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The Brock's, Kofi and Scott discuss distillery selected single barrel, barrel strength bourbons and ryes from JD. Distillery releases typically have unique profiles these did not disappoint. Make sure you check out your bigger distillery gift shops to see what single barrels they have available.

Nick, the Legend and Scott sit down with West Fork Whiskey (Whsky) Co-Founders Blake and Julian Jones and discuss what's new since our last conversation. The move to Westfield, product line and label changes and much more. We also tasted through some of their core line products and discussed what makes it unique. Their new state of the art facility and event space is there to welcome people all around the world. My favorite thing I learned was the $5 tour and tasting, you can't beat that. 

The fellas sit down and discuss Wes Hendersons newest brain child True Story with their Brand Advocate Brian Gelfo. We taste and discuss the bourbon which is finished in moscatel casks. Then the rye which is finished in amburana and two types of sherry. 

Scott, Toby and Carl review and discuss this awesome bottle and talk about what other Old Carter bottles we enjoy and things the Carters do that make OC unique!

The crew sits down and reviews Garrison Brothers 2023 Cowboy Bourbon release. This years release is the first Hazmat and really brings the flavor. We hope you enjoy our tasting notes and conversation. These bottles will run approximately $250 and each one is supposed to be hand signed by Donnis Todd Master Distiller and comes in a collectors case. 

The crew drinks through the recent release from Starlight Cigar batch. The three were unique releases, Bourbon finished in an Amburana Rum barrel, Bourbon finished in Amburana and Rye finished in Amburana. 

Scott and the crew, reviews three bottles sent in by Filibuster Distillery out of Virginia. We tried their Wheated bourbon, 5 yr Bottled in Bond, And French Oak Dual Cask. 

Ladies night, Scott is joined by Andy, Babs and Sarah to Review the Showdown between Russel's Reserve Rye SiB and EH Taylor Rye. The Russel's is their newer release of the rye single barrel.  Which do you prefer and why? 

The crew sits down and discusses and reviews the Wilderness Trail 8 yr Wheated Bottled in Bond. This was a neat discussion around how different and special this pour is. These will be available in late August throughout the state of Kentucky. 

The crew sits down and reviews three bottles from IJW Whiskey Co. We review and discuss Old Emmer, their wheated bourbon. Bondstone Double Oaked and First Call finished in Port. 

The crew reviews Buffalo Trace Mashbills while discussing what makes the Bowman's so interesting. It's a blend of mashbill 1 and 2, sent to Virginia re-distilled and aged in Virginia.

Scott, Kofi, Nick and Babs, discuss and review Green River Distillery’s recent releases of the bourbon and wheated bourbon. We also extended a bit of our mashbill conversation from last weeks discussion. 

The crew discusses a bunch of different mashbills, so maybe you can find what bourbon you will like based off of your favorite pours. If you like Wild Turkey, Old Forester has a similar mashbill, you will probably like it. So on and so forth.

The Den of Thieves with other special guest records our annual barrel aged beer episodes. This year we added some of our favorite local breweries, Atrium and Butchertown. This episode we discuss Atrium's Denny-Lou, Sticky Fingers, and Goose Island 2022 Proprietor. 

Scott and the crew sits down and reviews two bottles from McCracken Curve Distillery. Homeplace Indiana Straight Bourbon and Ballyloughan Castle their American Single Malt. 

The crew painstakingly goes over a list of bourbons to come up with the best starter bourbon bunker for $300. We came up with 10 bourbons and ryes to give you a start. 

This week the crew discusses their most underrated bourbon and whiskeys. We decided underrated was something most people are overlooking for a multitude of reasons, proof, price, or unknown. 

The crew sits down and discusses the bottles they believe are the most overrated. After some discussion, we decided overrated meant too much hype for how the bottle tasted or the value of it. 

Scott and the crew reviews two new releases from the Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company. We tasted and discussed their first barrel strength bourbon and the 10 X 10 Rye. Both bottles unique in their own right. The 10 x 10 is 100% rye which really adds to the dynamic. 

Scott, the Brock's and Jared taste through and review the 5 recent Starlight distillery French Oak Toasted Bourbons. These five bottles came from barrels that the oak came from one of five regions of France. 

Scott and the crew review two more cocktails prepared by Barbara. One is summer cocktail, the other fall. Ky Rhubarb/Watermelon Crawl and Hotel Tango Bourbon S'more

Ky Rhubarb/Watermelon Crawl

1/4 oz Watermelon pucker, 1/4 oz raspberry pucker, 2-3 dashes cranberry bitters, 1 oz apple rye (Good Times), 1 1/2 oz bourbon, top w/ ginger ale.  

Hotel Tango Bourbon S'more

1/2 oz chocolate liqueur, 1 oz Smallow (Hotel Tango), 1 oz Hotel Tango Bourbon, top with a toasted marshmallow

Scott and the crew review some cocktails Barbara created a for summer, to take your bourbon game to the next level. The Kentucky Down Under and Kentucky Snickerdoodle will definitely need to be in your summer rotation. 

KY Down Under 

1/2 oz Watermelon Pucker, 1 oz Pineapple Fanta or Juice, 2 oz Bourbon, Top off with ginger ale/beer

KY Snickerdoodle

1 oz Amburana or Cigar batch bourbon, 1/4 oz French Vanilla syrup, top off w/ Cream Soda

Scott, Carl, John and Kofi, all review a single barrel pick of Peerless that is now available at John O's in E-Town. This was John's first barrel pick, so we discussed what it was like along with the taste on the bottle. 

Scott and The Brocks discuss the Heaven Hill bottle your own experience and two bottles Barbara bottled. We review a 14 yr Heaven Hill Select Stock and a Bernheim 7yr Wheated Whiskey. 

The crew reviews a single malt whiskey from Bulliet Bourbon. Although, I'm not a fan of Malt Whiskey in general, this was a pleasant surprise. This also had one of the most unique flavors, I've had in a while.

Scott and the Brock's preview the Preakness and review a recent cocktail Scott came across that is a twist on the Mule. Recipe is 1.5 ounces Bourbon or Rye

.5 oz grenadine  

Top it off with Lemonade and Ginger or Canada Dry Ginger Ale Lemonade

Scott and the crew discuss two single barrels Carl, Nick and Scott picked with Grapevine Wine and Spirits in Michigan. We review them and what makes each unique. 

Scott, Matt and Nick sit down with Owner of Hotel Tango Distillery Travis Barnes. His story from military to law school, to distillery owner is a unique one. We also discuss his product set, specialty items and their story. Visit https://hoteltangodistillery.com/spirits to learn more. 

The crew discusses our Derby Pick'em promotion and reviews two Wilderness Trail SiB picks done for the Starlight Barrel Society. We pick our favorite horses and discuss who we think might win. We will do this for the Preakness and Belmont too. 

Scott, Carl, Jared and Ryan taste through and review Holly Hills bourbon tasting kit. We all highly recommend this experience to give your bourbon a different flavor profile throughout. 

https://www.hollyhillandco.com/shop/p/chef-ouitas-bourbon-palate-tasting-kit

Scott, the Brocks and Carl review a recent Old Louisville Pick Scott did with Chad Huffman and the Mythical Bourbon Group. after this episode they went back and bought the sister barrel. 

Scott, the Brocks and Carl review two special release whiskeys from Westward Whiskey Co. Their special limited edition Milestone Release and their whiskey finished in stout barrels. 

Scott, Ryan, Carl and Jared discuss the final results from the tournament of 64 whiskeys. We also review 2 unique Good Times bottles, Seaglass and Honey Cherry. 

The crew puts together a barrel strength batch of the amburana finished bourbon. This batch went 11 days with right at 14 grams total. 11 initially and 3 added at day 8. The blend consisted of 10 bourbons all barrel strength and ended up at 118.6 proof. 

Scott, Nick and Carl, discuss the Elite 8 results along with predict how this whole bracket ends up. We also review two recent Starlight releases. They are the two highest proofs so far. 129.7 (Bourbon Analytics) and 130 proof (Ted Pick). 

The Den of Thieves with other special guest records our annual barrel aged beer episodes. This year we added some of our favorite local breweries and Sierra Nevada. This episode we discuss Goose Island's 2019 Wheatwine Ale, 2020 Tea and Honey, Vanilla Rye Stout and Sierra Nevada Ginger Bigfoot. 

Scott and the crew sits down with Jimmy as he tells the story of how these three brands came to be. We also taste through a Double Apple Rye, Amburana, 15 yr Light Whiskey and more. This is a story of how to boot strap a label, the trials and tribulations. 

Scott, Carl, Barbara, and Jon discuss how the sweet 16 panned out and makes predictions to the Final 4 and Championship matchup. 

The crew sits down and reviews a batch of "cigar batch" bourbon we blended with Northeast Barrel Amburana chips. We blended some Old Fo 100 and WT 101 with the chips and discussed the final product. 

Scott, Nick and Carl, discuss how the tournament has unfolded so far and predicts how you the listener will vote. Make sure you visit www.bourbonbarreltalk.com to cast your vote. 

Scott and The crew sits down and discusses how the first round went and predicts rounds 2 and 3. 

Matt and Scott sit down with Mark and Sherri Carter and discuss whats new with them. We discuss upcoming releases, the new shop, and the Old Carter Social Club. 

The crew painstakingly discusses a great deal of whiskey, and figures out which 64 make the list, for you the listener to vote on. We broke down the bracket into four regions, bourbon, rye, whiskey, and finished whiskeys. Vote now and often on who you think should move on. 

Scott sits down with the crew and reviews Jack Daniels most recent releases, the Distillery Series. Two ryes, one finished in maple wood barrels, one double oaked and the bourbon/whiskey was finished in pecan wood. Batches 8, 9, and 10, were very interesting from what we typically drink.  

Scott and the fellas discuss the recent split between bourbon powerhouse Sazerac and their longtime business partners and distributor RNDC. Our thoughts and hopes what will occur from this switch. 

The crew sits down and reviews the Bardstown Bourbon Company's Origin Series releases. Their new high rye and wheated bourbons. Both are very unique in their own right, listen to find out what we think.  

The crew reviews the Jefferson's Ocean Rye Voyage 26. It is a double barrel rye whiskey, coming in at 96 proof. The was an unexpected pour with flavors you don't typically get from a rye. 

Scott and the crew review two of the more recent Michter's Toasted Bourbon and Rye Bottles.  Listen to our discussions that lead to a split decision on which pour was best.

Scott, Jon, Carl and Jared (Den of Thieves) reviews the 2020 Michter's 10 Bourbon and Rye. While Barbara and Nick chill in the back. 

Scott, Nick, Jared and Carl make predictions of whats to come this year, while comparing and reviewing Woodford Double Oak and Double Double Oak. Some predictions will surprise you, while others won't.