Aussie Bourbon Lovers

Dave and H share a pour of an exceptionally unique bottle of Michter's. This is one that Dave bottled himself at Fort Nelson in Louisville in one of the all-time great experiences of a Bourbon Fan. Which leads to asking, what makes a special bottle, when can you open it and how should you best enjoy it?
 
Chapters
00:45 Bourbon Bottling Experience at Fort Nelson02:00 What is Fort Nelson Reserve?02:40 The Experience of Pulling the Lever and Filling Your Bottle04:00 When Should you Open a Special Bottle of Bourbon?06:00 How can you enjoy a Special Bourbon?07:41 The Sentimentality of Whiskey09:30 Celebrating the Last Drops

Dave and H finally crack a special little bottle (375ml) they picked up at the Old Forester distillery in Louisville. It's The 117 Series, Bottled in Bond and they think its pretty special, not just because of the amazing nose, and really good palette and mouthfeel - but because it brings with it a fun story. 
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Old Forester 117 Series02:00 Our Story of this Bottle02:55 Tasting Experience and Flavour Profile04:00 Being transported to the Old Fo tent at KBF05:00 The Finish06:02 Old Forester Distillery Memories08:55 Understanding Bourbon and Limited Releases09:30 The 'Neck Pour' 

Dave and H try what might be the most cost-effective Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon on the Market. Dave is surprised and it's all in all, a delightful experience. 
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Evan Williams Bottled in Bond
01:00 Notes on the Nose
02:10 What its like on the Palette
04:30 Dave's Surprise and the Screwcap
06:06 The History and Significance of Bottled in Bond
10:15 Final Thoughts on Evan Williams and Tasting Experience

Dave and H share a kind of silly pour of silly Howler Head. It's a 'Flavoured Bourbon' that tastes like one of our childhood treats. So, Dave and H reminisce and chat about what makes a bourbon, bourbon, and what makes banana lollies a fun shooter.
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Howler Head Bourbon03:02 Tasting Notes and Flavour Profile05:55 Bourbon Classification and Regulations08:46 RTDs and Bourbon in Australia

H and Dave pour a really old bourbon ... 18-year-old single barrel from Elijah Craig. Which provokes a conversation about whether old bourbon is better than bourbon that isn't as old, as well as a reflection of the Elijah Craig range.
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year03:06 Exploring the Characteristics of Single Barrel Bourbons03:35 The Elijah Craig Expressions We've Tried06:01 Understanding Different Elijah Craig Expressions09:12 Tasting Notes and Personal Preferences

Dave asks H to tell that story of how this Weller could have almost been a Pappy, and Dave remembers why he loves it so much - the bourbon, and the story. We think its a good one, but not everyone is quite so sure.
 
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Weller 12 Year Old Bourbon02:49 Exploring the Flavour Profile of Weller 12 year06:12 The Legacy of William Weller, or what we know of it09:04 Comparing Weller Variants and Availability, but we might be wrong

Dave and H pour a glass of Costco's Kirkland Bottled in Bond, which might sound a bit odd, until you hear that it's from Barrels sourced from the Barton 1792 Distillery. It's a great pour for a supermarket brand bottle.
 
Chapters
00:30 Introduction to Kirkland Bottled in Bond Bourbon01:30 The secrets of sourced whiskey.02:49 Exploring the Differences in Bottling03:30 The difference between this bottle and the 1792 BiB04:45 Tasting notes of this pour05:40 DSP KY12 at Barton 179205:59 The Aesthetics of Bourbon Bottles and the worst bottle shapes08:30 How much does a good bottle mean?09:07 Final Thoughts on Bourbon and Bottle Design

H and Dave pour some of the last of their Peerless Bourbon and remember just how good the Peerless hospitality is and how the experience of visiting the distillery is a must-do for every bourbon fan, even if you aren't a massive fan of the juice itself. But Dave certainly is a fan!
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Peerless Bourbon
01:30 Our Nose and Palette tasting notes
02:05 Tasting Experience and How Glassware can affect the tasting experience
04:00 The Unique Bottle shape for Peerless
05:00 All The Peerless Stories
06:05 Meeting Corky at the Peerless Distillery
06:30 What makes the bourbon different
08:30 Daves Controversial call
08:54 Why Visit Peerless Distillery?
10:00 The Shrinking size of pours for the Bourbon Lovers

Dave and H enjoy a pour of an easy 'Old Fo' to get your hands on Down Under, and chat about their favourite Old Forester facts and memories. This pour has a close link to a favourite movie title and is from one of the Aussie Bourbon Lover's favourite Distilleries ...but, do they love this pour?
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Old Forester Statesman
01:30 Nose from this pour
02:40 Old Forester as a Favourite Brand
03:14 Tasting Experience and Flavour Profile
04:00 The mouthfeel and drinking experience of this pour
04:40 Bourbon that makes you feel like a cowboy
06:55 Old Forester Distillery Tour Insights
09:00 Final Thoughts on Old Forester Statesman

H and Dave enjoy a pour of Penelope's Barrel Strength Expression after they put the kids to bed. It gives them a chance to talk about a different expression of one of H's favourite pours. 
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Penelope Bourbon
03:07 Exploring Penelope's Unique Expressions
05:50 Choosing the Perfect Bourbon
08:55 Personal Preferences and Bourbon Enjoyment