Van Winkle Rye, Oak & Age, Commander's Club, Birthday Bourbon, & Caleb's Crossing; Ep. 74

Join Dan, Nick, and Chase as they celebrate Chase's Birthday. They pull out an all star line-up of bourbons: Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye, Oak & Age Hazmat 11 yr, Caleb's Crossing, Commander's Club, 1983 Austin Nichols Wild Turkey, and Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. They share tasting notes, and discuss whiskey industry insights, including rare releases and personal favorites. We spend a lot of time talking about Bruce Russell's impact on Wild Turkey @russellsryeguy , as well as reaching our 7,000 follower milestone. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight!Keywords#bourbon #whiskey #tastingnotes #oldripvanwinkle #russellsreserve #podcast #bourbonbrassandbeyond #rarecharacter #oak&age #bourbontasting #oldforester Key topicsBourbon tasting notes and profilesRare and limited edition bourbonsIndustry insights and bottle huntingPersonal favorites and recommendationsWhiskey industry trends and historyGuest nameNick and ChaseSound bites"The nose on this is just fantastic.""I love the mouthfeel and the finish.""Wild Turkey is always a solid choice."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Whiskey Selection02:00 Caleb's Crossing Blend and Tasting Notes04:08 Sealbox and Bourbon Distributors05:57 Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye08:08 Tasting the 13-Year Rye and Flavor Profile09:57 Discussion on Proof and Proof Woes11:52 Exploring Barrel Proof and Special Releases14:06 Wild Turkey and Other Notable Bourbons15:50 The Impact of Aging and Bottle Variations17:51 High Proof Bourbons and Personal Favorites20:04 Rare Character and Limited Editions21:56 Industry Trends and Collecting Bourbon23:49 Whiskey Tasting Techniques and Tips25:54 Bourbon Recommendations for Enthusiasts28:14 Closing Remarks and Community EngagementResourcesBourbon, Brass & Beyond - https://www.bourbonbrassandbeyond.comCaleb's Crossing Whiskey Co. - https://www.calebscrossingwhiskeyco.com