Neeley Family 10-Year Papaw’s Legacy Reserve Bourbon Review

September 7, 2026September 5, 2026 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

Join Wayne and Rebecca on Your Bourbon Journey for an exclusive pre-release tasting and review of two milestone whiskeys from Neeley Family Distillery (Sparta, KY) ahead of the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival! A massive thank you to Royce and Rebekah Neeley for sending these advance media samples to our table.

The Banana Batch Four Grain Bourbon (112.4 Proof Barrel Strength) Blended by Rebekah Neeley, this is her second Four Grain Small Batch creation featuring Neeley’s signature mashbill with oatmeal. Originally destined to be Bottled in Bond, Rebekah tasted the blend at cask strength and decided it was simply too exceptional to proof down! Sitting at a potent 112.4 proof, it delivers unmistakable notes of Banana Runts, vanilla, and warm, fresh-baked banana bread with an ultra-creamy mouthfeel. Wayne famously dislikes banana notes in whiskey—so does Rebekah’s barrel-strength blend finally crack the code?

PaPaw’s Legacy Reserve: 10-Year Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey (110 Proof) An emotional and historic release, this marks Neeley Family Distillery’s first-ever 10-year age statement. Distilled by Royce and his beloved late Papaw, Royce hand-selected 10 of their oldest, finest barrels and blended them together. Designed to never run out, this perpetual Solera-style blend will have a portion bottled annually and replenished with exceptional barrels so Papaw’s whiskey lives on decades into the future. Bottled at 110 proof barrel strength, only 750 bottles comprise this inaugural run, packaged in a custom presentation box. Expect profound notes of dark caramel, confectionary sugar, rich cocoa, and roast coffee.

Official Release Details:

The Banana Batch: Available now at the Neeley Family Distillery gift shop and pouring at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival!
PaPaw’s Legacy Reserve: Releases Friday, September 11 at 11:00 AM EDT at both the distillery in Sparta, KY, and at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, KY (Strictly limited to 750 bottles).

Heading to Bardstown? Make sure to visit the Neeley Family Distillery tent, taste these incredible pours, and tell Rebekah whether she made the right call keeping the Banana Batch uncut!

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Banana Batch Bourbon

Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Neeley Family Distillery (Sparta, KY)
Mash Bill: Four Grain (Typically 63% Corn, 17% Oats, 8% Wheat, 12% Malted Barley)
Age: 5 Years
Proof: 112 Proof (56% ABV) – Barrel Strength
Released: Kentucky Bourbon Festival (September 2026)
Other: Annual single-batch release; kept uncut at barrel strength; pot-distilled; media sample taken 8/20/26

Papaws Legacy Reserve 10 Year

Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Neeley Family Distillery (Sparta, KY)
Mash Bill: Wheated Bourbon (Typically 64% Corn, 28% Wheat, 8% Malted Barley or 68% Corn, 19% Wheat, 13% Malted Barley)
Age: 10 Years
Proof: 110 Proof (55% ABV)
SRP: TBD (Pre-release)
Released: Kentucky Bourbon Festival & Distillery Release (September 2026)
Other: Ultra-limited release of only 750 bottles; packaged in a custom presentation box; pot-distilled; media sample taken 8/20/26

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Don’t Buy An Old Jett Finish Until You Watch This

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

Four for Tuesday! On this episode of Your Bourbon Journey, Wayne and Rebecca dive into an incredible “Curiosities & Wood” flight featuring four unique expressions of The Old Jett Brothers Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Neeley Family Distillery in Sparta, Kentucky.

Known for their traditional sweet-mash, double pot-distilled approach and exceptional flavor profiles, Royce Neeley and the team have crafted some of the most adventurous barrel finishes in craft whiskey. From fortified and dry European wine casks to Mexican Sotol and multi-use hybrid wood, we break down the nose, palate, and finish on each pour to crown a unanimous favorite for our monthly blind whiskey competition.

Featured Flight Details:

🍇🌾🍯 Old Jett Finished in White Port Barrel

🍷🍫🇮🇹 Old Jett Finished in Amarone Wine Barrel

🎆🌵💥 Old Jett Finished in Sotol Barrel (America’s 250th Anniversary Edition)

🪵🥧🍂 Old Jett Finished in Brandy Amburana Rye Hybrid Cask

Which of these wild barrel finishes would you try first? Let us know in the comments below!

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The Old Jett Brothers Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in a White Port Barrel

Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Finished)
Distillery: Neeley Family Distillery (DSP-KY-20039 — Sparta, KY)
Mash Bill: Sweet-Mash Wheated Bourbon
Age: NAS (Primary maturation ~4–5 years + 28 months secondary finishing; fortified wine)
Proof: 107 (53.5% ABV)
Purchased 07/24/26 for $100 at Neeley Family Distillery in Sparta, KY

The Old Jett Brothers Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Amarone Wine Barrel

Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Finished)
Distillery: Neeley Family Distillery (DSP-KY-20039 — Sparta, KY)
Mash Bill: Sweet-Mash High-Rye Bourbon
Age: NAS (Primary maturation ~4–5 years + 11 months secondary finishing; dry red wine cask)
Proof: 106.4 (53.2% ABV)
Other: Finished in European Italian Amarone red wine casks.
Purchased 07/24/26 for $100 at Neeley Family Distillery in Sparta, KY

The Old Jett Brothers Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Sotol Barrel

Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Finished)
Distillery: Neeley Family Distillery (DSP-KY-20039 — Sparta, KY)
Mash Bill: Sweet-Mash High-Rye Bourbon
Age: NAS (Primary maturation ~4–5 years + 19 months secondary finishing; botanical / agave-adjacent spirit finish)
Proof: 112.4 (56.2% ABV)
Other: Finished in casks previously holding Mexican Sotol spirit (distilled wild Dasylirion plant).
Purchased 07/24/26 for $100 at Neeley Family Distillery in Sparta, KY

The Old Jett Brothers Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Brandy Amburana Rye (Cask)

Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Finished)
Distillery: Neeley Family Distillery (DSP-KY-20039 — Sparta, KY)
Mash Bill: Sweet-Mash High-Rye Bourbon
Age: NAS (Primary maturation ~4–5 years + 48 months / 4 years secondary finishing; exotic wood and fruit brandy hybrid)
Proof: 103 (51.5% ABV)
Other: An extended 4-year finish in hybrid casks that conditioned both fruit brandy and Brazilian Amburana oak.
Purchased 07/24/26 for $100 at Neeley Family Distillery in Sparta, KY

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Neeley Family Distillery Old Jett Flight: Full Review

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

Neely Family Distillery’s Old Jet Bourbon Flight: 5 Unique Barrel Finishes! 🥃

Happy Monday, Bourbon Family! Today Your Bourbon Journey is taking a deep dive into the Old Jet line from Neeley Family Distillery. We’re spending January opening up the “2025 Vault”—bottles we picked up late last year but haven’t had the chance to share with you until now.

Named in honor of the 19th-century Jett Brothers Distilling Company, these “Old Jet” expressions by Royce Neeley bridge the gap between Kentucky history and modern finishing techniques. From a bright Sake barrel finish to a powerhouse 41-month Toasted French Oak, this flight is full of surprises!

🥃 The “Old Jet” Flight Lineup:

Sake Barrel Finish
- Time: 8 Months | Proof: 101 | Mash Bill: High Rye
- Notes: Light, bright, and fruity—the perfect “spring” bourbon.
Amarone & New Toasted French Oak
- Time: 7 Months | Proof: 100 | Mash Bill: High Rye
- Notes: A beautiful marriage of red wine grape notes and sweet vanilla.
Red Port Wine Barrel Finish
- Time: 22 Months | Proof: 106.7 | Mash Bill: Wheated
- Notes: Dark, deep, and jammy—like a fine Tawny port.
Maple Syrup Barrel Finish
- Time: 7 Months | Proof: 107 | Mash Bill: Wheated
- Notes: Rich and viscous without being overly sweet; the ultimate breakfast bourbon.
New Toasted French Oak
- Time: 41 Months | Proof: 127.24 | Mash Bill: High Rye
- Notes: A powerhouse bottle with creamy French vanilla custard and bold wood notes.

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Your Bourbon Journey Crowns Patriotic Meri-COB from Glenns Creek Distilling as 2025 Whiskey of the Year

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

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Newburgh, IN – January 10, 2026 – Following a rigorous year-long evaluation of over 100 whiskeys, Your Bourbon Journey, the digital spirits platform hosted by Wayne and Rebecca McBrayer, is proud to announce Patriotic Meri-COB from Glenns Creek Distilling as the winner of its inaugural 2025 Whiskey of the Year award.

The selection process was governed by a strict, multi-stage blind tournament designed to eliminate brand bias and focus solely on spirit quality. The field of 16 contenders – comprised of 12 “Whiskey of the Month” winners and four high-scoring “Wildcard” entries – competed in a bracket-style playoff.

“Our goal was to find the best whiskey on the shelf, regardless of price point or prestige,” said Rebecca, co-founder of Your Bourbon Journey. “By the time we reached the Final Four, we were tasting the elite of the elite. To see a #2 seed like Patriotic Meri-COB run the gauntlet against three #1 seeds was the ultimate proof of our blind process at work.”

The Road to the Championship

The tournament followed a “Sweet Sixteen” format, where bottles were seeded based on their performance in quarterly qualifying rounds. Patriotic Meri-COB’s path to the title was a true “Giant Slayer” narrative, requiring head-to-head victories over Neeley Bottled in Bond Four Grain, Wild Turkey 101 8-Year, Old Louisville Cognac Finish, and ultimately, Bardstown Discovery Series 13.

“The consistency was what ultimately set the winner apart,” noted Wayne. “In four separate rounds of blind tasting, the Patriotic Meri-COB never dipped below a 94-point score. It was a model of excellence from the first pour to the final championship glass.”

Award Presentation

In recognition of this achievement, Your Bourbon Journey will travel to the historic Glenns Creek Distilling in February 2026 to officially present the 2025 Whiskey of the Year Championship Trophy to the distilling team.

About Your Bourbon Journey

Your Bourbon Journey is a whiskey-focused digital platform dedicated to honest, tasting reviews, distillery tour highlights, home cocktail creation, and consumer education. Through their “Whiskey of the Year” program, Wayne and Rebecca aim to highlight exceptional craftsmanship in the spirits industry.

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Dr. Rebecca Herman, Your Bourbon Journey, YourBourbonJourney@gmail.com, www.YourBourbonJourney.com

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50th Episode Special: The Bold Pomegranate Sazerac

December 25, 2025December 25, 2025 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

Merry Christmas! Celebrating Episode 50 with a Festive Pomegranate Sazerac! 🎄🥃

Welcome to a massive milestone of Thirsty Thursday Cocktails! Today is Episode 50, and we are celebrating Christmas Day in style with a high-proof, festive evolution of a New Orleans icon.

In Part Four of our December series, we are going “Neeley-on-Neeley” by featuring spirits from our good friends Royce and Rebekah at the Neeley Family Distillery. This isn’t your average Sazerac—we’ve swapped the sugar cube for Pomegranate Liqueur to get that beautiful ruby-red holiday color and added a healthy pour of award-winning Absinthe Verte for a silky, medicinal complexity that is absolutely legendary.

This is “Christmas in a Glass”—bold, herbal, and finished with a dark-fruit brightness. Whether you’re a rye whiskey aficionado or looking for the perfect Christmas cocktail recipe, this Pomegranate Sazerac is the ultimate holiday pour.

Please drink responsibly. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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📋 The Recipe: Pomegranate Sazerac

2 oz Neeley’s Sweet Thumped Rye
0.5 oz Pomegranate Liqueur
0.25 oz Neeley’s “Fear and Loathing in Kentucky” Absinthe Verte
0.25 oz Demerara Syrup
4 Dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
2 Dashes Cardamom Bitters
Garnish: Lemon Peel (Expressed)

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
Stir for 20–30 seconds for perfect dilution and chill.
Strain neat into a chilled glass.
Express a lemon peel over the top to bridge the fruit and herbal notes. Cheers!

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Best RYE Whiskey? Blind Taste Test 5 Bottles!

November 14, 2025November 13, 2025 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

🥃 Blind Rye Whiskey Battle: Which Bottle is the Champion?

Join Wayne and Rebecca from Your Bourbon Journey as they go WAY off the beaten path for an epic blind rye whiskey tasting! Can these bourbon lovers pick their favorite rye when they don’t know what’s in the glass? Five incredible bottles are in the running, each with a unique mash bill and proof point. The results are surprising, revealing a range of flavors from chocolate malt and coffee to floral notes and citrusy orange!

Watch as we blindly review and rank:

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Origin Series Rye (96 Proof): The double-barreled rye finished in Toasted Cherry Wood and Oak.
Hard Truth Chocolate Malt Rye (109.6 Proof): A unique rye with a high percentage of Chocolate Malted Barley that tastes like an “after dinner coffee drink!”
Neeley Family Distillery Sweet Thumped Rye (108.9 Proof): The only Single Barrel in the group, praised for its pure sweet mash profile.
New Riff Balboa Rye Bottled in Bond (100 Proof): Featuring the heirloom Balboa Rye grain.
Tom’s Town Straight Rye Bottled in Bond (100 Proof): A Bottled-in-Bond rye with distinct citrus notes, perfect for a cocktail!

From high-rye Balboa to the unique chocolate malt, which bottle takes home the title of our personal favorite sipper? You won’t believe the final scores! Plus, we give a shoutout to the perfect bottle for making an amazing Manhattan!

Let us know in the comments: Have you tried any of these ryes? What are your favorite tasting notes in a rye whiskey?

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Bourbon Hunting for 7 Days in Kentucky (32 Bottles)

September 15, 2025 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

Get ready for an epic bourbon adventure! Join us on a week-long journey through the heart of Kentucky, including a can’t-miss trip to the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. We’re not just tasting bourbon—we’re on a mission to hunt down some of the most sought-after bottles in the state.

In this video, we’re detailing our 32-bottle bourbon haul, breaking down everything we found both inside and outside the festival grounds. We hit up legendary spots like Heaven Hill, Preservation, and Lux Row, and even managed to snag a coveted Booker’s Reserve 2025. But the biggest highlight? Finally scoring a bottle of the elusive Jim Beam Bowling Pin after striking out multiple times.

Whether you’re a seasoned bourbon connoisseur or just starting your collection, you’ll love the detailed breakdown of each bottle we acquired, from the unique OCD Premium Hazmat to the intriguing Blind Pig Santa Claus Lawn Gnome Decanter. We’ll cover every bottle, share our honest recommendations, and give you a glimpse into what it’s really like to spend seven days immersed in Kentucky’s bourbon culture.

Don’t miss out on the full bottle list and our final recommendations. This is one bourbon hunt you won’t want to skip!

Did you attend the 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival? Let us know in the comments below!

So grab your favorite glass, settle in, and let’s share this hunt together! Click play ▶️ NOW!

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Sip Like a Pro: Mastering the Sazerac with Our Easy Guide

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

Alright, get ready to dive into a true classic! 🥃

Welcome to Thirsty Thursday Cocktails, Episode 15! 🎉 This week, we’re tackling the legendary Sazerac, a New Orleans original renowned for its complex flavors and intriguing preparation.⚜️ Join us as we walk you through each step to craft this iconic rye whiskey and brandy cocktail.🍹

We’ll start by gathering all the essentials, from the chilled Old-Fashioned glass 🧊 to the crucial ingredients: smooth rye whiskey, rich brandy, sweet demerara syrup, and the aromatic duo of Peychaud’s and Angostura bitters.🌿

Then, it’s time to get mixing! 🔄 We’ll guide you through the traditional process, beginning with the essential absinthe rinse to coat your glass with its distinctive anise aroma.👃 Watch closely 👀 as we combine the rye, brandy, syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass, stirring with ice to achieve the perfect chill and dilution.🧊

Finally, we’ll strain our masterpiece into the prepared glass and add the final flourish: a fragrant lemon peel twist.🍋 The moment you’ve been waiting for arrives as we take that first sip, exploring the layered notes of spice, sweetness, and herbal complexity that make the Sazerac a timeless favorite.😋

Whether you’re a seasoned cocktail enthusiast or just starting your bourbon journey, this episode will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to create a truly exceptional Sazerac at home.🏠 Cheers to Thirsty Thursday!🥂

Background: The Sazerac evolved in New Orleans throughout the 19th century, likely originating with Antoine Peychaud’s cognac and bitters concoction, gaining prominence at the Sazerac Coffee House, and adapting with the substitution of rye for cognac and the addition of absinthe. It stands today as a testament to New Orleans’ rich cocktail history.

The Sazerac

Start with a chilled Old-Fashioned glass
Add a splash of Absinthe to rinse the glass
Add 2 oz Rye Whiskey
Add 1/2 oz of Brandy
Add 1/4 oz of Demerara Syrup
Add 5 drops of Peychaud’s bitters
Add 2 drops of Angostura bitters
Stir ingredients with ice in a mixing glass
Strain into a chilled, absinthe rinsed old-fashioned glass
Garnish with a lemon peel

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

March 28, 2025March 26, 2025 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

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! 🥂

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✴️ 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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Exploring The History and Flavors of Oxmoor Bourbon

March 10, 2025 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

In this bourbon review episode, we recount our recent visit to the Oxmoor Farm and Bourbon Company in Louisville, Kentucky. We highlight its historical significance, rooted in the 1700s, and the Bullitt family’s remarkable legacy of legal scholars who played a pivotal role in shaping many of the bourbon and whiskey laws we cherish today. Although bourbon was never produced on-site, Oxmoor served as a private stock brand designed for sharing.

We then delve into the tasting of two exceptional offerings from Oxmoor Bourbon – a Small Batch and a Single Barrel. Each is crafted by an undisclosed distillery in Kentucky; however, we know that one is bottled at Kentucky Artisan Distillery and the other at Neeley Family Distillery. We thoroughly enjoy and compare the unique aromas, tastes, and finishes of each offering.

Ultimately, we strongly recommend that you add Oxmoor Farm and Bourbon to your bourbon journey – book a tour, take a step back in time, and savor some outstanding bourbon!