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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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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.

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Don’t Skip This! Trackside High Proof Bourbon Tasting

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Is this the next big winner in Kentucky Bourbon? 🥃

Join Wayne and Rebecca from Your Bourbon Journey as we dive into a truly unique find from BourbonCon 2026: the Trackside Bourbon Founder’s Release High Proof. With only 900 bottles produced, this limited-edition gem is making waves with its rare four-grain mash bill featuring Chocolate Malted Barley.

Sourced and blended from the renowned Kentucky Artisan Distillery (the hands behind Jefferson’s Ocean), this 107-proof expression is the passion project of industry veterans Jade Peterson and Jeremy Deaver. Inspired by Kentucky’s rich racing culture, it’s crafted from Jade’s personal “honey hole” collection amassed over the last decade.

In this tasting, we explore the deep confectionery sugar notes, the surprising hints of pear skin, and that signature dark chocolate finish that only a high-quality chocolate malt can provide. Is it our next Whiskey of the Month? 

Watch to find out why we’re regretting not buying a second bottle!

In this video:

  • The backstory of Trackside Distilling & Kentucky Artisan Distillery.
  • Deep dive into the 107-proof Founder’s Release profile.
  • Why Chocolate Malted Barley is a game-changer for bourbon lovers.
  • Final verdict: Is it worth the $72.99 MSRP?

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Trackside Bourbon (Founder Release High Proof)

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Trackside Distilling Company (Co-Founders Jade Peterson and Jeremy Dever)
  • Distillery: Sourced and blended barrels from Kentucky Artisan Distillery (Crestwood, KY)
  • Mash Bill: A unique four-grain mash bill: Yellow Corn, Rye, Distiller’s Malt, and Chocolate Malted Barley.
  • Age: 5
  • Proof: 107
  • MSRP: $72.99
  • Other: This is a limited “Founder Release”—only about 900 bottles of this High Proof version were produced. The brand is inspired by the racing culture of Kentucky, and the barrels used are part of Jade’s personal collection amassed over the last decade.

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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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