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75% Corn, 13% Rye, and 12% Malted Barley Mash Bill Whiskeys

These are popular whiskeys with mash bill of 75% Corn, 13% Rye, and 12% Malted Barley.

Knob Creek 9 Year
Knob Creek 9 Year

COLOR: Copper to medium amber. TASTE: Rich, sweet, woody, full-bodied, almost fruity.

Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon
Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon

TASTE: Sweet. Bold. Smooth. AROMA: Vanilla. FINISH: Spice with orange peel.

Knob Creek Smoked Maple
Knob Creek Smoked Maple

Smoked maple flavors for a unique, smoky sweetness. COLOR: Copper to medium amber. TASTE: Full-bodied, inviting maple notes that lift to smoke and are complemented with rich vanilla and caramel. AROMA: Smoked hickory and maple wood, with hints of

Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon Barrel Proof
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon Barrel Proof

Tones of sweet tobacco and hints of orange and mint.

Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Bourbon
Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Bourbon

COLOR: Rich burnt umber. OTHER NOTES: Taste, aroma, and finish vary based on the barrel selected.

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B521
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B521

COLOR: Deep amber. AROMA: Caramel with toasted oak, fruit notes of apple, and orange. TASTE: Rich vanilla, caramel, and butterscotch along with spices of black pepper & cinnamon at the back of the palate. FINISH: Nicely layered showcasing all flavors,

Yellowstone Select Bourbon
Yellowstone Select Bourbon

Nose: Rye spice with soft, leathered cherries. Palate: Smoked caramel. Finish: Smoky oak and brown sugar.

Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 9 Year
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 9 Year

COLOR: Our darkest and deepest amber and henna color. TASTE: Deep and complex flavors of vanilla, nuts and oak. AROMA: Robust vanilla and caramel notes; slightly smoky. FINISH: Long and full; perfect for easygoing sipping.

Evan Williams Bourbon (Black Label)
Evan Williams Bourbon (Black Label)

Color: Medium Amber. Nose: Light with deep vanilla and mint. Taste: Notes of oak, brown sugar, and caramel. Finish: Medium to long.

Wild Turkey American Honey
Wild Turkey American Honey

It’s the sweeter, smoother side of Wild Turkey, with notes of sweet honey, caramel, and orange.

Wild Turkey Longbranch
Wild Turkey Longbranch

An extraordinarily balanced and smooth sipping whiskey with subtle hints of smoky sweetness.

Wild Turkey Master's Keep Voyage
Wild Turkey Master's Keep Voyage

AROMA: Notes of vanilla, oak, and fruit give way to molasses, rum cake, and allspice. PALATE: Sweet and creamy with notes of tropical and dried fruit, caramel and aged oak. FINISH: A warm and long-lasting finish with chocolate, fruit, and

Legent Bourbon
Legent Bourbon

Partially finished in wine and sherry casks. Sherry casks add complex layers of spice, raisin, and heavy dried fruit flavor. These casks also help give Legent its deeper, reddish color. French oak wine casks impart different oak notes than traditional

Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon
Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon

AROMA: Lots of aged character. Sweet and woody with notes of dark dried fruit like cherry or plum and confectionary notes of honey, chocolate, caramel, nougat and brown sugar throughout. TASTE: Sweet and warming. Dried dark fruit notes complete with

Jim Beam Old Tub Bourbon
Jim Beam Old Tub Bourbon

This unique bourbon has tasting notes that include oak, complemented along with grain, and a warm caramel. It has a lingering color of golden citrine gemstone with shades of honey and an aroma that carries initial waves of oak followed

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel
Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel

Fuller bodied, with rich vanilla flavors and a hint of sweetness. A complex layering of almonds, honey, blackberries, and leather gives way to a long, dark, and lingering finish.

Wild Turkey Bourbon
Wild Turkey Bourbon

Notes of sweet vanilla, pear, and hints of spice.

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