Episode 64: Best in Class Alternates 2023

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this Episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell review their Best In Class 2023 Alternates.  Couldn't find the Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, or Irish whiskey that we chose for our Best In Class awards?  Well you can go after the next best thing with these alternates that we've picked for each category along with a list of our favorite whiskies from the year.

Bourbon - Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C923
Rye - Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye
Scotch - Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 11
Irish - Redbreast PX

Full list of our favorite whiskies here:

Bourbon:

• Bardstown Bourbon Co Discovery 11
• Bardstown Bourbon Co Single Barrel Barrel Proof (128 proof - 36% rye mash bill)
• Lux Row 12 Year
• Old Fitzgerald 10 Year
• Knob Creek Single Barrel picks
• Elijah Craig C923
• Elijah Craig Private Barrels
• Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
• Parker’s Heritage Double Barrel
• 1792 Bottled in Bond Single Barrels

Rye:

• Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof
• Liberty Pole Peated Cask Strength Rye
• Restoration Rye Single Barrel Barrel Proof
• Prideful Goat SWP/HWS pick
• Rare Character Amburana Cask
• Michter’s Barrel Proof Rye
• Bardstown Bourbon Co Foursquare Collaboration

Irish:

• Redbreast PX
• Midleton Very Rare
• Gold Spot
• Jameson 18

Irish (non-Midleton):

• Fercullen Amarone Cask
• Drumshanbo
• Kinnitty Castle Spirits Cider Cask

Scotch:

• Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 11
• Gordon and MacPhail Glen Scotia 21 year
• Gordon and MacPhail Pulteney 15 year cask strength
• Glenmorangie 21 year
• Murray McDavid Tobermory 20 year

Japanese:

• Too expensive - look elsewhere 

Budget:

• Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye
• Wild Turkey 101
• Wild Turkey 101 Rye
• Evan Williams Bottled in Bond
• Dewar’s Mizunara Oak

Cocktails:

• Bourbon Espresso Martini
• Andes Mint
• Pickletini

Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies!

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