Category: Buy It Again

21% rye mashbill bourbon at 5yrs+ bottled at 114.2 proof. Bubblegum, mint tea, and floral aromas persist on the nose. On the palate, a wave of citrus, followed by cinnabon, creamed corn, and finally a wave of oak spice. Tingling and tasty.

Only a handful of these rare beauties are available. 9 year, purple top Willett single barrel bourbon bottled at 136.6. Deep deep oak and cherry nose, broken-in baseball glove, chocolate, hazelnut, and mint. On the palate, a full on oak bomb. Chocolate covered cherries, nougat, and many leather bound books. Waves and waves of oak. Pair this ONLY with Kentucky country ham and biscuits.

Matt visits with Elizabeth McCall, Assistant Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve.

80 Proof Basil at its smoothest, sultriest incarnation. Classic Basil nose with warm orange and chocolate with some added touches of cherries. On the palate SILKY soft with a mass of red fruit playing very nicely with the high rye, orange smoothness. This is an Old Fashioned in a bottle.

Exotic spicebox nose, juniper, saffron, mint, and Earl Grey tea with lemon and lime and wild pine as well. Very appealing, VERY flavorful. On the palate, juicy rye spice with more pine and oak. Mellow citrus increases the juice. Reminiscent of older MGP bottlings from Hight West, this is true blue Indiana born and raised single barrel rye.

Perfumed roses and orange essence, almond butter, sugar cookie, vanilla wafer, maraschino cherry juice. On the palate even more lifted fruit notes with birthday cake, and a lashing of sweet oak. Some leather spice emerging on the finish. Give us 100 proof Basil at 10years PLEASE!

I’m always floored when Buff Trace single barrels stay on the shelf for longer than 5 minutes. Hands down at 8yrs old, 90 proof, and under $30 this is the BEST value in bourbon. This particular bottling is a single barrel from Warehouse O, floor three. The nose is a butterscotch lovers dream. Straight up Werther’s OG with some orchard fruit and fresh cut oak thrown in as well. On the palate more soft vanilla, more butterscotch, and a touch of toffee. This is perfect NEAT bourbon with a very soft and elegant profile.

Pretty much the baseline for all premium bourbon that’s every been made. 6-8yrs old, realtively higher rye content and bottled at the magical 101 proof. Wild Turkey starts with candy corn on the nose, fresh oak, and cinnamon. On the palate, a creamy mouthfeel exudes baking spice followed by more corn sweetness. Big and rich but also balanced and nuanced. Hardly any other can rival this perfect shelf whiskey. One of the best!

Bourbon candy on the nose and the palate. Herbs emergring, and woods, with leather, orange, and mint. 120 proof so it’s a beast, but tameable, and ultimately very drinkable. Look for the Big Red Barrel #7849809

Warehouse 1, Floor 6, this hotbox of a barrel pick delivers extensive spice notes with leather and fresh cut oak on the nose, along with red fruit, licorice, and mint. On the palate, spice and leather dominate. Drinks BIG and finishes with more anise and touches of candied orange peel. Did this in an Old Fashioned and it was perfect!