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Best Whiskeys of 2025 (So Far!): Our Top Picks!

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Wow, 2025 has been an absolute blockbuster year for whiskey, bringing some truly unforgettable bottles to our glasses! In this can’t-miss video, we’re uncorking our BEST WHISKEYS of 2025 so far and trust us, you’re in for some surprises!

Join us as we take a thrilling journey through each month, revisiting our highly anticipated Whiskey of the Month winners and their fierce contenders. But that’s just the warm-up! We’re also thrilled to reveal the very first two Whiskey of the Quarter champions and give you an exclusive peek at the current Whiskey of the Year seeding results. The competition is heating up, and you’ll want to see who’s leading the pack!

And here’s a twist: We’re also sharing an absolutely mind-blowing release that, for special reasons, we decided to exclude from this intense competition. You won’t believe what it is and why it didn’t make the cut for our official rankings!

Ready to discover the must-have whiskeys of 2025? Click that play button now and find out if your favorites made our prestigious list!

What are your favorite whiskeys of 2025 so far? Did your top picks make our list, or do you have a dark horse contender we need to know about? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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1st Quarter WOTQ Video

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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.

🥃 BLIND WHISKEY BATTLE! Who Will Be Crowned Q1 Champion?

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Alright, buckle up, whiskey lovers! 🥃 Get ready for a showdown of EPIC proportions! 🔥 In this blind tasting adventure, we’re putting three incredible contenders to the ultimate test to crown the UNDISPUTED CHAMPION 🏆 of our First Quarter 2025! 🎉

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

🥃 Old Louisville Straight Whiskey Cognac Cask Finish 

🌟 Starlight Family Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon (Blake’s Pick) 

🌳 Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked

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 3rd place🥉 to the coveted 1st place spot🥇, and the suspense is BUILDING! 🤩 The results will be used for seeding in our Whiskey of the Year competition! 🏆

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! 🥂

Don’t forget to subscribe! 👍 and let us know in the comments below 👇 which whiskey YOU thought would win! 🤔💬

🔥DETAILS REGARDING OUR THREE FINALISTS🔥 (in alphabetical order): 

✴️ 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
  • Original YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/H1GPKXkBNP0?si=hfgALrZ8U2D4vT4R 

✴️ Starlight Distillery Family Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon

✴️ WOODFORD RESERVE DOUBLE DOUBLE OAKED

  • Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Distilled By: Woodford Reserve
  • Mashbill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
  • Aged: 5-7 Years then up to 2 Years in a second barrel
  • Proof: 90.4
  • Released: January 2025
  • Original YouTube Review: https://youtu.be/01ZUvh4JWKc  

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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.

ULTIMATE Whiskey of the Month Blind Tasting & Ranking! March 2025!

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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! 🥂

Don’t forget to subscribe and let us know in the comments which whiskey YOU thought would win! 👇

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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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Unleash the Flavor: Old Louisville’s Cognac Finished Whiskey! 

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In this bourbon review episode, we highlight our recent visit to Old Louisville Whiskey Co, where we enjoyed an incredible barrel thieving experience with owner, Amine Kar. We delve into our exciting purchase from that visit – the 9 Year Old Cognac Finished Straight Whiskey. Join us as we explore this exceptional release, relishing its rich aromas, complex palate, and unforgettable finish. We wholeheartedly recommend adding Old Louisville Whiskey Co to your bourbon journey; make sure to book a tour the next time you’re headed to the Louisville, Kentucky area.

ABOUT THIS BOTTLE

  • 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 $149.99 at Old Louisville Whiskey Co, Louisville KY

Old Louisville Whiskey Co.: https://oldlouisvillewhiskey.com/ 

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