Bourbon Barrel Talk

BBT - Old Stubborn Batch 2 Review

Ed Bley sends the crew batch 2 of the Old Stubborn for us to review. Although the both batches are good, I think I lean in to Batch 2 a bit more than 1.  Mainly because I prefer the rye over the wheater.

BBT - Jameson Black Barrel Barrel Strength

Jonny Tsunami brought back a bottle of barrel strength Jameson Whiskey from his trip abroad. In honor or his sister Leah and her husband Liam's first child arriving, Jonny wanted to pay homage with a toast to them. 

BBT - Bulliett 12 yr VS Kentucky Owl Batch 1 Rye

The crew reviews a couple of ryes. We compare and contrast the Bulliett 12 yr and Kentucky Owl Batch 1 Ryes. It's always fun when you can put a recent release up to a release thats 7 years old. What is your favorite rye, new and old?

BBT - Starlight Wheated Bourbon Repeal Day Review

The crew discusses and reviews the most recent wheated bourbon released by Starlight from the 2023 Repeal Day. 

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.