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🎙️ DadDimes on the Rocks — Season 4 Episode 23 Review: Copper Sky 5 Year Low Rye Bourbon Whiskey

🥃 The Basics

Welcome back to DadDimes on the Rocks! Here’s what we know up front:

• The whiskey is from Copper Sky Distillery (Colorado) — a craft-oriented brand. 
• It’s labeled as a “5 Year Low Rye Bourbon,” which suggests a mash bill with lower-than-average rye content. Availability list shows a ~$60 price tag in some markets. 
• Proo...

🎙️ DadDimes on the Rocks — Episode: “Fortaleza Tequila: Tradition, Agave, & the Hype”

Today’s spotlight: Fortaleza Tequila — a brand that’s got buzz, craft credentials, and some serious craft-tequila storytelling. Let’s dig in.

🏛 The Story & Production

Fortaleza hails from Jalisco, Mexico, and is rooted in tradition. It uses:

• 100% Blue Weber agave. 
• Traditional methods: brick ovens for cooking, tahona stone for cru...

Welcome back to DadDimes on the Rocks! Today, we’re pouring into the world of Jefferson’s Bourbon — a brand known for its experimental spirit and diverse line, from entry-level blends to high-end limited releases. Does it bring enough to the glass for bourbon lovers? Let’s find out.

🏛 Background & Brand Story

• The brand launched in 1997 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky. 
• Jefferson’s sources barrels from independent dis...

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🎙️ DadDimes on the Rocks – Special Holiday Pour
Episode: “Chillin’ & Sippin’: Jim Beam Winter Reserve Review” with our good friend Chris Avent

🧊 The Setup: What Is Winter Reserve?

• Name / Expression: Jim Beam Winter Reserve Bourbon Whiskey (Limited / Seasonal Release)
• Age / Finish: Aged 6 years, then finished in two toasted barrels after initial maturation. 
• Proof / ABV: 86 proo...

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Here’s the DadDimes style review of 2XO (“Two Times Oak”) by Dixon Dedman:

🎯 The Concept & Backstory

2XO stands for “Two Times Oak”—a blending/finishing concept where oak is added twice (or the spirit is re-exposed to fresh oak) without fully rebarreling. The whiskey never truly leaves its original barrel—instead, charred oak blocks or “chains” are inserted to increase oak contact. 

The b...

Here’s the DadDimes style review of Leopold Bros. American Small Batch Whiskey:

🎯 The Basics

• Distillery: Leopold Bros., Denver, Colorado 
• Proof: 86 (43% ABV) 
• Mash bill: ~ 65% corn, ~ 15–20% malted barley, ~ 15% rye (varies slightly depending on source) 
• Aging: Young (≈ 2 years in barrel) or “no/low” age statement—so it’s not a “straight bourbon” if strictly defined 
• Price: Roughly $35-$45 in many markets 

🥃 Tasting Not...

🎙️ DadDimes on the Rocks — Episode: “Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon: Full-Throttle Flavor, Zero Compromise”

Today we’re tearing into a bourbon that demands respect the moment you pop the cork: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof(ECBP). Uncut, unfiltered, and bottled right around barrel strength, this line is Heaven Hill’s answer for folks who want bourbon that hits hard and rewards attention to detail. Let’s jump in with our Special G...

Welcome back to DadDimes on the Rocks! Today, we’re pulling something outdoorsy out of the barrel: Boone and Crockett Club Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Inspired by the legacy of conservation and created for sportsmen, this bourbon is as rugged as it is smooth. Let’s see how it stands up in the wild.

The Story Behind the Bottle

• What It Is: A Kentucky straight bourbon, matured for two years and bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV)—crafte...

Welcome back to DadDimes on the Rocks! On today’s show, we’re reviewing Five Trail “Unbroken Spirit” Blended American Whiskey—a bold new entry by Coors Whiskey Co. that leans into collaboration, history, and provenance.  We have a special guest tonight, Ty Lord.

The Backstory

• Producer: Coors Whiskey Co. (yes, the Coors beer folks) in partnership with Bardstown Bourbon Co.
• Blend Composition: Includes a Colorado single malt ...

Welcome back to DadDimes on the Rocks! Today we’re crossing into Scotch territory with Buchanan’s Master Blended Scotch Whisky. Let’s see if the blend lives up to the name.

The Backstory

• Type: Blended Scotch Whisky at 40% ABV (80 proof) 
• Producer: Owned by Diageo; a premium blend pulled from mature casks by their Master Blender 
• Has earned Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2021)

Tasting Not...

DadDimes on the Rocks – Episode: "Eagle Rare 12-Year Bourbon: A Majestic New Chapter"

Welcome back, whiskey aficionados! Today, we’re taking a close look at a highly anticipated addition to the Eagle Rare lineup: Eagle Rare 12-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey with our special guest Chris Averett.  Sit tight—this one’s bold, nuanced, and might just become your new staple.

The Eagle Rare Legacy, Elevated

Eagl...

Welcome back to DadDimes on the Rocks! Today, we’re delving into something a bit unconventional and bold: Von Payne Black Blended Whiskey, a dark and daring expression that stands out for its striking visuals as much as its flavor.

The Story Behind the Bottle

• Producer: Von Payne Spirits, founded by Steve Allen in Clearwater, Florida.
• Expression: A blended American whiskey infused with natural black currant, offering a vivid ru...

Welcome back to DadDimes on the Rocks! Today, we’re diving into something truly adventurous: Penelope Rio Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Batch 4, 2025 release) with our special guest, London Riley and John Murray. It’s a unique, double‑finished bourbon that blends sweet complexity with Brazilian flair—expect honey, spice, and more.

🥃 Backstory & Concept

Penelope’s “Rio” is part of their Cooper Series, created by MGP (Ross & S...

🎙️ DadDimes on the Rocks – Episode: “Pinhook Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2024: Horse & Horizon”

Welcome back! Today, we’re saddling up with Pinhook Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2024, a flagship vintage from one of bourbon’s most experimental vertically‑driven brands. Each year’s release offers a new take on their core mash bill, and 2024 brings its own spin. Let’s take a ride.

🏇 Background & Concept

Pinhoo...

🎙️ DadDimes on the Rocks – Episode: “Dead Guy Whiskey: Rogue’s Coastal Single Malt Experiment”

Welcome back, whiskey adventurers! Today, we're exploring a distinctive regional expression from Oregon’s Rogue Distillery—Dead Guy Whiskey. Inspired by their popular Dead Guy Ale, this malt whiskey is a quirky twist on traditional spirits, aged with a Pacific coastal influence. Let’s pour in and see if that ocean breeze adds flavor o...

Welcome back to DadDimes on the Rocks! We have our special guest, Rob Martin. Today, we're pouring into something mature—Bulleit Bourbon 10-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. It’s the only age-stated offering from Bulleit, featuring their signature high-rye mash (68% corn, 28% rye, 4% barley) and clocking in at a solid 91.2-proof. Let’s see how that extra time in the barrel pays off.

🥃 Tasting Notes

Nose
Rich oak and...

Welcome back to the show! Today, we’re exploring a twist on the classic Basil Hayden — Basil Hayden Dark Rye Whiskey. It’s a bold, unconventional pour that brings together rye, Canadian influences, and a splash of port. Let’s break it down. 🥃

🌍 Behind the Blend

• Type: Rye whiskey blend — starts with Kentucky straight rye and includes Canadian rye whiskey, plus a dash of port wine for color and sweetness.
• Proof: 80 (40% ABV).
• M...

Welcome back to DadDimes on the Rocks! Today, we’re pouring into Breckenridge Bourbon Patriotic Reserve, a limited‑edition blend from Colorado that’s as patriotic as it is flavorful. Let’s dive in with our special guest’s, Chris Held and Megan Boylen.

🇺🇸 The Story Behind the Pour

• Crafted by Breckenridge Distillery, the world’s highest‑altitude distillery, this release honors American veterans—$5 from each bottle goes to War...

🎙️ DadDimes on the Rocks – Episode: “477 Straight Bourbon Whiskey: Colorado Wheat Gold”

Welcome back! Today, we’re highlighting a hidden gem from the Colorado craft scene: 477 Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a wheat-forward, single-barrel expression that’s gaining praise for its approachability and smoothness. Let’s pour in with our special guest, Christopher Avent, and see what this local favorite brings to the table.

🌾 The Bourbon

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