Neat Plans & Pour Decisions - Ep 35 - Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye

This week on Neat Plans, the crew cracks into something truly special — a Barrel Proof Elijah Craig Rye pulled straight from a Heaven Hill Distillery Bottle Your Own experience, hand-selected by our very own Danielle. It’s a unique, distillery-only pick that brings big proof, bold rye spice, and serious character. But fret not! Barrel proof rye is also generally available! Rich spice, just enough sweeteness and a long, warming finish — this pick absolutely delivers. 

And then we visit the Wheel! In a rare twist, it lands on something they also really enjoy, making this episode a double win and one you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, the guys crack open one of the most anticipated releases of the year: the brand-new William Heavenhill 19-Year Wheated Bourbon. And yes… it is absolutely out of this world. From the first sip to the last, the crew can’t help but gush over just how rich, deep, and beautifully aged this expression really is. If you’re a Heaven Hill fan—or a sucker for elite wheaters—this pour might ruin your palate for anything else.

But then comes the Wheel somehow, against all odds, gives them a mystery pour that actually stands up to the William Heavenhill 19. The guys go in expecting a letdown and end up stunned by how well it holds its own. They like it—a lot—and you’ll want to stick around to see what it turns out to be.

If you’re here for big flavor, honest reactions, whiskey nerdery, and a few laughs, this episode delivers. Pour something good and join us!

This week the guys sit down with the newly released Willett Small Batch Bourbon—a bottle that’s been getting plenty of buzz from fans of the Bardstown distillery. It's a good pour for a good price!

Then things get chaotic in the best way. The Wheel drops them onto a bottle that takes them all for a ride but they can't quite land on what it is. The reveal is a real face palm.

Pour something you enjoy and hang out with us!

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Neat Plans & Pour Decisions - Ep 32 - Dream Spirits HH 06 Hazmat Bourbon

The guys crack open a Dream Spirits hazmat 6-year bourbon, sourced and selected by Prav Saraff—owner of West Dupont Circle Wines & Liquors and the mind behind Dream Spirits’ high-proof, cult-favorite single barrels. Big heat, big flavor, and honestly… they’re impressed.

Then the Blind Wheel throws them a curveball. The mystery pour is so strange nobody can pin it down—and Dan nearly spits it out on his first sip. Total chaos, total honesty, and one of the funniest reveals yet.

Would you chase a hazmat Dream Spirits bottle? Drop your thoughts below and come spin the wheel with us!

Neat Plans & Pour Decisions - Ep 31 - Bluegrass Distillers Elkwood Reserve 18-Year Bourbon

This week the guys crack open one of the most impressive bottles they’ve had all year — Bluegrass Distillers’ Elkwood Reserve 18-Year Bourbon.
From the first pour, it’s clear this isn’t your average Kentucky bourbon. Deep oak, rich caramel, and that telltale long-aged complexity have the table buzzing. By the end of the tasting, there’s no debate — this bottle’s a serious contender for Whiskey of the Year.

But the wheel never lets them get too comfortable. One spin later and the next pour has everyone puzzled… not because it’s bad, but because it’s different. The notes don’t line up, the guesses fly, and somehow they still end up loving it.

Grab your glass and settle in — this episode’s got a top-tier bourbon, a curveball pour, and plenty of laughs along the way.



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Budget bourbon lovers, this one’s for you. On this week’s Neat Plans & Pour Decisions, the gang uncork the Kirkland single barrel from Barton 1792 — yes, that one folks keep whispering about in the liquor-store whisper network. The taste test? They’re impressed, and the value? It might just be unbeatable. But is it the best bottle at this price?

Then, the wheel decides… and the result is wild. The guys are baffled, the bottle is mysterious, and the taste-test turns into a mini quest to figure out what’s really going on. Grab your glass, lean in, and let’s get sipping.

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This week we’re joined by Zach and Jessica Zimlich of ZAK Cooperage, the family behind some of the most trusted barrels in the whiskey world. They break down how their barrels are made, what makes their process unique, and why the right wood can make or break a great bourbon.

Then the wheel comes out…

The sample that lands is a total hit  And of course, Dan ends up wishing he’d bought a bottle when he had the chance (especially since the sender literally told him to). Regret never tasted so good.

It’s educational, it’s hilarious, and it’s full of those behind-the-scenes details you don’t normally get to hear.

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Neat Plans & Pour Decisions - Ep. 28 - Short Barrel "Fire In The Hole" 

This week the guys uncork a monster from Short Barrel’s Single Barrel / Hazmat Series: “Fire in the Hole,” a barrel-proof straight bourbon tipped at 141 proof. According to Short Barrel, these single barrels are 6 years or older, with mash bills and proofs chosen by barrel selection. 

This is not a mellow pour. It’s bold, dark, intense—yet the guys actually dig it.
And the wheel? It’s cooperating. Someone pinch us we must be dreaming!

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This week, the guys welcome Paul Weldon, General Manager of Louisville’s "Best Liquor Barn", and he’s bringing the heat! Paul shows up with a few exclusive Liquor Barn barrel picks that instantly set the tone — rare pours, big flavor, and plenty of laughs along the way.

But the fun doesn’t stop there — when it’s time to spin the wheel, everyone’s tasting notes (sort of) line up for once… and they might just be on a roll!

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This week, the guys are joined by special guest Jack Beguedou, better known online as @Hood_Sommelier — a whiskey educator, industry voice, and content creator known for breaking down bourbon culture with style, knowledge, and authenticity.

Jack brings along a Weller Antique squat bottle, a pour that’s always a crowd favorite. From deep whiskey talk and industry insights to hilarious off-the-cuff moments, this episode brings a fresh and unfiltered perspective on what makes the bourbon world so fascinating.

And when the Blind Wheel spins? Let’s just say the guys actually love what it gives them this time.

🔥 Great whiskey. Great conversation. A whole new angle on the industry you won’t want to miss.


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