VA 250th Trio — Four Grain Whiskey
A four-grain Virginia whiskey blending bourbon, rye, single malt, and wheat: complex, grain-forward, and highly distinctive.
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H.K. Young — “The Bourbon Bishop x Bourbon Papi” Toasted Wheated Single Barrel Pick
A 7-year, 129.6 proof HKY toasted wheated private barrel selected by Ethan Pope (@thebourbonbishop) and Pierre Bernal (@pierrebernal_). Dessert-forward with structure, defined by a long, spice-driven finish.
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Copper & Cask — Small Batch Series 16 Review
Copper & Cask Batch 016 pairs an exceptional dessert-driven nose with a bold, heat-forward palate and a long, evolving finish — an 11-year MGP bourbon that balances indulgence with intensity.
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Powdermen Spirits – Blackwick Bourbon (Batch 014) Review
Powdermen’s Blackwick Batch 14 challenges expectations: a 107-proof, sub-three-month bourbon delivering deep oak, heirloom corn character, and surprising maturity through an unconventional process.
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19th Hole Bourbon – Fore Grain Review
A detailed review of 19th Hole Fore Grain Bourbon — an approachable 6-year, 90-proof pour with surprising character, balanced spice, and golf-inspired presentation.
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Old Cypress — “Bayou Boogaloo” Single Barrel Bourbon Review
An 11-year MGP bourbon with bold red fruit and a standout finish. It struggles with tannic dryness and value at a $155 price point.
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Forward/Slash — Quintessium (Bourbon Batch 3) Review
Forward Slash Quintessium is a 100-proof, 6–8 year blend of high-rye and wheated craft bourbons that balances structure with layered sweetness, offering a spice-forward profile with sneaky complexity.
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Silverthorn Reserve – 13-Year Single Barrel Bourbon Review
A detailed review of Silverthorn Reserve’s 13-Year Georgia bourbon—exploring its dark fruit depth, oak-driven profile, and whether its $140 price reflects true value.
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A. Smith Bowman – Cask Strength (Batch 5) Review
A detailed review of A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength Batch 5 (10 year, 137.6 proof), exploring its deeper sweetness, tannic oak, and how it compares to previous batches.
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Whiskey Acres – Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Review
A grain-forward bottled-in-bond bourbon that highlights Whiskey Acres’ estate-grown identity, with a promising finish that hints at future potentia
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