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Tag Archives: Single Barrel
The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 38: The Patriot Takes the Field
In a blind single-barrel showdown against Pinhook, Old Forester, and Green River, Evan Williams America 250 Barrel 222 had every reason to be the underdog. Instead, it planted a flag. Continue reading →
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Tasting Tuesday: Jack Daniel’s “Rye-off”
Three expressions. One distillery. Jack Daniel’s rye lineup isn’t about winners and losers, but about how proof, barrel selection, and structure shape the final pour. From the budget-friendly Bonded Rye to the indulgent Barrel Proof, this is a side-by-side look at what makes each bottle distinct — and why all three earn their place on the shelf. Continue reading →
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Tasting Tuesday: Same Mashbill, Same Proof, No Safety Net
A blind, head-to-head tasting of Four Roses barrel-strength OBSK and OESO revisits a Kentucky barrel pick and settles which bottle earns the top spot on my shelf — by the slimmest of margins. Continue reading →
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Tagged barrel strength, Blind Tasting, bourbon comparison, Four Roses, kentucky bourbon, OBSK, OESO, Rickhouse Reflections, Single Barrel, Tasting Tuesday
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Tasting Tuesday: A Fresh Look at the Benchmark Five
This week’s Tasting Tuesday revisits the full five-bottle Benchmark lineup as I continue re-evaluating every bourbon on my shelf — now down to 36 left. My palate has changed, the scores have shifted, and a few surprises emerged, but Benchmark still stands as one of the best value introductions to bourbon you can buy. Continue reading →
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Tagged Benchmark, blind, bonded, Bottled-in-Bond, full proof, rating, sample, Single Barrel, Small Batch, tasting, Tasting Tuesday, top floor
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Tuesday Tasting: Is Heritage Barrel Worth the Hype? A Jack Daniel’s Blind Tasting
Every once in a while, a bottle jumps off the shelf and says take me home. That’s what happened when I stumbled onto a Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Heritage Barrel Toasted at Shores Liquors. Folks have been clamoring for this … Continue reading →
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Tagged bonded, Bourbon, Heritage Barrel, Jack Daniels, Single Barrel, tasting, Tasting Tuesday, Tennessee whiskey
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Tasting Tuesday: The Rye Showdown — Final Four and Championship
After weeks of blind pours and unexpected twists, the Rye Challenge has come down to the Final Four. What started as a broad field of contenders has been whittled down to just four glasses — three of them from Jack … Continue reading →
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Tagged alcohol, Bardstown, Blind Tasting, bonded, Bourbon, bracket, challenge, challonge, Glencairn, Jack Daniels, Origin Series, Rye, Single Barrel, Tasting Notes, whiskey
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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 4: Benchmark’s Five-Bottle Shelf
If someone asked me where to start with bourbon—and they only wanted to spend about $100—I’d point them straight to Benchmark. Forget the 80-proofer, but grab the other five bottles in the line, and you’ve got yourself a small whiskey … Continue reading →
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Tagged bargain, Benchmark, bonded, Bottled-in-Bond, Bourbon, Bourbon Bargains, full proof, Single Barrel, Small Batch, The Bourbon Cheapskate, top floor
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Tuesday Tasting: Conecuh Ridge Distillery and Clyde May’s
In today’s tasting, I’m diving into a blind tasting of four bourbons from Conecuh Ridge Distillery and Clyde May’s. These bottles are all from different expressions and age statements, and as I blindly mixed them, I spent a solid 15 … Continue reading →
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Tagged Blind Tasting, Bourbon, Bourbon Bargains, Bourbon Barrel Aging, Bourbon Lovers, Bourbon Review, Clyde May’s Bourbon, Clyde Mays, Conecuh Ridge, Conecuh Ridge Bourbon, Single Barrel, Special Reserve, Spirits, Tasting Notes, Whiskey Collecting, Whiskey Community, Whiskey Deals, Whiskey Enthusiast, Whiskey Reviews, Whiskey Tasting
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Capnpen’s Ultimate Sip Challenge 2025: Rounds 5 and 6 – The Final Four and Championship
So, this is it. What started with 64 whiskeys more than a month ago is finally down to four final contenders. These aren’t necessarily the four best whiskeys in the field, but each one represents excellence within its field (or … Continue reading →
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Tagged alcohol, Bourbon, Distillery Series, Glencairn, Jack Daniels, Old Forester, Pecan, Single Barrel
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Capnpen’s Ultimate Sip Challenge 2025: Round 4 – The Elite Eight (Drams)
This is almost the end, and I’m kind of happy about that, but also a little unhappy. I’ve enjoyed sampling most of the bottles on my shelf, and I’ve also enjoyed developing my nose and palate for the best type … Continue reading →
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Tagged 1910, alcohol, Bourbon, Distillery Series, Elijah Craig, Glencairn, Jack Daniels, Old Forester, Pecan, PGA, Single Barrel, Small Batch
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