Avg Price
1792 Full Proof
Full proof signifies 125 proof when entering the barrel. 1792 is non-chilled filtered. This one is surprising and takes a few tastes to settle in. Smells and feels heavy in alcohol initially but delivers pleasantly to the palate.
Barton 1792
Bardstown, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Dry caramel, oak and hint of vanilla
Sweeter than expected. Sweet corn, cinnamon, dried cherries and a little vanilla.
Lots of heat initially, lingers but fades with oak, pepper and a little sweetness.
75/15
93.7
Avg Price
$50
Angel's Envy
After aging 4-6 years, the last 6 months are finished in a Ruby Port Cask. Small batching 8-12 barrels at a time.
Louisville Distilling Company
Louisville, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Maple, vanilla, red wine
Creamy vanilla, custard, sweet
Long finish, no bite
72/18/10
86.5
Yes - DEW
Avg Price
$45
Basil Hayden's
The Basil Hayden's bourbon brand was introduced in 1992 and is named in honor of Meredith Basil Hayden Sr. Hayden was a distiller, and he used a larger amount of rye in his mash than in some other bourbons.
Jim Beam
Clermont, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Spice, caramel, tea
Spicy but smooth, caramel
Clean, quick, no lingering
63/27/10
80
Yes - DEW
Avg Price
$50
Bib and Tucker
Its a mix of Tennessee whiskeys (some think Jack Daniels and , charred in #1 barrels, the lightest char to give it a leathery taste and smoothness
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits
KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Green apple, vanilla, leather
Crisp, fresh, apple, vanilla, no smoke/oak
Lingers, smooth and sweet
70/26/4
92
Yes
Avg Price
$45-50
Blade and Bow
To this day the original 5 keys hang on the door of the distillery Each key represents the 5 steps of crafting bourbon grains, yeast, fermentation, distillation and aging.
Stitzel-Weller
Louisville, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Dried fruit, apricot
Spice, citrus, toasted grain
Lingers, heavy on the tongue
N/A
91
Yes - Alton
Avg Price
$65
Blanton's
The most elusive to collect.
Buffalo Trace
Frankfort, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Vanilla, Caramel, Butterscotch, Clove
Sweet, citrus, oak
Smooth
N/A
93
Yes - Kratt
Avg Price
$35
Buffalo Trace
One of the only distilleries to stay open and produce during prohibition.
Buffalo Trace
Frankfort, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Brown sugar
Slight mint (Alton), Dr. Pepper (Kratt)
Very smooth, full, warm
N/A
90
Yes - Alton
Avg Price
$30
Bulleit Straight Bourbon
One of the original bourbons, still distilled at the Bulleit distilling company
The Bulleit Distilling Co.
Louisville, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Sweet, oaky, spicy
Maple, oak, baking spice, clove
Long, toffee, spice
68/28/4
90
Maybe
Avg Price
$40
Clyde Mays
Southern heritage in a bottle.
Unknown (sourced somewhere in KY)
Kentucky
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Caramel
Mild flavor, herbal spices
Good balance, smooth finish
78/12
92
Maybe
Avg Price
$45-50
Eagle Rare
Part of a long history but originated only in 1975, Eagle Rare comes in two versions. 10 year and 17year. Originally distilled as 101 proof both are now 90 proof. Aquired by the Sazerac Family iin 1989 it is now distilled by Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Buffalo Trace
Frankfort, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Complex with aromas of toffee, hints of orange peel, leather and oak
Candied almonds and very rich cocoa - considered bold and delicate
Dry and Lingering
N/A
90
Yes - Kurt
Avg Price
$17
Evan Williams 1783
This small batch Bourbon is pulled from less than 200 barrels. It’s extra-aged and uses the same sour mash process and traditional recipe made popular by Evan Williams..
Evan Williams Distillery
Bardstown, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Oaky vanilla, sautéed butter, and sweet corn
Semi-sweet, oaky, and honeyed
Minimal to nothing. Fades quickly
75/13/12
86
No - Kurt
Avg Price
$13
Ezra Brooks
Neat drinkers are encouraged to stay away... "Ezra Brooks exists for those who appreciate quality at a fair price." Price is good and this should be used only for dares and mixing drinks.
Lux Row Distillers
Bardstown, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Spicy
Burns
Harsh
78/10/12
90
Nope
Avg Price
Four Roses
Four Roses
Lawrenceburg, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Avg Price
$120
George T Stagg
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
116.9
Yes - Kratt
Avg Price
$13
Henry McKenna
Heaven Hill Distillery
Bardstown, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
75/13/12
80
Avg Price
$60
Henry McKenna - 10 Year
Aged excellence.
Heaven Hill Distillery
Bardstown, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Oak, spices
Smooth oak, sharp spices and surprising sweetness
Long, the spices stay around for a bit
75/13/12
100
Avg Price
Jefferson's
Castle Brands
Crestwood, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Avg Price
$17
Jim Beam
Jim Beam
Clermont, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Oaky sweet
caramel, rye spice
Short and sweet
75/13/12
80
Nope
Avg Price
$40
Longbranch
Matthew McConaughey and Wild Turkey Distillery announced the introduction of Wild Turkey Longbranch, a collaboration between the whiskey brand’s creative director (McConaughey) and Master Distiller Eddie Russell. Inspired by McConaughey’s Kentucky and Texas roots, this rare small-batch Kentucky Bourbon is refined with Texas Mesquite and oak charcoals
Wild Turkey
Lawrenceburg, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Butterscotch, brown sugar
Cinnamon, vanilla spice, sweet
Smooth, long finish, chest warmer
75/13
86
Yes - Kurt
Avg Price
Maker's Mark RC-6
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Yes
Avg Price
$16.95 (350ml)
Makers Mark
A nice introductory bourbon for the new bourbon drinker. Smooth, rich taste and one of the only bourbons with no Rye in the mash.
Makers Mark
Loretto, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Woody oak, caramel vanilla
Sweet, vanilla with a fruity hit
Smooth and subtle
16 wheat, 70 corn 14 barley
90
No
Avg Price
$38.99
New Riff
New comer to the bourbon world.
New Riff Distilling
Newport, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Butterscotch rounding into fresh oak with hints of vanilla and rye spice
Broad, fulsome - leading to sweeter vanilla with a hit of spice at the end
Long rye finish - white pepper and clove
65/30/5
100
No
Avg Price
$58
Old Forester - Statesman
There is a great deal of history in this bottle, maybe not. It was produced as a promotional piece for the movie The Kingsman. The flavors represent the characters in the movie
Brown-Forman Distillers
Louisville, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Oak
Sweet taste on the second and third sip
Slight bite with the rye
75/15
95
Yes
Avg Price
$45
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Bring back of the original batch creation from George Garvin Brown. Modern day this bourbon is blended by Marianne Barnes making it the fist bourbon from a major producer blended by a female in the modern era!
Brown-Forman Distillers
Louisville, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Little fruit, with caramel and vanilla
Oak with undertones of sweetness
Fades quickly
72/18/10
90
No -KJ
Avg Price
$26.99
Old Grand Dad
Full flavored but not for everyone. This is not for the faint at heart but while not smooth going down, it does have some good flavor
Jim Beam - Beam Suntory
Clermont, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Cinnamon, brown sugar, rye heat with fainter hints of orange peel
Fruity but firm, the high rye can sometimes lean into high alcohol taste which can get in the way
Long, candied, hot cinnamon
63/27/10
114
No
Avg Price
$45-50
Rare Breed
This Powerhouse Blend combines 6, 8, 12 year old bourbons. This is full cask-strength, so it is not cut with water to proof.
Wild Turkey
Lawrenceburg, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Toffee, brown sugar, oak char
sweet tobacco, spicy honey, caramel
Full, smooth, long finish, black pepper
75/13/12
116.8
Yes - Kratt, Kurt, Alton
Avg Price
$40
Russell's Reserve
Jimmy Russell - longest tenured Master Distiller in the world and his son Eddie who in 2015 was named in his own right Master Distiller. The only father and son duo both being Master Distillers. Thus earning them the right to set aside - reserve - the best casks for the making of this special bourbon.
Wild Turkey
Lawrenceburg, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Sweet cinnamon bread, sweet vanilla and honey
Caramel, vanilla
Very smooth, long finish
75/13
90
Yes - Kurt
Avg Price
$50
Southern Star - Standard
Distilled in the original bourbon county in North Carolina, this start up distiller is producing a full flavored, high bite bourbon.
Southern Distilling Company
Statesville, NC
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Brown sugar, butter cookies
Caramel, spicy
Very smooth, full, warm
70/30
90
Avg Price
$36-$40
TX
Actually a blended whiskey. Leather integrated into the caps. Bring your own leather boots or other source and they will make custom caps for you to put on your very own bottles.
Firestone & Robertson
Ft. Worth, TX
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Vanilla, pear, slightly sweet
Honey butter, banana, caramel
No bite. Smooth all the way through.
82
Yes (if I was in Texas)
Avg Price
$50
The Clover
Sourced from multiple distilleries, but single barreled and bottled, never blended An exceptionally rich flavor and incredibly smooth finish. With an aroma of toasted oak and a taste of caramel, forward vanilla and slight char, this premium straight Tennessee bourbon finishes long, smooth & soft.
Piedmont Distillery
Madison, NC
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Maple, oak, vanilla
Smooth, burnt pancake
No bite, smooth finish
N/A blended from other distillers
90
Yes - DEW, Alton
Avg Price
$55
Tin Cup 10 Year
Rooted in the coal mining pioneers and the cups they drank from, its a blend of 2 American whiskeys aged in #3 char barrels then cut with clear rocky mountain water to proof and hand bottled in CO.
Tin Cup Distillery
Denver, CO
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Cinnamon, pine with hints of honey
Sweet Pepper and raisins hint of leather
Caramel with a lingering but not long finish
2/3 corn 1/3 rye
84
Yes- KJ
Avg Price
$40-45
Woodford Reserve - Double Oaked
The standard bearer for the mid-range pricepoint
Woodford Reserve Distillery
Versailles, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Oak, caramel, vanilla
Caramel, pepper
Smooth, lingers for just the right amount of time
90
Yes - DEW
Avg Price
$40
Yellowstone
Started in 1872 as a commemorative batch in honor of the first national park. In 2010 was reborn in the Beam family to bring the tradition back with this blended bourbon. Proceeds go to the National Parks 100th Anniversary Fund.
Limestone Branch
Lebanon, KY
Nose
Taste
Finish
Corn/Rye/Barley
Proof
Last Call
Smokey, cherry, brown sugar
Smooth, smokey, caramel
Short, oaky, butterscotch
N/A
93
Yes - Kratt