EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 33 MIN
Ultimate Bourbon Showdown: RR15, Pappy 15, GTS, and EC15; Ep. 62
from Bourbon, Brass & Beyond · host Bourbon, Brass & Beyond
Join Dan, Nick, Calvin, and Mike as we compare and review some of the most sought-after bourbons, including Pappy Van Winkle 15, Russell's Reserve 15, George T. Stagg, and Elijah Craig 15 year sharing tasting notes, insights, and preferences. We even throw in a few dusties: 1983 Austin Nichols Wild Turkey 8-year 101 and 2003 Russell's Reserve.Keywords#bourbon #whiskey #PappyVanWinkle #RussellsReserve #GeorgeTStagg #Stagg #GTS #pvw15 #bourbontasting #bourbonreview #whiskeytasting #bourboncommunity #buffalotrace #wildturkey #heavenhill #oldripvanwinkle #bourbonbrassandbeyond #nationalbourbonweekKey topicsComparison of Pappy Van Winkle 15 and Russell's Reserve 15Tasting notes and flavor profiles of top bourbonsThe importance of proof and aging in bourbon flavorCommunity insights on bourbon preferencesStrategies for finding rare bourbonsGuest nameDan, Mike, Nick, and CalvinSound bites"It's got almost that little dusty funk to it.""You can't go wrong with any of them.""The flavor on it is in a league of its own."Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Bourbon Battle02:11 Tasting Elijah Craig 15-Year-Old04:27 Exploring Pappy Van Winkle and Availability07:03 The Importance of Tasting Notes10:03 Russell's Reserve 15-Year-Old Tasting12:34 Comparing Different Bourbons14:46 The Journey of Bourbon Discovery17:40 The Influence of Proof on Flavor20:03 Final Thoughts on the Bourbon Lineup32:02 NEWCHAPTERResourcesBourbon, Brass & Beyond - https://www.bourbonbrassandbeyond.com Buffalo Trace Distillery - https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/Russell's Reserve - https://www.russellsreserve.com/ Elijah Craig - https://elijahcraig.com/ Old Rip Van Winkle - https://www.oldripvanwinkle.com
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