Bourbon Barrel Talk

The crew compares and contrasts todays Old Forester 86 proof bourbon to a 1995 one, Jared got from rummaging in Uncle Tom's house.  

The crew sits down and reviews some of our favorite brands recent releases the 117 Series from Old Forester. We discussed the Whiskey Row Fire and 1910 Extra Extra Old. 

The Den of Thieves discuss 4 more Goose Islands, Cola, Mon Cherie, Biscotti, and Oatmeal Stouts. All of them are the more unique expressions for their bourbon aged products. 

Scott the Brock's, Jon and Jared discuss our favorite episodes and times from 2022 on the show. Best and worst moments all while reviewing a Copper and Kings Apple Maple Brandy and Lucky Seven's Frenchman. 

Scott, Jared, Jon and Nick taste through the Goose Island Bourbon County Standard, Elijah Craig Toasted, Rittenhouse Rye and Cherry Wood. 

Scott, Barbara, Carl, and Nick get juiced in this conversation around age statements. Why are they going away and who is at fault?

Scott and the crew discuss NPD's overcharging for 5-7year juice. The discussion gets fun because some do it better than others. 

Scott, Nick, Carl and Barbara reveiw the most two recent releases of the Amburana casks from Repeal Day at Starlight. 

Scott and the crew get mad about distilleries like Buffalo Trace, Wild Turkey and Four Roses sending some really good stuff overseas and not releasing in here in the states. We also review some new Starlight stuff.

 

Scott, Carl, Lee and Nick take a deep dive into Finished Bourbon and rye. Does it hide bad/new juice or enhance it.