On America's 250th celebration of Independence, join Dan and Jared as they explore Heaven Hills' 90th Annivesary, Russell Reserve's 13 year 45th Anniversary of Eddie Russell, the 2026 offering from Star Hill Farms, and David Jennings' Caleb Crossing Small Batch, sharing tasting notes, distillery insights, and personal favorites. Perfect for bourbon enthusiasts looking to deepen their appreciation and discover new bottles.
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Key topics
Bourbon tasting notes and flavor profiles
Details of Heaven Hill 90th Anniversary bourbon
Insights into Russell's Reserve 13
Comparison of bourbon age and proof
Discussion of bourbon distilleries and brands
takeaways
Heaven Hill's 90th Anniversary bourbon has a deep caramel and vanilla nose with a light, dessert-like palate.
Russell's Reserve 13 offers a complex, oakier profile with cinnamon and nutmeg spices.
Both bourbons showcase their distilleries' craftsmanship and unique flavor characteristics.
The importance of proof and aging in shaping bourbon flavor.
Personal favorites and recommendations for bourbon enthusiasts.
Sound bites
"Great color, nice and deep"
"That cherry cola flavor is fantastic"
"This bourbon is like a warm hug"
Chapters
00:00 Celebrating Independence with Bourbon
02:08 Tasting Heaven Hill Distilleries 90th Anniversary
04:05 Exploring Russell's Reserve 13th Anniversary
05:51 Comparing Bourbon Profiles: Heaven Hill vs. Russell's
07:44 Diving into Specialty Bourbons
10:02 Discovering Unique Wheat Bourbons
12:06 Final Thoughts on Bourbon Selections
18:07 NEWCHAPTER
Resources
Bourbon, Brass & Beyond - https://www.bourbonbrassandbeyond.com