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75% Corn, 21% Rye, and 4% Malted Barley Mash Bill Whiskeys

These are popular whiskeys with mash bill of 75% Corn, 21% Rye, and 4% Malted Barley.

Agitator Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Red Wine Barrels
Agitator Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Red Wine Barrels

A handsome deep amber hue with rich vanilla and baking spice aromas balanced by subtle vinous fruit aromatics that give complexity. On the palate, flavors of vanilla, caramel, clove, nutmeg, and red fruits finished by long spice notes culminating

The Burning Chair Bourbon
The Burning Chair Bourbon

Aromatically intriguing with brown sugar, caramel, butterscotch and toasty oak. The palate is smooth and lush with loads of vanilla bean, baking spices, maple and baked apples. The finish is long and exciting, begging for another sip.

Lost Republic Bourbon
Lost Republic Bourbon

THE AROMA: Bold Notes of toasted oak and apple with hints of lemon peel and all spice. THE TASTE: Biscuit, cherry, banana and white pepper flavors from the grain, compliment the lighter Crème Brule combination of flavors from the barrel.

Boone County Small Batch Bourbon
Boone County Small Batch Bourbon

Appearance: Perfectly balanced colors of copper, chestnut and caramel. Aroma: Light notes of aged oak, vanilla, almond, and sugar cookie. Flavor: An elegant roundness; with appropriate notes of sweek oak, caramel, vanilla, and almond biscuit. Finish: A dash of aged

Old Soul High Rye Bourbon Whiskey
Old Soul High Rye Bourbon Whiskey

Color: Brilliant deep amber. Nose: Sweet notes of vanilla, reminiscent of bakery goods and sugar cookies, with hints of fresh leather. Taste: Elegant and balanced mouthfeel showing notes of rose and dried cherry followed by toffee and baking spices. Rye

Bad Sweater Whiskey
Bad Sweater Whiskey

4 year-old Bourbon spiked with our favorite holiday spices –cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, cacao nibs and vanilla bean.

Bluegrass Distillers Toasted Oak Bourbon (Limited Edition)
Bluegrass Distillers Toasted Oak Bourbon (Limited Edition)

Oak, toffee, baking spice, caramel, vanilla, and marshmallow. The toasted barrel adds a level of sweetness to the bourbon, similar to a toasted marshmallow.

Four Gate Whiskey Batch 18 Saint Charente
Four Gate Whiskey Batch 18 Saint Charente

Appearance: Dark brown. Nose: Apple pie, baking spices, cinnamon, cloves. Taste: Spicy pepper, sweet vanilla and graham cracker, vanilla, light apples and citrus zest. Finish: long and satisfying with lingering orchard fruits.

Redemption Bourbon
Redemption Bourbon

NOSE: Caramel with just a touch of spice and hints of over-ripe bananas. PALATE: Toffee, kola nut, and baking spice dominate with nuanced anise and black pepper. FINISH: Smooth with a sweet and spicy balance between corn and cracked pepper.

Cleveland Christmas Bourbon
Cleveland Christmas Bourbon

This bourbon is slightly sweetened. It is a dark mahogany color with the traditional flavors of bourbon, vanilla, caramel, and toffee combined with the traditional flavors of Christmas, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Orange Peel, and Clove.

Giant Texas Bourbon Whiskey
Giant Texas Bourbon Whiskey

Hints of vanilla and caramel.

Coopers' Craft Barrel Reserve Bourbon
Coopers' Craft Barrel Reserve Bourbon

THE NOSE: Fresh hewn oak with hints of smoke and char are spiced with hints of cinnamon and leather atop a layer of orchard and citrus fruit. Sweetened with a sprinkling of vanilla wafer crumbs. THE TASTE: Caramel and cotton

Brough Brothers Bourbon
Brough Brothers Bourbon

Taste: A medium body flavor featuring fruity notes of green apple and pear. It also has subtle hints of ginger and nutmeg. Featuring a golden honey color. Nose: Attractive floral aromas of in bloom red roses with fragrant apples, and

Four Gate Indiana Foundation
Four Gate Indiana Foundation

Nose: Sweet vanilla, cloves, cinnamon. Taste: Vanilla, light butterscotch, oak, candied lemon drops, orange zest. Finish: Medium, sweet brown sugar, citrus, and barrel tannins linger.

Creek Water Whiskey
Creek Water Whiskey

Aromas of tobacco and maple syrup fill the air while the deep copper color draws you in. Featuring a slightly charred front-end with spicy hints of cinnamon and traditional oak followed by a short, smooth finish.

Maryland Heritage Series Lorely 16-Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Maryland Heritage Series Lorely 16-Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey

The nose is a medley of red fruit. The moves to candied orange peel and baking spice. The palate has a touch of coco nibs. Then there's a burst of ripe cherries, cinnamon, nutmeg and sage. The lower proof cask

Four Gate FOUR BY FOUR
Four Gate FOUR BY FOUR

Nose: Pepper, spice, vanilla, molasses, maple syrup, butter. Taste: Citrus zest, oranges, light caramel, sweet simple syrup, and dark rum. Finish: Long, the rye spices fade out to be replaced by low, sweet dark rum notes.

Billy Banks Rye Whiskey
Billy Banks Rye Whiskey

Chocolatey, and delivered with notes of caramel and various spices.

Lost Republic Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon
Lost Republic Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon

THE AROMA: Lemon, lavender, cherry, hibiscus, cinnamon and tea notes. THE TASTE: Creme brulee balance of vanilla, caramel, and biscuit. THE MOUTHFEEL: Smooth warming sensation that lasts forever

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