Van Winkle Rye, Oak & Age, Commander's Club, Birthday Bourbon, & Caleb's Crossing; Ep. 74

Join Dan, Nick, and Chase as they celebrate Chase's Birthday. They pull out an all star line-up of bourbons: Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye, Oak & Age Hazmat 11 yr, Caleb's Crossing, Commander's Club, 1983 Austin Nichols Wild Turkey, and Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. They share tasting notes, and discuss whiskey industry insights, including rare releases and personal favorites. We spend a lot of time talking about Bruce Russell's impact on Wild Turkey @russellsryeguy , as well as reaching our 7,000 follower milestone. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight!

Keywords

#bourbon #whiskey #tastingnotes #oldripvanwinkle #russellsreserve #podcast #bourbonbrassandbeyond #rarecharacter #oak&age #bourbontasting #oldforester

Key topics

Bourbon tasting notes and profiles

Rare and limited edition bourbons

Industry insights and bottle hunting

Personal favorites and recommendations

Whiskey industry trends and history

Guest name

Nick and Chase

Sound bites

"The nose on this is just fantastic."

"I love the mouthfeel and the finish."

"Wild Turkey is always a solid choice."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Whiskey Selection

02:00 Caleb's Crossing Blend and Tasting Notes

04:08 Sealbox and Bourbon Distributors

05:57 Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye

08:08 Tasting the 13-Year Rye and Flavor Profile

09:57 Discussion on Proof and Proof Woes

11:52 Exploring Barrel Proof and Special Releases

14:06 Wild Turkey and Other Notable Bourbons

15:50 The Impact of Aging and Bottle Variations

17:51 High Proof Bourbons and Personal Favorites

20:04 Rare Character and Limited Editions

21:56 Industry Trends and Collecting Bourbon

23:49 Whiskey Tasting Techniques and Tips

25:54 Bourbon Recommendations for Enthusiasts

28:14 Closing Remarks and Community Engagement

Resources

Bourbon, Brass & Beyond - https://www.bourbonbrassandbeyond.com

Caleb's Crossing Whiskey Co. - https://www.calebscrossingwhiskeyco.com