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For this weeks short, we taste and review a product that is brand new for 2025. Bomberger’s PFG (Precision Fine Grain) Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a meticulously crafted spirit. It starts off as aged Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey and after it's matured, it's transferred to a second new, custom, proprietary toasted and charred French fine grain oak barrel of the most exacting specifications. After more maturation, these barrels undergo filtration and the final product is bottled at 100.2 proof (50.1% ABV). So, how does it taste? Can a 100 proof whiskey standout amongst all of the high proof offerings as of late. You'll have to listen to find out. We are again joined by a special guest host for this short and you can expect our signature honesty and humor. We want to thank our listener Brian C. for sharing this sample with us!

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To celebrate 100 years of Calumet Farm, the famed racehorse breeder and (more recently) proprietor of delicious liquids, released a very special 18 year blend of their finest stocks in one of the most attractive decanters we've seen in modern whiskey. Calumet Farm has a history of Kentucky Derby, Belmont, Preakness, and Triple Crown winners, and has a staggering 11 horses in the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. With all of those accolades, the bourbon has to be good, right? Well, you'll have to listen to hear what we think of this $499 bottle. In this episode, we're joined by a familiar special guest and you'll get to hear about Kenny's recent trip to Willett. As always, you'll get our honest take on this bourbon and we'll have a lot of fun in the process. Cheers.

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For this week's short, we head deep into the rickhouses and distilleries to explore another bourbon that was nearly forgotten about. When rare whiskies or bourbons are lost, Diageo helps get them back to their intended place with their Orphan Barrel series. The newest release in the Orphan Barrel series is Fanged Pursuit Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This bourbon is aged 17 years and has a "variable" mashbill of 68%-74% corn, 19%-22% rye, and 19% malted barley. So how does this one taste? Could this be one of the best Orphan Barrels ever? You'll have to join us to find out.

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“Be good to the land and the land will be good to you.” Frey Ranch was started by Colby & Ashley Frey. The Frey family has been farming in Northern Nevada since 1854 and they knew their grains were extremely high quality which is part of the reason they started a distillery. Despite their reputation and acclaim, none of uz had ever really tasted their product. For this weeks episode, we got a chance to taste and review a single barrel, barrel strength offering from Frey Ranch as well as some samples of other offerings (Thanks, Mike). So please, join us as we take a trip down the ranch and engage is some fun conversation along the way. Cheers to the land and the grains and the liquid!

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What do you get when you mix the world's largest teaching distillery with the finest students on the planet? The answer is: "Kentucky WildCask Bourbon!" If you are an astute listener, you've heard Anthony reference the "esteemed institution" and the James B. Beam Institute. The bourbon we taste and review this week was the created by a group of students at the University of Kentucky. It might be hard to believe, but UK has a Distillation, Wine, and Brewing Certificate and students in that program took a class where they learned how to create and market a brand. How does the product taste?. You'll have to listen to find out. One thing is for sure, we are so happy to see this release and we hope for many more.

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If Larrikin Bourbon Company is unfamiliar to you, then you are in good campany. Prior to this week’s episode, we had never heard of this brand. Well, we thought we had never heard of them — but it turns out that we did. In 2022, Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company was founded, but after only a short about of time, the company rebranded to Larrikin. The distillery is proudly owned and operated by Greg Keeley who is a combat veteran with service in both Australian and U.S. navies. Greg’s story is as unique as the whiskeys that they offer. This week, we taste and review two different Larrikin bottles: (1) Single Barrel High Wheat Rye Aged 8 years (2) Decade Cognac Finished Rye Whiskey Aged 10 years. Two very unique products with great age statements from a start up brand. You’ll have to listen to hear our thoughts on these ones. Even though you are here for the whiskey talk, you’ll be treated to an expose on Kenny’s birthday week of bourbon!

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For this Tuesday short, we decided to switch it up a bit and engaged with our extensive backlog of blinds. Our listener and friend (Evan) sent us a three blinds samples that were supposed to correspond with each of out palates. He also threw in an extra sample that was "just for fun." You'll have to listen to find out 1) which sample we liked the best 2) if we came anywhere close in our collectives guesses of age, proof, and distillate. These are some of our favorite episodes to record and we really appreciate how kind members of our audience like Evan put the time, thought, and effort in sending these to us. So join us this week as we test our palates once again. If you've sent us blinds and are still waiting, we promise that we will get to them soon!

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You've heard us talk about a lot of whiskey over the years, but MGP has had a special place in our hearts. When a very generous listener gave us a sample of the brand new Redemption 18 year old bourbon whiskey, you knew we would have to get an episode out immediately. The factory in Indiana has produced some amazing whiskeys over the years. How does this one stack up? You'll have to listen to find out. We were incredibly enthused to taste this bourbon, but Kenny made sure we blinded it against some heavyweights to assess how good it was. Happy Derby weekend. Also, the man Kenneth is now 50 years young - respect!

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Nomad Distilling Co. is MORE than just a distillery! They are a destination in Pennsylvania where you can gather to enjoy a cocktail or a meal. They specialize in handcrafted, locally-made spirits. A few episodes ago, you heard us mention a review where a family member of one of the hosts sent us a "Whiskey Flight" from Nomad Distilling. So what does a craft distiller in Williamsport, Pennsylvania have to offer? You'll have to listen to find out. Join us for this short as we taste some eclectic whiskey offerings and laugh our way through another action packed episode.

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Maker's Mark wood finishing series is something that we've become very fond of over the past few years. Once a brand that focused on consistency, Maker's has branched out and really pushed the limits when it comes to special releases. This expansion of the product line has been a welcomed change for most bourbon enthusiasts who have demanded more out of Maker's. This week, we taste and review the newest release in the Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series: The Keepers Release. While Steven and Anthony are content to just taste this whiskey, Kenny puts it in a blind and the results will change everything you think you know about bourbon. We want to thank Mr. Hector for providing us with this bottle to review. We appreciate all of you for listening. Cheers.

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Music: All the Fixings by Zachariah Hickman

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