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This spring we picked two delicious Bulliet single barrels. Bourbon World High Rye which is the "B" mashbill of 36% rye and the "1" yeast feautring a rich tropical fruit and leather profile. Given a 10-12yr age range for this one with only a 7 case yield. We also selected a Bourbon World "Fruit Bomb" with utilizes the "E" or 21% rye mashbill and the Number "2" yeast which gives the spirit a fruity aroma and creamy texture. This is the the 8-10 yr range. Since these are both much OLDER barrels than what the current Bulleit facility has been operating you can bet these are older MGP barrels. They are bottled at 104 proof, perfect for the mash and yeasts used. These are definitely higher quality single barrels than the current profile of the program itself, so take advantage a grab a few. They'll be incredible daily drinkers. 

It's not often a new regular vodka comes along and impresses us this much, but Blue Ice potato vodka from Idaho has done it. Sure, we could brag on the snake river aquifer where the water is sourced from or the Russet Burbank potatoes so carefully distilled, but really at the end of the day it's the incredible mouthfeel of this vodka that's the real showstopper. Big soft, pillowy, and rich from start to finish. Sure it's a neutral spirit, but the depth, weight, and length are there in spades. We love Tito's and Goose as much as the next guy, but this Blue Ice is simply too delicious not to try (by the bottle!)  Our Favorite Vodka in Years!

In this episode, Matt tastes the Original 2022 Bourbon County Brand Stout. 

In this episode, Matt reviews Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish. 

Stats: 
- 80 Proof
- Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey partially finished in red wine casks

In this episode, Matt talks to Carindal Spirits Co-Founder, Adam Quirk about all things RTD and canned cocktails. 

Cardinal Spirits is a craft distillery in Bloomington, Ind., that makes vodkas, gins, rums, liqueurs, and canned cocktails, and distributes them in 12 states and Washington, D.C. Everything they use to distill and flavor their award-winning spirits are real-deal botanicals, fruits, and spices — they never use bottled extracts or flavorings — and they source local ingredients like grains and honey, and walnuts whenever possible.

If you want to try any of the spirits Matt discussed on the show you can ORDER ONLINE or from the BIG RED LIQUORS APP for Curbside Pickup Service. It's as easy as 1,2,3!

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Simply select your store, browse and search for Cardinal Spirits products, and start a CURBSIDE order. Your store will notify you when it is ready for pickup. Best of all, our NO TOUCH curbside will leave you with peace of mind and the great products you want ASAP.

In this episode, Matt talks to Desmond Jones and Elgin Wren, 2 of the founders of the Bottle Cartel. 

Their group started out as a joke among friends that turned into a hast tag within the Facebook bourbon and cigar communities. That then turned into people asking about or if they could join their group. So, they decided to create a Facebook group that expanded across all 50 states and had 400 plus members in less than 6 months.

Their goal Is to provide a platform and group for like-minded people who enjoy spirits and cigars. Along with exposing people to spaces and environments that they may not have been to before. They like to create what they refer to as a “Top Shelf Lifestyle Experience” and their ultimate goal is a Jack Daniels Barrel Proof “Bottle Cartel “ store pick.

If you want to try any of the spirits Matt discussed on the show you can ORDER ONLINE or from the BIG RED LIQUORS APP for Curbside Pickup Service. It's as easy as 1,2,3!

Start Your Order -  bigredliquors.com

Simply select your store, browse and search for products, and start a CURBSIDE order. Your store will notify you when it is ready for pickup. Best of all, our NO TOUCH curbside will leave you with peace of mind and the great products you want ASAP.

In this episode, Jill talks to the winemaker at Leviathan, Andy Erickson. Leviathan was founded in 2004 by winemaker Andy Erickson, former winemaker of Screaming Eagle Winery. The goal was simple: to create one, unique red wine, drawn from some of the best vineyards in Northern California. The resulting bottling, was born of a passion for blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, to create a full bodied wine with a character all of its own. Since then, we have remained true to our goal of producing a rich, distinctly Californian red blend, year after year.

If you want to try any of the wines Jill tasted on the show you can ORDER ONLINE or from the BIG RED LIQUORS APP for Curbside Pickup Service. It's as easy as 1,2,3!

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Simply select your store, browse and search for Leviathan products, and start a CURBSIDE order. Your store will notify you when it is ready for pickup. Best of all, our NO TOUCH curbside will leave you with peace of mind and the great products you want ASAP.

In the episode in our Indiana Made series, we talk to Alan Bishop, head distiller at Spirits of French Lick. Spirits of French Lick is leading the way for Indiana distillers by bringing the artisan distilling industry and its inseparable history back to the Southern region of Indiana. In this episode, Alan talks about stepping up the whiskey game by propagating yeast. 

If you want to try any of the spirits Matt and Jill tasted on the show you can ORDER ONLINE or from the BIG RED LIQUORS APP for Curbside Pickup Service. It's as easy as 1,2,3!

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Simply select your store, browse and search for Spirits of French Lick products and start a CURBSIDE order. Your store will notify you when it is ready for pickup. Best of all, our NO TOUCH curbside will leave you with peace of mind and the great products you want ASAP.

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