Bourbon Time Warp! Tasting a 51-Year-Old Jim Beam Derby Edition

May 2, 2025August 8, 2025 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

Imagine tasting liquid history… 🥃 To celebrate the 151st Kentucky Derby, we’re tasting a time capsule: the ultra-rare Jim Beam 100th Kentucky Derby Anniversary Decanter, filled with bourbon distilled in 1974! Ever dream of experiencing an 8-year-old Jim Beam from nearly half a century ago? 🤔

Join us for an EXCLUSIVE TASTING as we journey back in time with this incredible vintage whiskey. We’ll be meticulously exploring its:

Fascinating backstory and the legacy of this commemorative decanter
Visual allure: the color and appearance after all these years
Aromatic whispers from the past
Palate-awakening flavors and the evolution of its taste
Lingering finish – how does history fade?

But that’s not all! We’ll also put this legendary bourbon head-to-head against a modern masterpiece: Old Grand-Dad 16 Year Old. How does a taste of 1974 compare to today’s craftsmanship? 🤔

Prepare for a deep dive into whiskey history you won’t find anywhere else. Click play to uncork the past with us! ▶️ Cheers to history in a glass! 🥂

Note: From “A Guide To Jim Beam Bottles” by Cembura & Avery: The 100th anniversary of the famed Kentucky Derby Classic is honored with a bottle bearing cameos of the first winner Aristides in 1875 and Cannonade in 1974. Red roses fill the numerals. The back list the names and dates of previous winners. Height 7.5 inches.

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Originally Opened & Reviewed 05/05/24: https://yourbourbonjourney.com/2024/05/05/may-2024-kentucky-derby-tasting/

Be sure to visit Revival Vintage Spirits, Covington, KY https://revivalky.com/

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✴️ 1974 James B. Beam 100th Kentucky Derby Decanter

Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: James B. Beam
Mash Bill: 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malt (estimated based on today’s Jim Beam white label)
Age: 100 months (8.33 years) when bottled in 1974
Proof: 86
Price Paid – Gifted from Family Collection

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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.

Tasting a 48-Year-Old Time Capsule: 1977 Crow Light Whiskey! 🕰️🥃

April 18, 2025August 8, 2025 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

🤯 Prepare your taste buds for a journey through time! 🕰️ We’re cracking open a RARE 48-year-old bourbon! 🥃 Ever wondered what a 1977 Crow Light Whiskey tastes like?! 🤔 We did too!

Join us for this SPECIAL TASTING as we dive into a time capsule of whiskey history! 🤩 We snagged this incredible vintage bottle from the amazing Revival Vintage Spirits in Covington, KY! 🙌 We’ve been counting down the days to open this beauty and share our honest thoughts with you! 🎉

In this video, we’ll:

Uncover the fascinating history behind Crow Light Whiskey 📜
Take a look back at the groovy 70s advertising for Light Whiskey 📺
Show off some seriously cool vintage Old Crow collectibles! 😎
FINALLY! Explore the appearance 👀, savor the incredible aromas👃, and take that long-awaited FIRST SIP! 🤤
We’ll be sharing every single detail and our thoughts on how this unique whiskey holds up today. 🤔

💡 Did you know? Back in the 1970s, everyone was going crazy for lighter spirits like vodka! 🍸 So, the bourbon industry decided to shake things up and create “light whiskey”! Crow Light hit the scene in December 1972 with the catchy slogan “The whiskey that whispers,” trying to capture that lighter vibe. Light whiskey was distilled to super high proofs (think 160-190 proof!) to mellow out the flavor and then aged briefly in used bourbon barrels for just a hint of color and taste. That “whisper” was all about that subtle, easy-drinking profile! 😉

✨ Don’t miss this chance to experience a genuine taste of whiskey history with us! Hit play now! ▶️ Cheers! 🥂

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✴️ Crow Light Whiskey

Classification: Whiskey Blended
Company: Old Crow Distillery Co., Louisville, KY
Age: 4 years
Proof: 80
Bottled: 1977
Purchased at Revival Vintage Spirits, Covington KY

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Orphan Barrel Fanged Pursuit Review: 17 Year Old “Unicorn” Bourbon!

March 31, 2025March 28, 2025 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

🔥 Don’t Miss This! 🔥Get ready to dive into the mystery of Orphan Barrel’s latest release: Fanged Pursuit! Inspired by the elusive bobcat prowling Kentucky’s Bourbon Heartland, this 17-year-old straight bourbon is a true unicorn. After 17 patient years in charred oak, this single-release whiskey has emerged, never to be made again. Join us as we delve into this extraordinary pour, dissecting its intricate aroma profile, the layers of flavor on the palate, and the unforgettable goodbye. And because we can’t resist a good bourbon mystery, we’ll be playing detective and trying to guess its distillery roots! We will also give you our honest recommendation on whether it’s worth the hunt!

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Archie & Clyde’s in Newburgh Indiana

ABOUT THIS BOTTLE

✴️ 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
MSRP: $200
Released: February 2025
Purchased: 03/13/25 for $200.00 at Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant Newburgh Indiana

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Rare 1960 Barclay’s Bourbon: A Deep Dive into Hiram Walker’s Legacy

March 21, 2025August 8, 2025 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

🤩 Ever wondered what a 61-year-old bourbon tastes like? In this special tasting, we’re exploring a time capsule of whiskey history: a vintage Barclay’s Bourbon Straight Whiskey, distilled by Hiram Walker & Sons in 1960. 🌟 We’ll take you on a journey through the fascinating story of Hiram Walker, a distillery that shaped the bourbon landscape. 🌟 Expect detailed tasting notes, historical insights, and an appreciation for the craftsmanship that went into this incredible bottle. 🌟 Join us as we experience a true taste of the past!

✴️ Barclay’s Bourbon

Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Company: Barclay’s Bourbon
Distillery: Hiram Walker & Sons Distillery, Peoria Illinois
Mash Bill: Unknown
Age: 4
Proof: 86
Released: 1964
Other: It was exported to the French markets.
Key Figures: C.S. Buroff was identified as the Master Blender at Hiram Walker from the post-Prohibition era into the 1960s.
Purchased: 03/14/2025 at Revival Vintage Spirits, Covington, KY