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Neeley Family Distillery Old Jett Flight: Full Review

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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.

📍 Visit Neeley Family Distillery:

If you’re traveling between Cincinnati and Louisville on I-71, make sure to stop by Sparta, KY (near the Kentucky Speedway). Royce and Rebekah are doing incredible things with pot-distilled, uncut, and unfiltered spirits. Tell ’em Wayne and Rebekah from Your Bourbon Journey sent you!

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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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Bourbon Trail Tales & Tastes Episode 7 – Neeley Family Distillery

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Is Neely Family Distillery a Must-Visit?

In Episode 7 of Bourbon Trail Tales & Tastes, we recount our amazing first visit to Neeley Family Distillery in Sparta, Kentucky. Join us as we vividly remember that awesome day, July 29, 2022, which marked our 6th stop (and stamp) on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. We enthusiastically share our insights into the experience available at Neeley Family Distillery and how they have come to be great friends. To fully immerse ourselves in those cherished memories, we finish the final sips from two bottles purchased on that very first visit, enabling us to relive the original experience and further enriching our journey with yet another highlight in Our Bourbon Journey.

In this series, Bourbon Trail Tales & Tastes, we navigate the rich tapestry of our memorable experiences on the Bourbon Trail, a journey that has undeniably enriched our appreciation for this iconic American spirit. We tackle intriguing questions such as: What stands out as the most profound memory of that bourbon trail experience, one that has etched itself firmly in our minds? What exceptional and bourbon or whiskey did we discover during this journey, perhaps one that surprised us with its intricate and delightful flavor profiles? What lasting impressions do we have of that bourbon or whiskey today, as we reflect on its complexities and how they resonate with our evolving palates and preferences? Through this exploration, we passionately recount our adventures and celebrate the stories and connections we’ve forged along the way, highlighting the essence of the Bourbon Trail.

ABOUT BOTTLE 1: Breakfast in Kentucky
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Neeley Family Distillery
Mashbill: 76% Corn, 19% Wheat, 5% Malted Barley (Yeast A-1)
Process: Triple Pot Distilled, Sweet Mash, Non Chill Filtered
Barrel: #638, Char 2, 25 Gal
Age: 32 Months
Proof: 109.5
Price Paid: $39.99 375 ml

ABOUT BOTTLE 2: Rich Rye Bourbon (Wayne bottle-your-own)
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Neeley Family Distillery
Mashbill: 67% Corn, 25% Rye, 8% Malted Barley (Yeast A-1)
Process: Triple Pot Distilled, Sweet Mash, Non Chill Filtered
Barrel: #614, Char 2, 30 Gal
Age: 32 Months
Proof: 107.4
Price Paid: $39.99 375 ml