An impressive tasting with some memorable selections. It featured some fairly pricey bottles that did not disappoint. It was neck and neck for the winner, but ultimately Lucky Thirteen was the favorite of the round and beat out the bottle of barrell bourbon single barrel bourbon.
Taste 1
Submitted by BE
Initial Impressions
- BE – Score: 7.5
- CA – 100 proof | 6 years | Score: 7.5 | Notes: aged in two oak barrels
- DA – 92 proof | 8 years | Score 7.5 | Bill: Heavy corn, maybe a little wheat
- JD – 94 proof | 8 years | Score: 7
The Reveal
Penelope Toasted
100 Proof | 5 year | $65 MSRP
Average Score: 7.38
Taste 2
Submitted by JD
Initial Impressions
- DA – 104 proof | 12 years | Score: 8
- JD – Score: 8.5
- CA – 100 proof | 15 years | Score: 8.5
- BE – 100 proof | 12 years | Score: 8
The Reveal
Widow Jane Lucky 13
93 Proof | 13 years old | $120 MSRP
Average Score: 8.25
Taste 3
Submitted by CA
Initial Impressions
- DA – 98 proof | 10 years | Score: 8
- JD – 104 proof | 14 years | Score: 8.5
- BE – 107 proof | 12 years | Score 8.25
- CA – Score: 8
The Reveal
Barrell Bourbon
Single Barrel Bourbon
108.5 Proof | 8 Years | $95 MSRP
Average Score: 8.19
Taste 4
Submitted by DA
Initial Impressions
- BE – 110 proof | 10 years | Score: 7
- JD – 110 proof | 10 years | Score: 7.5
- CA – 100 proof | 8 years | Score: 7
- DA – Score: 7.5
The Reveal
Hillrock
Solera Aged Bourbon Whiskey
114.1 Proof | 8 years old? | $150ish MSRP
Average Score: 7.25
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