🥃 The ULTIMATE Blind Bourbon Battle! | November Whiskey of the Month (WOTM) Selection!

We are back for our November Whiskey of the Month (WOTM) blind tasting! Wayne and Rebecca from Your Bourbon Journey face off against four incredible bourbon contenders, ranging from high-proof stalwarts to unique double-oaked blends and limited-edition releases.

Can a Bottled-in-Bond bourbon with the lowest proof on the table take down two of the biggest names in barrel-proof whiskey? You won’t believe the results in this exciting blind battle!

Prepare your senses for an immersive journey into the captivating aromas and tantalizing flavors of these contenders (alphabetical order):

✴️ Booker’s 2025-03 “Jerry’s Batch”

✴️ Buzzard’s Roost Double Oak Cigar Blend

✴️ Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C925

✴️ Fountain Run Bottled In Bond

🚫 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🔥 (in alphabetical order): 

✴️ Booker’s 2025-03 “Jerry’s Batch”

• Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Distillery: James B Beam
• Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
• Age: 7 Years, 4 Months, and 21 Days
• Proof: 124.7
• Other: Jerry’s Batch comprises nine different barrels from 9 warehouses: 3, 1, X, Z, K, L, O, 4, and G
• Released: September 2025
• MSRP: $99.99
• Purchased: 10/17/25 for $100 at Archie & Clyde’s in Newburgh, IN

✴️ Buzzard’s Roost Double Oak Cigar Blend

• Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Company: Buzzard’s Roost Spirits, LLC
• Distillery: Undisclosed/Indiana (Likely MGP)
• Mash Bill: 60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley
• Age: NAS on bottle but PR has 6 years
• Proof: 105
• Released: September 2025 for KBF
• Other: Came with a branded cigar cutter
• Purchased: 09/04/25 for $85 at Buzzard’s Roost via the KBF

✴️ Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C925

• Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery
• Mash Bill: 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye
• Age: 9 Years, 1 Month
• Proof: 129
• MSRP: $75
• Released: September 2025; Final Batch of 2025
• Other: This is the first time since the ECBP series began in 2013 that a batch has carried an age statement under 10 years (a “single digit” age statement).
• Purchased: 10/29/25 for $65 at Archie & Clyde’s in Newburgh, IN

✴️ Fountain Run Bottled In Bond

• Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Distillery: Kentucky Artisan Distillery
• Mash Bill: 65% Hickory Cane White Corn, 20% Rye, 12% Distiller’s Malt, 3% Chocolate Malt
• Barrel: Entry proof of 103; Heavy Toast, Char No. 3
• Age: 7 Years 4 Months (low in the rickhouse)
• Proof: 100
• MSRP: $100
• Released: October 2025
• Purchased: 10/30/25 for $99.99 at Seelbach’s Online: https://seelbachs.com/products/fountain-run-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey

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NOTE:  We were not compensated by the spirit producers for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly.

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