This is My Bourbon Podcast
Lexington, Kentucky native Perry Ritter shares his passion for bourbon with friends, family, and the community at large, through interviews and conversations with some of the industry’s most interesting folks.
Ep. 453: This is my Barrell Bourbon 12 Year French Oak Finish Review + Is Bourbon Getting Boring?
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It's good to be back, folks! I missed last week and I miss y'all, so we've got a big, fun episode for you guys to mark our return. We've got a great review coming from our friends over at Barrell Craft Spirits, plus we talk about some projects that our friends around the TIMBP Universe are working on, and we've got lots to taste on this one. You'll love it, you'll laugh at it, you'll want some more of it. Enjoy.
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Ep. 452: This is a “One of These Things is Not Like the Other” Bourbon Flights w/MyDailyBourbon
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This is a fun flight, y'all! I get a great blind from Chad and we just have a wonderful time hanging out. He tests me, I get some things weirdly right, and some things weirdly wrong. Can you guess what's what? Or do you think I'm completely cooked? Either way, you're gonna enjoy this one a lot!
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Ep. 451: This is my Redwood Empire Hyperion Whiskey Review | Is it Worth the Hype?
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I'm riding solo this week, folks, and with about half a voice to boot! Hot off a great weekend at Bourbon & Beyond and about as sleep deprived as I've ever been, this week's episode of the podcast is brought to you by a hope and a prayer! I've got the newest release from our friends at Redwood Empire in my glass, their brand new Hyperion Whiskey, which is a blend of four (count 'em, 4) different whiskeys and clocking in at 110 proof. But, is this 7 to 14 year old product from out West worthy of...
Ep. 450: This is the Best Way to Drink Green River Full Proof Bourbon w/MyDailyBourbon
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It's crazy that we've come this far in just under 9 years, folks, but here we are at the doorstep of episode 450. Hundreds of reviews, dozens of interviews, so many friends made along the way, and an unbelievable time we've had since we first hit that record button. Now, we've got a great episode for you to enjoy, where Chad Watson and I put Green River Full Proof Bourbon through its paces and figure out how you should be drinking it. Which of our methods turns out to be the best? And, do we...
Ep. 449: This is my Parker's Heritage 2026 Edition Review + Is Lantern's...Good?
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I'm so happy to be welcoming Kyle back to the show this week, and he's with me for a HUGE review of one of Heaven Hill's most sought-after and well-beloved annual limited releases. The Parker's Heritage Collection brings some of the more experimental and unique side of Heaven Hill's catalogue to the table, and with a bourbon made with rye backset, this year's entry is no different! But, does it live up to the hype or does it fall flat? It's a great time with two pals! Enjoy.
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Ep. 448: This is Nostalgia, Representation, and Bourbon at Fall Lexington Comic Con 2026
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What an amazing weekend I was able to have with new friends and some familiar faces at the very first fall edition of Lexington Comic & Toy Convention. From Lori Beth Denberg to Ari Millen to my new buddy Chris who makes his own chocolate and bourbon bitters, we've got a great episode for everyone here. Plus, you get a blast of nostalgia from a familiar kids' Latina voice actor. It's a great time, and there's even bourbon and whiskey talk, plus some that gets drank by us. Thanks to LexCon for bringing us...
Ep. 447: This is my Bourbon & Wine Pairing Podcast + I Miss Anthony Bourdain, w/MyDailyBourbon
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This episode has been a couple weeks in the making, but it's one that we're very excited to bring you, dear listeners. The question often arises to whether bourbon and wine cane pair together, and this week, I'm fortunate enough to be joined by MyDailyBourbon AKA Chad Watson to learn about those nuances and find out how we can actually make the perfect pairings happen. Plus, I wax poetic about the poet of food and culture himself, Anthony Bourdain, for an inordinate amount of time before realizing that I should've simply said that...
Ep. 446: This is the Weller Episode | Which Bottle is the Best of the Brand?
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Papa Ritter and I have been working on this episode for a long friggin' time, y'all. It's finally time. We're rounding out the end of Big Ass August by asking the big, unending question: which Weller Bourbon is the best one? And, I tell ya: we answer that question. Special Reserve? 12 Year? Single Barrel??? There are so many options. But, I tell ya one thing: it's a good freaking time. Enjoy.
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Ep. 445: This is my Koopers Whiskey Barrel Reserve Bourbon Review
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We've got a new release for y'all this week, folks, and it's a blend of rye and wheat bourbons from Green River under the Koopers Whiskey brand! For $64, how does it hold up in today's market? And are there too many 4-grain bourbons out there right now? We gotta figure it out the only way we know how: drinking the dang thing! Enjoy, y'all.
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Ep. 444: This is the Best Way to Drink Hurst Knoll Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
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It's back, folks, just in time for BIG ASS AUGUST, and it just feels so good! In yet another installment of one of our favorite series, Best Way to Drink, we're checking out a rye from Rare Character and giving it the full rundown! Will the answer surprise you? Maybe not! Enjoy.
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Ep. 443: This is my Heaven Hill 22 Year Bourbon Review + Elijah Craig 21 Single Barrel Taste Off
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It is a MASSIVE episode this week, featuring not just a review but, also, a Taste Off featuring TWO huge products from Heaven Hill! Their 22 Year Bourbon release is one we've been looking forward to trying out for a long time, and it's really cool to be able to put it up next to an Elijah Craig 21 Year Old Single Barrel. Are there gonna be some oaky and tannic notes in this episode? Maybe one or two! Plus, perhaps the most unique Barrel Rings we've EVER gotten in TIMBP history. Enjoy.
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Ep. 442: This is my Benchmark Rye Review | New Budget Rye King? w/MyDailyBourbon
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It's a Kyle and Chad takeover episode, folks! As we prepare ourselves for the season of allocations and hunting, there's always time for one last review to be squeezed in that will certainly be a game changer for many. Coming from Buffalo Trace and their bottom shelf, wallet-friendly line, Benchmark Rye clocks in 100 proof and around 4 years old for just $15. However, what makes this whiskey tick and make makes it tock? Will it clean your clock or leave your pocket asking for a different pour altogether? Only time will tell. Enjoy.
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Ep. 441: This is the Best Bourbon to Pair with Miller Lite | Ritter Vacation Episode!
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We're taking it easy this week with a completely non-serious episode that's also a whole lot of fun has Papa Ritter on it! Haven't you ever wanted to know what bourbon you should drink when you're drinking cheap, okay beer? Well, here's your answer! We get into it. And then some. Anyway, I'm being watched and we better get around to not talking too much about that because if I do, I'll never publish another episode. Things are fun! Also, we talk a lot about music in the back half and I love...
Ep. 440: This is my Four Roses 100 Proof Brown Label (Yellow Label?) Review, w/MyDailyBourbon
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We've got something new that was quietly released onto the market this week, and I think you're gonna want to tune in for this one. Four Roses sneak-dropped the 100 proof edition of their Brown Label (or Yellow Label, depends on who you're talking to) and we've not heard a lot of chatter about it online. So, we figured we may as well get the conversation moving! Less than $30 and a 5 year old, 100 proof Four Roses Bourbon? Let's dive in! Enjoy.
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Ep. 439: This is the Buffalo Trace Flight That Ruined Me + BEANS AND MUSTARD FOR ALZHEIMER'S
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Sometimes, there are flights that make you feel good. And, then, sometimes...there are flights that make you question everything and THEN some. This, dear supporters, is one of those flights. It's something you have to hear (or see) to believe. Plus, we finally get to deliver on a promise WEEKS in the making, and it's one of YOU that made it happen! We've also got some Barrel Rings that we gotta talk about and it's a great time all around. Or, something like that. Enjoy, y'all. Thanks for everything, as always.
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Ep. 438: This is my Very Old Barton 100 Proof Review + Bourbon Hunting is Dead w/MyDailyBourbon
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I spent some time this past weekend jaunting around an old city I used to live in and checking out stores that I once knew and loved. They brought me both joy and disbelief upon entering and it got me to thinking that bourbon hunting isn't what it used to be. So, what happened to it? What killed it? Is it actually dead? I'm also welcoming Chad AKA MyDailyBourbon on this week to review a special bottle that you may have overlooked for a long time and we give it the ol' TIMBP...
Ep. 437: This is Kyle Getting Blinded with 99% Corn Bourbon, But...Does He Like It??
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I finally get to do something I've been waiting a while to do with our buddy Kyle and blind him on not just some 99% corn bourbon, but also throw it into a whole flight and see where it lands! How does it actually compare to some other things I've thrown at him, though? And can I make it through this episode without crying over video games?? Well...we'll have to see. Enjoy.
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Ep. 436: This is my New Riff 10 Year Bourbon AND Rye 2026 Edition Review
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New Riff is known for their extensive bourbon and rye explorations and they've brought yet another release of their 10 year whiskeys to the table for 2026's High Note series. Both coming in at barrel proof and a decade old, each product is certain to tantalize fans both new and old of the distillery. But, we have to put them under the microscope and check out just what they've got going on before we give them our stamp of approval! So, what does New Riff have to offer this time around? Only one way...
Ep. 435: This is my New Riff Duet Review + Pairing New Riff with Rhinegeist
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Do we have a brand new whiskey on our hands? We sure do! Was it created in conjunction with a brewery not too far away from the distillery that made it? Sure was! But, here's the thing: we're doing more than just reviewing it this week. We're doing a heckuva review AND pairing it with beer! Who would've thought to do something like THAT? Couldn't tell ya! Anyway, it's a good episode and definitely doesn't get a little crazy towards the end! Enjoy.
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Ep. 434: This is my Found North Batch 12 Canadian Whisky Review
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Ep. 433: This is my Peerless “Henry Kraver” 10 Year Bourbon Review
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We're back at it again, folks, and this time around, we're checking out a distillery that hasn't gotten enough love or time on this podcast. Peerless has made a name for itself in the bourbon world as a fighter and one of the biggest new kids on the block, but how does their new age-stated product highlight what they're doing behind the scenes? Plus, we've got a great Flying Blind for you, and we plenty of chatter about what we've been up to since you last heard from us. It's a great one...
Ep. 432: This is my Jack Daniel's Special Release Boiler Hill Rye Review
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We're in an amazing time for rye, my friends, and this release is something that if you missed out on...well, I'm very sorry about that, because you might just need to get a bottle or two. Am I spoiling anything? Not entirely, because this is something you need to hear (or see) to believe. Jack Daniel's...you're just on top of your game right now. Plus, a much needed update on the Turkey 101 handle situation, catching you up on where we've been over the past week in our drinking experiences, and an...
Ep. 431: This is Shaping Kentucky's Future w/Congressional Candidate Erin Petrey
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Can we drink bourbon on this podcast? Yes. Can we talk politics? ALSO yes. Can we somehow cohesively bind them together and make it into something that's both fun and educational yet important for current candidates in a heated race in Kentucky's Congressional race? Well...absolutely! This week, Erin Petrey joins me to discuss the world that she's trying to change and the one that she's currently living in while also drinking bourbon. It's a great time and you're definitely gonna learn something during it! Enjoy.
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Ep. 430: This is my Knob Creek 12 Year Bourbon Review
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Well, folks, somehow, in all of the years of this podcast, we've never reviewed this bourbon. Over 8 years and a long, unending search for a sister product that was apparently sold out in every single stupid store in Lexington, Kentucky, we finally are reviewing the Knob Creek 8 Year Old Bourbon. It's the age-stated bottle that started the wave of excitement for this Jim Beam line that and has elevated their products to another level all together. But, does it hold up in 2026? Time to find out! Enjoy.
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Ep. 429: This is my Elijah Craig A126 Barrel Proof Rye Review & A925 Comparison
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Some things seem to be taking shape over in Bardstown, Kentucky, as Heaven Hill is apparently doing something different for their 2026 lineup of barrel proof releases. We'll get into it in the episode, but we're taking a look at the first release of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye from 2026 and seeing how it stacks up to the very first ECBP Rye that just so happened to come out in 2025! Is there room for this nearly 12 year, $70 barrel proof rye on the market? Has Heaven Hill done the unthinkable? Can Kyle continue to make...
Ep. 428: This is Willett Small Batch Bourbon vs. Noah's Mill + Old Grand Dad Single Barrel Thoughts
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Another taste off? Another big episode? There's so much to get around on this episode! You won't believe it until you see it with your ears! That's a thing, right? Anyway, it's a fun one and I know you're gonna think so, too. Enjoy.
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Ep. 427: This is Working Man's Bourbon Pours w/City Council at Large Candidate Herbert Lynn
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It's been a while since we've had a good time just hanging out and pouring some bourbon while chatting on an episode, and this week I'm doing just that! I've got my buddy Herbert Lynn on to discuss his candidacy for Lexington's City Council at Large race, as well as some goings on in the world, plus some great, (mostly) available and afford pours that you can go out and grab on a budget. Plus, we've actually got a surprise pairing this episode with some Kentucky snacks! It's one you're gonna want to...
Ep. 426: This is my Jack Daniel's 2026 Aged Series Review AKA Kyle's First Big One (Nice)
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It's that time of year again, folks! We've got one of the most exciting release lines in our glasses that we simply cannot wait to enjoy and talk about from our friends at Jack Daniel's! Their Aged Series continues to evolve with each batch, and this year's 10, 12, and 14 Year Old batches are no different. Which one will be our favorite, though? Plus, we've got a great Flying Blind, we're catching y'all up on what's being going on during the week, and we're bringing you the most important thing of all: friendship. Didn't see...
Ep. 425: This is my Old Terrell Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review + I Played Resident Evil 1 in 2026
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So much to see, so much to hear, so much to drink and taste on this week's episode of the podcast! How on earth can we fit this much all into one thing? I just...I dunno. I truly don't. But, we have a review of Old Terrell Bourbon, we do a blind pour, we talk video games, we have fun looking at cute dogs, and we just enjoy being on a podcast about bourbon. Sometimes...that's all ya need. Enjoy.
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Ep. 424: This is the The Great Old Pogue Vs. Willett Taste Off
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This is a first for TIMBP! At the inspiration of Kyle, we're seeing if Willett can hold up against the sometimes maligned and often shirked Old Pogue Bourbon, which many consider to be a sleeper hit. Our methods may be different, but we sure are going to give y'all a good time regardless! Plus, we've got plenty of good ol' This is my Bourbon Podcast goodness for ya, sound good? Hope so. It's...good. Good. Enjoy.
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Ep. 423: This is Creativity and American Presidential Cuisine w/Cookin' With Congress
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I'm so pleased to welcome our new friend Bennett Rea to This is my Bourbon Podcast this week. Bennett's long-running show on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube has garnered millions of views and acclaim as he shares recipes and diets of renowned political leaders modern and historical, both in and out of the United States. I've set him up with a flight of bourbon that's going to bring him both enjoyment and postulation as he concocts cocktails and finds that his palate is perfectly crafted for this exact episode. Plus, Kyle and I have...
Ep. 422: This is Sazerac’s Acquisition of Garrard Co. Distillery + Eagle Rare 12 Review
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I'm taking the week off, but while I'm away, Chad and Kyle are here to play! They're chatting about the newest addition to the Sazerac Family of Properties (distilleries? Locations? Who's to say) and what it could mean for their production moving forward, as well as how long it could take for any meaningful change could be felt. Plus, they just so happen to whip out a review last second in class TIMBP fashion and do your ol' Perr Bear proud. It's a great one, folks. Enjoy.
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Ep. 421: This is BBQ Master & Buffalo Trace Super Fan Robbie Shoults + Is Old Emmer Good Bourbon?
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I had the pleasure of making a new friend and interviewing Mr. Robbie Shoults out of East Texas about his family's long running restaurant, Bear Creek Smokehouse. He's also got quite the bourbon collection and an absolute adoration for the Buffalo Trace line, and we take a deep dive into that, as well. It's a fantastic time and I hope y'all enjoy it! I also checked out the Total Wine Spirits Direct brand Old Emmer to see if it's any good. Spoilers: it's something. Enjoy.
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Ep. 420: This is my Short Barrel Four Grain Bourbon Review + A New Take on Flying Blind
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A lesser-known company out of Atlanta, Georgia is starting to make larger waves for themselves with their sourced bourbon and rye, and Short Barrel's Four Grain Bourbon is their newest offering. Coming from a blend of Green River and Wilderness Trail bourbons and coming in at 92 proof, this $40 bourbon is available (mostly) nationwide for you to check out after our review here, folks. Plus, we're trying something new for Flying Blind. It's a trip! Enjoy.
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Ep. 419: This is a Blind Flight from the New Cohost | Am I Ready for Matt Madness?
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Kyle's throwing himself right into the thick of things, folks, and we're seeing what all he has in store for me with his first blind flight on the show! I'm so excited to be welcoming him on and I hope you're ready for a brand new era of This is my Bourbon Podcast. Enjoy.
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Ep. 418: This is my Jackson Purchase Bourbon Review | New Big Name on the Scene?
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I've been trying to find this bourbon for a while, folks. No, seriously. Years ago, I was told of a bourbon that was 4 years old, brand new, and held promise for the future of the industry as we know it. Have you heard of it? Well, funny enough, I've heard this story over and over again, and it's lead to successes unheard of on so many occasions. But, here we are, facing down the barrel of the potential next big kid to be featured in your home bar. Jackson Purchase, out of Western...
Ep. 417: This is my Wild Turkey/Not Turkey Blind Flight w/MyDailyBourbon & New Friend Kyle Wipert
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It's my esteemed pleasure to welcome back to the show our dear friend Chad (Chade?) Watson, AKA MyDailyBourbon, to the show, while also bringing into the TIMBP family a new face, that you may or may not be seeing a whole lot more of soon, Mr. Kyle Wipert! He's a Lexington, KY local that has become a close friend of the show and is bringing some incredible energy to the podcast. We hope you enjoy him being around as much as I am going to. We've got a great episode this week, with...
Ep. 416: What is the Best Way to Drink 1792 Full Proof + My New Favorite Daily Drinker Beer?
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When life gives you lemons (meaning you tried to get a bottle of bourbon to review and it wasn't there when you thought it was going to be), what do you do? You turn the whole episode of your podcast upside down and try a bourbon 11 different ways to tell people how they should drink it! Now, and I mean this sincerely, I'm starting to think that there may be more ways than we've previously considered...should we change it up next time? I think we might need to. Anyway, how about a...
Ep.415: This is my Willett Small Batch Bourbon Review + What's Your Favorite Wild Turkey Proof?
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We're back in the full swing of TIMBP things, folks, and it's time to check out the newest, hottest release from the folks at the Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky! Featuring two separate mashbills and a cask strength bottling, this Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has had folks wondering if it's the next big thing for their home bars. But, does it live up to expectations? Plus, I've got some little discussions about non-traditional Wild Turkey proof points and I pay a little tribute to the recently deceased Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead...
Ep. 414: This is my Top 10 Bourbon & Rye of 2025 + The Most Interesting Flying Blind Ever?
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As another year is officially in the books, I'm taking one final look back before we say goodbye to 2025 forever. What are some of the best pours, some of the worst, and some of those right in between that just didn't quite make the cut? Were you able to predict what I had in my top 10? Were there bourbons (and/or ryes) that should've been here? And what the heck is this Flying Blind I've got lined up for this week's episode? All that and more on Ep. 414 of This is my Bourbon...
