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15/08/2024

This is it! We have worked our way from your favorite 64 whiskey accounts down to two and .and.smoke , who will matchup tomorrow in the finals of the Bourbonfinds Fan Favorites Tournament for Favorite Whiskey Account 2024!

Over 66,000 votes have been cast to this point in the tournament. I am looking forward to see who wins and gets to take home the awesome trophy from plus be a part of picking a special single barrel very soon!

This has been a ton of fun watching our community come together and support eachother and seeing so many new accounts find out about all of these great pages to follow! Cheers to everyone that took part and for all of you that voted each day.

12/07/2024

I love it when a barrel pick exceeds any expectations you may have. These two are some of my favorite barrels I have ever picked. They are both 11 years old and will fly when dropped tomorrow!

Cheers to Shortbarrel Bourbon and all they are doing.

01/03/2024

Michter’s announced it is releasing its limited edition US*1 Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Rye.

“This rye is really special.” Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Rye is a single barrel product, and the average proof of the barrels in this 2024 release is 110.2 proof (55.1% ABV). “It’s enormously expensive for us to barrel our distillate at the lower entry proof of 103 vs the permissible 125 entry proof, but the result, as this product shows, is a richer and more complex whiskey,” observed Master Distiller Dan McKee.

The suggested retail price in the United States is $110 for a 750ml bottle of Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Rye.

~ Michter’s Press Release

I am a huge fan of the barrel strength releases and can’t wait to see where this one stacks up against some of the previous years Barrel Strength Ryes.

29/01/2024

This is such an awesome event!!! Looking forward to going back this year

Only have a day or two to spare? Don’t let that stop you. We have both weekend and single-day passes starting at $1 down so you can make the most—out of the least.

08/01/2024

CHRIS STAPLETON AND BUFFALO TRACE MASTER DISTILLER HARLEN WHEATLEY UNVEIL TRAVELLER WHISKEY

“Buffalo Trace Distillery’s Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley and Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and musician Chris Stapleton today unveiled Traveller Whiskey, a new, premium blended whiskey that represents a first-of-its-kind collaboration of collective artistry.

Bottled at 90 proof, Traveller Whiskey is characterized by notes of oak, sweet maple, tart currant and leather. Complex aromas of vanilla, aged fruit and buttery shortbread are rounded off by caramel and a touch of oak. The flavor profile also showcases a touch of sweetness, followed by spice, toasted nut and oak flavors, closing with a robust finish. Traveller is a completely unique combination of whiskeys hand-selected from The Sazerac Company’s award-winning distilleries.

Traveller Whiskey has been widely released to retailers, bars and restaurants nationwide as of January 1, 2024”

~ Source: Buffalo Trace Distillery

04/01/2024

What a Haul in Southern California. 2023 BTAC / Van Winkle finds. Three grocery stores, not marked up, and in one day!! = legendary status.

Did you have any good hauls in 2023?

26/11/2023

Sunday Funday ~ What is your favorite game for rainy Sundays?

I was hoping to get some extra luck by pairing the game with some new Lucky Seven Bourbon! The cards were not in my favor but the bourbon was delicious. The “Hold Up” is 9 year Kentucky Straight Bourbon and was good neat but even better on a rock. Cheers and hope you had a great weekend.

25/10/2023

Breaking Bourbon News: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Comes to Downtown Louisville

Bardstown Bourbon Company’s new tasting experience is now open in the heart of downtown Louisville’s storied Whiskey Row. As the modern bourbon experience, the Louisville Tasting Room will feature highly interactive education, innovative craft cocktails, augmented reality and immersive digital environments, curated retail merchandise and exclusive bottles.

Bardstown Bourbon Company is pushing the boundaries of innovation while honoring the traditional art of whiskey-making. The new experience is located at 730 W. Main Street, which anchors the west end of Main Street just past 21c Museum Hotel and a block from the Frazier Museum, enables consumers to experience the brand in a variety of ways. In true Bardstown Bourbon Co. fashion, the Louisville Tasting Room features a full-service bar with innovative craft cocktails and unique tasting experiences. The fresh, modern environment matches their expertise in blending, finishing and whiskey-making with immersive digital environments.

Source: Bardstown Bourbon Company Press Release

09/10/2023

These just stand out from the crowd!

I am a big fan of the customizable designs for the single barrels! Did I mention how good these releases are?

Have you tried anything from Rare Character and if so what run has been your favorite so far?

04/10/2023

Whatcha Drinking Wednesday:
One of my favorite releases each year!
George T. Stagg is a flavor bomb and something everyone needs to try once. Warning it might make it hard to go back to other bottles. These bottles are fun to look at but even better to enjoy with friends! Cheers

19/07/2023

Whiskey Wednesday - Some Days Call for a Special Pour!

Mister Sam is just that!

What is your special pour today?

03/06/2023

It’s national donut day!!

Comment your favorite brand of doughnut and for favorite type:

Cheers

01/06/2023

Breaking Bourbon News
HARDIN’S CREEK ANNOUNCES ‘THE KENTUCKY SERIES’ AS THE NEXT RELEASE OF HIGHLY LIMITED AND ULTRA-RARE EXPRESSIONS

The Hardin’s Creek ‘Kentucky Series’ is a three part series Comprised of Hardin’s Creek Clermont, Hardin’s Creek Frankfort and Hardin’s Creek Boston, the Kentucky Series takes whiskey fans on a journey of ‘Kentucky terroir,’ showcasing the influence of diverse landscapes on the flavor profile of each whiskey.

Each expression within The Kentucky Series is a 17-year-old Bourbon, aged at one of three James B. Beam Distilling Company campuses – Clermont, Frankfort, or Boston. All three liquids were laid down with the same exact mash bill at the same time seventeen yea it iago, with the only difference being the campus locations at which they aged.

Expressions of the Kentucky Series will be released in limited quantities throughout the year, beginning with Clermont on June 1st, Frankfort on August 1st and Boston on September 1st.

The first release in the Kentucky Series - Hardin’s Creek Clermont - aged at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont and bottled at the grand age of 204 months (17 years). The nuanced terroir and microclimates shaped by the rigid and rolling hills, the cool wind against the shelter of the valleys, and the pockets of rack houses placed close together, are aglow year-round beneath the strong Kentucky sunlight, making the unique contours of Clermont discernable in every pour.
The Clermont will be released at 110 proof and 169.99.
Color: Rich Amber with Darker Tones
Nose: Burnt Sugar tripled with matured toasted oak and sweet vanilla
Palate: Caramelized oak followed by brown spices and leather
Finish: Smooth and Sweet with lingering warmth

Source: press release

Are you excited about these releases? What do you think about 17 year whiskey from the same day but aged in different places? Going to be fun to compare them side by side.

01/06/2023

Weller Wednesday - which one you going with?

Outside of WLW I would lean toward the non-chill filtered Weller 107 single barrel picks.

28/05/2023

Perfect pour for this weather! The Collaborative Series with Foursquare Run Distillery is delicious and the perfect sweetness paired with the bourbon.

Cheers to the weekend!

16/05/2023

Breaking Whiskey News!

The James B. Beam Distilling Co. is excited to announce the launch of their very first American Single Malt Whiskey – Clermont Steep™ American Single Malt Whiskey.

Today, for the first time, the James B. Beam Distilling Co. brings its 227 years of whiskey-making expertise and excellence to the American Single Malt Whiskey category with the launch of Clermont Steep™. Developed by Freddie Noe, 8th Generation Master Distiller of the Fred B. Noe Distillery, this venture into an emerging category explores the full potential of a single grain – American Malted Barley.

With little to no definition in the American Single Malt category, Noe developed his own defining guidelines, making intentional production choices to celebrate the flavor of this single grain at every step of development. Clermont Steep is a five-year-old liquid distilled and aged in Clermont, Kentucky, and matured in bespoke barrels to deliver warm toffee sweetness on the palate without overshadowing the unique, bready taste of American barley.

Noe and his team hand-selected the American malted barley for the mash and used Beam family jug yeast in the natural fermentation process. It’s the same yeast that is used in all Beam products, adding a sense of familiarity to every sip. The single malt was then distilled on a column still and aged for five years in barrels that were toasted, then quickly charred to a char level 1.

“I’m always looking toward the future of American Whiskey, and the boundless runway in this category intrigued me,” said Noe. “We don’t just want to participate in American Single Malt Whiskey; we want to help define it for the future of the category.”

Clermont Steep will be released at 94 proof with a SRP of 59.99

~ Beam Suntory Press Release

Any American Single Malt Fans out there? You excited about the continued growth in this category?

09/05/2023

Are these worth the effort?

Pappy Van Winkle is a product needing no introduction, with its legendary status. The journey to obtain a bottle can be full of obstacles including constants No’s, crazy prices, or multi night camp outs.

So I ask you, are these bottles worth it? Worth the time, effort, constant rejection, or have you set your sights on other brands? Let me know your thoughts

08/05/2023

is being acquired by MGP

MGP Ingredients, Inc., a leading provider of distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredient solutions, today announced that its Luxco, Inc. subsidiary has reached a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of Penelope Bourbon LLC (“Penelope Bourbon” or “Penelope”)

Congrats to and the whole team.

Looking forward to seeing this brand continue its amazing growth.

07/05/2023

Who will win, place and show? We have 9 horse themed bottles in this Bourbonfinds Derby and want to know who you think will finish in the top 3.

Share your three bottle numbers in order 1st-2nd-3rd in the comments. Let’s see who is the favorite and our biggest underdog.

1. Green River
2. Woodford
3. Union Horse
4. Smooth Ambler
5. Blanton’s
6. Pinhook
7. Old Carter
8. Rockhill Farms
9. Belle Meade

05/05/2023

Happy Cinco De Mayo! What is in your glass tonight?

26/04/2023

Honey Toasted Whiskey - Yes Please!!

has blended and finished a very tasty cask strength bourbon and corn whiskey blend aged in toasted barrels and then finished in honey barrels from Arkansas. The result is a natural flavor of sweetness both from the corn whiskey and the honey that goes from the beginning to the end of the pour. There is initial heat from the corn whiskey but it mellows as you sip and this bottle calls you back for more which says a lot right there. Think campfire s’mores made with the honey graham crackers and maybe a drizzle of honey on the marshmallow.

In todays market where you hear buzz words like toasted finish and honey finished whiskey you instantly expect the price to creep up but I was excited to learn Three Chords limited release of Honey Toasted Whiskey will msrp around $60.

Who is excited to try this release and see a new twist on toasted and honey finished whiskies.

Well done and Ari and the team.

25/04/2023

Breaking Bourbon News: Michter’s announces the release of the Michter’s 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye!

Michter’s last released the 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye in July of 2022. This release is described as a Kentucky style rye with a good amount of corn and malted barley in the mashbill. The press release stated the suggested US msrp is $200 per 750ml

Michter’s announcement included discussion about their recognizing the continued inventory constraints they face due to strong demand and how they are taking efforts to address the shortfall without cutting corners.

- press release

I am excited to see what Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have selected for the 2023 10 year Kentucky Rye release!

Are you excited and hopeful to eventually have a better chance at seeing these out in your markets?

11/04/2023

Green River continues its rich history with the release of the Green River Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey!

Green River Wheated is comprised of 70% Kentucky-grown corn, 21% wheat and 9% 6-row barley and bottled at 90 proof.

HISTORY:
Originally founded in 1885, Green River (DSP-KY-10) is the 10th oldest distillery in Kentucky. Prior to prohibition, Owensboro, Ky. was one of the richest contributors to the bourbon industry with more than 20 distilleries. Green River, known as "the Whiskey Without Regrets," was the official medicinal whiskey of the U.S. Marine Hospital and has been referenced as the most expensive whiskey ever sold - 20 barrels were once traded for an interest in a Colorado gold mine. Fire and prohibition relegated the brand to history. It was reestablished in 2022. Green River was purchased by in July of 2022.

I am a big fan of these releases and love the consumer friend pricing that comes with them. What do you think?

10/04/2023

Double the Oak - Double the flavor?? Let’s find out!

This latest release from is a easy drinking whiskey full of flavor. The 8 year Double Oak Kentucky Whiskey comes in at 92 proof but the additional full year spent in a second American oak barrel has added depth and complexity well past its proof. I enjoyed the aroma of sweet oak, dark chocolate and raspberry with a palate consisting of baking spice and vanilla. This very approachable pour ends with a medium finish a bit of sweet a bit spicy with hints of cinnamon. The only problem with this bottle is it is going to disappear very quickly.

This is a very nice release and I love the packaging. Let me know your thoughts when you try this.

Cheers and I look forward to continuing to share my whiskey journey.

09/04/2023

Pick two bottles and two candies to assemble the best Easter Basket! Tag your friends and see if your tastes align.

1. EH Taylor Four Grain
2. Belle Meade Bourbon Single Barrel 12 yr
3. Heaven Hill 17 yr
4. Blanton’s Poland Edition - 2018
5. Old Forester 150th Anniverary Batch 1
6. William Larue Weller
7. Smoke Wagon Rare and Limited 1st 10
8. Very Olde St. Nick - 15.96 yr
A. Cadbury Creme Egg
B. Starburst Jellybeans
C. Peeps
D. Lindt Chocolate Bunny
E. Robin Eggs
F. Brachs Jelly Beans
G. Cadbury Mini Eggs
H. Reese’s Peanut Butter Egg

09/04/2023

Happy Easter! I hope you got something good in your basket this morning!

What is your favorite Easter Candy and what bottle do you wish was in your Easter basket today?

#20

07/04/2023

Traverse City Whiskey Co. Introduces “The Finishing Series”

The New Offering Features a Trio of Different Types of Whiskey Finished in Unique Wine Cases for up to 12 months.

This release of the finishing series features:
• Port Barrel Finish – a bourbon whiskey featuring TCWC’s classic straight bourbon mashbill aged for five years and rested for nearly 12 months in massive 300L Ruby Port wine barrels. The dryness of the casks meld perfectly with the sweetness of the bourbon. 100 proof
• Cab Franc Barrel Finish – TCWC’s 100% straight rye whiskey aged for five years and rested for nearly 12 months in Cabernet Franc barrels from an artisan northern Michigan winery. 97.5 proof
• Sherry Barrel Finish – a unique high-rye bourbon whiskey featuring a mashbill, which was aged for five years in new American Oak barrels and then rested in Pedro Ximenez sherry wine barrels for nearly 12 months. 95 proof

What do you think your favorite will be?

06/04/2023

Not whiskey but a cool picture of a jelly fish. If you were not paying attention and stepped on it you might need some whiskey….

Any Pensacola Beach fans out there?

What cool non whiskey trips have you taken lately?

04/04/2023

Whiskey of the Year….. possibly!

This 2023 Michter’s 10 Bourbon was worth the wait and is absolutely an amazing bottle. Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson proved once again they are smarter than all of us and held these barrels till they were not just good but really good!

This is my favorite bottle so far this year and one that I expect will be high on my list at the end of 2023! This pour has a little bit of everything but starts off with a nose you instantly wish you could make into a candle. The pour has some old school dusty funk notes mixed in with a bit of dark fruit and a well rounded finish. It’s just sooo good!

Go find this this, try this, do whatever you can ti get ahold of it, because it is one I cannot get enough of.

#10

01/04/2023

Baseball season has started and I’m excited to enjoy this Fiddler Chin Music Rye finished with oak and maple from bats. The are gonna be great this year and I can’t wait to see how far they go!

Who is your team and what is your go-to bottle to enjoy during the games?

Cheers everyone! Thanks for this awesome bottle.