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10/30/25 Proof Positive: Four Roses Limited Edition Barrel Strength Oct 30, 2025

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Bottled at barrel strength, the 2025 Limited Edition Small Batch is built around two standout 13-year-old V batches, delivering luscious notes of apricot, vanilla, and caramel. The addition of a bold 19-year-old OESV and OBSK brings layers of antique oak, rye, and depth for a truly balanced and complex profile. From the sweet, fruit-forward nose to the long, soft finish, every sip is a masterclass in craftsmanship - showcasing Four Roses’ signature mellow spice. This is more than a bourbon - it’s a celebration of age, character, and harmony in a bottle. Cheers!

Proof Positive 10/23/25: Stagg 25A Oct 23, 2025

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The latest chapter in the legendary Stagg (Jr.) lineage is here, and it's another powerhouse straight from the heart of Buffalo Trace.For the uninitiated, Stagg is a uncut, unfiltered Kentucky straight bourbon that delivers a bold, complex experience every time. Batch 25A continues this tradition with authority. Cheers!

10/16/25: David Thomas Tao Oct 16, 2025

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David Thomas Tao writer, reviewer, producer, and spirits expert based in New York City. A Kentucky native and Kentucky Colonel, David’s passion for drinks began in bourbon and has since expanded to all corners of the spirits world. He’s a member of The Barleycorn Society, one of the beverage world’s most prestigious tasting panels.

David covers the world of spirits, cocktails, and hospitality, with a particular (but not singular) focus on whiskey.

David’s writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Slate, VinePair, Drinkhacker, and Malt Review. In 2016, he co-founded BarBend.com, which grew to become one of the world’s largest independent fitness publishers. David served as BarBend's CEO, leading growth to over 30 million annual readers before the company was acquired in 2023.

David graduated from Harvard College and was a Forbes 30 Under 30 list maker for Media in 2019. He’s an active producer of movies, television, and Broadway stage productions. Recent credits include serving as an Executive Producer on “Ferrari” (2023), directed by Michael Mann, as well as “Illinoise” and “Oh, Mary!” on Broadway (both 2024).

10/9/25 Battle of the Barrel Picks – WVU Hospital Foundation v. Bourbon Podcast Oct 09, 2025

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The guys partnered with the WVU Hospital Foundation in a barrel pick for charity. Cheers!

10/2/25 Proof Positive: Jack Daniel's Heritage Barrel Toasted Barrel Oct 02, 2025

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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Heritage Barrel Tennessee Whiskey is a permanent line extension that was announced in August 2025, first reaching United States markets and expanding into international markets thereafter. The release follows limited edition bottlings of the whiskey in 2018 and 2019. For the initial release, a total of 400 barrels were dumped. However, barrels will be dumped on an ongoing basis, with the intention of making the product readily available.

9/25/25 Proof Positive: Weller 18 Sep 25, 2025

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Buffalo Trace Distillery announced two super-premium wheat whiskey innovations from the Original Wheated Bourbon brand, including Weller 18 Year Old, the brand’s oldest age statement to date. Meticulously crafted to push the boundaries of maturation and blending, these releases boldly demonstrate the exceptional aging potential and versatility of wheat in American whiskey production. Cheers!

9/18/25 Proof Positive: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Proof Sep 18, 2025

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The guys get a chance to pick a barrel of Elijah Craig Toasted. Listen to what the guys like! Cheers!

Made to honor the innovative spirit of Elijah Craig, this twice-barreled expression takes their award-winning Small Batch Bourbon to new heights. After it’s fully matured, they finish it in a second, custom toasted barrel, where it picks up an added layer of sweet oak complexity.

9/11/25 Proof Positive: Angel's Envy Cellar Collection Vol.5 Sep 11, 2025

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2025 Angel's Envy Cellar Collection Vol.5. Inspired by tequila’s distinct production process, their Master Distiller set out to innovate beyond fortified wine and explore barrels from a new continent and spirit category. What he discovered was an extraordinary find—Patrón French Oak Extra Añejo Tequila barrels that had held agave distillate for four years. Exceedingly rare for both their French Oak construction and extended aging, these barrels lend a rich, spiced finish to their Straight Rye Whiskey.

9/4/25 Proof Positive: Four Roses Single Barrel Sep 04, 2025

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For someone who wants a more complex bourbon experience, Four Roses Single Barrel embodies the uniqueness of an individual barrel hand-selected by our Master Distiller. It achieves a pronounced yet elegant flavor that is worth savoring. This bottle is the inspiration behind the Single Barrel Collection. Cheers!

8/28/25: 15 Stars First West - Rick and Ricky Johnson return Aug 28, 2025

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Rick and Ricky Johnson return to show to talk some bourborn with the guys! Cheers!

There was a time when craft, courage, and character shaped the American frontier. First West is created in that same spirit. These bourbons are made for those who don’t follow the map, but chart their own course. Your journey begins with First West.

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