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4/3/25 Proof Positive: Middle West Spirits Straight Wheat Cask Apr 04, 2025

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Crafted in small batches from Ohio soft red winter wheat to emphasize the regional flavor of their agriculture, their flagship whiskey is then aged in new Ohio-made white American oak barrels to round out its mid-western flavor foundations. Ohio soft red winter wheat. Aged a minimum of 3 years in fresh white American oak 92 Points “Exceptional” – Tastings.com / Gold Medal – Beverage Testing Institute / Gold Medal – Wizards of Whisky / Distillery of the Year – Wizards of Whisky. Cheers!

3/27/25: David Coors Returns along with Trey Wade Mar 27, 2025

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David Coors returns and we welcome Trey Wade, Head of Consumer Experience with Blue Run Spirits, as we chat about bourbon and select a special barrel of Blue Run for our local club.

3/20/25: Ian Somerhalder Mar 20, 2025

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Ian is a retired actor know for his roles in shows like Vampire Diaries and Lost. Ian is now ventured over into the bourbon market with Brothers Bond Bourbon. For close to a decade while filming in the south, Ian and Paul drank bourbon together on and off screen. Through their deep sense of brotherhood and shared love of bourbon, they formed a vision of crafting an exceptional whiskey company.

This prompted them to embark on a meticulous journey of visiting distilleries, experimenting with various mash bills, and hand-selecting whiskeys for their final blends.

3/13/25 Proof Positive: Little Book The Infinite Mar 13, 2025

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Each bottle of Little Book "The Infinite" encapsulates the Noe family's passion and dedication to whiskey-making. This 2024 release is an homage to the infinite possibilities of blending, capturing the essence of the family's legacy in a bottle. The whiskey's profile is an intricate tapestry of flavors, masterfully blended to deliver notes of vanilla, oak, and a whisper of sweet spices, culminating in a long, satisfying finish.

The Little Book "The Infinite" is not just a bourbon; it's a collector's piece and a conversational gem. Sip it neat or with a dash of water to unveil its full spectrum of aromas and tastes. It's a perfect gift for whiskey aficionados and a prestigious addition to any connoisseur's collection. Cheers!

3/5/25: Preston Van Winkle Returns Mar 06, 2025

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This is a don’t miss episode. Ben, Joe, Kyle and special guest, Preston Van Winkle, answer the age-old question: Which is better, Pappy 20 or Pappy 15? Tune in for this incredible episode as the guys do a Double Barrel blind of these iconic bourbons. Cheers!

2/27/25 Proof Positive: George T. Stagg (2023) Feb 27, 2025

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The bold powerhouse of Buffalo Trace’s annual Antique Collection, this fifteen-year-old whiskey is bottled directly from the barrel. The George T Stagg 2023 release is uncut and unfiltered, the bourbon explodes on the palate with rich notes of dark chocolate, oak, and effervescent cherry. Cheers!

2/20/25 Double Barrel: Pappy 13 vs Michter's 10 Feb 20, 2025

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Pappy 13:When first approached by Buffalo Trace, Julian III was honored, but not immediately interested. He had ample bourbon aging, but the concern was for future reserves, since by this time, bourbon was increasing in popularity. Buffalo Trace bought the W.L. Weller label in 1999 and had been making the bourbon with nearly the same recipe as Pappy's. The transition was easy. As of May 2002, Buffalo Trace has produced the Van Winkle bourbons, using Pappy's exact recipe. This change allows Old Rip Van Winkle to maintain their strict quality standards while producing more barrels for future enjoyment.

Michter's 10: The 10 Year Rye expression reflects the exceptional results of uncompromising craftsmanship and Kentucky’s unrivaled climate for aging outstanding whiskey. Often much older than the age statement on the label, only a select few barrels age with the elegance required for inclusion in these highly limited releases.

2/13/25 Proof Positive: Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Madeira Cask Finish 20th Feb 13, 2025

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Woodford Reserve 2024 Master’s Collection release. This bottling features Woodford Reserve Whiskey that was finished in Madeira casks and blended with wheat whiskey.

“Madeira Cask Finish is a tremendous way to celebrate 20 years of the Master’s Collection,” said Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall. "In 2007, Woodford Reserve was among the first bourbons to finish in wine casks. It was quite controversial at the time, but is now a common practice by other distillers. This 20th expression marks that historic milestone, with a new Madeira wine cask. " Cheers!

2/6/26 Proof Positive: Whistlepig The Boss Hog "The Juggernaut" Feb 06, 2025

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(From the company website): Each year an unstoppable search for whiskey wonder beckons The Boss Hog to the far corners of the earth... a karmic quest that Knows No Bounds, beginning with Single Barrel Rye.

For this, our eleventh utterance of the mantra, WhistlePig's whiskey makers journey to Rajasthan, India - the Land of Kings - in search of precious spices to forge the world’s first Thandai barrel aged Rye. An alluring elixir served in celebration of victory and creation, Thandai joins the shakti of Straight Rye Whiskey with a floral meditation of saffron, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg, further enlivened by fennel, poppy and black peppercorn. The result is a splendid wellspring of strength and majesty; a saga befitting the maharajah of Rye.

Fearlessly First Among all Whiskeys, Powerfully Complex and Bottled at Proof, The Juggernaut hails to the grandest of all The Boss Hog promises... Stupendous!

1/30/25 Proof Positive: Bhakta 1928 Jan 30, 2025

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Bold Rye Whiskey fortified with Ancient Armagnac. BHAKTA 1928 embodies the Spirit of the Roaring Twenties—Boom Times, Boundless Optimism, and Big American Dreams. In this breakthrough blend, America’s finest rye is unified with France’s oldest spirits, including Armagnac from the rare and exquisite 1928 vintage, to capture the essence of an iconic era’s je ne sais quoi. Cheers!

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