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I’ve written enough bourbon reviews in my years to know which bottles are worth the hunt and which ones fall into the category of “interesting concept, mediocre execution.” Kentucky Nectar—the Fall 2025 release at 101 proof—is decidedly in the former camp. This is a bourbon that respects its wheat-heavy foundation while allowing the honey finish to ...


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Producer: Rare Character WhiskeyAvailable: Hokus Pokus Liquor, three Louisiana locationsBarrel Code: K45-035Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyMashbill: 51% corn / 45% rye / 4% malted barleyAge: 7 years 7 monthsProof: 126.32°Price Paid


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The Willett Family Estate Small Batch Bourbon represents a pivotal moment for Kentucky Bourbon Distillers and the historic Willett brand. For nearly two decades, Willett built its legendary reputation on a foundation of carefully sourced single barrel releases—the “purple tops”—that became the stuff of bourbon lore among serious enthusiasts. Those early releases, many believe...


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A friend of mine stumbled upon this bottle at the Tobacco Plus in Marksville and picked it up for me knowing my affinity for barrel strength selections and limited releases. The Clover Barrel Strength bourbon from the Louisiana Bourbon Collective selection coordinated by Grande Krewe in New Orleans immediately caught my attention, not j...


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Welcome back to Part VII of the Fall Limited Release Bourbon Series here at the Whiskey Jar. After clearing shelf space for the King of Kentucky last month—a decision I do not regret—I have now had the privilege of sitting down with what may be the most interesting and polarizing release of the entire 2025 fall season: Woodford Reserve’s Master’s Coll...


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