Drink the Bottles
Monday, July 14, 2025
Buzzard's Roost Ambuzzadors Select Single Barrel Rye 2025
2021 Maldonado Family Vineyards Proprietary Red Wine
Napa Valley, CA
Winery: Maldonado Family Vineyards
Suggested retail price: $48.00
Drink The Bottles score: 90/100
Friday, July 11, 2025
High Bank Distillery Co Whiskey War Barrel Proof Whiskey
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Bardstown Bourbon Company Hokkaido Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish Whiskey
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Green River US Army 250th Anniversary Commemorative Bourbon
In case you haven't heard by now, we are HUGE fans of Green River Distilling Company. In fact, we voted their Rye the Best Rye of 2024! A couple of weeks ago, the U.S. Army celebrated their 250th birthday and Green River showed them some serious love - in style! How cool is it to get your own commemorative bottle and to have a portion of the proceeds be donated to various non-profit groups that support US soldiers. This particular bottle comes in at 111.1 proof, which is an honor to Veteran's Day on November 11th.
We can tell you this. This bottle IS available across the US in many markets. We just returned from Scottsdale and saw this sitting on the shelf. If you're a Green River enthusiast, an Army veteran or want to provide a special gift to the soldier in your life, we highly suggest this bottle.
Carmel color to the rim, this bourbon is comprised of barrels in the four-to-seven year age statement. The mashbill is 77% corn, 14% rye and 9% malted barley, presenting aromas of cinnamon stick, red fruits, pomegranate, cedar and book leather. On the palate is a very warm and welcoming blend of caramel syrup, nutmeg, vanilla sponge cake and baking spices. The finish is pleasantly lingering and you'll immediatley want to "try that again" as soon as the glass is empty. The special packaging and label are just a bonus to the appeal and this bottle is all around solid! Hooah!
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Samuel Maverick Private Reserve Bottled in Bond Bourbon
The distillery's namesake, Samuel Maverick, has a long and colorful history in the southwest United States. Maverick served in many political positions, was a Texas land magnate and he cheated death more times than most people should. He made the most of his adventurous life and it makes perfect sense to honor him with a whiskey brand.
The Samuel Maverick Private Reserve Bottled in Bond Bourbon is our first look at any selection from Maverick Whiskey. Burnt umber in the glass with hues of maroon peeking about, this bourbon is created in small batches and aged for more than five years in actual bank vaults under the distillery! Maverick uses Char #3 barrels and a mash bill of 72% corn, 18% Wren's Abruzzi rye and 10% malted barley, resulting in a very aromatic introduction that includes mesquite smoke, clove, honeysuckle and brown butter. Incredibly silky-smooth mouthfeel with Crème Brûlée, caramel corn, allspice, nutmeg, marry very well here with a finish that is framed by the toasted nut flavors that bring this all together. This was a fantastic introdution to Maverick Whiskey for us and we will keep an eye on what is next for this distillery!
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
John Emerald Distilling Company John's Alabama Single Malt Whiskey
Monday, June 16, 2025
West Bottoms Whiskey Company Kansas City Whiskey
Sometimes you're lucky enough to come across something that is so enjoyable, without any preceived expectations, that you almost don't want to tell anyone about it. But that makes no sense because that's exactly why we do this - to share GREAT spirits with our audiences. We found exactly that with the Kansas City Whiskey from West Bottoms Whiskey Company.
West Bottoms Whiskey Company is the brain child of Founder and Master Distiller Alex Lindsey. This inn available in over 300 locations in Kansas and Missouri. It is quickly becoming a destination locovative distillery in the central United States steadily creating a footprint in the whiskey world and is nowation with great pours, distillery tours and even their own Cocktail Parlor, located in a pre-Prohibition era train tunnel. Sounds like a road trip is in order!
Bronze to gold in color, this blend of bourbon and rye whiskies also incorporates a small amount of Oloroso Sherry, a dry Spanish variety that adds fig and sweet dried fruits to the nose. The aromas come across in the flavor profile as well, bringing along baking spices, plum, chocolate bits and a warm, lingering Kentucky, er, make that Kansas City hug! This is such as easy sipper, we would have sworn that it was closer to an 80 proof whiskey. We can't wait to see what else West Bottoms Whiskey has in store!
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Acre Distilling Texas Smoked Single Malt Whisky
Cinnamon stick color in a gorgeous bottle and beautiful label. Aromas of sweet smoke, hay mount, and scorched earth dominate. If you didn't know any better, you would almost swear that you were tasting a Scotch from the Isle of Islay. The peaty flavors you know from Scotch is the star here, but is joined by sea air, vanilla and hints of citrus. As Scotch drinkers ourselves, we are actually going to store this one in the bar with our Scotch selections and share it with some folks who are fans as well. We will re-visit this bottle often.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Eagle Rare 12 Year Old Bourbon Added to Buffalo Trace Line
Penelope Bourbon Creates First Ever Cigar Blend
Penelope Bourbon makes a big splash in the cigar scene with Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 American Whiskey
Limited-edition release crafted for the ultimate medium-bodied cigar pairing is the first in a series of releases to enhance the complexity and enjoyment of cigar occasions
ST. LOUIS (June 3, 2025) – Whiskey and cigars have always been savored together, but never quite like this – Penelope Bourbon elevates the timeless pairing of whiskey and cigars with the debut of Cigar Sessions Chapter 1. Always innovating, the Penelope team struck a match for cigar lovers by crafting the first-of-its-kind cigar pairing. The first release in the annual Cigar Sessions, Chapter 1 is crafted to complement medium-bodied cigars, with future Chapters designed to explore a range of cigar pairings.
The blend of unique American whiskeys featured in Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 – Straight Bourbon, 100% American Single Malt and American Light Whiskey – results in a one-of-a-kind rich and balanced profile developed specifically to enhance the enjoyment of medium-bodied cigar pairings. Made in small batches and aged six years with a mash bill of 72% corn, 15% rye and 13% malt, Penelope Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 is bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV). A limited allocation of 7,500 cases (6-in) is available in select markets starting this month for a minimum suggested retail price of $79.99 per 750mL bottle.
The unique new addition to Penelope’s Limited Releases expressions was crafted in collaboration with renowned cigar blenders Cynn Coburn of Dissident Cigars and Lee Marsh of Stolen Throne Cigars. The Penelope blending team worked closely with Coburn and Marsh, drawing on their deep knowledge of cigars to craft a whiskey blend meticulously designed to complement and enhance the medium-bodied cigar experience.
“We wanted to create a truly authentic cigar blend – one that was created in partnership with a group of highly talented cigar master blenders,” said Michael Paladini, Penelope Bourbon founder and vice president of strategy for MGP Ingredients. “We are excited to release Chapter 1 of our Cigar Sessions – the perfect complementary pour for medium-bodied cigars.”
Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 opens with notes of milk chocolate, vanilla and candied apple on the nose; with chocolate, dried peach, tobacco and warm caramel on the palate. The finish imparts flavors of toffee, dark fruit and light oak.
“This is a very unique blend of American whiskeys that came together,” said Danny Polise, Penelope Bourbon founder and master blender. “We explored 19 various mash bills with the cigar blender team trying countless blend combinations. To our surprise, and delight, it was the balance of the American Single Malt together with the American Light Whiskey and the straight bourbon that resulted in a flavor profile that makes it the perfect choice for a cigar pairing.”
Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 is part of Penelope’s annual Limited Releases – exclusive offerings featuring some of the rarest and more unique barrels, representing the pinnacle of blending innovation and barrel selection. Other Limited Releases include American Light Whiskey, F*ck Cancer and award-winning Toasted Rye. A product locator for the Penelope family of bourbons can be found here.
Fans can follow @penelope on Instagram for more information about Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 including where and when fans can meet the cigar blenders for special tastings and events.
ABOUT PENELOPE BOURBON
Founded in 2018, Penelope Bourbon has become one of the fastest-growing award-winning premium whiskey brands. We offer a range of uniquely blended and finished straight bourbon and whiskey expressions known for their smoothness and rich flavor, and premium handcrafted ready-to-serve cocktails. Our Penelope Core Series expressions have won more than 40 spirits industry awards including double platinum at the 2024 ASCOT Awards and double gold at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for Barrel Strength. We continue to innovate within our Cooper Series, Limited Releases and Estate Collection to further establish our place among the top premium whiskey brands and prove that with passion, dedication, and love, anything is possible. For more information, visit PenelopeBourbon.com and follow on Facebook and Instagram.
ABOUT LUXCO
Founded in St. Louis in 1958 by the Lux family, Luxco is a leading producer, supplier, importer and bottler of beverage alcohol products with a mission to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of consumers, associates and business partners. Luxco operates as MGP Ingredients Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI) Branded Spirits division since its acquisition in 2021. The company’s extensive and award-winning premium portfolio includes brands from four distilleries: Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, where Penelope and Remus bourbon are produced; Bardstown, Kentucky-based Lux Row Distillers, home of Rebel, Ezra Brooks, and Blood Oath bourbons; Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery, maker of Yellowstone Bourbon; and Arandas, Mexico-based Destiladora Gonzalez Lux, producer of 100% agave tequilas including El Mayor and Exotico. For more information, visit Luxco.com.
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