It’s the 100th episode of the Bourbon Bytes podcast!
This week, I’m celebrating the milestone with a packed whiskey news lineup and a special Byte-Sized Review of Little Book The Infinite: Edition II from Jim Beam.
Willett filled the first barrel at its new Springfield distillery, Bacardi is taking full ownership of Teeling Irish Whiskey, Four Roses officially announced its first Experimental Series release finished in Japanese Mizunara oak, Blade &amp; Bow is launching a 12-year Solera Reserve bourbon, and Frey Ranch released its first 10-year bourbon.
We also talk about the new “day cap” drinking trend, because apparently Gen Z may have just rebranded happy hour.
Then it’s time for the main event: Little Book The Infinite: Edition II.
This special Jim Beam family blend brings together 22-year bourbon distilled by Booker Noe, 10-year bourbon distilled by Fred Noe, and 7-year bourbon from Freddie Noe. It is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 120.4 proof, and it might be one of the best bourbons I’ve ever reviewed on the podcast.
Expect deep mahogany oak, vanilla, cinnamon, rich sweetness, charred barrel spice, incredible balance, and a full-bodied finish that drinks far below its proof.
🥃 Topics covered:
<ul>
<li>
100th episode thank-you
</li>
<li>
Willett’s new Springfield distillery fills its first barrel
</li>
<li>
Bacardi takes full ownership of Teeling Irish Whiskey
</li>
<li>
Four Roses Experimental Series #1 Mizunara Oak
</li>
<li>
Blade &amp; Bow 12 Year Solera Reserve
</li>
<li>
Frey Ranch 10 Year Bourbon
</li>
<li>
The “day cap” trend
</li>
<li>
Little Book The Infinite: Edition II review
</li>
<li>
Final score and whether it is worth $180–$200
</li>
</ul>
Thank you all for listening, supporting, and helping Bourbon Bytes reach 100 episodes. Cheers and game on!
 
Chapter Markers:
00:00 100th Episode Intro 
00:28 Welcome + Thank You for 100 Episodes 
01:09 Willett Fills First Barrel at Springfield Distillery 
02:15 Bacardi Takes Ownership of Teeling Irish Whiskey 
03:25 Four Roses Experimental Series Mizunara Oak 
04:42 Blade &amp; Bow 12 Year Solera Reserve 
06:02 Frey Ranch 10 Year Bourbon 
06:44 Is the Day Cap the New Night Cap? 
08:55 Byte-Sized Review – Little Book The Infinite Edition II 
15:16 100th Episode Outro

<description>&lt;p&gt;It’s the 100th episode of the Bourbon Bytes podcast!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This week, I’m celebrating the milestone with a packed whiskey news lineup and a special Byte-Sized Review of Little Book The Infinite: Edition II from Jim Beam.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Willett filled the first barrel at its new Springfield distillery, Bacardi is taking full ownership of Teeling Irish Whiskey, Four Roses officially announced its first Experimental Series release finished in Japanese Mizunara oak, Blade &amp;amp; Bow is launching a 12-year Solera Reserve bourbon, and Frey Ranch released its first 10-year bourbon.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We also talk about the new “day cap” drinking trend, because apparently Gen Z may have just rebranded happy hour.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Then it’s time for the main event: Little Book The Infinite: Edition II.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This special Jim Beam family blend brings together 22-year bourbon distilled by Booker Noe, 10-year bourbon distilled by Fred Noe, and 7-year bourbon from Freddie Noe. It is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 120.4 proof, and it might be one of the best bourbons I’ve ever reviewed on the podcast.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Expect deep mahogany oak, vanilla, cinnamon, rich sweetness, charred barrel spice, incredible balance, and a full-bodied finish that drinks far below its proof.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🥃 Topics covered:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;100th episode thank-you&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Willett’s new Springfield distillery fills its first barrel&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bacardi takes full ownership of Teeling Irish Whiskey&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Four Roses Experimental Series #1 Mizunara Oak&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Blade &amp;amp; Bow 12 Year Solera Reserve&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Frey Ranch 10 Year Bourbon&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The “day cap” trend&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Little Book The Infinite: Edition II review&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Final score and whether it is worth $180–$200&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Thank you all for listening, supporting, and helping Bourbon Bytes reach 100 episodes. Cheers and game on!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Chapter Markers:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;00:00 100th Episode Intro
00:28 Welcome + Thank You for 100 Episodes
01:09 Willett Fills First Barrel at Springfield Distillery
02:15 Bacardi Takes Ownership of Teeling Irish Whiskey
03:25 Four Roses Experimental Series Mizunara Oak
04:42 Blade &amp;amp; Bow 12 Year Solera Reserve
06:02 Frey Ranch 10 Year Bourbon
06:44 Is the Day Cap the New Night Cap?
08:55 Byte-Sized Review – Little Book The Infinite Edition II
15:16 100th Episode Outro&lt;/p&gt;
</description>

Bourbon Bytes celebrates its 100th episode with whiskey news from Willett, Teeling, Four Roses, Blade & Bow, and Frey Ranch, plus a quick look at the “day cap” trend. Then Clifton reviews Little Book The Infinite: Edition II, a 120.4-proof Jim Beam family blend featuring bourbon from Booker Noe, Fred Noe, and Freddie Noe, and gives it a near-perfect score.

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100th Episode: Little Book The Infinite Edition II Is Almost Perfect

This week on the Bourbon Bytes podcast, we’re covering one of the most ambitious American whiskey projects ever attempted before diving into a smoky, double-barreled Kentucky bourbon.
Booker’s is back with the new Milkshake Batch, inspired by Booker Noe’s love of bourbon-spiked chocolate malted milkshakes. Green River has announced its oldest bourbon yet: an 8-year Distillery Select Toasted Double Oak release bottled at 115.1 proof.
We also look at two very different celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary. Breckenridge Distillery is releasing its Patriotic Reserve Bourbon, while Lost Lantern has created a bourbon blend featuring whiskey sourced from all 50 states.
Then Coors Whiskey Company enters the American malt category with an 8-year limited release made with Colorado and Coors malts.
Finally, it’s time for a Byte-Sized Review of Burnt Tavern Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
This 7-year-old, 105-proof bourbon is double-barreled in specially toasted and charred oak, creating notes of vanilla, toasted marshmallow, barbecue smoke, chocolate-chip cookies, caramelized crust, oak, and lingering chocolate.
Does all that smoke and char enhance the bourbon—or overpower what could be an excellent base whiskey?
The review bottle was provided by Burnt Tavern. All opinions are my own.
🥃 Topics covered:
<ul>
<li>Booker’s Bourbon Milkshake Batch</li>
<li>Green River Distillery Select Toasted Double Oak</li>
<li>Breckenridge Patriotic Reserve Bourbon</li>
<li>Lost Lantern’s all-50-state bourbon blend</li>
<li>Coors 8 Year Blended American Malt Whiskey</li>
<li>Burnt Tavern Bourbon review</li>
<li>Final score and whether it is worth $70</li>
</ul>
Would you rather try the bourbon blended from all 50 states or the smoky, double-barreled Burnt Tavern?
Chapter Timecodes: 
00:00 Intro – Booker’s, Green River, Coors &amp; Burnt Tavern 
00:28 Welcome + Episode Update 
01:01 Booker’s Milkshake Batch 
02:44 Green River’s Oldest Bourbon Yet 
04:17 Breckenridge Patriotic Reserve 
06:30 A Bourbon Blended From All 50 States 
08:38 Coors 8 Year American Malt Whiskey 
09:59 Byte-Sized Review – Burnt Tavern Bourbon 
17:45 Outro + Byte Club and Pride Merch

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week on the Bourbon Bytes podcast, we’re covering one of the most ambitious American whiskey projects ever attempted before diving into a smoky, double-barreled Kentucky bourbon.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Booker’s is back with the new Milkshake Batch, inspired by Booker Noe’s love of bourbon-spiked chocolate malted milkshakes. Green River has announced its oldest bourbon yet: an 8-year Distillery Select Toasted Double Oak release bottled at 115.1 proof.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We also look at two very different celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary. Breckenridge Distillery is releasing its Patriotic Reserve Bourbon, while Lost Lantern has created a bourbon blend featuring whiskey sourced from all 50 states.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Then Coors Whiskey Company enters the American malt category with an 8-year limited release made with Colorado and Coors malts.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Finally, it’s time for a Byte-Sized Review of Burnt Tavern Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This 7-year-old, 105-proof bourbon is double-barreled in specially toasted and charred oak, creating notes of vanilla, toasted marshmallow, barbecue smoke, chocolate-chip cookies, caramelized crust, oak, and lingering chocolate.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Does all that smoke and char enhance the bourbon—or overpower what could be an excellent base whiskey?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The review bottle was provided by Burnt Tavern. All opinions are my own.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🥃 Topics covered:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Booker’s Bourbon Milkshake Batch&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Green River Distillery Select Toasted Double Oak&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Breckenridge Patriotic Reserve Bourbon&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Lost Lantern’s all-50-state bourbon blend&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Coors 8 Year Blended American Malt Whiskey&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Burnt Tavern Bourbon review&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Final score and whether it is worth $70&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Would you rather try the bourbon blended from all 50 states or the smoky, double-barreled Burnt Tavern?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Chapter Timecodes: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;00:00 Intro – Booker’s, Green River, Coors &amp;amp; Burnt Tavern
00:28 Welcome + Episode Update
01:01 Booker’s Milkshake Batch
02:44 Green River’s Oldest Bourbon Yet
04:17 Breckenridge Patriotic Reserve
06:30 A Bourbon Blended From All 50 States
08:38 Coors 8 Year American Malt Whiskey
09:59 Byte-Sized Review – Burnt Tavern Bourbon
17:45 Outro + Byte Club and Pride Merch&lt;/p&gt;
</description>

This week’s Bourbon Bytes covers Booker’s Milkshake Batch, Green River’s oldest bourbon yet, two very different America 250 releases, and Coors’ first blended American malt whiskey. Then Clifton reviews Burnt Tavern Bourbon, a 7-year, 105-proof double-barreled Kentucky bourbon with barbecue smoke, toasted marshmallow, char, and chocolate-chip-cookie notes.

An American Whiskey From All 50 States + Burnt Tavern Bourbon Review

This week on the Bourbon Bytes Podcast, we’re breaking down a packed lineup of whiskey and gaming news before diving into a Byte-Sized Review of the new Maker’s Mark Steward’s Release.
Old Forester announced its 2026 President’s Choice Bourbon and Rye, Barrell Craft Spirits revealed a limited Toasted Seagrass release, and Penelope is flipping its usual playbook with a new Classic Series bourbon and rye.
On the gaming side, Nintendo Direct brought major Switch 2 news, including a new Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer and a surprise Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake announcement. We also touch on Xbox’s 25th Anniversary console, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and PlayStation’s latest State of Play.
Then it’s time for the main event: Maker’s Mark Steward’s Release, the 2026 entry in the Wood Finishing Series.
This release brings notes of maple syrup, vanilla, waffle cone, toasted pie crust, honeycomb, peach cobbler, and salted caramel — but does it live up to the best Maker’s Mark limited releases?
🥃 Topics covered:
<ul>
<li>
Old Forester President’s Choice Bourbon and Rye
</li>
<li>
Barrell Craft Spirits Toasted Seagrass
</li>
<li>
Penelope Classic Series Bourbon and Rye
</li>
<li>
Kingdom Hearts 4 coming to Switch 2
</li>
<li>
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake reveal
</li>
<li>
Xbox 25th Anniversary console news
</li>
<li>
Halo: Campaign Evolved update
</li>
<li>
Maker’s Mark Steward’s Release review
</li>
<li>
Final score and whether it’s worth $75
</li>
</ul>
Would you pick this over Maker’s 46 Cask Strength or a great Private Select?
 
YouTube Chapters:
00:00 Intro – Old Forester, Barrell, Nintendo &amp; Maker’s Mark 
00:27 Welcome + Episode Setup 
01:13 Old Forester President’s Choice 2026 
02:30 Barrell Craft Spirits Toasted Seagrass 
03:56 Penelope Classic Series Bourbon &amp; Rye 
05:24 Nintendo Direct + Switch 2 News 
05:30 Kingdom Hearts 4 Trailer 
06:10 Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake 
07:06 Xbox, Halo &amp; PlayStation Updates 
07:51 Byte-Sized Review – Maker’s Mark Steward’s Release 
14:30 Outro + Where to Find Bourbon Bytes

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week on the Bourbon Bytes Podcast, we’re breaking down a packed lineup of whiskey and gaming news before diving into a Byte-Sized Review of the new Maker’s Mark Steward’s Release.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Old Forester announced its 2026 President’s Choice Bourbon and Rye, Barrell Craft Spirits revealed a limited Toasted Seagrass release, and Penelope is flipping its usual playbook with a new Classic Series bourbon and rye.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;On the gaming side, Nintendo Direct brought major Switch 2 news, including a new Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer and a surprise Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake announcement. We also touch on Xbox’s 25th Anniversary console, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and PlayStation’s latest State of Play.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Then it’s time for the main event: Maker’s Mark Steward’s Release, the 2026 entry in the Wood Finishing Series.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This release brings notes of maple syrup, vanilla, waffle cone, toasted pie crust, honeycomb, peach cobbler, and salted caramel — but does it live up to the best Maker’s Mark limited releases?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🥃 Topics covered:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Old Forester President’s Choice Bourbon and Rye&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Barrell Craft Spirits Toasted Seagrass&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Penelope Classic Series Bourbon and Rye&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Kingdom Hearts 4 coming to Switch 2&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake reveal&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Xbox 25th Anniversary console news&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Halo: Campaign Evolved update&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Maker’s Mark Steward’s Release review&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Final score and whether it’s worth $75&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Would you pick this over Maker’s 46 Cask Strength or a great Private Select?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;YouTube Chapters:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;00:00 Intro – Old Forester, Barrell, Nintendo &amp;amp; Maker’s Mark
00:27 Welcome + Episode Setup
01:13 Old Forester President’s Choice 2026
02:30 Barrell Craft Spirits Toasted Seagrass
03:56 Penelope Classic Series Bourbon &amp;amp; Rye
05:24 Nintendo Direct + Switch 2 News
05:30 Kingdom Hearts 4 Trailer
06:10 Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake
07:06 Xbox, Halo &amp;amp; PlayStation Updates
07:51 Byte-Sized Review – Maker’s Mark Steward’s Release
14:30 Outro + Where to Find Bourbon Bytes&lt;/p&gt;
</description>

This week’s Bourbon Bytes covers new releases from Old Forester, Barrell Craft Spirits, and Penelope, plus Nintendo Direct highlights including Kingdom Hearts 4 and a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Then Clifton reviews Maker’s Mark Steward’s Release, a dessert-forward Wood Finishing Series bourbon with maple, waffle cone, peach cobbler, and salted caramel notes.

Maker’s Mark Steward’s Release Review + Huge Nintendo Switch 2 News

This week on the Bourbon Bytes podcast, we’re kicking off June with a packed lineup of whiskey news and one of the most surprising reviews of the year.
Four Roses just announced the start of its new Anthology Series, launching with a 21-year-old OBSF barrel-strength bourbon called The Origin. Russell’s Reserve 13 is back for Spring 2026 with a new release celebrating Eddie Russell’s 45 years of whiskey-making mastery. High West also returns with the 2026 edition of The Prisoner’s Share, now featuring High West’s own straight bourbon whiskey in the blend.
On the gaming side, PlayStation’s latest State of Play brought new looks at Marvel’s Wolverine, Marvel Tokon, and Rayman Legends Retold.
Then it’s time for a Byte-Sized Review of Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Distillery Reserve Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend.
This limited release blends Kentucky straight bourbon aged 10 to 16 years with Japanese single malts from Mars Whisky, including whisky aged in Sakura cherry wood and Umeshu plum liqueur casks. It sounds wild on paper — but somehow, it works beautifully.
At 109.8 proof and released in 375ml bottles for $100, this distillery-only experiment might be one of the best things Bardstown Bourbon Company has ever released.
🥃 Topics covered:
<ul>
<li>Four Roses Anthology Series: The Origin 21 Year</li>
<li>Russell’s Reserve 13 Spring 2026</li>
<li>High West The Prisoner’s Share 2026</li>
<li>PlayStation State of Play highlights</li>
<li>Marvel’s Wolverine gameplay reveal</li>
<li>Marvel Tokon announcement</li>
<li>Rayman Legends Retold</li>
<li>Bardstown Bourbon Company x Mars Whisky review</li>
<li>Final score and whether this bottle is worth hunting</li>
</ul>
Would you try a Kentucky bourbon blended with Japanese single malt?
 
00:00 Intro – Four Roses, Russell’s Reserve, High West &amp; Bardstown Mars 
00:29 Welcome + Episode Setup 
00:55 Four Roses Anthology 21 Year Bourbon 
03:01 Russell’s Reserve 13 Spring 2026 
04:23 High West The Prisoner’s Share 2026 
05:37 PlayStation State of Play Highlights 
08:17 Byte-Sized Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company Mars Japanese Whisky Blend 
16:08 Outro + Listener Question

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week on the Bourbon Bytes podcast, we’re kicking off June with a packed lineup of whiskey news and one of the most surprising reviews of the year.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Four Roses just announced the start of its new Anthology Series, launching with a 21-year-old OBSF barrel-strength bourbon called The Origin. Russell’s Reserve 13 is back for Spring 2026 with a new release celebrating Eddie Russell’s 45 years of whiskey-making mastery. High West also returns with the 2026 edition of The Prisoner’s Share, now featuring High West’s own straight bourbon whiskey in the blend.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;On the gaming side, PlayStation’s latest State of Play brought new looks at Marvel’s Wolverine, Marvel Tokon, and Rayman Legends Retold.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Then it’s time for a Byte-Sized Review of Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Distillery Reserve Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This limited release blends Kentucky straight bourbon aged 10 to 16 years with Japanese single malts from Mars Whisky, including whisky aged in Sakura cherry wood and Umeshu plum liqueur casks. It sounds wild on paper — but somehow, it works beautifully.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;At 109.8 proof and released in 375ml bottles for $100, this distillery-only experiment might be one of the best things Bardstown Bourbon Company has ever released.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🥃 Topics covered:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Four Roses Anthology Series: The Origin 21 Year&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Russell’s Reserve 13 Spring 2026&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;High West The Prisoner’s Share 2026&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;PlayStation State of Play highlights&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Marvel’s Wolverine gameplay reveal&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Marvel Tokon announcement&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Rayman Legends Retold&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bardstown Bourbon Company x Mars Whisky review&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Final score and whether this bottle is worth hunting&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Would you try a Kentucky bourbon blended with Japanese single malt?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;00:00 Intro – Four Roses, Russell’s Reserve, High West &amp;amp; Bardstown Mars
00:29 Welcome + Episode Setup
00:55 Four Roses Anthology 21 Year Bourbon
03:01 Russell’s Reserve 13 Spring 2026
04:23 High West The Prisoner’s Share 2026
05:37 PlayStation State of Play Highlights
08:17 Byte-Sized Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company Mars Japanese Whisky Blend
16:08 Outro + Listener Question&lt;/p&gt;
</description>

This week’s Bourbon Bytes covers Four Roses’ new 21-year Anthology Series, Russell’s Reserve 13 Spring 2026, High West’s latest Prisoner’s Share, and highlights from PlayStation’s State of Play. Then Clifton reviews Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Distillery Reserve Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend, a unique blend of Kentucky bourbon and Japanese single malt whisky that earns a surprising 9/10.

Bardstown Blended Bourbon with Japanese Whisky… and It’s Incredible

This week on the Bourbon Bytes podcast, we’re talking about a packed week of whiskey news, including two new America 250 anniversary releases, the return of two E.H. Taylor classics, and one of the strangest international whiskey collaborations I’ve seen in a while.
Heaven Hill is releasing the Rittenhouse U.S. 250th Anniversary Commemorative Edition Rye, a 10-year-old bottled-in-bond rye priced at $99.99. Barrell Bourbon is also joining the celebration with Batch 38, a cask-strength blend of bourbons from Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland.
Then, Buffalo Trace is reviving two historic E.H. Taylor releases: Four Grain Bourbon and Cured Oak Bourbon. One may be easier to find than the other, but both are exciting returns for fans of the Colonel E.H. Taylor lineup.
We also dive into Bardstown Bourbon Company’s new collaboration with Mars Distilleries, blending Japanese single malt whisky with Kentucky bourbon in a first-of-its-kind release that might be brilliant… or way too complicated.
Then it’s time for a Byte-Sized Review of Green River Honey Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
This new release blends real Kentucky bourbon with local honey and rests them together in a barrel. At 4 years old, 92 proof, and only $25, it might be one of the most approachable summer whiskey releases of the year.
But the big question is: 
Is this truly a finished bourbon, or is it basically a flavored whiskey?
🥃 Topics covered:
00:00 Intro - America 250 Whiskey, E.H. Taylor &amp; Green River Honey 
00:28 Welcome + Memorial Day Recap 
01:24 Rittenhouse 250th Anniversary Rye 
02:55 Barrell Bourbon Batch 38 
04:14 Buffalo Trace Revives E.H. Taylor Classics 
06:23 Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend 
13:12 Byte-Sized Review: Green River Honey Finished Bourbon 
18:49 Byte Club + Outro

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week on the Bourbon Bytes podcast, we’re talking about a packed week of whiskey news, including two new America 250 anniversary releases, the return of two E.H. Taylor classics, and one of the strangest international whiskey collaborations I’ve seen in a while.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Heaven Hill is releasing the Rittenhouse U.S. 250th Anniversary Commemorative Edition Rye, a 10-year-old bottled-in-bond rye priced at $99.99. Barrell Bourbon is also joining the celebration with Batch 38, a cask-strength blend of bourbons from Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Then, Buffalo Trace is reviving two historic E.H. Taylor releases: Four Grain Bourbon and Cured Oak Bourbon. One may be easier to find than the other, but both are exciting returns for fans of the Colonel E.H. Taylor lineup.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We also dive into Bardstown Bourbon Company’s new collaboration with Mars Distilleries, blending Japanese single malt whisky with Kentucky bourbon in a first-of-its-kind release that might be brilliant… or way too complicated.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Then it’s time for a Byte-Sized Review of Green River Honey Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This new release blends real Kentucky bourbon with local honey and rests them together in a barrel. At 4 years old, 92 proof, and only $25, it might be one of the most approachable summer whiskey releases of the year.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;But the big question is:
Is this truly a finished bourbon, or is it basically a flavored whiskey?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🥃 Topics covered:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;00:00 Intro - America 250 Whiskey, E.H. Taylor &amp;amp; Green River Honey
00:28 Welcome + Memorial Day Recap
01:24 Rittenhouse 250th Anniversary Rye
02:55 Barrell Bourbon Batch 38
04:14 Buffalo Trace Revives E.H. Taylor Classics
06:23 Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve Mars Single Malt Japanese Blend
13:12 Byte-Sized Review: Green River Honey Finished Bourbon
18:49 Byte Club + Outro&lt;/p&gt;
</description>

This week’s Bourbon Bytes covers Rittenhouse’s 250th Anniversary Rye, Barrell Bourbon Batch 38, the return of E.H. Taylor Four Grain and Cured Oak, and Bardstown Bourbon Company’s unusual Mars Distilleries collaboration. Then Clifton reviews Green River Honey Finished Bourbon, a $25 bottle made with real bourbon and local honey, and asks whether it should be considered finished bourbon or flavored whiskey.

Is Green River Honey Finished Bourbon the Best Honey Whiskey Yet?

Whiskey news &amp; reviews with a gaming twist! Each week, Clifton McDaniel brings you the latest bourbon releases, industry stories, and ‘Byte-Sized’ tastings—alongside the hottest video game news and discussions. Cheers, and Game On!

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