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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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.

Fresh Pour Alert! Larceny Barrel Proof A125 Review & Tasting Notes

Get ready for a wheated bourbon showdown! 🥃 In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into a fresh pour of the highly anticipated Larceny Barrel Proof A125 from the legendary Heaven Hill! 🔥

Clocking in at a powerful 125 proof, this uncut small batch bourbon is bottled straight from the barrel and aged for a sweet six to eight years. ⏳

What makes it special? 🤔 Heaven Hill’s signature wheated bourbon recipe, featuring a mashbill of 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley. 🌾🌽

Join us as we meticulously explore every facet of this dram: ✨ Color & Appearance: What does this liquid gold look like in the glass? 👃 Aroma: What tantalizing scents will greet our noses? 👅 Taste: Get ready for a flavor explosion! What notes will dance on our palates? 💫 Finish: How long and satisfying will the goodbye be?

Does the Larceny Barrel Proof A125 live up to the hype of its predecessors? 🤔 Will it be a dream come true for wheated bourbon enthusiasts? 😍

Hit play now to discover our in-depth notes and honest recommendations! 👇 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoy the wheated whiskey goodness! 👍🔔➡️

ABOUT THIS BOTTLE

✴️ 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
  • MSRP: $65
  • Released: January 2025
  • Purchased: 03/22/25 for $69.99 at Varsity Liquors in Evansville Indiana
  • Purchased: 03/28/25 for $58.98 at Sam’s Club in Evansville Indiana

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