Bourbon Barrel Talk

Brian and Scott review and discuss Penelope’s newest releases Cigar Session, Creme Brulee and Eagle Rare 10 and the new 12 yr. I think we were both surprised by which was our favorite along with the contrast between a 10yr single barrel and the new 12 yr. 

On this episode, Scott discusses Habitat's recent journey to Starlight to pick a Double Oak French Oak barrel for their upcoming event on September 17th, 5:30 to when it ends, at Mansion 1886 in New Albany Indiana. We talk about the process, the taste and how to get your very own bottle at the event or after. Jessica of Habitat, Amber of AME (Amber Miller Events) and Chris talk through this and what makes Habitat special. 

The crew sits down and reviews the latest release from Redemption, their 18 yr Bourbon. MSRP $399.00, this Indiana distilled product brings a new dynamic to Redemptions typical rye line up. It was carefully blended by Alan and offers a unique spin on their traditional product set. 

The crew sits down and discusses the three most recent releases from Filmland Spirits with their owner Troy Bolotnick. A single barrel of Town at the end of Tomorrow, Quadraforce and Moonlight Mayhem 2 "The White Port Wolf". We talk the background the current fundraising campaign and the future of the company. 

Back for hiatus the crew reviews Rising Tides Spirits two newest releases Old Stubborn and Old Swagger. The Old Stubborn is a West Virginia potstill single barrel and Old Swagger is a 12 yr Bottled in Bond small batch from MGP. The attention to detail on these are second to none from packaging to taste. 

The Brock's, Brian and Scott review Wigle and Bulleit Bottled in Bond Bourbon. Wigle is from Pittsburgh and made from locally sources corn and winter wheat. The Bulleit is their newest BIB release.

The crew visits Tim's house and reviews some finished whiskey. We tried an Old Louisville Whiskey Co. 51/49 rye finished in a brandy barrel, Good Times Toasted Orange Vanilla and Angel's Envy Sherry finished SiB from Cox's. 

Brian and Scott sit down and discuss what's new with Mark and Brian from Old Carter. We cover recent and upcoming releases, along with future expansion details. The bottles were great, but the conversation was better. 

The crew discusses and compares the Old Louisville KBF release to and Old Rick Brown Jug Barrel pick. The Old Rick was 15 yrs old and the OLWC is 17 yrs old. Both deliciously hit your palate with vanilla, and spice. There is a lot to like, check out our discussion. 

Scott, Nick and Brian spent time at Kentucky Artisan Distillery W/ Head Distiller Kodie Taber. We discussed their 19 different mashbills and how contract distilling works and how Kodie landed in Kentucky. 

The crew sits down and reviews Dragon's Milk Small Batch and Bonded. The brewery turns distillery releases are unique in mashbill and taste. The amount of malt they use seems for characteristic of beer, which may be an homage to their roots. 

Jonny and Scott sit down and discuss the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Dates, times, and what we think to expect about the weekend. The KBF tickets went on sale 4/1 and end 8/15. You can check out the events on kybourbonfestival.com

While discussing the KBF, we talk a little about what we are sipping on from Left Bank Whiskey. 

Today the crew review and compare the same yeast strand, but different Four Roses Barrel Strength Mashbill OBSK vs OESK. What is your favorite yeast strand?

The crew visits Maker's Mark and sat down with Thomas Bolton, Senior Manager of Visitor Experience and Education. We discussed his journey to the bourbon world, Maker's Star Hill Farm and how it's built around sustainability and much more. We also tasted through Cellars Age, The Keepers and Heart releases and the most recent and brand new Star Hill Farm.  

The crew tastes and reviews a Penelope Toasted store pick. The pick was done by Blackout and Schreck's Liquor store. The toasted bourbon was a 75/21/4 toasted in a Heavy Char barrel. 

The crew tries 2 of the 3 Four Roses New 100 Proof Single Barrel Recipes, OESO and OESK. While we could not locate the third we compare and contrast the two we did. Four Roses has 5 yeast strands with 2 unique mashbills that create 10 single barrel variations. 

The crew sits down and talks with the High West Director of Sensory and Product Development Tara Lindley. Tara shares her journey from Biochemist, to Napa Valley to her newest role with High West. She does all this while walking us through their two newest releases, the Bourye and High Country the American Single Malt. 

The crew review and discusses the latest Old Forester 117 Series Warehouse I, Extra Old Batch 2 and Bottled in Bond Rye bottles. These three releases have dropped in the past 6-8 months. These offerings are unique in their own way. All present a bit older then other Old Forester products. 

The crew blinds the Jack Daniel's 10yr Batch 2 and 12yr Batch 1. We reviewed them and try to guess which is which. Jack Daniel's continues to kill it with these special releases.