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Lux Row Distillers has put out some excellent products over the last few years. Even though you've heard of Blood Oath and Double Barrel Bourbon, the bottle we've chosen for this week is probably sitting on a shelf somewhere near you. Old Ezra 7 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey, is a bold and robust rye that is a blend of two different MGP mashbills. This bottle definitely flies under the radar, but should it? Join us this week as we taste and discuss this whiskey, discuss an unfortunate incident at Starbucks, and offer out listeners some free samples (maybe). Happy Fryeday!

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In 2018, Woodford Reserve debuted their Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey. As the third permanent extension of the Woodford line and the increasing popularity of malt whiskeys, we felt it necessary to sip and review this shelfie. This whiskey is a barely malt (coming in at 51% malt/47% corn/2% rye) and the tastings notes emphasize nutty characteristics and chocolate. Is that what we will taste? You never know. Join us this week as we talk about a recent barrel pick experience at the famed Woodford Reserve Distillery, binning bottles on enthusiast markets, and all the wild tasting notes that you might encounter if you try Woodford products.

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Southern Distilling Company was founded in 2013 and their spirits has been getting quite a bit of attention lately. This week, we take our talents to back to the south and explore what might be North Carolina's worst kept secret. For this episode, we sip and review a bottle of Southern Star Paragon Single Barrel Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon. Coming in at 4 years old and 110.7 proof - will this young wheater delight our senses or leave us feeling like it needs more time in the barrel? Join us this week as we talk about upcoming barrel picks, physicals, and academic meetings. There might even be more surprise blinds. You never know what you're gonna get.

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It's a big week on the Mash Up. Not only are we reviewing one of the hottest bottles in the land, but we are also welcoming back our brother in bourbon, Steven. 13th Colony Distillery has been around since 2009, but they gained massive notoriety last year when they released their double oaked bourbon. We got our hands on the most recent version of this bottle and couldn't wait to crack it. You'll have to join us this week to see if we think this bottle is worth the hype. Also, you won't want to miss hearing about Steven's trip out west, our collective pain over Kentucky football, and of course our perspective on this highly sought after bottle. There are a lot of twists and turns with this episode -- more impromptu blinds, honest opinions, and bacon in the glass. We are glad you chose give us a listen. Cheers!

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In episode 107 of our podcast, we tasted Elijah Craig Barrel Proof batch B523 which was the first in the history of the release to carry a sub 12 year age statement. The newest batch of ECBP (C923) has been one of the most hyped due to the fact that it carries a whopping 13 year, 7 month age statement. This "technically" makes it the oldest release of this product to date. Instead of our normal format, we called an audible and decided to blind this most recent batch of ECBP against two previous batches. The conversation this week is heavily focused on this blind, but we also get into a recent bottle share experience and give our general thoughts on age statements. You'll have to listen to find out if we think this most recent and "oldest" ECBP is the best. The results might shock you. Enjoy!

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Something special happened at Star Hill Farm in Loretto, Kentucky this past month. After many years speculation, Marker's Mark finally released something loyal enthusiasts and newbies alike have been waiting for. Marker's Mark Cellar Aged is a blend of 11 and 12 year old bourbons that started off aging in traditional rickhouses and was then moved to a temperature controlled cellar to finish the aging process. Outside of some highly sought after commemorative bottles, this has easily become one of Maker's most popular releases. People in the bourbon community have been going bonkers for this bottle. How does it compare to Wellerz and other nicely aged wheated bourbons? If you want an honest take, you've come to the right place. Join us this week as we talk bad behavior in the bourbon groups, parkas, and the end of bourbon heritage month. Enjoy this weeks episode!

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You know that we favor Kentucky - almost to a fault. When we heard that Garrison Brothers annual Cowboy Bourbon release was gonna be hazmat, that definitely got our attention. Join us this week as we taste and review one of the self-proclaimed finest whiskies to come from Texas. In 2006, the Garrison Brothers distillery was granted the first stiller's permit for bourbon outside of Kentucky and Tennessee, which makes it the oldest legal bourbon distillery in Texas. This is a first on The Mashup. We have zero expectations of "Texas bourbon" and a healthy amount of skepticism. You'll have to listen to find out if this years release of cowboy bourbon is a must have or an easy pass for the fall bourbon season. While we might be unpredictable, we are always honest and true to our palates. Tune in to see if we pass, try, or buy on this bottle of the 2023 release of the Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon Whiskey.

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In 2021, it was announced that Wild Turkey's Camp Nelson "C" warehouse would be decommissioned. Though this was done for safety reasons and due to the age of the building, it left turkey lovers a bit bewildered as this warehouse had a reputation for housing some excellent single barrels through the years. On the heels of this news, Wild Turkey announced a brand new release: Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse. The first annual limited release was made up of 72 barrels from the famed Camp Nelson "C" warehouse. Join us this week as we taste and review this highly sought after release from the past year. This episode is full of surprises. As the fellas are casually talking about the best pimento cheese in Lexington -- Kenny decides that maybe we need to do a surprise blind tasting. This is a first for The Mash Up so you won't want to miss it. Plus, we have a feeling that you will be really interested to hear about the mystery blind. Cheers.

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Just last year, rumors were swirling that the Old Fitz Decanter Series was being discontinued. Many wondered what was next for the long revered and beloved Old Fitzgerald bourbon brand. However, in the midst of the speculation, Heaven Hill surprised us all when they announced the "Spring 2023" decanter series release of Old Fitz. Coming in at 10 years old, this bottle marks the 11th national release in this series and should be arriving on shelves across the nation very soon. One member of our crew has a very strong liking for this series and wheated bourbons in general, but the results of this tasting might shock you. Join us this week as we discuss an unexpected distillery tour and try to solve the mystery of rumors and misinformation involving Heaven Hill product. Happy wheated weekend.

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