Bourbon Barrel Talk

BBT - Bardstown Bourbon Discovery 6 vs Bardstown KBS Founders Review

The crew reviews and compares the Discovery 6 and KBS Founders from Bardstown Bourbon Company. The comparisons are like apples and oranges, but offer a wide variety in flavors. Do you have a favorite Discovery bottle or Collaboration? 

BBT - Makers Cellar Aged vs 14 yr Heaven Hill Select Stock Wheater

The crew reviews these exceptionally hard to find wheated bourbons. The Makers Cellar age is the oldest Makers that I am aware of, as is the Select Stock Wheat from Heaven Hill. Both are sweet and tasty, but one is just a bomb of flavor. 

BBT - Mic Drop Bourbon Review L19-01

The crew reviews the 2019 release of Mic Drop from PM Spirits. These releases tend to be fairly good and solid MGP blends. While their early releases were older, the newer ones have been 4-6 years old. 

BBT - Old Louisville Barrel Sample Review

The Den of Thieves take over the Brock's and review 3 super unique barrels available right now in Old Louisville's Single Barrel Program. We reviewed two 36% high rye MGP, a 8 yr Columbian Oak, 11 yr Regular and a 51/49 rye/malt barrel. Check out Old Louisville Whiskey Company for your next single barrel selection. 

BBT - Derby Cocktail Alternatives to the Mint Julep and Lilly

The crew sits down and discusses two Derby Cocktail that are alternatives to the Mint Julep, Spire and Lilly. The Ky. Buck is a refreshing take on the Ky Mule, and The Forbidden Sour is a refresh of a whiskey sour, made with pomegranate liquor. 

BBT - High West Isaac Winter

The crew interviews and talks High West Distillery with Isaac Winter - Blending and Distilling Manager.  We discussed his background in the industry, his early career as a brewer and yeast guru, and what he does for fun. We discuss the Bottled in Bond Rye, Bourye and other expressions and what makes them unique. 

BBT - Old Forester Presidents Choice # 26

The crew sits down and reviews the 26th iteration of the Old Foresters President's Choice Bourbon. The PC bottles are a select group of chosen barrels that the Master Taster and Master Distiller set aside for the President to chose as their favorites and so PC's are born. 

BBT - NIT of Bourbon 32, Rounds 4 and 5, The Final Four and Finals Sponsored by Dynasty Epoxy

The Final Four and Finals had a couple of surprises, but this may have been the most fun promos we have done in a while. I predict more blinds in the future. Special thanks to our Sponsor Dynasty Epoxy. 

BBT - NIT of Bourbon 32, Round 3 Elite 8 Sponsored by Dynasty Epoxy

Round 3 the Elite 8 of the NIT Tournament of Whiskeys did not disappoint. Nick and Scott actually disagree on one...LOL. a few match up results will really shock you. 

BBT - Jack Daniels Twice Barreled Review

The crew sits down to discuss and review the late fall release from Jack Daniels, the Twice Barreled Rye. The more JD I drink the more I find it to be fantastic, especially their ryes.