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

🔥🥃 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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Bourbon Lovers, Rejoice! Booker’s 2025-01 Barry’s Batch is HERE! 🔔 

🥃 Get ready, bourbon lovers! In this exciting episode, we’re cracking open a fresh bottle and diving headfirst into the highly anticipated Booker’s 2025-01 “Barry’s Batch” straight from the legendary Jim Beam distillery! 🔥

This powerhouse bourbon hits you with a bold 125.7 proof and has been aging to perfection in the barrel for a sweet 7 years, 4 months, and 2 days. ⏳ You know it’s going to be something special!

Join us as we meticulously explore every single facet of this incredible dram. We’ll take you on a sensory journey, covering: ✨

  • Color & Appearance: What does this liquid gold look like in the glass? 🎨
  • Aroma: What enticing scents rise from the pour? 👃
  • Taste: What flavors dance on the palate? 😋
  • Finish: What lingering sensations does it leave behind? 🤔

Does the Booker’s 2025-01 “Barry’s Batch” live up to the legendary reputation of its predecessors? 🤔 Will this be the bourbon dream come true for all you Booker’s enthusiasts out there? 😍 We’ll give you our honest take!

Smash that play button now to discover our in-depth tasting notes and our genuine recommendations! 👇 If you’re loving the wheated whiskey goodness, don’t forget to give us a thumbs up 👍, hit that subscribe button 🔔 for more bourbon reviews, and share this video with your fellow whiskey aficionados ➡️! Cheers! 🥂

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✴️ 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
  • MSRP: $100
  • Released: March 2025
  • Purchased: 04/10/25 for $110 at Jim Beam American Outpost

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NOTE: The spirit in this review was 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.