Four Bourbon Contenders: The Road to the Sweet 16 Continues!

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

Can a $54 Craft Bourbon Take Down a $200 Kentucky Legend? 🥃 Blind Bourbon Tasting

We are back with another high-stakes Blind Whiskey of the Month tasting! This month, we’re putting four incredible contenders to the ultimate test using our brand-new, data-driven scoring rubric. From a New York-distilled “transplant” bottled at Glenn’s Creek to the highly anticipated 2026 Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked, this lineup is absolutely stacked.

In this episode, Wayne and Rebecca dive deep into the nose, palate, and finish of four mysterious samples. You won’t believe the scores—we actually witnessed a “Mr. Perfect” moment with one of the highest ratings we’ve ever handed out! Does the $200 price tag of the Woodford Double Double Oaked guarantee a win, or will a craft underdog like 5094 Transplant, General Thomas, or Robert’s Reserve pull off the upset?

THE CONTENDERS:

5094 Transplant Bourbon (5094 Distilling/Glenns Creek) – 94.8 Proof
General Thomas Bourbon Single Barrel (General Thomas Spirits) – 110 Proof
Robert’s Reserve Bourbon (Pauley Hollow Distillery) – 92 Proof
Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked (2026) – 90.4 Proof

Stay tuned until the end for the Big Reveal! We break down the math, discuss the “Sweet Sixteen” leaderboard implications, and find out which of these bottles are destined for our Whiskey of the Year tournament.

🥃 OUR NEW SCORING PROCESS: We’ve revamped our scoring to be more transparent than ever. Read the full breakdown of our new rubric and the “Sweet Sixteen” bracket process on our website: 👉 https://yourbourbonjourney.com/2026/02/27/decoding-the-pour-the-new-your-bourbon-journey-scoring-woty-process/

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5094 Transplant Bourbon

Classification: Bourbon Whiskey
By: 5094 Distilling
Distilled in New York
Bottled by Glenns Creek Distilling
Mash Bill: Four Grain
Age: 4 Years (then 3 years in a toasted barrel)
Proof: 94.8
MSRP: $54

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General Thomas Bourbon Single Barrel

Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
By: General Thomas Spirits LLC
Sourced from a Northern Kentucky distillery
Bottled in Newport, KY
Mash Bill: Undisclosed
Age: 5 Years
Proof: 110
MSRP: $70

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Robert’s Reserve Bourbon

Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Pauley Hollow Distillery
Mash Bill: Four-grain (Corn, Rye, Wheat, and Malted Barley)
Barreling: Uses a combination of 10-gallon and 30-gallon barrels with a #3 char.
Age: 4 Years
Proof: 92
MSRP: $50

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Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Bourbon

Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Company: Brown-Forman
Distillery: Woodford Reserve Distillery
Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
Age: NAS: 5-7 Years in first barrel, then up to 2 years in second barrel
Proof: 90.4
MSRP: $199.99 (700 ml)

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Best Bourbon of 2025? The Championship Reveal!

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

🥃 The 2025 Blind Whiskey of the Year: THE FINALS! 🏆

This is it—the pinnacle of a 12-month journey! After starting with 16 elite contenders and narrowing them down through a grueling double-blind bracket, we have reached the Championship Round. In this final battle, two heavyweight whiskeys face off for the ultimate title: 2025 Whiskey of the Year.

Will the “quintessential bourbon” profile take the crown, or will a “special and unique” underdog pull off the upset?

📊 The Final Matchup:

Candidate FA: Patriotic Meri-COB (Glenns Creek Distillery)
Candidate FC: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Discovery Series #13

Join Wayne and Rebecca from Your Bourbon Journey as they break down the nose, palate, and finish of these two incredible pours. This episode features the full reveal of the Final Four ranking, including Old Louisville Cognac Finish and WH McBrayer Batch 5.

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Did your favorite bottle make the Final Four? Were you shocked by the winner? Who was your underdog of the year? Let us know in the comments below!

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🥃 THE ROAD TO 2025 WOTY: We spent 12 months hunting for the best juice—see our complete selection process and the 100% blind bracket logic on our website: https://yourbourbonjourney.com/2026/01/01/the-road-to-the-2025-whiskey-of-the-year-the-blind-bracket-revealed/

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NOTE: All spirits in this tournament were purchased by us for the purpose of evaluation. We were not compensated by any producer for reviews or inclusion in this series. These rankings are based solely on our blind tasting scores and the performance of the liquid in the glass throughout the 2025 season.

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The Most Intense Blind Battle Yet! Final Four Reveal

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

Final Four Showdown! 🥃 Blind Whiskey of the Year: Battles 13 & 14

The search for the 2025 Whiskey of the Year has reached the ultimate pressure cooker! We started with 16 incredible contenders, and now only four powerhouse bottles remain. In today’s video, we head into the Final Four with two high-stakes blind battles to determine which two whiskeys will punch their ticket to the Championship Round.

It’s the #1 seeds vs. a powerhouse #2 seed that fought its way into the inner circle. Seeding is officially out the window—these pours have proven they belong.

🥃 Today’s Blind Matchups:

Battle 13 (FA vs FB): One glass brings a “candy store” nose filled with butterscotch and caramel, while the challenger offers a delicate, soft, and sophisticated profile.
Battle 14 (FC vs FD): A classic “Bourbon lover’s Bourbon” featuring nutmeg and barrel notes goes head-to-head against a complex pour with hints of leather, tobacco, and a “spicy shebang.”

As always, we are 100% blind. We know these are the final four bottles, but we have no idea which is which until the scores are tallied. This episode features some of our most intense debating yet, including a result decided by a razor-thin 0.5-point margin.

✨ Video Highlights:

The “Confectionary” Nose: Does a sweet, brown sugar profile beat out a delicate, pleasant sipper?
The Proof Factor: We discuss why proof (ranging from 105 to 110) is becoming a major player in the evaluation.
A House Divided: Watch Wayne and Rebecca disagree on the flavor vs. finish in a battle that nearly required a tiebreaker.
The Road to the Finals: Which two bottles are headed back to the shelf, and which two will fight for the crown tomorrow?

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Looking at the remaining lineup—WH McBrayer Batch 5, Patriotic Meri-COB, Old Louisville Cognac Finish, and Bardstown Discovery 13—who is your money on? Did your favorite make the cut, or was there a major upset?

Don’t miss the Grand Finale tomorrow! We will crown the 2025 winner in our final blind “drink-off.”

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Elite Eight Blind Battle: Who Made the Final Four?

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

🥃 Blind Whiskey of the Year: The Elite Eight Final Showdown!

The road to the Final Four ends here! In today’s high-stakes episode, we conclude the Elite Eight with Battles 11 and 12. It’s a classic showdown of 1-seeds vs. 2-seeds, where the scores are razor-thin and the pressure is at an all-time high.

Wayne and Rebecca dive deep into a blind sensory evaluation to see which bottles have the complexity, the “legs,” and the finish to survive the cut. One of these battles resulted in a dead tie—stay tuned to see how we broke the tie and which powerhouse whiskies officially punched their ticket to the semifinals!

🕒 In This Episode:

Battle 11 (U vs. V): A clash of opposites. One brings sweet confectionary notes and power, while the other offers deep, dark “winter bourbon” vibes.
Battle 12 (W vs. X): The battle of the titans. We’re talking barrel-heavy cocoa notes versus traditional caramel and baking spice perfection.
The Big Reveal: We unmask the winners and losers! See how Craft Distilleries are holding their own against the “Big Boys.”
Final Four Announcement: The bracket is set! Find out which four bottles are moving on to compete for Whiskey of the Year.

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Elite Eight: 1 Seeds vs 2 Seeds | 2025 Blind Whiskey Tournament

January 6, 2026January 5, 2026 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

🥃 Clash of the Titans! Elite Eight Battles 9 & 10 | Blind Whiskey of the Year 2025

The field has been cut in half, and the intensity is peaking! Welcome to the Elite Eight of the 2025 Blind Whiskey of the Year tournament. Today, Wayne and Rebecca from Your Bourbon Journey dive into Battles 9 and 10, where only the “best of the best” remain.

This isn’t just any tasting—it’s a clash of 1 seeds vs. 2 seeds. These are the quarterly champions and runners-up, featuring top-tier straight bourbons, a wheat whiskey, and a finished standout. Everything is 100% blind, re-shuffled to ensure total objectivity.

Battle 9: Candidate Q vs. Candidate R

Candidate Q: A dessert lover’s dream on the nose with brown sugar, caramel, and cinnamon, leading into a spicy palette with intriguing notes of coffee and chocolate.
Candidate R: A “classic bourbon” powerhouse. Savory, complex, and layered with emerging notes of tobacco and leather on the back end.
The Verdict: Does the sweetness of Q win out, or does the savory complexity of R take the slot in the Final Four?

Battle 10: Candidate S vs. Candidate T

Candidate S: A “light and bright” profile featuring a unique “sweet and sour” yin-yang of lemon zest and brown sugar.
Candidate T: A confectionery shop in a glass! Huge notes of rich butterscotch and silky dark caramel with a thick, oily mouthfeel.
The Verdict: It’s a battle of contrast—bright citrus vs. deep butterscotch. See which one secured a 94-point score!

Which of these profiles sounds like your winner? Are you Team Butterscotch (T) or Team Tobacco & Leather (R)? Let us know in the comments!

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📈 THE ELITE EIGHT IS SET: The opening round saw a massive 93.5 average winner score. Even the bottles that were eliminated averaged a 92.1! See the full breakdown of the scores and which “Giant Slayers” pulled off the upset HERE

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The Road to WOTY: Who Made the Elite Eight?

January 5, 2026January 3, 2026 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

🏆 WHISKEY OF THE YEAR: The Sweet Sixteen Finale! (Battles 7 & 8)

The opening round of the 2025 Whiskey of the Year Tournament concludes today! After 12 months of evaluations, it all comes down to the final two spots in the Elite Eight.

In this episode, we face our final #1 seed taking on a high-scoring Wildcard, followed by a clash between our final #2 and #3 seeds. Will the heavy hitters hold the line, or are we about to witness the ultimate “Giant Slayer” upset right before the quarterfinals?

🥃 In This Episode:

We wrap up the Sweet Sixteen with two massive matchups that pushed our palates to the limit.

Battle 7: A high-proof showdown where one bottle “sings” with complexity while the other brings a “bag of peanuts” to the face.
Battle 8: A battle of the “beast mode” noses. One bottle smells like a Crème Brûlée dessert, while the other offers an intriguing ginger-spice balance.

Watch as we break down the nose, palate, and finish—completely blind—to see which two bottles survive the gauntlet to join the Elite Eight.

📉 The Sweet Sixteen Scorecard

The competition in this opening round was incredibly tight. To give you an idea of the caliber of these whiskeys, here is how the scoring broke down across all 16 contenders:

Average Winner Score: 93.5 (Elite Eight Bound)
Average Eliminated Score: 92.1 It is rare to see a tournament where the “losers” are still scoring in the 90s! This proves that every bottle in this bracket truly earned its spot among the best of 2025.

🏆 The Elite Eight Reveal

Stick around for the end of the video where we finally pull the tape! For the first time, we reveal the 8 Bottles moving on to the Quarterfinals.

The Elite Eight Field includes:

✅ Our final #1 seeds that held the line.

✅ The “Giant Slayers” that pulled off the upset.

✅ A mix of Heritage Kentucky brands and Craft powerhouses.

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The Ultimate Sweet 16: Whiskey of the Year Battles 5 & 6

January 4, 2026December 31, 2025 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

🥃 Sweet Sixteen Battles 5 & 6: The Road to Whiskey of the Year!

The hunt for the 2025 Whiskey of the Year continues! We are officially in the thick of the Sweet 16, where the competition is tighter than ever. Today, we’re breaking down Battles 5 and 6 in a 100% blind tasting to see which bottles have the “legs” to survive and which ones are shuffling off to Buffalo.

In this episode, we witness a massive #1 seed take on a hungry wildcard, followed by a neck-and-neck battle between a #2 and a #3 seed. From unexpected “sweet and sour” lemon zest notes to traditional “bourbon drinker’s bourbon” profiles rich with cherry and oak, the scores were razor-thin.

🏆 Inside Today’s Blind Bracket:

Battle 5 (The 1 Seed vs. 4 Seed): Candidate I vs. Candidate J. Can a wildcard pull off the ultimate upset? One bottle delivers heavy barrel and cinnamon, while the other surprises the palate with a unique confectionery sugar and citrus zest profile.
Battle 6 (The 2 Seed vs. 3 Seed): Candidate K vs. Candidate L. It’s a battle of styles! We compare a dark, rich, baking-spice powerhouse against a bright, floral, and fruity pour featuring pear and apple notes.

Which bottles advanced to the Elite Eight? Watch to see the scores and the struggle!

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Total Blind Chaos! Sweet 16 Whiskey Battles 3 & 4

January 3, 2026December 30, 2025 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

Can a Wild Card pull off an upset? 🥃

We’re back for the 2025 Whiskey of the Year Sweet Sixteen Battles 3 & 4! Today, a #1 seed defends its title and a neck-and-neck #2 vs #3 battle takes center stage. Who moves on in the ultimate blind bourbon tasting?

In this episode of Your Bourbon Journey, Wayne and Rebecca continue the road to the 2025 Whiskey of the Year. We are tasting completely blind—no labels, no bias, just the liquid in the glass.

In Battle 3, we compare two distinct profiles: one “quintessential bourbon” filled with butterscotch and brown sugar, up against a sweet, nutty contender that reminds us of confectionary sugar. Then, in Battle 4, we dive into a mystery floral profile that has us questioning if we’ve found a finished whiskey or a rare wheat whiskey in the bracket.

What’s inside this video:

Battle 3: A quintessential #1 seed vs. a sweet & nutty Wild Card.
Battle 4: The “Group of Death” – A #2 vs. #3 seed matchup that was too close to call.
Blind Scoring: See our real-time reactions and final point totals.

Which of these bottles belongs on your shelf? Let us know your predictions in the comments!

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🏆 The Definitive 2025 Whiskey of the Year Bracket

January 3, 2026January 9, 2026 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

Searching for the best bourbon of 2025? Welcome to the official hub of the Your Bourbon Journey WOTY Tournament.

We don’t just pick a winner—we earn it through a rigorous, 100% blind tasting process. We’ve taken the top-rated whiskeys from our monthly reviews and pitted them against each other in a single-elimination playoff. From heritage Kentucky distilleries to the most innovative craft whiskey brands, this is the ultimate quest for the best bottle of the year.

Bookmark this page to track live results, scoring averages, and the updated Elite Eight and Final Four standings as we crown our 2025 Champion.

2025 WOTY Tournament Tracker

Round	Matchup	Results Available	Video Link
Sweet 16	Battles 1 & 2	Jan 2	S16 Round 1
Sweet 16	Battles 3 & 4	Jan 3	S16 Round 2
Sweet 16	Battles 5 & 6	Jan 4	S16 Round 3
Sweet 16	Battles 7 & 8 + Reveal	Jan 5	S16 Round 4
Elite 8	Battles 9 & 10	Jan 6	E8 Round 1
Elite 8	Battles 11 & 12 + Reveal	Jan 7	E8 Round 2
Final 4	Semi-Finals	Jan 8	Final Four
FINALE	CHAMPIONSHIP	Jan 9	Championship

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Which Whiskey Wins? Sweet 16 Showdown Starts Now

January 2, 2026December 30, 2025 / bourbonjourney / Leave a comment

The Road to Whiskey of the Year: Sweet Sixteen Battles 1 & 2! 🥃🏆

Welcome to the Sweet Sixteen! We are kicking off the ultimate tournament to crown our Whiskey of the Year. We’ve taken the winners from our Whiskey of the Month and Whiskey of the Quarter competitions, added four high-scoring wildcards, and now it’s time for the ultimate blind taste test.

In this episode, we tackle Battle 1 (1-seed vs. 4-seed) and Battle 2 (2-seed vs. 3-seed). We’re tasting these completely blind—no labels, no proofs, no prices—just pure flavor profiles. Through the magic of editing, you’ll see the winners revealed while we remain in the dark until the very end of the round!

What’s on the Menu Today?

Battle 1: A clash of classics. One glass is packed with rich vanilla, brown sugar, and cinnamon, while the other brings a lighter, butterscotch-forward pop with surprising proof.
Battle 2: This one gets wild. We’re talking “grilled cherries” and deep barrel notes versus a bright, citrusy, and drier bourbon profile.

Will the top seeds hold their ground, or are we heading for an early-round upset? Grab a pour, hit play, and follow along with Wayne and Rebecca on Your Bourbon Journey.

Inside the Tasting Room:

The Process: 16 whiskeys, blind pairings, and a scoring system based on Nose, Taste, and Finish.
The Stakes: Only the winners move on to the Elite Eight.
The Reveal: We won’t know the identities until all eight battles are done, but you get to see the winners as they advance!

Which bottle are you rooting for? Are you Team Cherry & Barrel or Team Vanilla & Spice? Let us know your predictions in the comments!

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