5/22/25 Double Barrel: Old Forester 1924 vs Jack Daniel's 10
It has been a while but the guys bring you this week a good old fashioned duel of Double Barrel between two ten year bourbons.Old Forester 1924The Whiskey Row Series’ 1924 10 – Year – Old is a limited annual release celebrating another milestone in Old Forester’s storied history.During Prohibition, more than 200 distilleries were forced to close. Old Forester, however, continued operations because the federal government issued us one of six medicinal licenses, P-3. In 1924, Old Forester acquired barrels from closed distillers, with different mash bills, and bottled that liquid as Old Forester. This release commemorates that moment in time.Jack Daniel's 10 Jack Daniel’s 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey highlights the modern day world-class whiskey expertise of their Distillery while honoring their past, and with a nod to Mr. Jack’s original bottles includes its age stated on the label as their Distillery did more than a century ago.It has been around 120 years since the Jack Daniel Distillery offered a whiskey labeled as ten years of age or greater. But for the past decade they've been experimenting to create a whiskey that would honor the liquid Mr. Jack crafted at the end of the 1800s while keeping up with the growing demand for their whiskey around the world.
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5/15/25 Proof Positive: Bardstown Cathedral
The inaugural release is a tribute to history, artistry, and the enduring spirit of craftsmanship. Rested in 300-year-old French oak barrels from the storied Berce Forest, these ancient trees were originally harvested to restore the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris following the fire of 2019. Their intricate grain and unparalleled density infuse the whiskey with a character as profound as the history they represent. The result is a spirit that seamlessly blends tradition with innovation, honoring the cultural legacy of France while showcasing the best of American whiskey.
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5/8/25 Proof Positive: New Riff Silver Grove Rye and Bourbon
They are the first ever New Riff products to carry the signature of a master distiller, these special barrel proof blends from Master Distiller Brian Sprance. Product sale proceeds from the release, which have totaled nearly $62,000 to date, will continue to support the Silver Grove Community Foundation.Distilled in Newport by New Riff, the 2025 Silver Grove Straight Bourbon Whiskey is aged 4 years and barreled at 110.3 proof with a mashbill of 60% corn, 35% rye and 5% malted barley. The 2025 Silver Grove Straight Rye Whiskey is aged 4 years and barreled at 110.2 proof with a mashbill of 95% rye and 5% malted rye.
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5/1/25 Proof Positive: Jack Daniel's 14 Year
Batch 1 is a remarkable release in the rich history of the Jack Daniel Distillery. It is a truly exceptional addition to their distinguished lineup, crafted with precision and care. With an impressive 14 year aging process and a robust 125 proof bottling, this Tennessee whiskey is one of the most ambitious offerings from the brand, showcasing unparalleled depth of flavor and complexity. Cheers!
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4/24/25 Proof Positive: Very Very Old Fitzgerald 1969
In this week’s special episode, Ben, Kyle & Joe open a true unicorn: Very, Very Old Fitzgerald. Distilled in 1957 by the legendary Pappy Van Winkle, and bottled by his son, Julian “Big Van” Van Winkle in 1969, this iconic bottle features 100% Stitzel-Weller distillate.
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