Jake and Scott are back in the Bourbon Lens office and have lined up two powerhouse bottles from Heaven Hill’s wheated mashbill; Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond (a 9 year from Fall 2018) and Larcey Barrel Proof (Batch A121 featuring 6-8 year old bourbon). It is clear that wheated bourbons are a big hit in the bourbon world right now, partially attributable to the Pappy Van Winkle and Weller Bourbon craze.  But does Heaven Hill have some of the best wheated bourbons out right now? Hear our thoughts on this matchup of two Heaven Hill “Wheaters”. Jake also discusses his interest in becoming the “World’s Top Whiskey Taster” in Bardstown Bourbon Company’s competition. Bardstown Bourbon Company’s 2nd annual competition to find the World’s Top Whiskey Taster is COMING SOON!  Head to https://worldstopwhiskeytaster.com/ for all the details of how to enter, but here’s the quick rundown:

1. Submit your application before August 15th, 2021.
2. Qualified applicants will receive a link to complete a video interview between July 15th and August 15th.
3. All interviews will be conducted and recorded online through MyInterview.
4. BBCo. will ask 3 questions to get to know you.
5. Selected contestants will be invited to compete in one of the five regional showdowns.
6. Regional finalists will receive a trip to the Bardstown Bourbon Company distillery December 10 -12th, with the final showdown taking place on Saturday, December 11th.
7. Go to WorldsTopWhiskeyTaster.com to enter. 

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Links:

• Here's How to Decode Elijah Craig (And Larceny) Barrel Proof Labels
• Heaven Hill Distillery Announces Release of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Series
• World's Top Whiskey Taster | Presented by Bardstown Bourbon Co.