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  • BOTM 07/2025 Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof July 3, 2025
    Jack Daniels has really upped its game the last few years with its age stated expressions and its annual limited edition single barrel releases. But for more readily available expressions of Jack, it is tough to beat the single barrel, barrel proof Tennessee whiskey. The regular single barrel really elevates Jack Daniels Tennessee whiskey above […]

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  • Jay Vee Kentucky Straight Bourbon July 18, 2025
    I recently came into possession of this bottle of Jay Vee bourbon, distilled and bottled in 1977. All the information I have on it beyond that is that it was a “private store label bourbon.” Does anyone have any other information about this? My research efforts aren’t finding anything. Thanks!
  • How Special Is This Bottle? April 21, 2025
    I'm new here and have been enjoying the discussions. I'm curious if I could get some feedback from some of the pros here about a bottle of Old W.L. Weller Special Reserve that my great-grandfather bought in Midway, Kentucky in the 1950s. (He was born in Midway in 1895). I have been unable to find out […]

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  • Heaven Hill 9yr old at 107 proof July 19, 2025
  • Jay Vee 1977 Kentucky Straight Bourbon July 18, 2025
    I recently came into possession of a bottle of unopened Jay Vee bourbon, bottled in 1977. I cannot find any information about this bottle. Has anyone come across this before and have any information they can share?  
  • Four Roses 21yr old July 17, 2025
    At barrel strength as well.     
  • Best Bourbons outside of Kentucky July 16, 2025
    These days there is bourbon from all over the US, and I am wondering what bourbon people find to be the best from outside of Kentucky. Which are your favorites? 2 of mine: Widow Jane (partly Kentucky Corn I believe) Garrison Brothers Balmorhea  
  • Bulleit Bourbon pronounciation? July 13, 2025
    Hello my fellow bourbon drinker…what is the official pronunciation for Bulleit?  We believe it is pronounced the same as bullet, the ammunition.    Thank you for your time!

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  • A Trifecta of Bourbons June 12, 2025
    I attended a dinner last night and the restaurant had an awesome group of bourbons.    I was able to try William Laurie Weller, George T Stagg and Eagle Rare 17. Just amazing to see them all at the same place and priced as fairly as one can expect in a higher end restaurant.   […]
  • Heaven Hill Grain to Glass June 6, 2025
    I’d welcome thoughts on the Heaven Hill Grain to Glass series. Found a package of the 3 for a reasonable price. I like the higher proof possibility.   MSRP is +/- $100 for each. Are they a burnt that price?
  • Elmer T Lee – worth it? June 6, 2025
    Was out and about yesterday and discovered an Elmer T Lee. What’s the most folks would pay for this? Or Rock Hill Farms for that matter?
  • 2025 Unicorn Season May 12, 2025
    A little early in the CC year.  Calumet 18!  I hope the bourbon is half as good as the package and bottle.
  • Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked May 11, 2025
    First let me say how I excited I was for this bourbon. If I could only chose one bourbon for my collection, it would be the Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. What would be better than a Double Oaked? Well conventional wisdom would say a Double Double Oaked. In reality, this was not what I concluded. […]