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OLD FITZGERALD 7 Year Review: The New Wheated King? 

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🎉 OLD FITZGERALD 7 YEAR REVIEW: Is This NEW Wheated Bourbon a MUST-BUY? 🥃

The moment we’ve been waiting for is finally here! Today, we’re diving deep into the highly anticipated, non-allocated Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Bottled-in-Bond Wheated Bourbon from Heaven Hill. Is this new standard release bottle truly the “Obtainable Old Fitz” and a better buy than the limited-edition decanters?

In this in-depth whiskey review, we break down everything you need to know:

  • The Pedigree: 7 Years Old, 100 Proof, and strictly adhering to the Bottled-in-Bond standards.
  • The Mashbill: Heaven Hill’s famous wheated bourbon recipe (the same as Larceny!).
  • Tasting Notes: We search for those classic wheater flavors—sweet vanilla, graham cracker, honey, and baking spices—to see if the age statement truly shines.
  • Value & Hunt: Is the MSRP of around $60 worth the chase? How does it stack up against other BIBs and wheated bourbons like Weller Special Reserve, Larceny Barrel Proof, or even Heaven Hill 7 Year BiB?

If you’re a fan of Heaven Hill bourbon, wheated whiskey, or just looking for the best new bourbon release of the year, this video is a must-watch! Find out if the Old Fitzgerald 7 Year BiB deserves a permanent spot on your shelf!

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✴️ Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 7 Year

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc.
  • Distillery: Bernheim Distillery
  • Mash Bill: 68% Corn, 20% Wheat, 12% Malted Barley
  • Age: 7 Years
  • Proof: 100
  • MSRP: $59.99
  • Released: Summer 2025
  • Other: 700 ml bottle
  • Purchased: 09/02/2025 for $64.99 at Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience, Bardstown, KY

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Blind Tasting SHOWDOWN: Three Amazing Whiskeys, One Champion!

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Alright, buckle up, whiskey lovers! 🥃 Get ready for a showdown of EPIC proportions! 🔥 In this blind tasting adventure, we’re putting three incredible contenders to the ultimate test to crown the UNDISPUTED CHAMPION 🏆 of our Third Quarter 2025! 🎉

Prepare your senses as we dive deep into the aromatic world 👃 and tantalizing flavors 😋 of:

✴️ Neeley Bottled in Bond Four Grain

✴️ Starlight 2025 10-Year Cask Strength

✴️ W.H. McBrayer 2025 Release, Batch 5

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 mashbill or special aging ✨ take the crown? We’re ranking them from 3rd place🥉 to the coveted 1st place spot🥇, and the suspense is BUILDING! 🤩 The results will be used for seeding in our Whiskey of the Year competition! 🏆

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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! 🥂

Don’t forget to subscribe! 👍 and let us know in the comments below 👇 which whiskey YOU thought would win! 🤔💬

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🔥DETAILS REGARDING OUR THREE FINALISTS🔥 (in alphabetical order): 

✴️ Neeley Bottled in Bond Four Grain

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Distillery: Neeley Family Distillery
  • Mash Bill: 63% corn, 17% Oats, 8% Wheat and 12% Malt
  • Notes: Jug Yeast A-1, Sweet Mash, Copper Pot Still, Non-Chill Filtered, Limestone Well Water, Cypress Fermented, Barrel Char 2, Batch Size 7
  • Age: 4 Years
  • Proof: 100
  • MSRP: $79.99
  • Released: Spring 2025
  • Made with no enzymes, blended by Rebekah Neeley
  • Purchased: 07/11/25 for $79.99 at Neely Family Distillery in Sparta, KY

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✴️ Starlight 2025 10-Year Cask Strength

  • Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Distillery: Starlight Distillery
  • Mash Bill: 60% Corn, 20% Rye, 20% Malted Barley
  • Other: Grain-to-glass; sweet mash; double pot distilled; barrel entry proof 112-116
  • Age: 10 Years
  • Proof: 120.3
  • MSRP: $250
  • Released: July 2025
  • Aging: Sequin Moreau Icone barrels.
  • Purchased: 08/14/25 for $250 at Starlight Distillery

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✴️ W.H. McBrayer 2025 Release, Batch 5

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: McBrayer Legacy Spirits
  • Distillery: Undisclosed
  • Mash Bill: 88.4% Bloody Butcher Corn, 5.8% Heritage Rye, 5.8% Malted Barley
  • Age: NAS; blend of 15 barrels – 8 are 6.5 years old and 7 are 5.5 years old
  • Proof: 106.8
  • MSRP: $100
  • Other: Small Batch (15 hand-selected barrels), Non-Chill Filtered
  • Released: May 10, 2025
  • Purchased: 05/10/25 for $100 at McBrayer Legacy Spirits

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Is Silk Velvet Whiskey the BEST Bourbon for Your Money?

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🥃 Silk Velvet Small Batch Bourbon Review: Is this a Great Under $50 Kentucky Whiskey?

Join Wayne and Rebecca from Your Bourbon Journey as they dive into the highly anticipated Silk Velvet Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey! This is the newest release from Hargis Spirits LLC & Western Kentucky Distilling Co., unveiled at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival (KBF) in September 2025.

We share our tasting notes, breakdown the unique mash bill blend, and tell you why you need to grab this under $50 bourbon!

Our Tasting Notes:

  • Nose: Bright notes of Cinnamon, Caramel, and Orange citrus.
  • Palate: A unique and complex profile dominated by a distinctive Charred Orange note, accompanied by Cinnamon.
  • Finish: Long and enjoyable, with lasting notes of Orange Zest, Char, and a touch of Pepper.

We discuss why the $49.99 price point is an absolute Buy All Day Long and how this small batch is making the revived Henderson, Kentucky brand accessible to a wider audience. Don’t miss our full review and rating!

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✴️ Silk Velvet Small Batch

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Hargis Spirits LLC & Western Kentucky Distilling Co.
  • Distillery: Green River Distilling & Western Kentucky Distilling under Jabob Call as Master Distiller
  • Mash Bill:
    • 4 barrels of 6.5-year-old: 78% corn, 13%winter rye, 9% 6-row malted barley
    • 8 barrels of 4.5-year-old: 71% corn, 20% winter rye, 9% 6-row malted barley.
  • Age: 4 Years Old
  • Proof: 107
  • MSRP: $49.99
  • Released: at KBF in September 2025
  • Purchased: during KBF for $49.99

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Penelope Estate 2025 Releases: Founders Reserve 13YR & Private Select 10YR!

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🚨 PENELOPE BOURBON ALERT! 🚨 

We’ve got our hands on two of the most anticipated releases from the 2025 Penelope Estate Collection! This is a must-watch bourbon review as we put the new Penelope Founders Reserve 13 Year side-by-side with the Penelope Private Select 10 Year.

Which one is the ultimate Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey? The high-proof, limited edition collector’s bottle or the award-winning, everyday sipper? Find out in our in-depth whiskey tasting!

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PENELOPE PRIVATE SELECT 10 YEAR: The highly-anticipated 2025 Private Select is here, and it’s aged a full 10 years! This blended bourbon is a masterful blend of hand-selected stocks, bottled at a robust 106.8 proof (53.4% ABV). Tasting Notes: Rich caramel, cinnamon, red fruits, brown sugar, cherry, baking spice, vanilla honey bun, oak spice, light smoke.

PENELOPE FOUNDERS RESERVE 13 YEAR: This single lot of Founders Reserve 13 Year is a testament to time and patience! Bottled at a powerful cask strength of 121.4 proof (60.7% ABV), this is a truly special bourbon for the collector. Tasting Notes: Rich caramel, vanilla, faint tobacco, candied fruit, toasted nuts, graham cracker, sweet oak, butterscotch, dark fruit, lingering spice, black pepper.

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✴️ Penelope Private Select 2025

  • Classification: Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Luxco
  • Distillery: Undisclosed
  • Mash Bill: 74% Corn, 20% Rye, 1% Wheat, 5% Malted Barley
  • Age: 10 Years
  • Proof: 106.8
  • Released: 09/05/2025
  • Purchased: 09/05/2025 for $99.99 at Lux Row Distillery in Bardstown, KY

✴️ Penelope Founders Reserve 2025

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Luxco
  • Distillery: Undisclosed
  • Mash Bill: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
  • Age: 13 Years
  • Proof: 121.4
  • Released: 09/05/2025
  • Other: Char 3, Heavy Toast
  • Purchased: 09/05/2025 for $89.99 at Lux Row Distillery in Bardstown, KY

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Top Secret Whiskeys: A Blind Barrels Exclusive!

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Blind Barrels XV “Inception”

Get ready for a thrilling taste adventure 🚀 into the shadowy world of Blind Barrels! 🕵️‍♂️ In this episode, we’re plunging headfirst into the unknown, blind tasting 👀 and dissecting FOUR ENIGMATIC MYSTERY WHISKEYS! 🥃🥃🥃🥃 Can our palates decipher their secrets? 🤔

Join us as we become whiskey detectives 🔎, meticulously sniffing👃, swirling 🔄, and savoring 😋 each anonymous dram. We’ll delve deep into their intriguing flavor profiles and captivating aromas ✨, piecing together the clues 🧩 to uncover what makes each one truly unique.

The anticipation is building! ⏳ Will we correctly identify their origins? 🌍 Which hidden gem 💎 will steal our hearts (and our taste buds 👅)? And ultimately… which mysterious whiskey will rise above the rest and claim the coveted top spot 🏆 in our ranking?

Prepare for unexpected twists 😲, surprising revelations 🎉, and maybe even a few gasps of delight! 😮 You might just discover your next favorite pour lurking within these blind barrels. Hit play ▶️ now and join the mystery! 😉

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The ULTIMATE Barrel Proof! Chicken Cock Private Cask Review

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Get Ready for a 🚀High-Proof 🐓Rooster Ride! 🥃 In this epic whiskey review, we’re diving deep into a truly special bottle: the Chicken Cock Private Cask Single Barrel #10 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey!

Join us as we uncork, nose, taste, and break down every aspect of this incredible barrel-proof bourbon. This isn’t just any Chicken Cock; it’s Barrel #10, barreled in March 2020 and bottled in July 2025, clocking in at a mighty 5 Years, 4 Months of age and a scorching 125.28 Proof! 🐔🔥

What makes this bottle so unique? 

This particular single barrel is a prime example of the “first distillate” crafted for Chicken Cock by Master Distiller Gregg Snyder through their collaboration with Bardstown Bourbon Company (BBCo). Stored in Rickhouse F, this barrel strength bourbon showcases the iconic 70% Corn, 21% Rye, 9% Malted Barley mash bill at its purest, most undiluted form.

If you’re a fan of barrel proof whiskey, craft bourbon, or hunting for those rare private selection bourbons, this review is a must-watch! We’ll explore the rich history of Chicken Cock Whiskey and the exciting future of its Bardstown, KY distillery operations.

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✴️ Chicken Cock Private Cask Single Barrel

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Grain & Barrel Spirits
  • Distillery: For Chicken Cock via Bardstown Bourbon Company’s collaborative distillation program.
  • Master Distiller: Gregg Snyder
  • Mash Bill: 70% Corn, 21% Rye, 9% Malted Barley
  • Age: 5 Years, 4 Months
  • Proof: 125.28
  • MSRP: $90
  • Released: Bottled 07/2025 – Distillery Exclusive
  • Other: Barrel No. 10, Barreled 03/2020; Rickhouse F
  • Provided to us: 09/02/25 at the Chicken Cock Tasting Room, Bardstown KY

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Bardstown Triple Threat: NEW Bourbons REVIEWED!

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🥃 BARDSTOWN BOURBON COMPANY TRIPLE THREAT TASTING! 🥃

We’re diving deep into the latest and most innovative releases from Bardstown Bourbon Company in one epic review! From double-barreled bourbon to cognac-finished rye and a Japanese Mizunara oak masterpiece, which bottle takes the crown?

Featured Whiskeys:

1️⃣  Maison Ferrand Collaboration (2025): French Elegance Meets Kentucky Spice

The highly anticipated second collaboration with France’s Maison Ferrand! This limited-edition blend of Kentucky Bourbon and RYE is finished for 15 months in premium Ferrand Cognac Casks. The rye adds a new layer of spice and structure to the award-winning (Double Gold at SF World Spirits Competition!) profile. Is this the best finished whiskey of the year?

2️⃣ Hokkaido Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish: The Rare Japanese Masterpiece

An extraordinary journey from Kentucky to the remote forests of Japan! This Distillery Reserve small-batch blend of 9- to 18-year-old aged whiskeys spent an incredible 28 months finishing in rare Japanese Mizunara Oak barrels. Expect a bold, exotic, and spicy profile unlike any other.

3️⃣ Discovery #13: The Double-Barreled Legend

The first-ever double-barreled expression in the acclaimed Discovery Series! This Kentucky Straight Bourbon is aged 8 to 15 years and split for a complex secondary finish in both new American White Oak (for classic vanilla) and rare Hungarian Oak (for baking spice, coffee, and mocha). Master Blender Dan Callaway calls it a showcase of “innovation and tradition.” 

What did we think? Watch the video to get our full review, final score, and see how these three incredible, finished whiskeys stack up!

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✴️ Discovery #13

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Distillery: Bardstown Bourbon Company
  • Mash Bill: See above
  • Age: youngest is 8 years
  • Proof: 110.8
  • Released: 08/29/25
  • Secondary Finish: (4 months) 61 percent of final blend finished in new American White Oak; 39 percent of final blend finished in Hungarian Oak
  • Purchased: 08/31/25 for $139.99 at Bardstown Bourbon Company, Bardstown KY

✴️ Ferrand Cognac Finish

  • Classification: Blended Straight Whiskey
  • Distillery: Bardstown Bourbon Company
  • Mash Bill: See above
  • Age: youngest is 6 years
  • Proof: 107
  • Released: 08/29/25
  • Secondary Finish: (15 months) Maison Ferrand Cognac casks
  • Purchased: 08/31/25 for $139.99 at Bardstown Bourbon Company, Bardstown KY

✴️ Hokkaido Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Distillery: Bardstown Bourbon Company
  • Mash Bill: 
  • Age: 
  • Proof: 109.3
  • Released: July 11, 2025
  • Other: 375 ml bottle
  • Purchased: 09/03/25 for $99.99 at Bardstown Bourbon Company, Bardstown KY

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Booker’s Tequila vs. Hardin’s Creek Warehouse R

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🤯 Tequila vs. Terroir! Jim Beam Double Review! Booker’s Reserve 2025 (Tequila Finish) & Hardin’s Creek Warehouse R (Mushroom)

Wayne and Rebecca from Your Bourbon Journey are diving into a Jim Beam double whiskey review that pits a high-proof, experimental finish against a unique exploration of aging terroir! 🥃 We snagged both the Hardin’s Creek Warehouse R (The Mushroom) and the Booker’s Reserve 2025 Tequila Finish at the exclusive Kentucky Bourbon Festival’s Bourbon in the Air event!

Hardin’s Creek Warehouse R (The Mushroom): Jim Beam’s Warehouse Series is a fascinating study in whiskey terroir, with three 11-year-old bourbons aged on different warehouse floors (Floor 1, 5, 9). We picked up Warehouse R (Floor 1), known as “The Mushroom” for its cool, damp aging environment and supposedly earthy profile. Did the 110-proof ‘Mushroom’ deliver? Spoiler: One of us got straight-up “dirt” notes! 🍄 Find out our honest review and why we think Jim Beam missed an opportunity with their marketing and transparency for this $150 bottle.

Jim Beam Booker’s Reserve 2025 (Tequila Finish): Is a tequila-finished bourbon any good? We were nervous! This 123.3-proof special release (Batch 2025) was finished in barrels that previously held a limited-edition tequila. Is it a bold experiment or a masterful blend? Join us as we explore the agave, caramel, creamy mouthfeel, and classic Booker’s peanut notes! If you love high-proof bourbon and are curious about barrel finishes, this is a must-watch. We’ll tell you why we bought two! 👀

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✴️ Booker’s The Reserves (2025 Release)

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Suntory Global
  • Distillery: James B Beam
  • Mash Bill: 77% Corn, 13% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
  • Age: 8 Years, 10 months, 11 days
  • Proof: 123.3
  • Released: September 2025
  • Other: Finished in 85th Anniversary El Tesoro Tequila Barrels
  • Purchased: 09/04/25 for $135 at Jim Beam via KBF

✴️ Hardin’s Creek 2025 Warehouse R, Floor 1

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Suntory Global
  • Distillery: James B Beam
  • Mash Bill: 77% Corn, 13% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
  • Age: 11 years
  • Proof: 110
  • Released: September 2025
  • Other: Warehouse R, First Floor
  • Purchased: 09/04/25 for $150 at Jim Beam via KBF

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Which Bourbon Wins? Blind Tasting & Ultimate Ranking

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🔥🥃 Blind Bourbon BATTLE ROYALE! Who Will Be Our September 2025 CHAMPION?! 🏆

Alright, buckle up, whiskey fanatics! 🚀 Get ready for a showdown of EPIC proportions! 🥃 In this thrilling blind tasting adventure, we’re putting FOUR incredible contenders head-to-head to crown the UNDISPUTED champion of our September 2025 whiskey lineup! 👑

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

✴️ Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B525

✴️ Larceny Barrel Proof Batch B525

✴️ Rivertown Single Barrel

✴️ Starlight 2025 10-Year Cask Strength  

🚫 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): 

✴️ Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B525

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Heaven Hill
  • Distillery: Elijah Craig Distillery Co.
  • Mash Bill: 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye
  • Age: 11 Years, 6 Months
  • Proof: 126.2
  • MSRP: $75
  • Released: May 2025
  • Purchased: 09/02/25 for $79.99 at Heaven Hill, Bardstown KY

✴️ Larceny Barrel Proof Batch B525

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Heaven Hill
  • Distillery: Heaven Hill
  • Mash Bill: 68% Corn, 20% Wheat, 12% Malted Barley
  • Age: 6-8 years
  • Proof: 117.4
  • MSRP: $65
  • Released: May 2025
  • Purchased: 08/06/25 for $55.99 at Costco in Evansville IN

✴️ Rivertown Single Barrel

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Henderson Distilling Co
  • Distillery: Sourced/Undisclosed/Kentucky
  • Bottled: The Bard Distillery, Graham, KY
  • Mash Bill: 78% Corn, 13% Rye, 9% Malted Barley
  • Age: 8 Years
  • Proof: 124.6
  • MSRP: $74.99
  • Released: 08/14/25
  • Other: Bottle 76 of 185
  • Purchased: 08/14/25 for $74.99 at Beverage Barn in Henderson, KY

✴️ Starlight 2025 10-Year Cask Strength

  • Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Distillery: Starlight Distillery
  • Mash Bill: 60% Corn, 20% Rye, 20% Malted Barley
  • Other: Grain-to-glass; sweet mash; double pot distilled; barrel entry proof 112-116
  • Age: 10 Years
  • Proof: 120.3
  • MSRP: $250
  • Released: July 2025
  • Aging: Sequin Moreau Icone barrels.
  • Purchased: 08/14/25 for $250 at Starlight Distillery

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FINALLY! Tasting the Elijah Craig B525

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FINALLY! Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B525 Review & Tasting | Heaven Hill Bourbon

After an epic hunt, we finally got our hands on the elusive Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B525! This Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Heaven Hill Distillery is a true gem, aged for an impressive 11 Years, 6 Months, and bottled at a robust 126.2 proof.

In this video, we’re sharing the entire experience, from the thrilling search to the first sip. We’ll dive into the details of the B525 release, including its specific mash bill (78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye), and explore why this particular batch is so highly sought after by bourbon enthusiasts.

Join us for an in-depth tasting review where we break down the complex flavors and aromas of this incredible barrel proof bourbon. We’ll give you our honest opinions and detailed tasting notes on one of the most exciting whiskey releases of the year.

Whether you’re a bourbon collector, a fan of Elijah Craig, or simply looking to learn more about high-proof whiskeys, this video is a must-watch!

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

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✴️ Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B525

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Company: Heaven Hill
  • Distillery: Elijah Craig Distillery Co.
  • Mash Bill: 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye
  • Age: 11 Years, 6 Months
  • Proof: 126.2
  • MSRP: $75
  • Released: May 2025
  • Purchased: 09/02/25 for $79.99 at Heaven Hill, Bardstown KY

❌YOUR BOURBON JOURNEY DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL❌

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✅ Please SUBSCRIBE and hit the LIKE button!

❓Questions❓ YourBourbonJourney@gmail.com

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.