VA 250th Trio — Rum
A multi-distillery Virginia rum blending aged components and finishing casks—rich, complex, and occasionally divisive.
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VA 250th Trio — Botanical Gin
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A collaborative Virginia gin blending classic London Dry structure with native botanicals: approachable, balanced, and quietly distinctive.
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Blackout – 10 Year Cask Strength Rye
A 10-year cask strength MGP rye that leans into rum raisin sweetness, layered baking spice, and uncommon herbal complexity, slightly bitter at times, but undeniably distinctive and strong value.
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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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Copper & Cask — Double Oaked (Small Batch Series Batch 07) Review
Copper & Cask’s Double Oaked Series Batch 07 delivers layered sweetness, baking spice, and balance: an approachable yet well-aged MGP bourbon that avoids the usual over-oaked pitfalls.
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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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Doc Brown – Day Swigger Southern Ember Review
Day Swigger from Senoia delivers a unique pecan wood-finished bourbon with solid flavor and texture, offering approachable value around $40 despite some youthful edges.
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Doc Brown – Effie Jewel Bourbon Review
Effie Jewel Bourbon from Senoia showcases heirloom Jimmy Red Corn and a true seed-to-still process, delivering a rich, distinctive profile—though its 4-year age struggles to justify a premium price.
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Dark Arts – “Blunt Blend” Rye (Batch 3) Review
An 8-year MGP rye finished and blended into Dark Arts’ trademarked “Blunt Blend” style—batch 3 delivers dense berry sweetness, tobacco depth, and a surprisingly balanced, modern profile.
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