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Smooth yet complex, Buffalo Trace Kosher Rye Recipe Bourbon delivers the hallmark character of one of America's most celebrated distilleries. Expect rich vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak on the nose, with a spicy rye backbone, hints of dark fruit, and a warm, lingering finish that rewards every sip.

About the Whiskey

Crafted using the same high-quality grains as Buffalo Trace Bourbon, this expression was produced in partnership with the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc) and aged in specifically designated Kosher barrels — ensuring full Kosher integrity from grain to glass. A rare and sought-after expression for whiskey lovers who keep Kosher.

Product Details

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Rye Recipe)
• Format: 750ml
• Certification: Kosher – Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc)
• Country: United States

George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon — Buffalo Trace Distillery, 2024 Release

George T. Stagg is the crown jewel of Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection — a barrel-proof, unfiltered Kentucky Straight Bourbon that has become one of the most coveted whiskeys in the world. The 2024 release is bottled at a thunderous 136.1 proof from barrels aged over 15 years and two months, drawing on the full depth and concentration that only extended aging in the Kentucky climate can produce. First released in 2002 to meet demand for well-aged, full-strength whiskey, Stagg has since become a benchmark for American bourbon at its most powerful and complex.

The nose is an opulent wave of dark caramel, vanilla, dark cherry, and toasted oak, with hints of espresso and dark chocolate emerging with time. On the palate, the entry is bold and warming — layers of rich toffee, dried fruit, leather, and baking spice unfold with remarkable structure for a whiskey of this proof. The finish is extraordinarily long, with lingering oak, vanilla, and a slow-building heat that rewards patience. Add a few drops of water to open up even greater complexity.

2024 International Whisky Competition — First Place across multiple categories. One of the most decorated bourbons in American whiskey history.

• Producer: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
• Expression: George T. Stagg Antique Collection 2024 Release
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• ABV: 68.05% (136.1 Proof)
• Age: 15+ years
• Size: 750ml
• Finish: Unfiltered, barrel proof
• Tasting Notes: Dark caramel, vanilla, dark cherry, espresso, toasted oak, leather, baking spice
• Serve: Neat or with a few drops of water to open complexity
• Best Paired With: Dark chocolate, smoked meats, aged cheddar, pecan pie

The 2024 George T. Stagg is a once-a-year opportunity to own one of America's greatest bourbons — raw, powerful, and utterly unforgettable.

Producer Description 

The green label features the time-honored graphic of a key, commemorating an important element in original labels and the brand’s slogan since the 1940’s, “Your Key To Hospitality”!

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Released in 2023, the Wild Turkey Master's Keep Voyage Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the latest edition to the coveted Master's Keep series. This premium 106-proof (53% ABV) iteration is a collaborative bottling between two Campari powerhouses - Master Distiller Eddie Russel and Appleton Estate Master Blender Joy Spence.

Master's Keep Voyage is said to be a 10 year old Kentucky bourbon whiskey finished for at least five weeks in hand-selected Appleton Estate ex-rum casks - casks which previously housed 14 year old pot still Jamaican rum. Offered in curated quantities, expect a nose of island fruits, citrus, and oak coated in molasses. The palate explores hints of caramel, brown sugar, and trails of warm spice. A beautifully crafted whiskey full of exotic flavors weaving into a sweet, medium-long finish, Master's Keep Voyage Bourbon is a tropical island in a bottle!

One of the most decorated value bourbons in America — Evan Williams Black Label consistently punches well above its price point, earning scores that rival bottles costing three times as much. Distilled at Heaven Hill in Bardstown, Kentucky, it's a straight bourbon aged in new charred American oak, delivering the classic Kentucky profile with remarkable depth and polish at 86 proof.

The nose opens with milk chocolate, marshmallow, and freshly mown hay — inviting and complex. On the palate, a sweet entry gives way to mild oak, a warm ember glow, and woodsy notes of vanilla and almond butter. The finish lingers with a touch of honey. Exceptional neat, and a workhorse in cocktails.

Expert Review

Wine Enthusiast — 96–100 Points | The opening aromas are complex, including milk chocolate, marshmallow and freshly mown hay. Palate entry is sweet and mildly oaky; by midpalate, there’s an embers-glow warmth, followed by woodsy tastes of vanilla and almond butter. Finish shows a touch of honey.

• Producer: Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
• Style: Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
• ABV: 43% (86 Proof)
• Format: 1.0 Liter
• Serve: Neat, on the rocks, or in an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour

Producer Description 

Lovingly aged 5 years in new American oak barrels with a mash bill of 95% corn and 5% malted barley. The result is a buttery blend of vanilla, citrus, and corn bread on the nose, with notes of cashew butter and caramel on the palate. Best enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite whiskey cocktail.

Memo Summary Notes

The Hudson New York Straight Bourbon 5-Year-Old is a significant milestone for the Tuthilltown Spirits distillery. Released in late 2023 to celebrate the brand's 20th anniversary, it is only the second age-stated whiskey in their core lineup.

Producer Description 

The William Larue Weller 2024 Release from the esteemed Buffalo Trace Antique Collection is a true collector’s bourbon, embodying the rich tradition of wheated bourbons with an uncut, unfiltered presentation. Bottled at a robust 125.8 Proof (62.9% ABV), this bourbon is aged for 12 years and 6 months, allowing it to develop a smooth, complex profile that brings out the sweetness and depth of its wheated mash bill. Known for its balance of bold flavors and refined character, the 2024 release of William Larue Weller is a remarkable addition to any serious whiskey collection.

William Larue Weller is celebrated for its full-bodied and rounded profile, showcasing flavors of vanilla, caramel, and baking spices with a smooth finish that highlights its well-aged complexity.

Producer Description 

MIC.DROP. L22-01 Mic Drop started as a side project enabling PM Spirits to have access to American whiskey for our New York market – at the time, we had none to sell. The first few releases happened to be MGP for no particular reason others than the fact that out of all the casks we tasted, we felt these stood out most and met the criteria for the type of releases we wanted to make happen. After the third release, we started to wonder what Mic Drop should actually stand for. We decided to use it as a brand that would shine a spotlight on distillers and barrels that we felt were particularly good. 

Our fourth release was a rye whiskey produced by Wilderness Trail, simply because to us, they may very well be the best player in that category at the moment. In the middle of 2021, we stumbled upon something very, very different when a friend suggested we taste two specific barrels. They contained bourbon that was double distilled in Louisville, Kentucky on a Vendome copper pot still with a mashbill of 60% corn, 17% wheat, 13% oats, and 10% barley. They aged in Kentucky in two 60 gallon, new American oak barrels with a #2 char for a little over seven years. Total yield was 55.1 gallons – slightly over 54% evaporation.

This bottling was obtained by dumping together the only two casks of bourbon ever made with this mashbill at this distillery. It was double distilled on a copper pot still and aged for over seven years in Louisville, Kentucky. It has been bottled at a cask strength of 58% abv, without chill filtration or added color. We can't tell you who made it. 100% of the profits from this bottling will go towards organizations advocating for gun safety in every town in America. Producer Description.

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Mary Dowling Winter Wheat is a symphony of ripe cherry, roasted nuts, and golden honey, meticulously aged in wood-fired barrels, delivering a velvety smooth finish with delicate notes of allspice and cinnamon.

Having lived a life immersed in the pursuit of artisanal mastery, Mary Dowling e manated a vibrant energy of resilience and daring. Mary Dowling Winter Wheat serves as a testament to her unwavering dedication and deep respect for the artistry inherent in bourbon craftsmanship.

This meticulously crafted Winter Wheat recipe undergoes a transformative aging process within #3, wood-fired, toasted, and charred new American oak barrels, unfurling a captivating bouquet of aroma. Notes of ripe cherry, oak, and hints of dark stone fruit tantalize the senses, setting the stage for an exquisite tasting experience. With each sip, the palate is enveloped in a symphony of flavors, as lush caramel, roasted nuts, and golden honey dance across the tongue.

The journey culminates in a velvety smooth finish, adorned with delicate nuances of allspice, cinnamon, and a whisper of black pepper.

Producer Description 

Parker’s Heritage Collection Double Barreled Blend consists of 67% 13-year-old bourbon, aged on the 5th, 6th, and 7th floors of Rickhouse Q. The bourbon then underwent a secondary maturation in newly charred level #3 barrels for an additional month. 

The bourbon was then blended with 33% 15-year-old bourbon from the 2nd and 5th floors of Rickhouse II. The age of the blended bourbon definitely brings back memories of Promise of Hope and the 11 Year Single Barrel - with its flavor profile not too far off from them either.

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100% NEW YORK GROWN

Great Jones Straight Bourbon is crafted from ingredients grown in the legendary Black Dirt region of Warwick Valley, NY. Once the site of a prehistoric lake, the soil here is renowned for its nutrient-rich content which imbues a distinctive spice in our whiskeys. Corn, barley and rye are mashed and cut with Catskill Mountain water to create a uniquely New York spirit. 

• 4 years old
• Crafted in small batches
  
• Made from 100% New York-grown corn, malted barley, and rye
  
• Aged in American Oak barrels
  
• Perfectly balanced with a vanilla and light pepper finish

Producer Description 

Elevate your palate with Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Small Batch Bourbon. Double-barreled for extra depth, each sip reveals cascading layers of sweet maple, toasted marshmallow, and almond. This 750ml bottle encapsulates innovation, making every occasion special with its uniquely warm and inviting finish.

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Bottled-in-bond, 6- years old, 100 proof and made by their Master Distiller in one distillery in one season and then aged in their bonded warehouse. 

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Aged twice as long as its flagship bourbon and bottled at 100 proof, Knob Creek 18 Year Old offers a complex, yet balanced, liquid due to its mature age. Extensive aging in Kentucky rackhouses give this bourbon its rich copper color and unique flavor profile, delivering notes of caramelized oak and sweet vanilla with a warm finish; further demonstrating how great things take time and patience - yielding remarkable results.

Color: Rich copper tones with auburn hues

 Aroma: Brown sugar and aged oak, with notes of char and caramel

 Taste: Full-bodied with notes of caramelized oak and hints of sweet vanilla and baking spices

 Finish: Warm finished with spice and slight floral and fruit notes

Producer Description

Old Fitzgerald Bourbon has a long history of excellence, dating back to 1870. Today, this 7-Year-Old expression is made under the exacting standards of the Bottled-in-Bond Act, with a whisper of wheat. Rich and viscous, with notes of brown sugar, baking spices, and oak—this Bourbon is worth sharing. So, make it Your Key to Hospitality. Color: Bright copper.

• Aroma: Graham crackers and honey. Light citrus and summer fruit notes.
• Taste: Rich and viscous. Fresh bread, brown sugar, and baking spices.
• Finish: Long-lasting richness, Brown sugar sweetness with cinnamon fades to a hint of oak.

Proof: 100 Proof
Age: 7 Years Old

Producer Description 

Each spring and fall, a new edition to the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond series is released. Inspired by an original 1950's Old Fitzgerald diamond decanter, the packaging and series honor both the history of the Old Fitzgerald brand and the historic Bottled-in-Bond designation. The Old Fitzgerald line is well-known for its distilling pedigree, as the brand was first registered in 1884 and was eventually sold to "Pappy" Van Winkle during Prohibition. In 1999, Heaven Hill bought the brand and began distilling it at Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, KY. Today, in addition to our Old Fitzgerald Decanter Series.

For this edition, barrels were pulled from across three floors of rickhouse V at Heaven Hill Distillery’s main campus in Bardstown, Kentucky. The Bourbon was put into barrels in the fall of 2004 and bottled in the spring of 2022, making this the first 17-year-old bottle in the Old Fitzgerald series.

Color: Deep Mahogany

Nose: Aged oak with vanilla, walnuts, dried citrus, and baking spices.

Taste: Smooth and rich with caramel and butterscotch. Dark chocolate and abundant spices, especially at the back of the tongue. Bright spearmint note at mid-palate.
Finish: Warm and soft. Nutmeg and cloves 

Producer Description 

Bottled at the same 114 proof the spirit was when it entered into the barrel, this non-chill filtered wheated bourbon forgoes chill filtration to preserve all the naturally occurring residual oils and flavors that occur during the distillation and aging process (potentially making it appear cloudy at cold temperatures).

This bourbon  filtered whiskey enthusiasts, honoring William Larue Weller.

Producer Description

Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is crafted with the same patient, small-batch philosophy that defines the brand — 100 proof, aged in charred American oak, and built for those who want their rye to mean something. Rich, spicy, and full-bodied, it works equally well neat, on the rocks, or as the backbone of a classic Manhattan or Old Fashioned.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich caramel, bright ginger, and lingering menthol, with herbaceous rye notes and a good core of oak spice.
Palate: Traditional rye spiciness, rich and mouth-coating, with vanilla, brown sugar, and soft butter developing alongside the rye.
Finish: Drying oak, white pepper, and rye spice linger long on the finish.

Cocktail Pairings

The high proof and bold rye character make this an ideal cocktail whiskey. Use it in a Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, or Sazerac. Equally rewarding neat or over a large ice cube.

About Knob Creek

Knob Creek is part of the Jim Beam Small Batch Collection, named after the creek near Abraham Lincoln’s childhood home in Kentucky. The brand is defined by its commitment to pre-Prohibition-style whiskey — higher proof, longer aging, and uncompromising flavor. Master Distiller Fred Noe carries on the tradition with patience and craft.

Product Details

• Producer: Knob Creek (Beam Suntory)
• Style: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
• Origin: Kentucky, USA
• Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
• Aging: Charred American oak barrels
• Format: 750ml

Producer Description 

Made in homage to one of bourbon's original aristocrats, W.L. Weller 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon continues to be crafted using Weller's wheated bourbon recipe. Aged for a minimum of 12 years, far longer than most wheated bourbons. This whiskey features aromas of creamy vanilla, caramel and molasses that gives way to notes of candied corn, ripe fruits, cocoa powder and dried fruits on the palate. With a finish, which is elegant and soft, has hints of mint, fruit and vanilla this wheated bourbon is not to be overlooked. W.L. Weller 12 Year Old Bourbon earned the Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019.

TASTING NOTES:

Aromas of lanolin, almond, creamed corn and toasty vanilla. The mid-palate flavor is heavily wheated, layered and moderately sweet. Long, oaky, and intensely smooth finish.
AWARDS:

2019 Silver Medal - New York World Spirits Competition

2019 Gold Medal - Whiskies of the World

2019 Double Gold Medal - North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition

2019 Silver Medal - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition

2019 Silver Medal - American Whiskey Masters

2019 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 

I may be the driving force that makes Jesse James Whiskey available, but it belongs to and is a salute to all of us outlaws who bust our knuckles 40 or 50 hours a week, and like to do things loud, proud, hard, and honest.”

— Jesse James Dupree

Made from home grown corn and aged for a minimum of three years in traditional oak casks for a full, smooth character. With a warm aroma of baked apples and cinnamon spice and a palate full of wood and a finish of black pepper, this bourbon is wonderful on the rocks.

Producer Description 

Roe & Co is a new premium Blended Irish Whiskey, named in honour of George Roe, a true pioneer of Irish Whiskey.

Refined, elegant, and with remarkable depth, a masterful blend of rich malt whiskey and the smoothest of grain whiskey aged in bourbon casks.

Producer Description 

Thoughtful, hand-selected small batch bourbon that celebrates craftsmanship and character. Rich and smooth, it opens with warm notes of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak, followed by layered spices and a subtle hint of dried fruit. The finish is long and balanced—comforting yet bold—perfect for sipping neat by the fire or elevating a classic bourbon cocktail.

If you want to tailor the wording (e.g., bold & dramatic, casual & fun, or detailed tasting notes), just tell me the vibe!

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An expertly crafted blend of exceptional, high-rye straight bourbon whiskey with a long, gentle finish.

Blended bourbon with aromas and flavor notes of spice cake, cherry, chocolate, vanilla, apple, banana, and pineapple. Nelson Brothers Bourbon with a long, gentle finish, plus peppercorn, spearmint, lemon peel, and sweet tobacco notes.