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Pagoda – Sherry Finished Bourbon (100 Proof)

Pagoda – Sherry Finished Bourbon (100 Proof) A beautiful nose and a persuasive finish, with a mid-palate that plays it soft. About Pagoda “To build the world’s first minority-owned incubator estate — a living, breathing community that fosters entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, and creative freedom. A place where people gather to grow, rest, and raise a glass […]

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Pagoda – Birne Finished Bourbon (100 Proof)

Pagoda – Birne Finished Bourbon (100 Proof) Bright, floral, and expressive — this is finishing done with clarity and confidence. About Pagoda “To build the world’s first minority-owned incubator estate — a living, breathing community that fosters entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, and creative freedom. A place where people gather to grow, rest, and raise a glass to

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Pagoda – Porto Port Finished Bourbon (100 Proof)

Pagoda – Porto Port Finished Bourbon (100 Proof) A cohesive, syrup-forward finished Texas craft whiskey where port deepens and sweetens without ever taking over. About Pagoda “To build the world’s first minority-owned incubator estate — a living, breathing community that fosters entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, and creative freedom. A place where people gather to grow, rest, and

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H.K. Young High Rye Toasted Bourbon Shortstuff Bourbon Single Barrel (123.2 Proof) Pick sitting in snow

H.K. Young High Rye Toasted Bourbon – “ShortStuff Bourbon” Single Barrel Pick Review

H.K. Young High Rye Toasted Bourbon – “ShortStuff Bourbon” Single Barrel Pick Review A first of its kind in hybrid mashbill and barrel type, this is also one of the most balanced H.K. Young Single Barrels I’ve tasted yet. About H.K. Young “By meticulously selecting and blending whiskeys finished in our unique toasted barrels, each

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Good Times Chocolate Mint Cask Finish Rye 116 Proof

Good Times Chocolate Mint Cask Finished Rye (116 Proof) – Cox’s Creek Distilling Review

Good Times Chocolate Mint Cask Finished Rye (116 Proof) – Cox’s Creek Distilling Review A nostalgic hot-cocoa-meets-rye experiment that somehow delivers exactly what it promises without tipping too deeply into gimmick territory. About Cox’s Creek Distilling “Our mission is simple: to craft exceptional bourbon for everyone…” – Cox’s Creek Distilling website Cox’s Creek Distilling Company,

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Old Zach 10 Year Kentucky Bourbon Single Barrel 132 Proof Visible with blurred samples from Old Rick and Good Times

Old Zach Review 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon (132 Proof) – Cox’s Creek Distilling Review

Old Zach Review 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon (132 Proof) – Cox’s Creek Distilling Review A tannic, oak-driven powerhouse that rewards patience with a finish full of spice, depth, and surprising sweetness. About Cox’s Creek Distilling “Our mission is simple: to craft exceptional bourbon for everyone…” – Cox’s Creek Distilling website Cox’s Creek Distilling Company,

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Benson Valley High Rye Bourbon 90 Proof lying by itself

Benson Valley Kentucky Bourbon Review – High Rye 90 Proof

Benson Valley Kentucky Bourbon Review – High Rye 90 Proof Sometimes, it’s not about proof. Sometimes, it’s about patience and knowing what’s coming will be worth the wait. About Benson Valley Bourbon “A Legacy of Excellence” – Benson Valley website Benson Valley Bourbon is a part of the movement reclaiming old Kentucky lands and history

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JT Meleck 100% rice whiskey 96 proof bottle and 118 proof bottle lying on side angled around glencairn and the bourbon bishop wooden tasting board

J.T. Meleck Rice Whiskey — High Proof (118 Proof) Review

JT Meleck Rice Whiskey Review — 118 Proof High Proof (100% Rice) Have you ever had whiskey made from rice? Most American whiskeys are crafted from corn, rye, barley, or wheat — but JT Meleck’s 100% rice whiskey challenges tradition with something uniquely Louisiana. About J.T. Meleck (Fruge Spirits) “Obsessively Authentic” – J. T. Meleck’s

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JT Meleck Rice Whiskey — Small Batch (96 Proof) Review

JT Meleck Rice Whiskey Review — 96 Proof Small Batch (100% Rice) Have you ever had whiskey made from rice? Most American whiskeys are crafted from corn, rye, barley, or wheat — but JT Meleck’s 100% rice whiskey challenges tradition with something uniquely Louisiana. About J.T. Meleck (Fruge Spirits) “Obsessively Authentic” – J. T. Meleck’s

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