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In late 2020, Old Forester announced they would be releasing three batches of a special batch proof whiskey to commemorate the 150th anniversary of George Garvin Brown’s historic act of bottling his famous Old Forester whiskey. For this commemorative release, 150 barrels were chosen and set aside by Master Distiller Chris Morris. The barrels were … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Old Forester 150th Anniversary (Batch 1)

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Woodford Reserve needs no introduction. You know the brand; you know the history; you know the profile. The Master’s Collection has been an intriguing experiment for this storied brand over the past 15 years and for the 2020 release, Master Distiller Chris Morris is giving aficionados some very rare bourbon from Woodford Reserve, and in … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Woodford Reserve Very Fine Rare Bourbon

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Calumet Farms is a non-distiller producer owned by Western Spirits Beverage Company (Bird Dog Whiskey, Sam Houston Bourbon) and is the namesake of the celebrated thoroughbred horse racing farm originally founded by William Monroe Wright in 1924 in Lexington, Kentucky. Their sourced straight bourbon originally debuted in 2013 and the company now offers a range … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Calumet Farms 14-Year Bourbon

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The Limestone Branch Distillery is located in Lebanon, Kentucky and has a rich history in the heart of bourbon country. The founders of the distillery, Steve and Paul Beam, can trace their bourbon roots back 7 generations to 1795 when their great, great uncle sold his first barrels of corn whiskey. Their ancestors on both … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Yellowstone Limited Edition Bourbon (2020)

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