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 C923Rye - Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof RyeScotch - Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 11Irish - Redbreast PXFull list of our favorite whiskies here:Bourbon:Bardstown Bourbon Co Discovery 11Bardstown Bourbon Co Single Barrel Barrel Proof (128 proof - 36% rye mash bill)Lux Row 12 YearOld Fitzgerald 10 YearKnob Creek Single Barrel picksElijah Craig C923Elijah Craig Private BarrelsJack Daniel’s 12 YearParker’s Heritage Double Barrel1792 Bottled in Bond Single BarrelsRye:Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel ProofLiberty Pole Peated Cask Strength RyeRestoration Rye Single Barrel Barrel ProofPrideful Goat SWP/HWS pickRare Character Amburana CaskMichter’s Barrel Proof RyeBardstown Bourbon Co Foursquare CollaborationIrish:Redbreast PXMidleton Very RareGold SpotJameson 18Irish (non-Midleton):Fercullen Amarone CaskDrumshanboKinnitty Castle Spirits Cider CaskScotch:Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 11Gordon and MacPhail Glen Scotia 21 yearGordon and MacPhail Pulteney 15 year cask strengthGlenmorangie 21 yearMurray McDavid Tobermory 20 yearJapanese:Too expensive - look elsewhere Budget:Jack Daniel’s Bonded RyeWild Turkey 101Wild Turkey 101 RyeEvan Williams Bottled in BondDewar’s Mizunara OakCocktails:Bourbon Espresso MartiniAndes MintPickletiniCheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies!Support the show