The Prizes

• Evan Williams America 250th Edition Single Barrel Bourbon

  Created to commemorate America's 250th anniversary, this limited-edition release celebrates Evan Williams' place in American history as Kentucky's first licensed distiller. Master Distillers selected just 250 barrels, each bottled at a robust 117.76 proof without dilution. Expect bold flavors of rich caramel, vanilla, dark cherry, toasted oak, and warm baking spices with a long, full-bodied finish. Finished with striking blue wax and patriotic packaging, it's both a memorable pour and a collectible bottle.
  
  Key Specs & Details
  Mashbill: 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye
  Proof: 117.76 (58.88% ABV)
  Age: NAS (selected from just 250 barrels)
  Process: Single barrel; non-chill filtered; released to commemorate America's 250th Anniversary. 

  

• Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Batch 25A)

  Stagg is one of the most celebrated barrel-proof bourbons produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery. Bottled uncut and unfiltered, each batch showcases bold, full-bodied flavors with notes of rich caramel, dark chocolate, vanilla, cherry, toasted oak, and warm baking spices. Batch 25A, bottled at 126.5 proof, delivers an intense yet remarkably balanced sipping experience that has earned a devoted following among bourbon enthusiasts. As a highly allocated release, Stagg is one of the most difficult bourbons to find at retail.
  

  

• Penelope Rio

  Penelope Rio is a highly sought-after straight bourbon whiskey from the Penelope Cooper Series, inspired by Brazil. It is uniquely double-cask finished in American honey barrels and used Brazilian Amburana hardwood, resulting in a sweet, dessert-like profile. 
  
  Key Specs & Details

  Mashbill: 74% Corn, 16% Wheat, 7% Rye, 3% Malted Barley

  Proof: 98 (49% ABV)

  Age: NAS (No Age Statement, though blends typically sit around 4 to 6 years)

  Process: Non-chill filtered; sequential finishing in spent honey barrels followed by Amburana wood casks

  

• Found North Hell Diver (2025 Release)

  A flagship release in Found North's acclaimed High Altitude Collection, Hell Diver 2025 is an exceptionally well-aged Canadian whisky that showcases the brand's signature blend-and-finish philosophy. Crafted from whiskies aged up to 24 years and finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry, Cognac, and new American oak casks, it delivers layers of dark fruit, toffee, vanilla, baking spice, and rich oak with a remarkably long, velvety finish. Produced in limited quantities, Hell Diver has quickly become one of Found North's most sought-after annual releases. 

  
  Key Specs & Details
  Mashbill: 86% Corn, 13% Rye, 1% Malted Barley
  Proof: 112.4 (56.2% ABV)
  Age: Blend of 17- to 24-year-old Canadian whiskies
  Process: Non-chill filtered; no added coloring; finished for 6–7 months in Pedro Ximénez Sherry, Cognac, and new American oak casks using Found North's signature blend, finish, and reblend process
  Limited Release: Approximately 6,228 bottles produced.

  

• Found North Goldfinch First Flight 15 Year

  A standout release from Found North's acclaimed High Altitude Collection, Goldfinch First Flight is a cask-strength Canadian whisky crafted from expertly blended 15- to 22-year-old whiskies. After aging, it receives additional maturation in Sauternes, Cognac, and new American oak casks, creating a rich, layered profile with notes of honey, caramel, vanilla, orchard fruit, bright citrus, and toasted oak. Bottled at 116.2 proof without chill filtration, it's a limited release that has quickly become a favorite among whisky enthusiasts and collectors. 

  

Blanton's Original Single Barrel

The first commercially released single barrel bourbon, Blanton's is one of the most sought-after allocated bourbons in the country. Each bottle comes from a single barrel, creating a unique flavor profile with notes of caramel, vanilla, citrus, and baking spice. Its iconic horse-and-jockey stopper has made it a favorite among both bourbon enthusiasts and collectors.


Key Specs & Details
Mashbill: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (undisclosed; believed to contain approximately 12–15% rye) 

Proof: 93 (46.5% ABV) 
Age: NAS (No Age Statement), though it is generally believed to be aged 6–8 years. 
Process: Single barrel bourbon; each bottle comes from an individual barrel selected from the center-cut of Buffalo Trace's historic Warehouse H. Bottled without blending, creating a unique flavor profile for every bottle.


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Blanton's Gold Edition

A step up from the original Blanton's, Blanton's Gold Edition is bottled at a higher proof (103 proof) for a richer, more complex sipping experience. Like every Blanton's release, it's a true single barrel bourbon, meaning no two bottles are exactly alike. Expect bold notes of honey, caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, citrus, and warm baking spices, balanced by a long, smooth finish. With its distinctive gold label and gold horse-and-jockey stopper, it's one of the most sought-after bottles in the Blanton's lineup.

Key Specs & Details
Mashbill: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (undisclosed high-rye recipe)
Proof: 103 (51.5% ABV)
Age: NAS (generally believed to be 6–8 years)
Process: Single barrel; bottled at a higher proof than Original Blanton's; non-chill filtered.



Blanton's Straight From The Barrel

One of the most coveted bourbons in the Blanton's lineup, Straight From The Barrel is bottled at full barrel proof without dilution, meaning every bottle is unique. Unlike the standard Blanton's, this expression delivers an intense, full-flavored experience with rich notes of dark caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, baking spices, and dried fruit. It's an allocated release that's highly sought after by bourbon enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Key Specs & Details
Mashbill: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (undisclosed; believed to be a high-rye bourbon with approximately 12–15% rye)
Proof: Varies by barrel (your bottle: 126.5 Proof / 63.25% ABV)
Age: NAS (generally believed to be 6–8 years)
Process: Single barrel; bottled at full barrel proof without dilution; non-chill filtered.



Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon

 One of the rarest and most innovative releases in the Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. lineup, Four Grain Bourbon is crafted using a unique mash bill that combines corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley—a departure from traditional bourbon recipes. Aged for 12 years and bottled-in-bond, it offers a beautifully balanced profile with notes of honey, caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, clove, and baking spice. Originally released as a limited edition, Four Grain has become one of the most sought-after bottles among bourbon enthusiasts and collectors.

Key Specs & Details
Mashbill: Undisclosed four-grain recipe (corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley)
Proof: 100 (50% ABV) (Bottled in Bond)
Age: 12 Years (2026 annual release is 10 years; the original limited release is 12 years.)
Process: Distilled using a proprietary four-grain mash bill, aged in new charred American oak barrels, and bottled under the strict Bottled-in-Bond Act standards.



Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof (Uncut & Unfiltered)

The pinnacle of the core Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. lineup, Barrel Proof is bottled exactly as it comes from the barrel—uncut and unfiltered—delivering bourbon in its purest form. Produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery using the same low-rye mash bill as Stagg, each annual batch varies slightly in proof while showcasing bold flavors of rich caramel, vanilla, dark cherry, toasted oak, brown sugar, and baking spice. Revered by collectors and consistently ranked among the finest barrel-proof bourbons available, it's one of Buffalo Trace's most coveted allocated releases. 



Key Specs & Details
Mashbill: Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low rye; exact percentages undisclosed)
Proof: Varies by batch (typically 125–131 proof / 62.5–65.5% ABV)
Age: NAS (No Age Statement), generally believed to be 7–8 years
Process: Uncut and unfiltered; bottled at natural barrel proof from hand-selected barrels with no dilution.



W.L. Weller Full Proof

Introduced in 2019, W.L. Weller Full Proof is one of the most sought-after bourbons in the Weller lineup. Despite its name, "Full Proof" doesn't mean barrel proof—it means the bourbon is bottled at the same 114 proof at which it entered the barrel, preserving its rich, full-bodied character. Crafted with Buffalo Trace's famous wheated mash bill, it delivers bold notes of caramel, vanilla, crème brûlée, dark fruit, cinnamon, and toasted oak with a long, warming finish. As an allocated release, it's exceptionally difficult to find at retail and highly prized by collectors. 



Key Specs & Details
Mashbill: Buffalo Trace Wheated Mash Bill (exact grain percentages undisclosed; corn, wheat, and malted barley)
Proof: 114 (57% ABV)
Age: NAS (No Age Statement), though generally believed to be 6–8 years.
Process: Non-chill filtered; bottled at the original 114 proof barrel entry proof rather than traditional barrel proof, using Buffalo Trace's signature wheated mash bill.



W.L. Weller Antique 107

One of Buffalo Trace's most sought-after wheated bourbons, W.L. Weller Antique 107 delivers a bold yet remarkably smooth sipping experience. Bottled at a robust 107 proof, it balances rich flavors of caramel, honey, vanilla, dark fruit, and warm baking spices with the soft, rounded character that wheat brings to the mash bill. Often referred to as "OWA" by enthusiasts, Antique 107 is highly allocated and widely regarded as one of the best values in premium bourbon—when you can find it at retail. 



Key Specs & Details
Mashbill: Buffalo Trace Wheated Mash Bill (exact grain percentages undisclosed; corn, wheat, and malted barley)
Proof: 107 (53.5% ABV)
Age: NAS (No Age Statement), though it's widely believed to be aged 6–8 years.
Process: Non-chill filtered; produced using Buffalo Trace's famous wheated mash bill and bottled at 107 proof for a richer, fuller flavor profile.



W.L. Weller 12 Year

Often called the "poor man's Pappy," W.L. Weller 12 Year is one of the most coveted wheated bourbons on the market. Aged for a full 12 years, it offers a rich, mellow profile with notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, honey, leather, and baking spice. Its extended aging and approachable 90 proof make it exceptionally smooth, while its limited allocation has made it a favorite among collectors and everyday bourbon enthusiasts alike. 



Key Specs & Details
Mashbill: Buffalo Trace Wheated Mash Bill (exact grain percentages undisclosed; corn, wheat, and malted barley)
Proof: 90 (45% ABV)
Age: 12 Years
Process: Aged for 12 years in new charred American oak barrels and bottled using Buffalo Trace's signature wheated mash bill.



Old Forester 1924 10 Year Old Whisky

The fifth release in Old Forester's acclaimed Whiskey Row Series, 1924 commemorates the year the distillery acquired whiskey stocks from closed distilleries during Prohibition and continued selling bourbon under one of the few federally approved medicinal licenses. This limited annual release is the only age-stated bottle in the Whiskey Row lineup, featuring a unique mash bill and a full decade of maturation. Expect rich flavors of chocolate-covered graham cracker, caramel, cinnamon, cocoa, and seasoned oak with a long, balanced finish. 



Key Specs & Details
Mashbill: 79% Corn, 11% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
Age: 10 Years
Process: Matured for 10 years in new charred American oak barrels; limited annual release in the Whiskey Row Series featuring a unique mash bill inspired by the whiskey Old Forester bottled during Prohibition.



King of Kentucky 12 Year Small Batch (Batch 1)

Released as the first-ever small batch expression in the storied King of Kentucky lineup, Batch 1 was created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and Kentucky County. Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris hand-selected approximately 100 exceptional barrels that had aged between 12 and 18 years in Brown-Forman's historic heat-cycled warehouses. The result is a remarkably rich and mature bourbon with notes of caramel, dark chocolate, toasted marshmallow, leather, and seasoned oak. Produced in extremely limited quantities, it's one of the most coveted modern releases from Brown-Forman. 


Key Specs & Details
Mashbill: 75% Corn, 15% Rye, 10% Malted Barley 
Proof: 105 (52.5% ABV) 
Age: 12 Years (blend of bourbons aged 12–18 years) 

Process: Non-chill filtered; blended from approximately 100 hand-selected barrels originally intended for the King of Kentucky Single Barrel program and aged in Brown-Forman's heat-cycled warehouses.



Limited Release: This inaugural Small Batch collection was released in three proof expressions (105, 107.5, and 110 proof), making Batch 1 a historic first for the King of Kentucky brand.



Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 15 Year

One of the most legendary bourbons in the world, Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 15 Year is renowned for its exceptional quality, long aging, and extreme rarity. Crafted using a wheated mash bill and aged for 15 years, it delivers an incredibly smooth and complex profile with rich notes of caramel, vanilla, dark cherry, leather, oak, and baking spices. Released in very limited quantities each year, Pappy has become one of the most coveted bottles among bourbon collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.


Key Specs & Details
Mashbill: Buffalo Trace Wheated Mash Bill (exact grain percentages undisclosed; corn, wheat, and malted barley)
Proof: 107 (53.5% ABV)
Age: 15 Years
Process: Crafted using Buffalo Trace's signature wheated mash bill and aged for 15 years in new charred American oak barrels before being bottled at 107 proof.



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