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August 2025 - Bourbon This month's Spirits feature is Bourbon Bourbon Reviews All $64 Larceny Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch No. A125 Bold unique blend of coffee, sherry, and chocolate - a tsunami of flavor - a perfect Bourbon to sip and repeat neat. $64 » Read Full Review $74 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch No. B525 A fireball in a glass, proceed with caution and respect, then savor the warm cinnamon, pork fat and grilled pineapple flavors. $74 » Read Full Review $139 Evan Williams 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bittersweet, warm, lightly smoky and caramelized flavors are perfect for a bold take on an Old Fashioned or on the rocks to let it mellow and open. $139 » Read Full Review $499 Widow Jane Black Opal 20 Year Old Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey Warm, intense and slightly chewy with a long, satisfying finish, perfect for sipping in your favorite chair or in a luxe Manhattan. $499 » Read Full Review $74 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Kentucky Batch No. C924 Straight Bourbon Whiskey A roaring dragon of a straight bourbon whiskey, makes no compromises, takes no prisoners, and quite balanced at this proof. $74 » Read Full Review $21 Best Buy Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey A superb every day sipper that won't break the bank to pair with cigars or to make cocktails, all of your friends will be able to enjoy this one. $21 Best Buy » Read Full Review $27 Larceny Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Balanced and flavorful - would add great depth to a Paper Plane cocktail. $27 » Read Full Review $29 Evan Williams 2016 Single Barrel Vintage Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Rich and balanced classic Bourbon that is a joy to drink on the rocks or in a classic cocktail. $29 » Read Full Review $49 Heaven Hill 7 Year Bottled-In-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Smooth and complex - just add friends - Rich, warm, nutty, toffeed with an intriguing note of buttered sweet corn. $49 » Read Full Review $249 Evan Williams Master Blend Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Warm and balanced, shows off everything you want in a fine 90 proof Bourbon, would slam dunk in a mint julep. $249 » Read Full Review $16 Best Buy Overbrook Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Light and lovely classic Bourbon aromas, smooth, balanced and silky delicious, highly flavorful for 80 proof. $16 Best Buy » Read Full Review $33 Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey There's a buttery texture to this whiskey that offers grains, fruits, caramel, pecan and spices on the long, balanced palate and finish. $33 » Read Full Review $34 Jefferson’s Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskey Silky smooth Bourbon with inviting caramel, honey and buttery wheat brioche notes, perfect for a Gold Rush. $34 » Read Full Review $49 Few Straight Bourbon Whiskey Warm, sweet and nutty with notes of tea and raisins on the balanced finish. $49 » Read Full Review $54 Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey A very nice Bourbon to enjoy with a good book, or as an after dinner treat - flavors of orange, apple, caramel and cornbread. $54 » Read Full Review $59 Whiskey Row Bottled In Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey Open with inviting aromas of buttered whole wheat biscuits with spiced honey butter then continues with rich cinnamon, pecan, banana and and campfire notes through its long balanced finish. $59 » Read Full Review $64 Larceny Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch No. B525 Warm, rich, spicy with notes of maple, peanuts and dried honey, finishing with candied orange zest. $64 » Read Full Review $64 Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled-In-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Long, warm and silky smooth with a beautiful spiced orange finish. $64 » Read Full Review $64 Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey A supple, chewy, very tasty Bourbon that will be great on its own, with cigars, and in cocktails. $64 » Read Full Review $69 Jefferson’s Reserve Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey An amazingly rich, chewy and delicious Bourbon with superb depth and length of caramelized flavors; make sure to add water. $69 » Read Full Review $74 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch No. A125 Big, long, complex - everything, all the time, all at once - caramel, chocolate, fruit and spice. $74 » Read Full Review $99 Heaven Hill 'Grain To Glass' Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey This is a bold, chewy, rustic cocktail Bourbon that would shine on the rocks, in an Old Fashioned, or in a Manhattan. $99 » Read Full Review $99 Widow Jane Decadence Maple Cask-Finished Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch #2 Great full bodied whiskey with flavors of cream, red fruits and breakfast breads. $99 » Read Full Review $195 Old Grand-Dad High Rye Mash Bill Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey This whiskey is as deep in flavor as it is in color with rich spiced fruit notes that over deliver —Bourbon for Rye lovers meets Rye for Bourbon lovers. $195 » Read Full Review $14 Best Buy Evan Williams Black Label Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Delivers flavor and complexity you would expect from an over proof Bourbon yet at a much more approachable ABV. $14 Best Buy » Read Full Review $19 Best Buy Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Warm and satisfying, like a Grandma baked caramel right out of the oven - rich and balanced. $19 Best Buy » Read Full Review $49 Widow Jane Baby Jane Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey Warm and spicy this Bourbon will add wonderful zing to your whiskey sour and ginger mules. $49 » Read Full Review $50 Mayor Pingree 2024 6 Year Old Desoto Blended Bourbon Whiskey Luxuriously rich and balanced with butterscotch - orchard fruit - caramel all day with a bold cinnamon butter finish. $50 » Read Full Review $51 Four Roses Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey A nice combination of fruit, spice, and mint tea make this a pleasure to drink. $51 » Read Full Review $54 Few Bottled-In-Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey A warm blanket of flavor - an adult cocoa-caramel centric Bourbon to enjoy by the fire. $54 » Read Full Review $56 Kentucky 10 Barrel Strength Hand Selected Straight Bourbon Whiskey A charming, fruity, spicy Bourbon with an instant appeal and nice versatility. $56 » Read Full Review $59 Four Roses Small Batch Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bold, well balanced and lightly spicy Bourbon with notes of toasted nuts and dried fruit for Old Fashioneds and sipping on the rocks. $59 » Read Full Review $59 Rabbit Hole Heigold Kentucky High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey Warm flavors of caramel and grilled orange, plus oatmeal cookie dough — would make an excellent Gold Rush or Old Fashioned, just needs one more component to make it sing. $59 » Read Full Review $99.99 Happenstance Straight Bourbon Whiskey Single Barrel This is an excellent, warming Bourbon that comes on strong, but really mellows out with a few drops of water or some ice cubes. $99.99 » Read Full Review $209 Widow Jane The Vaults Straight Blended Bourbon Whiskey Batch #4 A massive, rustic Bourbon with plenty of fire power to show thru in a Manhattan, Collins or Whiskey Sour. $209 » Read Full Review $42 Four Roses Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey A versatile and elegantly styled Bourbon with nuanced, snot showy depth and power. $42 » Read Full Review $50 Castle & Key Small Batch Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey A blend of fall flavors with straightforward summer spices and notes of green herbs. $50 » Read Full Review $54 Play Like A Champion Today 5 Year Kentucky Double Oaked Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey A fragrant, chewy and warming Bourbon with very nice grainy flavor and gusto on the long finish. $54 » Read Full Review $79 Jefferson’s Ocean Aged At Sea Voyage 31 Blend Of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys Toasted peanuts and spiced pecans compliment flavors of caramel apples and turbinado sugar with a touch of spice to make for a lively finish. $79 » Read Full Review $99 Heaven Hill 'Grain To Glass' Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey A bold, spicy Bourbon with a generous spicy rye note, perfect for an Old Fashioned. $99 » Read Full Review $24 Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Classic Bourbon with a pastry twist - light and mild for easy going sipping and citrus driven cocktails. $24 » Read Full Review $24 Jim Beam Black Aged 7 Years Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Spiced flavors and apple notes would make a great whiskey sour. $24 » Read Full Review $49 Few Cold Cut Cold Brew Coffee Infused Straight Bourbon Whiskey A great base for cream cocktails or a whiskey based espresso martini. $49 » Read Full Review $99 Widow Jane Lucky Thirteen Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey Orange chocolate truffle notes with a puffed rice note, fruity, nutty and rich. $99 » Read Full Review $299 Rd1 Spirits 10 Year Limited Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished With Brazilian Amburana Wood A wildly complex whiskey with Amaro like flavors that make for an exceptional 'secret weapon' for creative bartenders. $299 » Read Full Review $95 Thresh & Winnow Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished In Brandy Casks A really interesting array of exotic spices and mints make this a fun choice for creative cocktail play. $95 » Read Full Review $44 Kentucky 10 Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished With Sherry Cask Staves Cinnamon and caramel forward Bourbon with a touch of dried peach and toasted nuts note. $44 » Read Full Review $44 Pendleton 10 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey Classic caramel, nut and vanilla Bourbon flavors with an extra note of orange, pineapple skin and sesame. $44 » Read Full Review $59 Rabbit Hole Cavehill Kentucky Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey A touch smoky and a bit earthy this solid sipper would pair with a good cigar, on the rocks or in an Old Fashioned, if not the star of the show, a solid sipper. $59 » Read Full Review $69 Whiskey Row Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey Warm and spicy with fresh artisan bakery aromas and flavors finishing warm and velvety. $69 » Read Full Review $79 Rabbit Hole Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished In PX Sherry Casks Warm and balanced with notes of fresh from the oven bread crust slathered with maple butter — perfect for a Manhattan. $79 » Read Full Review $62 Tincup Tincup 10 Year Old Mountain Whiskey Smooth and fruity Bourbon that finishes dry and satisfying. $62 » Read Full Review $79 Widow Jane 10 Year Old Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch #835 This whiskey has fruity and fall spice flavors and a lingering note of green herbs and younger wood on the palate. $79 » Read Full Review $21 Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Roasty, nutty and confected with a honey-cinnamon finish. $21 » Read Full Review $42 Castle & Key Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Smooth Bourbon that is remarkably approachable, fine for a big rock or Manhattan. $42 » Read Full Review $49 Whiskey Row Triple Wood Straight Bourbon Whiskey Warm and spicy with notes of cedar, caramel and spicy cinnamon to enjoy with other bold flavors and cigars. $49 » Read Full Review $69 Tincup 14 Year Old Fourteener Bourbon Whiskey Release No. 3 Warm pastry flavors with a full bodied mid-palate and dry finish. $69 » Read Full Review $34 Ghost Owl Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished In Cabernet Casks A nutty straightforward Bourbon for cocktails. $34 » Read Full Review $60 Five Brothers Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey A punchy Bourbon that works well in classic cocktails with its peach - caramel - pipe tobacco flavors. $60 » Read Full Review $26 Tincup Straight Bourbon Whiskey Mild, light and smooth with a peanuty finish. $26 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Spirits/Review-2025-08-02-Bourbon.aspx