Bourbon

Produced Description 

This distinctive bourbon, aged 13 years, delivers aromas of dried fruits, and flavors of aged oak and sweet caramel, culminating in a smooth, robust finish that you have come to expect from Russell's Reserve. Masterfully crafted and brought to you by Master Distillers and bourbon hall of Famers, Jimmy & Eddie Russel. The legacy continues. 

Producer Description 

Made in homage to one of bourbon's original aristocrats, W.L. Weller 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon continues to be crafted using Weller's wheated bourbon recipe. Aged for a minimum of 12 years, far longer than most wheated bourbons. This whiskey features aromas of creamy vanilla, caramel and molasses that gives way to notes of candied corn, ripe fruits, cocoa powder and dried fruits on the palate. With a finish, which is elegant and soft, has hints of mint, fruit and vanilla this wheated bourbon is not to be overlooked. W.L. Weller 12 Year Old Bourbon earned the Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019.

TASTING NOTES:

Aromas of lanolin, almond, creamed corn and toasty vanilla. The mid-palate flavor is heavily wheated, layered and moderately sweet. Long, oaky, and intensely smooth finish.
AWARDS:

2019 Silver Medal - New York World Spirits Competition

2019 Gold Medal - Whiskies of the World

2019 Double Gold Medal - North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition

2019 Silver Medal - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition

2019 Silver Medal - American Whiskey Masters

2019 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 

Producer Description 

Bringing your nose to the glass and your olfactory is treated to caramel and vanilla layered on herbal and floral notes. The mouthfeel starts oily but finishes dry. On the palate you are treated to sweet caramel, vanilla, dusted in floral notes... finishing notes of oak and a lingering spiciness. 

Producer Description 

2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner

A robust whiskey with inviting notes of nougat and freshly baked bread, complemented by honeyed beeswax and buttered toffee. Smooth and approachable with a long finish.

Expert Review

95 Points Tasting Panel | This 92-proofer grabs the nose with a hefty, profound bouquet of walnut, bread pudding, cinnamon, and cedar. An extroverted personality emerges with a spark of black pepper and dollops of maple syrup and orange marmalade, all moving in harmony across the palate. The cherry-peach finish is flirtatious on the tongue.

Producer Description 

The third release of the Booker's Bourbon 2023 Collection is Booker's Batch 2023-03 "Mighty Fine Batch." This batch is named in honor of the signature phrase my dad, Booker Noe, used to compliment anything he approved of - from his namesake bourbon to his country ham. 

The color of this Booker's batch invites you to take a long look and enjoy the rich, beautiful color. The nose is very pleasant, with all the characteristics Dad looked for in his namesake bourbon. 

The vanilla and brown sugar sweet notes come through very well from the white oak barrels this bourbon aged in for over seven years.

Producer Description 

Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon is the first American whiskey to be aged in centuries-old Solera method used traditionally to create exceptional Sherries, Ports, Madeiras and Cognacs. Recognized internationally, the award winning whiskey is finished in 20 year old Oloroso Sherry casks witch give the bourbon floral notes layered with fig, roasted walnuts, candied fruit and spicy rye.

Expert Review

96 Points Wine Enthusiast | From master distiller Dave Pickerell, this estate-grown, field-to-flask offering makes good use of oloroso Sherry barrels. Look for peach and vanilla aromas, bold raisin and brown sugar flavors and a gentle exit that just hints at Sherry. At nearly 93 proof, the alcohol makes its presence known, so add some water or vermouth if you must. Attractive and substantial squared bottle.

Producer Description 

Blood Oath Pact No. 8 represents the epitome of Kentucky straight bourbon, featuring a meticulously crafted blend of three exceptional bourbons carefully selected from the Lux Row Distillery's premium offerings. A true collector's item, this limited-edition masterpiece was produced in only 17,000 cases worldwide and bottled at a robust 98.6 proof. 

The blend includes a 14-year-old rye, an 11-year-old bourbon, and an 8-year-old bourbon that was painstakingly matured in French Calvados brandy casks to add a unique dimension to the flavor profile. Released to a select group of retailers in April 2022, Blood Oath Pact No. 8 boasts an enticing aroma of rich caramel infused with hints of lemon and spices. 

The palate is treated to a complex array of flavors, ranging from warm cinnamon to smoky undertones, complemented by a sweet vanilla-lemon curd finish.

Producer Description 

Nelson Brothers Reserve Bourbon is a premium blend of high-rye, straight bourbon whiskeys, made from the choicest lots of barrel aged bourbon in the Nelson's Green Brier Distillery inventory. 

To craft the perfect bottle of bourbon, founders Andy and Charlie Nelson identify specific superior bourbon casks, then combine them into distinct batches that yield a richer, more robust, high-proof bourbon blend, enhancing the character, flavor, and feel of this reserve bourbon whiskey. Rich with rye and offering dark cherry, caramel, and spice notes, this uniquely bold, balanced, full-flavored, high-rye reserve bourbon is greater than the sum of its parts. 

Sip and savor this 107.8 proof bourbon neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of water, or use it to enliven your favorite bourbon cocktails. Proudly bottled in the state of Tennessee, Nelson Brothers Reserve is a superior whiskey bourbon certain to startle and delight; one sip, and you’ll know it’s Nelson Brothers. Please enjoy responsibly. Nelson Bros.™ Straight Bourbon Whiskey 53.9% alc/vol ©2022 Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, Nashville, TN

Producer Description 

An expertly crafted blend of exceptional, high-rye straight bourbon whiskey with a long, gentle finish.

Blended bourbon with aromas and flavor notes of spice cake, cherry, chocolate, vanilla, apple, banana, and pineapple. Nelson Brothers Bourbon with a long, gentle finish, plus peppercorn, spearmint, lemon peel, and sweet tobacco notes.

Producer Description - Voyage 28

OCEAN Voyage 28 made another long run off the Baja Peninsula, through the Tropic of Cancer and down the coast of Central America. The air was hot and heavy with moisture. Rain would have been a relief but it never came.

Our transit back through the Panama Canal was swift and smooth and while it remained hot and sticky, our final days through the Caribbean and up the Atlantic coast were smooth and clear.

The humidity, dramatic swings in temperature and ever-changing sea conditions had the effect of bringing balance and richness to the complex array of flavors and tastes you will find in OCEAN Voyage 28. 

It wasn’t luck that the Billy Goats reached the sprawling meadow on the other side of the bridge. The brothers had a plan. One, two, three, they each went up to the hungry troll and bested him with their smarts, sensibility, strength. The brothers knew teamwork only works if you have trust in each other. Raise your can and toast those who always have your back. Winemaker Description. 

Producer Description 

This expression uses the same high-quality grains as Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey and was created in partnership with the Chicago Rabbinical Council.

A smooth yet complex Kosher rye recipe bourbon from Buffalo Trace distillery, made in partnership with the Chicago Rabbinical Council, this whiskey has been aged in specifically designated Kosher barrels.

Producer Description

Buffalo Trace Distillery produced this Wheat Recipe Bourbon in a partnership with the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc). Made with the same high quality grains as W.L. Weller Bourbon Whiskey, this Kosher spirit was aged in specifically designated Kosher barrels. In order to satisfy Passover requirements, these barrels were sold to a non-Jewish executive in a ceremony witnessed by a representative from the cRc. After aging for seven years, this Wheat Recipe Bourbon was bottled at 94 proof after ensuring the bottling lines were cleaned beforehand and that no contact was made with non-Kosher spirits. 

Released after Passover each year, this Wheat Recipe Bourbon stands alone, a tribute to the legacy of America’s oldest continually-operating distillery.

Producer Description 

1948 is the second release from Frank August ‘Case Study’ program, a reflection of our intention to reconsider and evolve the identity of bourbon whiskey. This successional release continues to be an exploration of various finishing and blending techniques to create some of the most unique experimental expressions of bourbon whiskey in the world.

The 10 beautifully rare brandy casks that Case Study: 02 were finished in, were first filled in 1992 with very old Pedro Ximenez for 17 years. 30 years of considered and incomparable aging, before they made their way into our hands in Kentucky Still ‘wet’, we immediately filled them with hand-selected barrels of Frank August Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. From there, we began tasting them every 20 days for an undisclosed amount of time until each barrel reached the ideal taste and flavor profile we are proud to now introduce.

TASTING NOTES

Appearance: A deep auburn with viscous legs that decorate the glass.

Nose: Opens with notes of baked peaches and dark chocolate, before hints of allspice and oak gradually present themselves.

Palate: Sweet entry with subtle spice that builds. Well balanced flavors of fruit, spice and brown sugar begin to develop with a viscosity that is rich and warming. Notes of brandy are clearly present, but restrained, and don’t dominate the senses.

Finish: Full and brought with a medium finish that lingers just enough. At 101.0 proof, the finish is warm and beautifully balanced.

Producer Description 

Kentucky-Boondocks 6 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey is incredibly smooth and rich. Finished in used port barrels, the flavor becomes complex. Robust, fruity, and nicely balanced with warm bourbon notes and accents of raisins, vanilla, and smoke from the port barrels. Long finish.

Producer Description

Never one to shy away from the spotlight, Bright Lights, Big Bourbon is a bold, grain-forward, no-holds-barred straight bourbon whiskey. Distilled from New York corn and aged in new charred American oak barrels, with notes of rich vanilla and lightly salted caramel on the finish, it shines brighter than the rest. 

Expert Reviews

90-95 points Wine Enthusiast | The bouquet features smells of new car leather, breakfast cereal, cornmeal, pepper and hemp. Entry is nicely sweet and intensely grainy; the mid-palate is the high point as the taste profile expands to include semisweet flavors of caramel corn, toasted marshmallow, dried fruit and chocolate covered cherry. Concludes oaky sweet and chewy. *Superb, Highly Rated*.

90 points Whisky Advocate | One of the few remaining age-stated bourbons. Henry McKenna’s color is beautiful. You can hold it up in sunset light and just enjoy the russet and amber hues reflecting. Sweetness, savory, and floral fragrances followed by brown sugar, fresh-baked rye bread, and malt. Caramel and vanilla, with roasted pine nuts and spice, and a slight hint of strawberry lead to a long and savory finish. Balance is the point of this sipper. 

Producer Description 

From our Hand Selected Barrel, we bring you the Blanton's Gold Edition Bourbon.
Originally launched in 1984 under the guidance of the distillery’s master distiller Elmer T. Lee, Blanton’s bourbon has become one of the most sought after bottles of bourbon on the market today. Blanton’s Gold Edition was created for discerning bourbon aficionados who appreciate exceptional smoothness and complexity in their bourbon whiskey, according to Buffalo Trace.

Producer Description 

This Kentucky Bourbon pays tribute to the earliest days of the Distillery's history when in 1939 it released Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond. The namesake brand quickly became the number-one-selling Bourbon whiskey in the state of Kentucky. Still today, the craftsmanship poured into this bottle by the same founding family meets the exacting standards first set forth in the Bottled-in-Bond act of 1897.

Golden amber in color with warm notes of vanilla, honey, and a rich caramel sweetness on the nose. Smooth, warm and sweet with a subtle rye spice note; caramel and honey mingle with just enough oak and char to round out the richness. Long and lingering on the finish.

Enjoy on the rocks or neat.

Expert Reviews

Tasting Panel 94 Points | This seven-yearold 100-proof offering celebrates a heritage that dates back to 1939. Pungent aromas of figs and apricotflavored tobacco are laden with maple. Redolent of butterscotch, the creamy, rich mouthfeel reveals hints of peach cobbler and spiced cedar before a warming finish of apple tart.

92 Points Whisky Advocate | In 2018, Heaven Hill discontinued its 6 year old bottled in bond bourbon that was sold only in Kentucky, but now has roared back with this widely available 7 year old. While the bottled in bond designation isn’t necessarily a quality guarantee, this whiskey more than proves its merit. It’s explosive, bold, and buttery, with warm flavors of honey-roasted peanuts, caramel, chocolate, corn muffins, licorice, and cinnamon, all accented by notes of savory herbs, cloves, white pepper, tobacco, and an earthy undertone. Well-integrated big oak, sweetness, and spice combine to create grace, power, and length. This is pure bourbon bliss, at a very approachable price.

Producer Description 

The Volstead Act of 1920 which initiated Prohibition in the USA granted permits to six distillers in Kentucky to continue to bottle bourbon for medicinal purposes. Through one of these permits, Old Forester continued to be produced as medicinal whiskey on Louisville’s famed Whiskey Row. It is the only bourbon continuously sold by the same company that has been available for sale before, during and after Prohibition.

During this time, all whiskies had to be bottled at 100 Proof. With a barrel entry proof of 100, the “angel’s share” would have created a 115 proof whiskey after maturation. To pay homage to this era, Old Forester presents 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon at 115 proof to represent the rich flavor profile this bourbon had nearly 100 years ago.

An intense medley of cherry preserves, drippy caramel, dark chocolate, thickened maple syrup and seasoned oak spiciness. 

Producer Description 

Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond is crafted to honor a watershed moment in bourbon history – the U.S. Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. This expression follows the Bottled in Bond standards that whisky must be aged in a federally bonded warehouse for at least four years, the product of one distillation season, one distiller and from one distillery and bottled at 100 Proof.

The concept behind these regulations – the idea of ‘sealed in quality’ – was something Old Forester introduced in 1870, as America’s First Bottled Bourbon.

Producer Description 

Clove aromas spice up a medley of citrus fruits (orange, grapefruit, blood orange), all softened with a delicate, sweet, floral honeysuckle character. Flavors of baking spices (clove, cinnamon, nutmeg) flow into a citrus-fruit mix and shortbread sweetness. Soft, with lingering fruit and spice character on the finish.

Producer Description 

Opens with an inviting aroma, with the first sip bringing a lot of character. Caramel notes are touched by sweet vanilla and caramel corn, then underwritten by slightly smoky flavors and oak tannins. It maintains a smooth evenness between the four grains interacting with the charred oak barrel. Overall, a nice balance, and unique. 

Producer Description 

MIC.DROP. L22-01 Mic Drop started as a side project enabling PM Spirits to have access to American whiskey for our New York market – at the time, we had none to sell. The first few releases happened to be MGP for no particular reason others than the fact that out of all the casks we tasted, we felt these stood out most and met the criteria for the type of releases we wanted to make happen. After the third release, we started to wonder what Mic Drop should actually stand for. We decided to use it as a brand that would shine a spotlight on distillers and barrels that we felt were particularly good. 

Our fourth release was a rye whiskey produced by Wilderness Trail, simply because to us, they may very well be the best player in that category at the moment. In the middle of 2021, we stumbled upon something very, very different when a friend suggested we taste two specific barrels. They contained bourbon that was double distilled in Louisville, Kentucky on a Vendome copper pot still with a mashbill of 60% corn, 17% wheat, 13% oats, and 10% barley. They aged in Kentucky in two 60 gallon, new American oak barrels with a #2 char for a little over seven years. Total yield was 55.1 gallons – slightly over 54% evaporation.

This bottling was obtained by dumping together the only two casks of bourbon ever made with this mashbill at this distillery. It was double distilled on a copper pot still and aged for over seven years in Louisville, Kentucky. It has been bottled at a cask strength of 58% abv, without chill filtration or added color. We can't tell you who made it. 100% of the profits from this bottling will go towards organizations advocating for gun safety in every town in America. Producer Description.

Producer Description 

This limited-edition bottled-in-bond bourbon pays tribute to one of the founding fathers of bourbon with a delicious marriage of three 18-year-old mash bills from Buffalo Trace: two rye bourbons and a wheated bourbon.

Producer Description 

Elevate your palate with Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Small Batch Bourbon. Double-barreled for extra depth, each sip reveals cascading layers of sweet maple, toasted marshmallow, and almond. This 750ml bottle encapsulates innovation, making every occasion special with its uniquely warm and inviting finish.

Producer Description 

Best Bourbon of the Year Best of the Best Robb Report

REPRESENTING FOUR DELICATELY NUANCED BATCHES. Non-chill filtered and bottled at a 111.4 proof, the 2020 Limited Edition Small Batch features a 12-year-old Bourbon from the OBSV recipe, a 12-year-old OESV, a 19-year-old OBSK and a 16-year-old OESK.

We can hardly wait for the release of our 2020 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon later this month. Non-chill filtered and bottled at a 111.4 proof, the special bottling features four different hand-selected batches aged 12 to 19 years. These batches represent four of our distillery’s 10 distinct Bourbon recipes – a 12-year-old Bourbon from the OBSV recipe, a 12-year-old OESV, a 16-year-old OESK, and a 19-year-old OBSK.

Master Distiller Brent Elliott says, “Each batch in this year’s limited edition bottling is an exceptional whiskey that could have stood on its own as a single barrel offering, but in this case the sum is even greater than the parts. Together these bring a perfect balance of bright, vibrant flavors and aromas from the 12 and 16-year-old barrels combined with the oak tones and aged expressions from the 19-year-old batch.”

Producer Description 

Named after Master Distiller Emeritus Elmer T. Lee, the man who originated the idea of a single barrel offering by bringing Blanton’s to market. Elmer was an innovator and a truly unique personality in the whiskey world, he was the master distiller for 36 years, before retiring in 1985 and passing in 2013. This whiskey is hand selected and bottled to the taste and standards of the late Elmer T. Lee himself.

• 2024 Silver International Wine & Spirits Competition
• 2024 Silver Whiskies of the World
• 2024 Gold North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition
• 2024 Gold Denver International Spirits Competition

Producer Description 

A master blend of five outstanding whiskeys, and tribute to founder Trey Zoeller's eighth generation grandmother, one of the earliest documented women in American whiskey.

This is a limited-edition expression as a tribute to Trey Zoeller's eighth-generation grandmother, Marian McLain, who was cited as the first documented woman in whiskey after her arrest for bootlegging in 1799. 

Jefferson’s Marian McLain is a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys - 50%: 15-Year-Old, 20%: 11-Year-Old, 11%: Wheated Double-Barrel, 11%: Rum Cask Finish, 8%: 13-Year-Old. 

Producer Description 

The key to our bourbon is our high malted barley content in our mashbill. By investing in our bourbon and using four times more malted barley than traditional recipes, we’ve created a non-traditional bourbon that generates sweet and light components. The malted barley combined with the spicy essence of clove from the rye, and the classic rich bourbon character from the corn, amounts to a robust and smooth taste profile.

Aroma: Sweet vanilla and caramel, clove spice, slight maple, and nutty almond.

Taste: Maple syrup, almond, raw bran, chocolate, deep wood and coconut.

Mouthfeel: Smooth and coating with a lasting flavor 

• Gold, Best Colorado Whiskey – 2020 International Whisky Competition
• Gold – 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Producer Description 

This extremely hearty whiskey ages in new charred oak barrels for no less than 15 years. Straight out of the barrel, uncut and unfiltered, the taste is powerful, flavorful and intense. Open it up with a few drops of water, sit back and ponder the wonders of the universe. This bourbon was distilled in the spring of 2007 and aged in Warehouse K for 15 years and 5 months prior to bottling.

Nose: The nose invites you in with caramel-stuffed chocolates, vanilla extract and sour cherries.

Palate: The palate is rich and luscious, a slow-moving, sticky river of caramel, leading to peanut shells and coffee grounds.

Finish: A sumptuous and lipsmacking, lengthy finish mixes indulgent milk chocolate with baking spices and oak, and is worth simply closing your eyes and savoring. (Release Year 2022). 

Producer Description 

Aged twice as long as its flagship bourbon and bottled at 100 proof, Knob Creek 18 Year Old offers a complex, yet balanced, liquid due to its mature age. Extensive aging in Kentucky rackhouses give this bourbon its rich copper color and unique flavor profile, delivering notes of caramelized oak and sweet vanilla with a warm finish; further demonstrating how great things take time and patience - yielding remarkable results.

Color: Rich copper tones with auburn hues

 Aroma: Brown sugar and aged oak, with notes of char and caramel

 Taste: Full-bodied with notes of caramelized oak and hints of sweet vanilla and baking spices

 Finish: Warm finished with spice and slight floral and fruit notes