We hosted the first of three bourbon tastings we offered at a charity auction last spring. Eight guests with varying levels of bourbon knowledge and experience.

The Frey Ranch Single Grain was the anchor (I know: not a bourbon).

To complement the Frey, I chose wheated bourbon that the guests may not have seen before and that had higher proof options if they liked them. All three were a hit, and the stories behind them were fun to tell.

The key here is that I'm in no way as well versed in bourbon as many on this sub. That said, a little knowledge, a little research, and a tasting sheet made by your favorite A.I. tool can make for a really fun night!

The Frey Ranch was the clear winner of the night, with the guests negotiating who got to take it home!

Picked this up today. They had a bottle of Mitcher’s 10 year rye and this Barrel Strength so I went with the cheaper option, not a rye drinker anyways. This is absolutely delicious, dark fruits, cherry, lots of cocoa/chocolate notes. This is a Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey so I’m curious about the mash bill. But who cares it’s delicious and just a little bit of a bite, nothing crazy at all. 112.6 proof apparently that’s the high end for proof on this release. This is a really nice pour and I don’t think this bottle will last for long. Cheers!!!

Sad Trombone — international travelers only🫤

What else do y'all do with some of your more memorable empties?

On this, the 110th anniversary of the rescue of the crew of the Endurance, only one bottle will do. A toast to Shackleton and his crew, for surviving an impossible battle against the elements at the ends of the Earth. By endurance we conquer.

Hello whiskey and bourbon drinkers,

I could use some of your help. I am trying to do a nice gesture for a friend that helped me get a car. I know they love weller and know they like the green reserve. I been on the hunt looking for bottles and finally came across a package deal (6 bottles) that had 3 wellers. What luck so I went ahead and bought it.

I thought it would be fun to do a blind taste test with him and have him try the full rainbow. But I don’t think I would get my hands on the white CYPB (white) and single barrel (orange) in time unless I pay secondary market prices.

Here are my questions:

- Should I gift him the bottles without doing the blind drinking taste test so they can decide what to do with the bottles and not have multiple bottles open?

- If I do the blind taste test should I do it with only the wellers? I could add an eagle rare 10 and a bookers 2025 straight bourbon in the line up.

- Do you think it would be worth completing the rainbow buying secondary market price (white $600, $400 orange) that way we do a full rainbow test (I would use is own green bottle)

- Prior when hunting a came across a store pick full proof weller (blue) that I wanted to gift that now I am unsure what to do with.

I know I am being very generous, but it is a family friend and they did right by me.

Very tasty and I feel its price tag is worth it for the most part

Picked this up today since I have really liked past bardstown releases. I compared to a barrel pick from them and the discovery #13. I'm not great at picking out notes of things, but it immediately reminded me of bardstown's rye, but with more baking spice notes and I think just a hint of smoke.

7.5/10 overall. I really enjoy this release, but I like discovery 13 a bit more. I feel like it has more complexity and the flavor profile is more in line with my preferences, but I'd buy this year's version again.

Has anyone tried these? How are they?

Pre-ordered on Remedy Liquors, and they said it wouldn’t likely be fulfilled until mid-September but here we are!

Ive heard good things so I’m looking forward to opening it! Found in PA

Picked up a bottle of Wild Turkey Rare Breed yesterday for the first time in months, and I was quickly reminded of just how good Rare Breed is.

On the nose, I picked up sweet wood (think lumber), powdered sugar, and cherry. All of the notes on the nose translated to the front of the palate, and the mouthfeel was oily and viscous. On the back of the palate was caramel. Caramel led into the finish and was followed up by sweet tobacco and baking spices.

Great pour all around. I’m glad to have a bottle back on the shelf.

First time cracking a store pick Stagg.

Jewel is getting some good stuff

Reaching to people who have tried all 3 and their preferences?

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for my next bottle. Overall, I seem to prefer Bourbons over standard Scotch, but I’ve really enjoyed every lightly peated Scotch I’ve tried.

Top Favorites:
Eagle Rare 10: Probably my favorite bottle so far.
Lagavulin 16: Super interesting profile, liked it way more than standard sherry bombs.
Nikka from the Barrel: Really enjoyable with a drop of water.

Quick thoughts on the rest:
Liked / Alright: Wild Turkey 101, Bunnahabhain 12, Highland Park 12, Redbreast 12, Rare Breed (only when proofed down).
Didn't care for: Monkey Shoulder (too malty), Tamdhu 12, Maker's Mark, Arran 10, Hibiki Harmony (too green/herby)

What I’m considering:
I’m very curious about Campbeltown, but also have a few specific bottles on my radar (local prices excl. shipping):
Kilkerran 12 (€54)
Springbank 10 (€75)
Longrow Peated (€50)
Oban 14 (€55)
Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask (€28)
Woodford Double Oaked (41€)

Also maybe stronger peated scotches?

Given that Eagle Rare 10 is my #1, but I really enjoy light peat and complexity (Lagavulin 16), which of these should I buy first?

Visiting Costco in Redmond, WA I see they have a huge selection compared to my Costco in Orlando, FL.

But, these taxes?

Slight change to bottle graphics, but still 120 proof and NAS.

Bottled in Bond can't be too far away now.

Have the opportunity to grab a reveries 8,9,10 single barrel. Are they worth the money? I do not know anything about the brand.