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Old Elk 10 Year Wheated Bourbon (2026)
Old Elk returns with the 10 year collection. This 105 proof wheated bourbon comes back swinging and showing off just how good Indiana wheated bourbons can be.
Alex McCabe
Aug 8
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Old Elk 10 Year Straight Bourbon (2026)
A review for the new Old Elk 10 year collection, this one being the high malt straight bourbon. See how the return of Old Elk fairs!
Alex McCabe
Aug 6
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Copper & Kings Apple Brandy bottled in bond (2025)
Copper & Kings being bought out may just have been the best possible thing to happen to them. At almost half the price, and with a brand new look, we dive into the new release of their 6 year bottled in bond apple brandy release.
Alex McCabe
Apr 5
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Copper & Kings 5yr KY Bourbon Finished in apple brandy
Copper & Kings bourbon aged in apple brandy is the perfect example of flipping the script. This bourbon from a Louisville KY brandy distillery highlights why working alongside fellow distilleries, and not against them, is so important.
Alex McCabe
Apr 2
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Onyx & Amber WTB01-102 (Wild Turkey) Single Barrel
A single barrel release of cask strength Wild Turkey from Onyx & Amber out of Denver Colorado. This is the perfect example of just how much impact a little extra aging in CO can have on a barrel.
Alex McCabe
Mar 25
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Still Austin Straight Bourbon - Single Barrel 20220831-5
This single barrel bourbon from Still Austin proves that the Whiskey Slickers know how to pick a great barrel. Although not incredibly complex, this is a dessert forward pour that will make the biggest Texas whiskey haters a fan.
Alex McCabe
Mar 13
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Taconic Straight Bourbon - Single Barrel #1381
Taconic Bourbon single barrel 1381, picked by myself, is an absolutely stellar example of what Taconic is capable of. Earthy and dusty tasting, this is not what people are used to from local NY grains.
Alex McCabe
Mar 8
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Root Shoot Whiskey - American Single Malt Cask 1609
Root Shoot American Single Malt single barrel that blows past all expectations and sets a new high bar for the category of ASM as a whole. Grain to glass perfected.
Alex McCabe
Feb 17
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King's County - 10 Year Hazmat Bourbon
The distillery black label 10 year hazmat bourbon from King's County is an absolute beast of a pour built for having on special occasions.
Alex McCabe
Feb 13
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Taconic Straight Bourbon - Single Barrel #1641
A masterful single barrel of bourbon from Taconic Distillery. This is the full mark showing that Taconic is here and ready to compete with any of the bigger distilleries out of Kentucky. This needs to be on your radar.
Alex McCabe
Jan 31
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Mile High Spirits: Wheated Bourbon Barrel #20k12.2
A well rounded cherry cookie of a pour that will reward you greatly if you let it open in your glass
Alex McCabe
Jan 28
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Root Shoot Whiskey: American Single Malt - Whiskey Slickers Single Barrel 1595
An incredible American Single Malt that is the highest of quality starting with their own farm and grains, Root Shoot Whiskey is a grain to glass like no other.
Alex McCabe
Jan 15
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NoCo Distillery: Founder's Reserve Cigar Blend
A wild experience of a finished whiskey, having aged in a slew of spirits barrels that were all distilled in house.
Alex McCabe
Jan 1
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Taconic Distillery: Straight Bourbon Single Barrel
Taconic Distillery has come out swinging full force. I've been saying for a long time that they would be incredible when they get older, and that time is now.
Alex McCabe
Nov 22, 2025
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PM Spirits Collab Remi Landier: XO Cognac
A perfect example of how a well aged Cognac can develop in a beautiful way and be a welcome addition to a bourbon drinker's shelf. PM Spirits Collab with Remi Landier puts France on the map American drinkers.
Alex McCabe
Nov 16, 2025
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Wild Turkey Russell's Reserve: Straight Bourbon
Another fantastic high-end release from Wild Turkey's Russell's Reserve lineup. But is it worth the absurd price tag?
Alex McCabe
Nov 6, 2025
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Hughes Belle of Bedford: Straight Rye Toasted Barrel
A toasted barrel rye to end all toasted barrel ryes. A masterclass of toasted only matched by Michter's.
Alex McCabe
Oct 30, 2025
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Laws Whiskey House: Apple Brandy finished Rye, Barrel #159
Laws Whiskey House San Luis Valley rye finished in a Laird's apple brandy cask. Rich chocolate and apple for days.
Alex McCabe
Oct 24, 2025
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Peerless: Double Oaked Rye - Burlington Wine & Spirits single barrel
A dark and full flavored rye single barrel from Peerless and the crew at Burlington Wine & Spirits in Massachusetts.
Alex McCabe
Oct 21, 2025
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Whiskey Slickers: Skill Check, A Colorado Blend
A custom blend derived from three Colorado single barrels, masterfully put together by the crew at Whiskey Slickers.
Alex McCabe
Oct 18, 2025
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