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🚨🥃 HUGE NEWS — OUR SECOND BARREL PICK IS COMING! 🥃🚨

We are beyond excited to finally announce that The 323 Bourbon Library picked our FIRST barrel of wheated bourbon from Harris Ranch Whiskey LIVE on the podcast!

And this one is an absolute MONSTER. 🔥

🥃 Harris Ranch Whiskey x The 323 Bourbon Library
🌾 Wheated Bourbon
⏳ 10 Years, 6 Months Old
💪 134 Proof
🛒 Coming to Seelbach’s in EARLY OCTOBER 2026

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NOSE: Deep, dark, and highly aromatic. It immediately opens with waves of honeyed wheat and vanilla frosting, followed by light green apple, brûléed brown sugar, and beautifully aged spiced oak.

PALATE: Incredibly viscous, dense, and oily on the tongue. It starts with dark cherry, green apple, light maple syrup, and toasted almonds before transitioning into dense oak, dried fruit, and leather. The sweetness and mature oak stay beautifully balanced throughout.

FINISH: Long, warming, and deeply complex. The extra age brings forward elegant oak tannins, dry cocoa and cinnamon, all wrapped in an incredibly velvety, viscous finish.

We couldn’t be happier with how this barrel turned out. 10½ years old. 134 proof. Wheated. Exactly the kind of big, rich, mature bourbon we wanted representing the 323 Bourbon Library.

🔥 COMING TO SEELBACH’S — EARLY OCTOBER 2026! 🔥

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🥃🔥 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – Episode 028 | MASSIVE EPISODE – A Four Bottle Buff-Turkey Blind! 🔥🥃

Get ready for one of the biggest blind tastings we've ever done on the 323 Bourbon Library Podcast!

In Episode 025, Ronnie, Giancarlo, and the crew take on an epic four-bottle "Buff-Turkey" blind, featuring four incredible bourbons that all share one thing in common—they combine the best characteristics of Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey profiles.

With every bottle poured completely blind, the crew has no idea what's in their glasses as they break down the nose, palate, finish, proof, age, and overall complexity of each pour. Rankings change with every sip, bold predictions are made, and more than a few surprises are revealed before the final bottle is uncovered.

Can the crew correctly identify their favorite? Will the most expensive bottle come out on top? Or will an under-the-radar sleeper steal the show?

Once the bags come off, the rankings are revealed and the debate begins as Ronnie and Giancarlo crown the ultimate winner of this Buff-Turkey showdown.

If you love blind tastings, heated bourbon debates, and unexpected results, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

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🥃 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – Episode 027 | UNCATALOGUED: Banger or Bum? – Kings County Barrel Strength Empire Rye 🥃

The UNCATALOGUED series returns with one of our toughest blind tastings yet—and this time, Molly is calling the shots.

For Episode 024, Molly secretly selects the mystery bottle, pouring it completely blind for Ronnie, Giancarlo & John. With zero hints and no labels in sight, the only mission is to answer one question:

Is it a BANGER... or a BUM?

As the tasting unfolds, the guys work through the nose, palate, finish, proof, age, and value, throwing out guesses while trying to identify the mystery pour. Layers of rye spice, sweet vanilla, caramel, herbal notes, and rich oak spark plenty of debate as each sip reveals something new.

When the bottle is finally unveiled, the crew discovers they've been tasting Kings County Empire Rye—a whiskey that delivers a profile unlike many traditional ryes and keeps everyone guessing until the very end.

Did Molly pick a hidden gem that deserves a permanent spot in the library? Or will this Empire Rye fail to impress and earn the dreaded BUM designation?

Tune in for another fun-filled blind tasting packed with surprises, spirited debate, and the honest reactions you've come to expect from the 323 Bourbon Library Podcast.

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🥃 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – Episode 026 | BOTTLE BREAKDOWN – Seelbach's Rathskeller Revival "Consolidated Kingdom" 🥃

In Episode 023 of the 323 Bourbon Library Podcast, Ronnie and Giancarlo uncork one of the most anticipated limited releases of the year—Seelbach's Rathskeller Revival "Consolidated Kingdom." From the moment this bottle was announced, it generated serious buzz among whiskey enthusiasts, and now it's time to find out if the whiskey inside lives up to the hype.

The guys take an in-depth look at this exceptional release, breaking down the nose, palate, finish, proof integration, complexity, and overall drinking experience. With layers of rich caramel, dark fruit, mature oak, baking spices, and a finish that seems to go on forever, there's plenty to discuss as they explore what makes this bottle so special.

Throughout the episode, Ronnie and Giancarlo debate where Consolidated Kingdom ranks among the elite releases of 2026 and whether Seelbach's has once again delivered one of the year's most memorable pours.

The biggest question of the episode:

🏆 Is Seelbach's Rathskeller Revival "Consolidated Kingdom" a legitimate 2026 Bottle of the Year contender?

Pour yourself a glass and join the conversation as the crew breaks down one of the finest releases to hit the whiskey world this year.

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📚🥃 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – BOOK CLUB | The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins 🥃📚

Molly and Vanessa are back for another episode of BOOK CLUB – Books, Bourbon & Real Conversations, and this week they're diving into The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins—a twisty story packed with family secrets, money, murder, and the question of just how far people will go to protect what they believe belongs to them.

The ladies unpack the complicated legacy of Ruby McTavish, the infamous heiress at the center of it all, and dive into the web of secrets surrounding her family, her fortune, and the mysterious events that shaped her life. With shifting perspectives, questionable motives, and plenty of twists along the way, there's no shortage of things for Molly and Vanessa to debate.

🥃 THE BOURBON PAIRING:

This week's pour is Southern Star Paragon Wheated Bourbon. Its sweeter wheated bourbon profile makes for a great companion to a book that's anything but sweet. The ladies sip their way through the story while discussing whether the bourbon—and the book—deliver from beginning to end.

Who can you trust? Who's telling the truth? And is anyone in this family actually innocent?

Grab your book, pour yourself a bourbon, and join Molly and Vanessa for another episode filled with secrets, surprises, bourbon, and REAL CONVERSATIONS.

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In Episode 025 of the 323 Bourbon Library Podcast, Ronnie and the gang are cracking open one of the biggest, boldest, and most sought-after bottles in American whiskey—the 2025 George T. Stagg from the legendary Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.

Every year, GTS comes with massive expectations, and the 2025 release clocks in at a monster 142.8 PROOF! But massive proof and a legendary name don't automatically guarantee a great bourbon.

We're giving this bottle the full BOTTLE BREAKDOWN, diving into the nose, palate, finish, mouthfeel, proof integration, oak, complexity, and overall drinking experience. At 142.8 proof, we're especially interested in whether all that horsepower enhances the whiskey—or completely takes over the pour.

Expect big flavors, plenty of heat, and some strong opinions as we determine where the 2025 release stacks up against the reputation George T. Stagg has built over the years.

The biggest questions:

🔥 Does 142.8 proof drink as big as it sounds?
🥃 Does the 2025 release live up to the GTS name?
🏆 And could George T. Stagg 2025 be a legitimate BOTTLE OF THE YEAR contender?

Grab a glass—and maybe some water—and join Ronnie and Giancarlo as we take on the 2025 George T. Stagg!

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It’s time for BETWEEN THE LABELS, where we put two closely related bottles head-to-head to find out what really separates them once the corks are popped.

For Episode 024, Ronnie and Barsch are taking on a Buffalo Trace showdown:

🥃 Eagle Rare 10 Year
🆚
🥃 Eagle Rare 12 Year

Eagle Rare 10 Year has long been one of the most recognizable and sought-after bottles in the Buffalo Trace lineup. But with the introduction of the older Eagle Rare 12 Year, we have to ask—what do those extra two years really bring to the glass?

Ronnie and the crew taste them side-by-side, breaking down the nose, palate, finish, oak influence, complexity, proof, and overall drinking experience to see just how different these two Eagles really are.

Does the classic 10 Year still deliver the better balance and value? Does the additional age of the 12 Year bring another level of maturity and complexity? And most importantly…

🦅🔥 IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE—EAGLE RARE 10 OR EAGLE RARE 12—WHICH ONE ARE YOU TAKING?

Two age statements. Two bottles. One winner.

Pour yourself something good and join Ronnie and the crew as we go BETWEEN THE LABELS with Eagle Rare 10 Year vs. Eagle Rare 12 Year!

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🥃 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – Episode 021 | BOTTLE BREAKDOWN – Old Cassidy 2025 Release by Rare Character 🥃

In Episode 021 of the 323 Bourbon Library Podcast, Ronnie, Barsch, John and Giancarlo crack open one of the most anticipated limited releases from Rare Character—the 2025 Old Cassidy.

Rare Character has built a reputation for releasing exceptional, highly sought-after whiskey, and the Old Cassidy line has quickly become a favorite among enthusiasts looking for bold flavors and outstanding barrel selections. But does the 2025 release live up to the growing hype?

The guys take an in-depth look at every aspect of this bottle, breaking down the nose, palate, finish, proof integration, mouthfeel, and overall complexity. From rich caramel and dark brown sugar to seasoned oak, baking spices, and layers of fruit, they discuss what makes this year's release unique and whether it stands out among the crowded field of premium bourbons.

As the conversation unfolds, Ronnie and Giancarlo debate where the 2025 Old Cassidy ranks within the Rare Character lineup and whether it's a bottle worth hunting down before it disappears from shelves.

Is this another home run from Rare Character, or does the 2025 release fall short of expectations?

Pour yourself a glass and join the crew for another honest, in-depth Bottle Breakdown as they determine whether Old Cassidy 2025 deserves a place in your collection.

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🥃 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – Episode 022 | UNCATALOGUED: Banger or Bum? – Ass Pocket Whiskey 20 Year Tennessee Whiskey 🥃

The UNCATALOGUED series is back, and this time Giancarlo may have brought the most ridiculous bottle name to ever appear on the podcast.

For Episode 015, Giancarlo arrives with a mystery bottle that immediately raises eyebrows: Ass Pocket Whiskey 20 Year Tennessee Whiskey. While the name might get all the attention, the real question is whether the whiskey inside can back it up.

As always, the bottle is poured blind and the crew sets out to answer the only question that matters: Is it a BANGER or a BUM?

Ronnie, Giancarlo and Shane break down the nose, palate, finish, proof, age, and overall quality while trying to determine what's actually in the glass. With a 20-year age statement, expectations quickly shift from jokes and laughter to serious whiskey discussion as notes of mature oak, caramelized sugars, dark fruit, spice, and Tennessee whiskey character begin to emerge.

Can a bottle with a name like Ass Pocket Whiskey actually deliver a world-class pour? Or is the name more memorable than the whiskey itself?

Tune in as the crew puts this 20-year Tennessee whiskey to the test and decides whether Giancarlo brought home a hidden gem or a bottle best left in someone's pocket.

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📚🥃 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – BOOK CLUB | The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros 🥃📚

Join Molly and Vanessa for another heartfelt episode of BOOK CLUB – Books, Bourbon & Real Conversations as they discuss The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros, an emotional story of love, loss, healing, and the incredible resilience of the human spirit.

In this episode, the ladies unpack the unforgettable journey of Beckett and Ella, sharing their thoughts on the novel's emotional highs and heartbreaking lows. They discuss the themes of family, sacrifice, grief, hope, and second chances, while reflecting on the moments that made them laugh, cry, and keep turning the pages. Whether you finished the book with tears in your eyes or are just discovering it for the first time, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.

Of course, no Book Club episode is complete without the perfect bourbon pairing. This week, Molly and Vanessa pour the Onyx & Amber 12 Year Bourbon, selected by Seelbach's. With its rich notes of caramel, dark fruit, seasoned oak, vanilla, and warm baking spices, this beautifully aged bourbon complements the emotional depth and complexity of The Last Letter. Together, they discuss why this exceptional Seelbach's pick was the perfect companion for such a powerful and unforgettable story.

So grab a glass, settle into your favorite chair, and join Molly and Vanessa for another evening of great books, outstanding bourbon, and real conversations.

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