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Two hosts taste and score Weller Full proof while unpacking its Buffalo Trace weeded mashbill, Pappy lineage, and why it remains so hard to find. A side-by-side of 2024 vs 2025 bottles leads to big caramel, butterscotch, and oak debates, plus “Knobs on Ice” to test dilution.

• sponsor shout and community roll call across YouTube and Facebook
• fall release season context and Ohio bourbon lottery overview
• Weller lineup and Pappy selection explained with weeded mashbill
• batch versus store pick differences at full proof
• 2024 versus 2025 bottle comparison on nose, palate and finish
• tasting notes covering caramel, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, banana and brown sugar
• tannin discussion on oak, tobacco and leather in the finish
• Barrel Bottle Breakdown scoring to 15.75 out of 18
• MSRP talk and secondary market reality
• proofing down with water and “Knobs on Ice” results
• reminder on responsible drinking and brand community

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Caramel swims into dark chocolate. Butterscotch detonates at 114 proof. That’s where our Weller Foolproof tasting takes off—one bottle from 2024, another from 2025—and the room splits over oak tannins, finish length, and whether a splash of water makes the magic or mutes it. We bring the community into the glass, reading live notes from listeners while we map out how Buffalo Trace’s weeded mashbill underpins both Weller and the Pappy Van Winkle line.

We walk through the Weller family tree—Special Reserve, Antique 107, Weller 12, Full Proof, and limited runs like CYPB—and explain how non-chill filtration and barrel entry proof shape texture and flavor. Expect a nose packed with caramel, brown sugar, wafer, and cocoa; a palate that screams Werther’s without turning flabby; and a long, assertive finish that some read as leather or tobacco and others as dark chocolate with a bitter edge. Then we test “Knobs on Ice” for a proofed-down look at how dilution shifts oak, softens heat, and tweaks balance.

Beyond tasting notes, we dig into the realities of availability. Why Weller vanishes from shelves, how lotteries and border-town stores change the game, and where MSRP actually lands when you get lucky. We close with the Old Louisville Whiskey Company’s Barrel Bottle Breakdown scoring: nose, body, taste, and finish—and Weller Foolproof walks away with 15.75 out of 18. If you’re chasing a bottle, this is the roadmap. If you’ve got one open, pour along and compare your notes with ours.

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We map how identical distillate aged 11 years diverges across three Beam Claremont warehouses, then score Warehouse R and taste through W and G to find the standout. Along the way we revisit Harden’s Creek history and sample Golden Origins corn whiskey to clarify why used barrels change the label and the flavor.

• Harden’s Creek origin story and past releases
• 2025 concept of same distillate across three warehouses
• Warehouse R profile and full tasting with scoring
• Warehouse W caramel‑chocolate tilt and softer oak
• Warehouse G high‑floor intensity and longest finish
• How floor height, heat, and humidity shape whiskey
• Golden Origins corn whiskey and used barrel rules
• Final ranking and which bottle to hunt
• Community Q&A and platform updates

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Three bottles, one mash bill, and a masterclass in how warehouses write flavor. We put Hardin’s Creek’s 11-year Claremont trio to the test—Warehouse R (single-story, cool and dark), Warehouse W (five floors by the creek), and Warehouse G (a nine-floor relic)—to see how heat, humidity, and airflow sculpt bourbon at 110 proof.

First, we revisit Hardin’s Creek’s evolving story: from Jacob’s Well and Colonel James B. Beam to the 17-year tri-city series and Golden Origins corn whiskey. Then we get hands-on with a structured tasting. Warehouse R shows cherry, vanilla, and honeyed ease with a gentle oak-leather fade—dangerously drinkable and beam-true. Warehouse W shifts caramel-forward with milk-dud chocolate and a softer oak footprint, a natural match for a cigar without overwhelming the palate. Warehouse G brings high-floor energy: deeper oak, layered char, and a finish that recalls Bookers’ breadth while staying elegant.

We compare notes on legs, body, hug, and finish, score Warehouse R using our Barrel Bottle Breakdown rubric, and stack W and G against it to choose a bottle to hunt. Along the way we break down why floor height accelerates extraction, how creekside humidity tamps down tannins, and why used toasted barrels make Golden Origins a corn whiskey, not a bourbon. If you’re curious about warehouse science, microclimates, and how “same distillate” can become three distinct experiences, this tasting flight is your roadmap.

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We share how a promise to make a honey bourbon became a labor-heavy infusion method, why Texas heat shapes price and flavor, and how Guadalupe evolved from a winery barrel swap to direct Portuguese port casks. The craft boom, bank-fueled bloat, and the power of fan communities round out a candid look at where bourbon goes next.

• honey-infused bourbon built with stave-soaked wildflower honey
• infused vs finished explained with TTB labeling choices
• texas heat, angel’s share, and the reality of higher prices
• small batch as the base, selective barrel routing to special releases
• guadalupe port casks sourced from portugal after early experiments
• single long distillation to retain grain oils and mouthfeel
• tasting notes beyond caramel: corn sweetness, pepper spice, milk chocolate, grape at cask strength
• industry trends: craft growth, looming glut, and bankruptcies
• texas whiskey identity, festivals, and devoted release-day lines

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