🥃 Frank August Small Batch Bourbon

One of the fastest‑rising modern bourbon brands, Frank August has gone from a quiet newcomer to an award‑winning darling — including taking home World’s Best Bourbon at the 2025 IWSC. Crafted as a true small batch (just 10–15 barrels per release) and bottled at 100 proof, this pour is all about balance, modern design, and refined flavor.

Although Frank August is a non‑distilling producer, all whiskey is sourced from Kentucky and blended with intention to highlight consistency and quality. Bottled at 100 proof, aged at least 4 years, and designed with a sleek minimalist bottle — complete with a removable back label meant to let the bottle live on as a decanter.

🎧 Tune in for the full breakdown, including how this brand has become one of the most talked‑about new bourbons in the country.

🎙️ In this episode we blind taste all three of the 2024 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof bottles.

Three batches. Three proofs. Three unique expressions of Heaven Hill’s flagship barrel‑proof bourbon — each one uncut, non‑chill‑filtered, and packed with classic ECBP flavor.A124 - January 2024 (119 Proof, 10 Years 9 Months)

B524 - May 2024 (130.6 Proof, 11 Years 2Months)

C924 - September 2024 (129 Proof, 11 Years)

Penelope steps into the cigar‑pairing arena with a unique twist — instead of relying on heavy barrel finishes, they blend Straight Bourbon, American Single Malt, and American Light Whiskey into a pour meant to complement a good cigar. At 101 proof and aged 6 years, this release balances richness, sweetness, and subtle smoke-friendly complexity.

🥃 Old Forester Whiskey Row Series takes you through bourbon history with five unique expressions: 1870 Original Batch, 1897 Bottled-in-Bond, 1910 Old Fine Whiskey, 1920 Prohibition Style, and 1924 10-Year. Each bottle tells a story of innovation and tradition from Louisville’s Whiskey Row. Showcasing signature mash bills, evolving flavor profiles, and bronze-aged complexity, this series is a bourbon lover’s journey through time!

This week, we’re pouring one of the most consistently respected single barrels on the market — John J. Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon. Distilled, aged, and finished in Virginia, this bottle delivers big flavor, elegance, and exceptional balance.Produced by A. Smith Bowman Distillery in Fredericksburg, Virginia, this single barrel bourbon is triple‑distilled and bottled at 100 proof. Each barrel is hand‑selected, delivering a refined yet flavorful profile that bourbon fans keep coming back to.

🎧 Tune in for tasting notes, production insights, and why this bottle has earned a reputation as a must‑have single barrel bourbon.

📢 New Episode Drop!

🎙️ Whiskey Podcast Profiles presents:🥃 Willett 4-Year Rye — Family Estate Bottled (Cask Strength)

🏭 Distillery Notes

Crafted on-site at Willett Distillery in Bardstown, KY. This small-batch, barrel-proof rye is non-chill filtered and full-bodied, showcasing Willett’s signature craftsmanship.

🌾 Tasting Breakdown

* Proof & Age: Cask strength, around 109–119 proof; aged 4 years

* Mashbill: Blend of high‑rye (74% rye, 11% corn, 15% barley) and low‑rye (51% rye, 34% corn, 15% barley)

* Nose: Floral and botanical with caramel apple, burnt toffee, honey, vanilla wafer, red fruits like apple/pear, kettle corn & powdered sugar

* Palate: Raisin, menthol, spice, green tea, cherry, citrus zest, honey-toffee, creamy caramel, fruity notes like red fruit and strawberry jam

* Finish: Toasted grains, black pepper, oak char, citrus zest, spiced honey, lingering mint, eucalyptus, cardamom, clove, cocoa, and lingering sweetness

#WhiskeyPodcast #WillettRye #FamilyEstate #CaskStrength #StraightRyeWhiskey #RyeLife #WhiskeyGram #WhiskeyLovers #WhiskeyWednesday #CraftWhiskey #AmericanRye #WhiskeyTasting #WhiskeyCommunity #WhiskeyOfTheWeek #WhiskeyTalk #RyeEnthusiast #WhiskeyJourney #KentuckyRye #SmallBatch #WhiskeyDrop

This week, we’re sipping on a rare and expressive Kentucky rye — the Summer Rye Edition from Very Olde St. Nick, bottled by Preservation Distillery in Bardstown. This barrel-proof release is a seasonal stunner, offering a rich, jammy profile with a nostalgic twist.

🔍 Tasting Breakdown👃 Nose: Caramelized strawberries, vanilla, sugar cookies, cherry, and orange zest — sweet and complex, almost dessert-like👅 Palate: Toasted dark caramel, stewed fruits (strawberries, cherries, raspberries), freshly baked biscuits, and subtle spice🔥 Finish: Medium-long with lingering notes of biscuit, caramel, and hints of rye spice

🏭 Distillery NotesBottled at 117.9 proof, this limited release was selected before the summer heat could claim more of the barrel’s angel’s share. It’s a rye that defies expectations — soft, sweet, and layered with fruit and pastry notes. A true memory-maker in a glass.

From dessert-forward sophistication to historic cask strength, we’re pouring two standout expressions.

🎙️ New episode now streaming!

🥃 Which chapter of the Angel’s Envy story are you more intrigued by — Single Barrel sweetness or Bottled-In-Bond heritage?

👇 Drop your favorite or your first impression in the comments!

#bourbon #whiskey #bourbonwhiskey #whiskeygram #bourbongram #bourbonlover #bourbonlife #bourbonporn #bourbonhunting #bourbonenthusiast #bourboncollection #drinkstagram #instabourbon #whisky #cheers #pawhiskeyguys #rye #ryewhiskey #bottledinbond #angelsenvy #singlebarrel