Whoopie Pie, and Creme Brulee—based purely on the title and without ever tasting them!

Now, it’s time to see if the stave profile descriptions and evocative names actually translate to the glass. Do we really get chocolate from the Roasted French Mendiant staves? Can we find creamy notes from the Seared French Cuvee? Or will they all just taste like Maker’s Mark wheated bourbon?

Spoiler: This was much harder than we expected! 😱

We dive deep into A through F without knowing which is which, sharing our real-time thoughts on the nose, palate, and finish. We’re ticking boxes for baking spices, caramel, vanilla, dried fruit, and those elusive chocolate notes to try and identify the dominant stave profiles.

Watch as we try to guess our favorites and reveal the shocking results! 😮 You’ll be laughing as we question everything we know about single barrel selection and tasting notes.

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

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Our 1st Anniversary & a Pour of Russell’s Reserve 15! 

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🥳 One Year of the Journey! Russell’s Reserve 15 Tasting, Vintage Bourbons & Our BIG Announcement!

Wayne and Rebecca are celebrating their YouTube One-Year Anniversary with a very special, well-aged pour: Russell’s Reserve 15-Year-Old Bourbon! It’s been an incredible ride, and we’re raising a glass of “Whiskey of the Year” to you, our amazing Your Bourbon Journey community!

Thank you for watching 75,000+ views and 4,000+ hours of our videos—you’re the reason we’ve done 300 videos in 365 days!

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

🥃 Tasting Russell’s Reserve 15-Year-Old

Join us as we uncork this amazing, hard-to-find bottle—a true special occasion drinker—and savor its complex profile.

  • Wayne’s Notes: Rich wood tannin, classic Wild Turkey profile, with a back-end of pepperiness and a touch of dark coffee.
  • Rebecca’s Notes: Immediate notes of brown sugar and cinnamon, with a delightful hint of dark chocolate on the long finish.

🌟 Reflection, Gratitude, and Milestones

A year ago, we went from a simple bourbon blog to launching our whiskey YouTube channel! We’re reflecting on the journey:

  • 41 Cocktails: From bourbon purists to a surprising love for the craft!
  • Vintage Tastings / Sipping on History: Diving deep into vintage bourbon and whiskey history with our friend Brad Bonds at Revival Vintage Spirits. We’ve tasted and reviewed forgotten brands like Hill and Hill, Old Forester, and Old Yellowstone.
  • Building Community: Sharing a bourbon sip with like-minded people is what it’s all about! From fellow whiskey tubers like SLB and Bourbon Judge to our new friends at the Decatur Bourbon Society and our amazing friends, Michael & Dawn of Chasing Neat!
  • Supporting the Craft: Our hearts are with the craft distilleries like Glens Creek Distillery and The Bard Distillery. We’ll always cheer for the small-town folks who are making amazing juice and giving back to their communities.

🚀 Our BIG 2026 Announcement: Join the Community!

To move forward, grow our community, and continue to embrace the craft, we’re making a huge leap! Today, we are launching our Patreon Your Bourbon Journey page! Get more input, vote on our videos, and help us plan a barrel pick next year!

Join us in one of our three launch tiers:

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Cheers to all of you for being a part of the Your Bourbon Journey community! We hope to see you there!

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Bourbon & Whiskey News: September 2025

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10/01/25
Curated by Rebecca Herman McBrayer

Bourbon & Whiskey Industry Highlights from September 2025 >> 43 Stories!

In September 2025, the bourbon and whiskey industry saw significant developments, including 43 stories on market news, distillery highlights, and bottle releases. Key events included new distillery openings, prestigious awards, and notable bottle launches, such as the 2025 Pappy Van Winkle collection and innovative releases from various distilleries across Kentucky.

Industry Market News & Related Announcements >> 2 Stories

09/11: Global Bourbon Market Size, Share, Forecasts 2023 – 2033

09/15: World whisky: from global gloom to local boom

Distillery News >> 9 Stories

09/03: Nashville Barrel Co plans Kentucky distillery

09/05: Heaven Hill Commemorates Opening of New Distillery

09/08: This 29-Acre Farm Distillery Is Embracing the Terroir of Montgomery County

09/11: Inside the new Heaven Hill Springs Distillery

09/15: Uncle Nearest Whiskey Under Federal Receivership

09/23: Kentucky distillery bounces back from massive flood that briefly halted bourbon production

09/25: Diageo pauses production at two US distilleries

09/25: Kentucky Distillers’ Association Welcomes Dark Arts Whiskey House As Newest Member

09/29: Buffalo Trace Distillery fills its 9 millionth barrel since Prohibition

Distillery Trail >> 3 Stories

09/03: KDA Adds Purple Toad Winery & Distillery as Craft Member

09/10: Von Payne Spirits to Transform Historic Louisville Bakery into Distillery and Tasting Destination

09/24: 7 Bourbon Trail Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes, According To A Bourbon Butler

Awards Announced >> 4 Stories

09/05: America’s Best Bourbon, According To The 2025 IWSC

09/05: Starlight Distillery wins award at Heartland Whiskey Competition

09/12: American Bourbon Back on Top: Four Bourbons Win Highest Gold at IWSC 2025

09/17: Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Inducts 2025 Class

Bourbon Festival News & Updates >> 1 Story

09/25: Ohio Craft Whiskey Festival returns with record 23 distilleries

Bottle Releases >> 23 Stories

09/01: Log Still Distillery Launches Remington Reserve

09/02: Limestone Branch Distillery collaborates with Ross & Squibb Distillery on 2025 release of Yellowstone Limited Edition

09/02: Rabbit Hole Regallier Showcases French Oak Finish

09/02: Heaven Hill Returns To Bardstown With Master Distillers Unity Bourbon

09/03: Barrel Global Partners with Award-Winning Middle West Spirits To Offer Old Elk Wheated Bourbon New-Fill Single Barrels

09/03: Jackson Purchase Bourbon ‘Batch No. 1’ to Debut at KY Bourbon Festival

09/03: Milam & Greene Launches Provisions Bourbon

09/03: The Ingram Distillery Ventures into the Unknown with New Wheated Bourbon: Uncharted

09/05: Angel’s Envy Just Unveiled a Pair of Unusual Limited-Edition Whiskeys

09/09: Woodford Reserve 2025 Master’s Collection Revealed

09/09: 2XO Whiskey Launches White Oak Rye, Renowned Blender Dixon Dedman’s First Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Release

09/09: Beam Releases Booker’s The Reserves 2025 Edition

09/11: Garrison Brothers to Releases Sonora Bourbon in October

09/11: Pappy Van Winkle 2025 Bourbon Collection Has Launched

09/11: 2XO Debuts White Oak Rye Whiskey With 95% Rye Mash

09/16: Elijah Craig Launches Its First Ever Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

09/17: This new Milam & Greene bourbon is a collector’s dream

09/17: Sagamore releases its oldest rye whiskey

09/17: Southern Distilling Releases its First Single Malt

09/18: 1792 Bourbon Welcomes Cognac Cask Finish To Its Portfolio

09/23: Wild Turkey Announces Master’s Keep Beacon, the Final Release in the Celebrated Series

09/24: Dierks Bentley Releases ROW 94 Full Proof Bourbon

09/24: Booker’s Bourbon Releases Jerry’s Batch to Honor Non-Family Master Distiller

Book Releases >> 1

09/09: The Whiskey Bible: A Definitive Guide to the World’s Most Storied Spirit” by Noah Rothbaum

Barrel House Distilling: Tour, Tasting & Honest Review

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Bourbon Trail Tales & Tastes Episode 37 – Barrel House Distilling Co

Get ready for an adventure down the Kentucky Bourbon Trail as we revisit a nice stop in Lexington, Kentucky in April 2023.  In this episode, we’re taking you back to our very first visit to Barrel House Distilling Co which was our 42nd distillery and our 34th stamp in our Kentucky Bourbon Trail Book!

Join us as we relive every moment from our initial tour of the Barrel House Distilling Co  But the excitement doesn’t stop there! We’ll then uncork a bottle of their RockCastle Barrel Proof Bourbon for an in-depth tasting. What hidden notes and unique flavors await us in this one-of-a-kind pour? 

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What’s a bourbon trail journey without a good story? 🥃 Welcome to Bourbon Trail Tales & Tastes, where we dive into the unforgettable moments and hidden gems we discovered while exploring Kentucky’s iconic trail. Join us as we uncork the profound memories that have stayed with us long after the last pour. We’ll revisit the unexpected finds and the bottles that truly surprised us with their exceptional, intricate flavors. So, what stood out as the most memorable sip, and how have those experiences shaped our palates today? Get ready for a passionate retelling of the adventures, the connections, and the spirits that make the Bourbon Trail so much more than just a destination.

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✴️ RockCastle Barrel Proof Bourbon

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Distillery: Barrel House Distilling Company
  • Mash Bill: 60% Corn, 30% Wheat, 10% Malted Barley
  • Age: NAS – at least 4 years
  • Proof: 113.5
  • Other: Batch 15, Bottle 3
  • Purchased: 05/13/23 for $107 at BBQ & Barrels Event, Owensboro KY

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The Ultimate Wild Turkey Cocktail Recipe

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Thirsty Thursday Cocktails – Episode 35: The “Wild Honey Old Fashioned”

Get ready to elevate your cocktail game with our latest creation: the Wild Honey Old Fashioned. This isn’t just any Old Fashioned recipe—it’s a rich, smooth, and unforgettable twist on a timeless classic. We’re showing you how to perfectly blend two iconic products from Wild Turkey: the bold, high-proof Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon and the sweet, velvety Wild Turkey American Honey Liqueur.

Say goodbye to boring simple syrup! The American Honey adds a delicious, natural sweetness and a complex honey flavor that perfectly complements the spicy oak and caramel notes of the 101 Bourbon. Whether you’re a seasoned bourbon aficionado or a curious beginner, this easy-to-make cocktail is sure to impress.

In this video, you’ll learn:

  • How to make a balanced and flavorful Old Fashioned.
  • The secret to using Wild Turkey American Honey for a unique sweetness.
  • Tips for the perfect garnish to complete your drink.
  • Why the Wild Turkey 101 is the ultimate choice for a high-proof bourbon cocktail.

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Beyond the Tour: A Special James E. Pepper Bourbon

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Bourbon Trail Tales & Tastes Episode 36 – James E Pepper

Join us on a historic journey to James E. Pepper Distillery, the iconic Kentucky Bourbon Trail stop that sparked a whole new era of distilling in Lexington!

In this episode, we’re sharing our full experience, from touring the restored historic distillery to the serendipitous discovery of a rare bottle we’ve been saving for over a year—the Finest Kentucky Oak Bourbon.

We’ll tell the incredible story of how we got our hands on this special, signed bottle and finally taste it on camera for the first time. We’ll dive into the tasting notes, talk about the unique mash bill, and discuss what makes this bottle so special. We’ll share our thoughts on the flavor profile, whether it’s worth the price, and how it compares to other bourbons we’ve tried. Will it live up to the hype? You’ll have to watch to find out!

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What’s a bourbon trail journey without a good story? 🥃 Welcome to Bourbon Trail Tales & Tastes, where we dive into the unforgettable moments and hidden gems we discovered while exploring Kentucky’s iconic trail. Join us as we uncork the profound memories that have stayed with us long after the last pour. We’ll revisit the unexpected finds and the bottles that truly surprised us with their exceptional, intricate flavors. So, what stood out as the most memorable sip, and how have those experiences shaped our palates today? Get ready for a passionate retelling of the adventures, the connections, and the spirits that make the Bourbon Trail so much more than just a destination.

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✴️ Finest Kentucky Oak (FKO) Bourbon

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Distillery: James E Pepper Distilling Co
  • Mash Bill: Undisclosed but “oldest stocks & distinct mash bills,” which include corn, rye, malted barley, and malted rye”
  • Age: NAS (at least 4 years)
  • Proof: 104.2 (Barrel Proof)
  • Other: Secondary finish – heavily toasted barrels made from Kentucky oak that has been air-seasoned for at least 18-24 months.
  • Purchased: 04/15/23 for $160 at James E Pepper Distilling Co

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