Welcome to another episode of Modern Bar Cart LIVE!

This time around, we were lucky enough to have special guest Erin Petrey of Bourbon & Banter join us in person for a tasting of four different bourbons. The goal here was to see how different styles and mash bills affect the flavor profiles of America’s spirit and learn to appreciate how different flavors can be mapped onto decisions made during the distilling and barrel aging process.

The bottles we taste in this stream are as follows (in case you want to taste along with us):

• Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Elijah Craig Small Batch
• Four Roses Single Barrel
• Wild Turkey 17 year Bottled in Bond

Quick little bio for Erin:

Born and raised in the Bluegrass, Erin has always held an affinity for her home state’s signature spirit. Throughout her world travels (35 countries and counting!), Erin delights in spreading the gospel of bourbon across the globe, from Spain to Korea, and especially in her now home of Washington, DC. Erin spent her formative years studying international relations and finding the best libations the Nation’s Capital has to offer. Though a high rye bourbon will always be her favorite, she can never say no to a pretty bottle. Always up for an adventure, Erin also enjoys kayaking, science fiction, exceptional cocktails, and travelling everywhere possible.

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