Bourbon Barrel Talk

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.

The crew journey'd down to the Casey Jones Distillery and spent time with the COO Cody Turner. Going to Casey Jones is a step back in time. We were greeted at the door, had a tour with a great host April and experienced some cool tours that are open for everyone to enjoy. The history and story of this hidden gem is there in Hopkinsville, KY. 

In this episode, the crew talks about our 1st Pours with Cooper Crouch on his 21st Birthday weekend. We also discuss our 1st pours before we should have been taking sips. With a bit sprinkled in about Michter's 10, Old Carter and dustys. 

The Brock's, Brian and Scott review the most recent releases from Jack Daniel's the 10yr, 12yr, and 14yr. These completely surprised me on how different and complex they are from traditional Old No7 and their single barrel selections. The additional age really shines through.

The Brock's, Kofi and Scott discuss distillery selected single barrel, barrel strength bourbons and ryes from JD. Distillery releases typically have unique profiles these did not disappoint. Make sure you check out your bigger distillery gift shops to see what single barrels they have available.

Brian, Jason and Scott discuss two recent charity barrel picks. They were selected by Brian and Scott for their favorite charities. Scott's was a Woodford Double Oak for his local education foundation. While Brian chose a Pursuit Spirits Double Oak for the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals, Louisville chapter.

The crew reviews and discusses the Jack Daniel's Coy Hill 2024 and Distillery Releases Twice Barrel Rye and Oroloso Sherry. These bottles were picked up while we were at JD earlier interviewing Chris or sent to us by their marketing team to review. 

Brian and Scott sit down with Turner and Jordan and discuss the next chapter of Rolling Fork. From rum, to French Brandy’s Wayward Cask (Armagnac and Calvados) to Bourbon De Luxe. I learned so much from this one, I know you will too. 

This episode, the crew discusses a few bangers that Grant brought over for us to try. The Old Zach Wild Buffalo's are a rumored amalgamation of Wild Turkey and Buffalo Trace. Listen to the story and judge for yourself what makes sense to you. 

The fellas discuss and review High West's BouRye, The Noble Share and Midwinter’s Night Dram Act 12 Scene 1. This Mailbag episode, gave us the opportunity to discuss High West's 3 most recent releases. Not being a tequila guy, The Noble Share really hits all the spots. 

The Den of Thieves with other special guest records our annual barrel aged beer episodes. This year we added some of our favorite local breweries, Atrium and Butchertown. This episode we discuss Atrium's Thief of Time, and Goose Islands 2024 Macaroon Stout and 2021 Cocoa and Coconut. 

The crew sits down and releases the newest release from Borchetta Bourbon. This award-winning bourbon is unique red, white, and blue varietal heirloom corns, locally grown within 5 miles the distillery and milled on a restored 1950's stone mill. You can visit them just outside of Nashville, TN. 

The Den of Thieves with other special guest records our annual barrel aged beer episodes. This year we added some of our favorite local breweries, Atrium and Butchertown. This episode we discuss Butchertown's Elements of Time, and Goose Islands 2021 Old Foresters 150th, 2021 Blanton's, and 2024 Bardstown Bourbon's. 

The fellas sit down and discuss Wes Hendersons newest brain child True Story with their Brand Advocate Brian Gelfo. We taste and discuss the bourbon which is finished in moscatel casks. Then the rye which is finished in amburana and two types of sherry. 

The Den of Thieves with other special guest records our annual barrel aged beer episodes. This year we added some of our favorite local breweries, Atrium and Butchertown. This episode we discuss Atrium's Denny-Lou, Sticky Fingers, and Goose Island 2022 Proprietor. 

The crew reviews a single malt whiskey from Bulliet Bourbon. Although, I'm not a fan of Malt Whiskey in general, this was a pleasant surprise. This also had one of the most unique flavors, I've had in a while.

The Den of Thieves with other special guest records our annual barrel aged beer episodes. This year we added some of our favorite local breweries and Sierra Nevada. This episode we discuss Goose Island's 2019 Wheatwine Ale, 2020 Tea and Honey, Vanilla Rye Stout and Sierra Nevada Ginger Bigfoot. 

The crew reviews the Jefferson's Ocean Rye Voyage 26. It is a double barrel rye whiskey, coming in at 96 proof. The was an unexpected pour with flavors you don't typically get from a rye.