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Distillery Exclusive: Kentucky Artisan Wheated vs High Rye!

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Join Wayne and Rebecca on Your Bourbon Journey as we dig into our library to crack open two exclusive Kentucky Artisan Distillery Single Barrel Selections thieved straight from the barrel at the Clubhouse in Crestwood, Kentucky!

We compare a sweet, pastry-forward Wheated Bourbon (110.86 Proof) against a bold, spice-packed 6-Year High-Rye Bourbon (105.8 Proof). How do these distillery-only barrel picks hold up nearly 18 months after thieving them directly from the cask? Watch to find out our tasting notes, barrel char surprises, and which bottle takes the crown!

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Kentucky Artisan – Wheated Mashbill Single Barrel

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Single Barrel / Barrel Select)
  • Company & Distillery: Kentucky Artisan Distillery (Crestwood, KY)
  • Mash Bill: 70% Corn, 20% Wheat, 10% Malted Barley
  • Age: 3 Years, 4 Months (Barreled 11/01/22 & Bottled 03/14/26)
  • Proof: 110.86
  • SRP: $65.00
  • Released: 03/14/26
  • Other: Straight from the barrel distillery-exclusive pick.
  • Purchased: 03/14/25 for $65.00 at Kentucky Artisan Distillery

Kentucky Artisan – High Rye Mashbill Single Barrel

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Single Barrel / Barrel Select)
  • Company & Distillery: Kentucky Artisan Distillery (Crestwood, KY)
  • Mash Bill: 60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
  • Age: 6 Years (Barreled 03/08/20 & Bottled 03/14/26)
  • Proof: 105.8
  • SRP: $95.00
  • Released: 03/14/26
  • Other: High-rye straight from the barrel distillery-exclusive pick.
  • Purchased: 03/14/25 for $95.00 at Kentucky Artisan Distillery

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Candy Bar in a Bottle?! Milam & Greene Unabridged V3 Tasting 

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Join Wayne & Rebecca on Your Bourbon Journey as we crack open the highly anticipated Milam & Greene Unabridged Volume 3!

Crafted by Master Blender Heather Greene and Master Distiller Marlene Holmes, this limited-edition release is a cask-strength, 49-cask blend combining straight bourbons from Texas, Tennessee, and Kentucky across five distinct age profiles (3.5 to 10 years old). Bottled non-chill filtered at a bold 118 Proof (59% ABV), this pour surprised us with an incredibly creamy mouthfeel, rich brown sugar, dark chocolate nougat candy bar notes, and a lingering cinnamon finish.

Is this $95 multi-state blend a sweet trick or the ultimate treat? Watch our full review, nose, palate, and finish breakdown to find out!

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Milam & Greene Unabridged (Volume 3)

  • Classification: Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskies (Cask Strength)
  • Company: Milam & Greene Whiskey (Provision Spirits)
  • Distillery: Distilled in Texas, Tennessee, and Kentucky; Aged, Batched & Bottled by Milam & Greene in Blanco, Texas
  • Mash Bill: Multi-mashbill blend (includes traditional bourbon recipes alongside Texas and Kentucky malted rye bourbon mashbills)
  • Age: 3½ Years (blend of 3.5, 4, 6, 9, and 10-year-old bourbons)
  • Proof: 118 Proof (59.0% ABV)
  • SRP: $89.99 – $94.99 (varies slightly by market)
  • Other: Limited edition 49-cask blend crafted by Master Blender Heather Greene and Master Distiller Marlene Holmes; non-chill filtered
  • Purchased: July 24, 2026 for $91.99 at The Party Source in Newport, KY

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Blind Tasting Reveals: Who Will Be August’s Whiskey of the Month?

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Welcome back to Your Bourbon Journey! It’s time for our August Whiskey of the Month blind tasting showdown, and this lineup is an absolute powerhouse! 🥃🔥

This month, we brought together six standout contenders—featuring unique secondary barrel finishes, historic solera aging, craft blending innovation, and rich malt profiles. With an average age of 7.25 years, an average proof of 109.37, and an average retail cost of $103.33, every single bottle on the table brought serious competition. 

With our rolling “Road to the Sweet Sixteen” cutoff sitting high at 93.5+ points and a top-10 average over 96.5, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Between jaw-dropping dark horse performances, stunning upsets from fan favorites, and a down-to-the-wire tiebreaker for the crown, this blind tasting delivered one of our closest scoreboards all year!

Which bottle conquered the palate to take the August Whiskey of the Month title and punch its ticket toward our Whiskey of the Year tournament? Watch along, track your own guesses, and see how the blind ranking unfolds!

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Featured Contenders & Original Tasting Videos:

🥃 Bardstown Bourbon Company – 2026 Discovery Garryana Oak Finish (112.8 Proof)

🥃 Lost Lantern Whiskey – United States of Bourbon Edition No. 1 (123.0 Proof / Cask Strength)

🥃 Neeley Family Distillery – Old Jett Brothers Amarone Red Wine Cask Finish (106.4 Proof)

🥃 Starlight Distillery – Sakura Reserve Bourbon Batch 0001 (118.0 Proof / Cask Strength)

🥃 Stitzel-Weller Distilling Co. – Blade & Bow 12-Year Solera Reserve (104.0 Proof)

🥃 Virginia Distillery Co. – VHW Scholar’s Craft Coffee Cask American Single Malt (92.0 Proof)

🥃 OUR SCORING PROCESS: We’ve revamped our scoring to be more transparent than ever. No more “Redundancy”—just pure, data-driven blind competitions. Read the full breakdown of our new rubric and the “Sweet Sixteen” bracket process on our website: 👉 https://yourbourbonjourney.com/2026/02/27/decoding-the-pour-the-new-your-bourbon-journey-scoring-woty-process/ 

📊 SEE THE LIVE LEADERBOARD: Want to see where this bottle ranks against the rest of the field? Check out our real-time leaderboard here: 👉 https://yourbourbonjourney.com/2026/02/27/the-live-leaderboard-road-to-the-sweet-sixteen/

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NOTE: Most spirits in this review were purchased by us; 2026 Discovery was provided by Lofted Spirits. 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.

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Is This the Best Bourbon Starlight Has Ever Bottled? 

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Join us for an exclusive, high-end Starlight Distillery tasting featuring rare Japanese wood finishes and an ultra-rare 10-year release! In this episode, we break down two exotic cask-finished whiskeys alongside the hyper-allocated Starlight 25th Anniversary Bourbon (limited to only 100 bottles worldwide).

  • Starlight Sakura Reserve Bourbon (Batch 0001): 8-year sweet mash blend, 118 proof, finished in rare Japanese Sakura (cherry blossom) wood.
  • Starlight Mizunara Reserve Bourbon (Batch 0002): 8-year sweet mash blend, 112 proof, finished in Japanese Mizunara oak.
  • Starlight 25th Anniversary 10-Year Bourbon: 120.4 proof, low entry proof, unfinished cask strength, bottle #73 of 100.

From fresh cherry floral notes and sandalwood incense to decadent dark fudge and rich oak, we dive into full tasting notes, comparisons, and our final verdicts.

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Starlight Distillery Sakura Reserve Bourbon Whiskey (Batch No. 0001)

  • Classification: Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Japanese Sakura Barrels
  • Distillery: Starlight Distillery (Borden, IN)
  • Mash Bill: Starlight Sweet Mash Blend (3-Grain: 60% Corn, 20% Rye, 20% Malted Barley / 4-Grain: 51% Corn, 20% Rye, 20% Malted Barley, 9% Wheat)
  • Age: 8 Years
  • Proof: 118 Proof (59% ABV)
  • Released: August 1, 2026
  • Other: Cask strength; finished in rare Japanese Sakura (Cherry Blossom) wood barrels; estate-grown non-GMO grains; double pot distilled.
  • Purchased: 08/01/26 for $149.99 at Starlight Distillery

Starlight Distillery Mizunara Reserve Bourbon Whiskey (Batch No. 0002)

  • Classification: Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Japanese Mizunara Oak Barrels
  • Distillery: Starlight Distillery (Borden, IN)
  • Mash Bill: Starlight Sweet Mash Blend (3-Grain: 60% Corn, 20% Rye, 20% Malted Barley / 4-Grain: 51% Corn, 20% Rye, 20% Malted Barley, 9% Wheat)
  • Age: 8 Years
  • Proof: 112 Proof (56% ABV)
  • Released: December 2025
  • Other: Cask strength; finished in rare Japanese Mizunara oak barrels; estate-grown non-GMO grains; double pot distilled.
  • Purchased: 12/4/25 for $149.99 at Starlight Distillery

Starlight Distillery 25th Anniversary Bourbon Whiskey

  • Classification: Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Distillery: Starlight Distillery (Borden, IN)
  • Mash Bill: 3-Grain Sweet Mash (60% Corn, 20% Rye, 20% Malted Barley; estate-grown non-GMO grains)
  • Age: 10 Years
  • Proof: 120.4 Proof (60.2% ABV)
  • Released: August 1, 2026
  • Other: Ultra-limited 100-bottle release celebrating 25 years of distilling (Bottle No. 73 of 100); bottled July 2026; un-finished cask strength; low entry proof (110); Canton cooperage (char #3–4, 2-year air-dried staves, charred heads); aged in Warehouse 2 (southeast side); includes presentation box, custom Anniversary Glencairns, metal lapel pin, and signed Certificate of Authenticity.
  • Purchased: 08/01/26 for $300 at Starlight Distillery

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Lost Lantern American Single Malt & US of Bourbon Blind Flight

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Is blending whiskey from 50 different craft distilleries a stroke of blending genius or a recipe for disaster? Today on Your Bourbon Journey, Wayne and Rebecca are diving into an ambitious showcase from independent bottler Lost Lantern! 

Founded by Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski after their epic “Great Whiskey Road Trip” to over 100 distilleries, Lost Lantern shines a spotlight on America’s finest craft producers. Today, we put three of their unique, highly limited releases to the ultimate test:

  • Lost Lantern American Vatted Malt Reissue (AVM-1) | 105 Proof: A 100% malted barley blend of straight American single malts from 6 heavyweight craft distilleries.
  • Lost Lantern American Vatted Malt Remix (AVM-2) | 110.8 Proof: The evolution of the blend! 11 distinct American single malt distilleries come together.
  • Lost Lantern United States of Bourbon (Edition No. 1) | 123.0 Proof (Cask Strength): The headliner! A blend of straight bourbons sourced from 50 craft distilleries across all 50 U.S. states.

Did 50 bourbons turn into muddy water, or did it shock us by drinking like an Elijah Craig Barrel Proof contender? Watch to find out which bottle took the crown and might just end up in our Whiskey of the Month blind challenge!

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Lost Lantern – American Vatted Malt Reissue (AVM-1)

  • Classification: Blend of Straight Whiskies (American Single Malt Whiskey)
  • Company: Lost Lantern Whiskey
  • Distillery: Balcones Distilling, Copperworks Distilling, Santa Fe Spirits, Triple Eight, Virginia Distillery Co., Westward Whiskey
  • Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
  • Age: 2 Years Old
  • Proof: 105.0 (52.5% ABV)
  • SRP: $90.00
  • Released: 2026
  • Purchased: 07/15/26 for $90.00 at Lost Lantern (Online Direct)

Lost Lantern – American Vatted Malt Remix (AVM-2)

Classification: Blend of Straight Whiskies (American Single Malt Whiskey)

  • Company: Lost Lantern Whiskey
  • Distillery: Andalusia Whiskey Co., Balcones, Cedar Ridge, Copperworks, McCarthy’s, Santa Fe Spirits, Triple Eight, Virginia, Westland, Westward, Whiskey Del Bac
  • Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
  • Age: 2 Years Old
  • Proof: 110.8 (55.4% ABV)
  • SRP: $100.00
  • Released: 2026
  • Purchased: 07/15/26 for $100.00 at Lost Lantern (Online Direct) 

Lost Lantern – United States of Bourbon (Edition No. 1)

  • Classification: Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskies
  • Company: Lost Lantern Whiskey
  • Distillery: Blended from 50 craft distilleries across all 50 U.S. states (including Starlight – IN, New Riff – KY, Kings County – NY, Frey Ranch – NV, etc.)
  • Mash Bill: Blended Multi-State Bourbon Mash Bill
  • Age: 2 Years Old
  • Proof: 123.0 (61.5% ABV – Cask Strength)
  • SRP: $99.99
  • Released: 2026
  • Other: Non-chill-filtered & cask strength; Limited release of 3,300 bottles; Features one straight bourbon distillery from every U.S. state listed on the back label.
  • Purchased: 07/15/26 for $99.99 at Lost Lantern (Online Direct)

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We Tried Jeptha Creed’s NEW Speakeasy Tour in Shelbyville, KY! 

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Jeptha Creed Speakeasy Tour Experience & Exclusive Double Barrel Review! | BTTT Ep. 64

Welcome back to Bourbon Trail Tales and Tastes! In Episode 64, Wayne and Rebecca travel to Shelbyville, Kentucky, to take you behind the scenes at Jeptha Creed Distillery for their brand-new, exclusive Speakeasy Tour.

Join us as we explore this family-owned, grain-to-glass operation—from their original pot stills and famous distillery cats (Barley, Wheat, Rye, and Malt!) to a secret door hidden behind the outdoor concert stage. Inside the speakeasy, we sample directly from the barrel and bring home two ultra-rare, distillery-exclusive pours: the Master Distiller Select 4-Grain Bourbon and the Master Distiller Select Single Barrel Bourbon.

Watch as we break down the unique flavor profiles of heirloom Bloody Butcher corn, heavy malted grain mash bills, “dusty funk” notes, and sweet cinnamon red-hot spice!

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Jeptha Creed Master Distiller Select 4-Grain Bourbon

  • Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company/Distillery: Jeptha Creed Distillery (Shelbyville, KY)
  • Mash Bill: 70% Heirloom Bloody Butcher Corn, 15% Malted Rye, 10% Malted Wheat, 5% Malted Barley
  • Age: 7 Years, 4 Months
  • Proof: 118.53 Proof
  • SRP: $100
  • Released: March 2026 (Distillery Exclusive)
  • Other: Thieved directly during the Speakeasy Tour. Cask strength / Single Barrel.
  • Purchased: 03/29/2026 for $100 at Jeptha Creed Distillery

Jeptha Creed Master Distiller Select Bourbon

  • Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company/Distillery: Jeptha Creed Distillery (Shelbyville, KY)
  • Mash Bill: 55% Heirloom Bloody Butcher Corn, 25% Rye, 20% Malted Barley
  • Age: 6 Years, 5 Months
  • Proof: 122.5 Proof
  • SRP: $100
  • Released: March 2026 (Distillery Exclusive)
  • Other: Cask strength / Single Barrel.
  • Purchased: 03/29/2026 for $100 at Jeptha Creed Distillery

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Tasting Old Steelhouse: Wheated vs Rye Bourbon

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Join Wayne and Rebecca on Your Bourbon Journey as we explore four releases from Old Steelhouse Distillery, purchased directly from their downtown tasting room in Bardstown, Kentucky.

The historic Old Steelhouse property in Deatsville dates back to 1844 as the legendary T.W. Samuels Distillery site. While the historic campus undergoes renovations, we sat down for an epic 4-bottle tasting grid comparing Wheated Bourbon against High-Rye Bourbon across both Small Batch and Single Barrel expressions.

Shout-out to Adam Inman and the team at the Bardstown tasting room for an unforgettable experience! Have you tried Old Steelhouse yet? Let us know your favorite pour in the comments!

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Small Batch & Single Barrel Wheated Mashbills

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Old Steelhouse Distillery
  • Distillery: Distilled in Kentucky; Bottled by Old Steelhouse Distillery
  • Mash Bill: 64% Corn, 24% Wheat, 2% Malted Barley
  • Purchased: 05/30/26 at their Bardstown Tasting Room

Old Steelhouse Batch 002

  • Age 5 Years; Proof 105; $70.00

Old Steelhouse Single Barrel 001

  • Age 5.5 Years; Proof 113.8; $95.00

Small Batch & Single Barrel Ryed Mashbills

  • Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Old Steelhouse Distillery
  • Distilled in Indiana & Kentucky; Bottled by Old Steelhouse Distillery
  • Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
  • Purchased: 05/30/26 at their Bardstown Tasting Room

Old Steelhouse Blueprint 001

  • Age 6 Years; Proof 100; $70.00

Old Steelhouse Single Barrel (Barrel 007)

  • Age 8 Years; Proof 111.9; Hungarian Oak Cask Finish; $125.00

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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Proof vs 10 Year Private Barrel Review

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Welcome back to Your Bourbon Journey! Join Wayne and Rebecca as we dive into two fascinating, high-proof releases from Heaven Hill’s legendary Elijah Craig lineup!

With Heaven Hill seemingly shifting strategy away from their traditional batch releases (A1, B5, C9), private store picks and special single barrel selections are stepping up to fill the void. Today, we’re tasting two completely different, heavy-hitting Elijah Craig Private Barrel Proof selections to see if they deliver that classic, full-throttle flavor profile we know and love.

Which expression takes top honors—the deep, campfire-charred marshmallow notes of the Toasted Barrel Proof, or the massive Cherries Jubilee power of the 10-year Sam’s Club pick? Watch as we break down the nosing techniques, taste profiles, and value for each bottle!

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Elijah Craig Private Barrel Bourbon (Toasted Barrel Finish)

  • Selection Name: “Kentucky On Premise” (Barrel #7294339)
  • Details: Straight Bourbon finished in a custom toasted second cask, non-chill filtered & bottled at Cask Strength.
  • Age / Proof: 8 Years | 125 Proof (62.5% ABV)
  • Price: $100.00 (Purchased at Revival Vintage Spirits)
  • Tasting Notes: Burnt marshmallow, rich toasted oak, cinnamon spice, and warm brown sugar.

Elijah Craig Private Barrel Bourbon (America’s 250th Birthday)

  • Selection Name: “America’s 250th Birthday Indiana Barrel 2026” (Barrel #7312805)
  • Details: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2026 Special Commemorative Allocation).
  • Age / Proof: 10 Years | 132.9 Proof (66.45% ABV)
  • Price: $57.62 (An incredible Sam’s Club volume deal in Evansville, IN!)
  • Tasting Notes: Decadent cherries jubilee, rich brown sugar, vanilla, and bold barrel heat.

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The Craziest Bourbon Journey Ever: Doc Holliday Lost Barrels

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📦 Unboxing a SURPRISE HAZMAT BOURBON! Rebecca snuck this one past Wayne, and it might just be the best blind-buy of the year. Today we are cracking open the incredibly rare Doc Holliday 12 Year “The Last of the Lost Barrels” Straight Bourbon Whiskey. 

With a mind-blowing 140.2 proof, this Cask Strength monster is officially a “Hazmat” whiskey, but does it actually drink like fire? We dive into the unbelievable history of these forgotten barrels, talk about the 90% corn moonshine mash bill, and give you our completely honest tasting notes. 

🥃 THE WILD 12-YEAR JOURNEY OF THE LOST BARRELS:

Distilled in 2014 by legendary 5th-generation Georgia moonshiner Carlos Lovell at Ivy Mountain Distillery, these barrels were originally meant to age for just 6 months. After the distillery closed, the estate inventory sat completely forgotten in the Georgia woods for five years. A Texas investment group bought them and moved them to the brutal Texas heat for 4 years—causing the liquid to push deep into the wood and skyrocketing the proof to 140.2. Finally, the World Whiskey Society rescued them, bringing them back home to Georgia for a final stretch of aging and bottling. 

Only 102 bottles exist from Barrel No. 653, and we are pouring Bottle No. 36. Is this $300 ultra-rare release worth the hype? Find out now!

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Doc Holliday 12 Year “The Last of the Lost Barrels”

  • Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: World Whiskey Society (WWS)
  • Distillery: Distilled at Ivy Mountain Distillery (Georgia); aged across Georgia and Texas; bottled by World Whiskey Society in Pendergrass, GA.
  • Mash Bill: 80% Corn, 10% Malted Corn, 5% Rye, 5% Malted Barley
  • Age: 12 Years
  • Proof: 140.2 proof (Cask Strength / Hazmat)
  • SRP: $300.00 (Standard non-member retail)
  • Released: June 2026
  • Other: Non-chill filtered. Barrel No. 653 yielded a tiny run of just 102 bottles (this is bottle No. 36).
  • Purchased: 06/16/26 via Blind Barrels 

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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.

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Why Bourbon Lovers Are Flocking to Old Louisville Whiskey Co

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Welcome back to Your Bourbon Journey! Today, Wayne and Rebecca are diving deep into a lineup from one of our absolute favorite stops on the trail: Old Louisville Whiskey Co. Founded by Amine Karaoud, this family-owned brand has become a go-to for incredible, well-aged MGP barrels, unique finishes, and the absolute best single barrel thieving experience in the business.

In this episode, we are cracking open three incredible expressions, including a highly anticipated private club exclusive bottle and two unique wood-finished single barrels. We’ll break down the nose, the palate, and the finishes—and compete in a classic “Your Bourbon Journey” taste-off to see which bottle wins the day!

Featured Bottles in This Tasting:

  • Old Louisville Single Barrel Bourbon (Columbian Oak Finish)
  • Old Louisville Wheated Bourbon (OL Club Batch 1)
  • Old Louisville Single Barrel Bourbon (Hungarian Oak Finish)

Have you visited Amine at the brand-new Old Louisville Whiskey Co. location yet? What is your favorite unique wood finish on a bourbon? Let us know in the comments below!

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Old Louisville Whiskey Co. Single Barrel Bourbon (Columbian Oak)

  • Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Columbian Oak Casks
  • Company: Old Louisville Whiskey Co.
  • Distillery: Distilled in Indiana (MGP), Bottled by Old Louisville Whiskey Co.
  • Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
  • Age: 10 Years
  • Proof: 101 Proof
  • Released: Limited Small-Batch / Single Barrel Release

Old Louisville Whiskey Co. Wheated Bourbon (OL Club Batch 1)

  • Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Old Louisville Whiskey Co.
  • Distillery: Distilled in Indiana (MGP), Bottled by Old Louisville Whiskey Co.
  • Mash Bill: 51% Corn, 46% Wheat, 3% Malted Barley
  • Age: 10 Years
  • Proof: 107.4 Proof
  • Released: Private Club Exclusive / Limited Batch (Bottle 9/200)

Old Louisville Whiskey Co. Single Barrel Bourbon (Hungarian Oak)

  • Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Hungarian Oak Casks
  • Company: Old Louisville Whiskey Co.
  • Distillery: Distilled in Indiana (MGP), Bottled by Old Louisville Whiskey Co.
  • Mash Bill: Unknown (Typically uses their signature high-rye or traditional bourbon base before finishing)
  • Age: 8 Years
  • Proof: 122.6 Proof
  • Released: Limited Single Barrel Selection

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NOTE: The spirits 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.

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