In the nineteenth century, bourbon aristocrat Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. exuded a passion for producing the finest whiskey in the world. This bourbon honors Taylor’s enduring spirit of innovation and commitment to exceptional whiskey by introducing Amaranth as the flavoring grain. Amaranth was originally cultivated by the Aztecs and is known as the “Grain of the Gods.” This ancient grain is similar to wheat, but offers a complex taste with subtle flavors ranging from a nose of butterscotch and spearmint, to a finish of pecans and dark berries. Amaranth roughly translates to “never fading,” just like the legacy of Colonel Taylor, the founding father of the modern bourbon industry.

Col. Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. purchased a small distillery on the banks of the Kentucky River with a vision of producing top quality whiskey, crafted by using the finest ingredients. As a grain salesman he knew that quality often varied tremendously from different farmers and harvests. This special edition Four Grain bourbon is crafted using the highest quality grains and a distinct combination of corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley, to create a flavor that is sweet with hints of caramel and vanilla, yet spicy with notes of clove and pepper. After twelve years of aging, this impeccably balanced bourbon embodies the character of the man that would expect no less.

Smoke Wagon has become a whiskey fan favorite for their well aged batches of high rye Uncut Unfiltered Bourbon, boldly spicy Small Batch bottling, and everyday Straight Bourbon. Longtime whiskey nerds themselves, they opened up their distillery in downtown Las Vegas excited to bottle the type of whiskeys they always got excited about. While that means availability can be spotty, they consistently put out top quality whiskey, along with the occasional fun or experimental limited edition bottling.

In 2013, MGPI of Indiana did an experimental run of a 51% rye and 49% malted barley mash bill. There were 22 barrels total, consisting of 4 different char levels. C barrels - heavy toast before char on staves, char #1 on staves, char #2 on the heads. Each has been aged 9 years, bottled at barrel proof, and hand-numbered.

Smoke Wagon has become a whiskey fan favorite for their well aged batches of high rye Uncut Unfiltered Bourbon, boldly spicy Small Batch bottling, and everyday Straight Bourbon. Longtime whiskey nerds themselves, they opened up their distillery in downtown Las Vegas excited to bottle the type of whiskeys they always got excited about. While that means availability can be spotty, they consistently put out top quality whiskey, along with the occasional fun or experimental limited edition bottling.

In 2013, MGPI of Indiana did an experimental run of a 51% rye and 49% malted barley mash bill. There were 22 barrels total, consisting of 4 different char levels. D barrels - #2 char on the staves, #2 char on the heads. Each has been aged 9 years, bottled at barrel proof, and hand-numbered.

Smoke Wagon has become a whiskey fan favorite for their well aged batches of high rye Uncut Unfiltered Bourbon, boldly spicy Small Batch bottling, and everyday Straight Bourbon. Longtime whiskey nerds themselves, they opened up their distillery in downtown Las Vegas excited to bottle the type of whiskeys they always got excited about. While that means availability can be spotty, they consistently put out top quality whiskey, along with the occasional fun or experimental limited edition bottling.

In 2013, MGPI of Indiana did an experimental run of a 51% rye and 49% malted barley mash bill. There were 22 barrels total, consisting of 4 different char levels. E barrels - #3 char on the staves, #2 char on heads. Each has been aged 9 years, bottled at barrel proof, and hand-numbered.

Smoke Wagon has become a whiskey fan favorite for their well aged batches of high rye Uncut Unfiltered Bourbon, boldly spicy Small Batch bottling, and everyday Straight Bourbon. Longtime whiskey nerds themselves, they opened up their distillery in downtown Las Vegas excited to bottle the type of whiskeys they always got excited about. While that means availability can be spotty, they consistently put out top quality whiskey, along with the occasional fun or experimental limited edition bottling.

In 2013, MGPI of Indiana did an experimental run of a 51% rye and 49% malted barley mash bill. There were 22 barrels total, consisting of 4 different char levels. F barrels - #5 char on staves, #2 char on heads. Each has been aged 9 years, bottled at barrel proof, and hand-numbered.

A few years Buffalo Trace asked whiskey drinkers to “Craft Your Perfect Bourbon” (C.Y.P.B.), a combination of their ideal bourbon recipe, proof, warehouse location and age. Thousands chose wheated bourbon, and this limited edition whiskey is the result of the overwhelming consensus - a wheated recipe bourbon, aged on the highest warehouse floors for eight years and bottled at 95 proof.

Noticeably sweet up front, the initial burst of flavors is comprised of peaches, butterscotch, vanilla, caramel, and a hint of citrus. A moderate amount of aged oak rounds out the backend, providing just enough intensity to hint towards the bourbon’s age. The flavors are nicely balanced, making for a well-developed and very pleasant sip.

With beloved brands such as Elijah Craig and Evan Williams, Heaven Hill Distillery has solidified their family-owned business as a powerhouse of American bourbon. The new Heaven Hill Heritage Collection will showcase some of their oldest inventory in very limited bottlings. Master Distiller Max L. Shapira says of the release, “Over many years, we have been quietly aging some exquisite whiskeys to be introduced under a new collection. Of our 1.9 million barrels resting across six rickhouse sites, our master craftspeople have kept watchful eyes on this limited stock of special barrels and we are finally ready to release the first edition.”

Planned as an annual release, the first of these is the 17-Year-Old Barrel Proof Kentucky State Bourbon Whiskey. This features the Heaven Hill Bourbon mash bill composed of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley, pulled from several barrels aged 17-20 years.

One of their most limited production items, Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye continues the legacy of America’s first whiskey variety (rye) from America’s first whiskey company (Michter’s, originally known as Shenk’s). After a nearly three year absence from the market, Michter’s then Master Distiller Willie Pratt finally gave the green light for the re-release of Michter’s 10 Year Straight Rye in 2014. The 2021 bottling shows deep notes of vanilla and toffee, toasted almonds and cinnamon with an ample dose of crushed pepper and a hint of orange citrus.

William Larue Weller developed his original bourbon recipe with wheat, rather than rye. Bottled at the same 114 proof the spirit was when it entered into the barrel, this non-chill filtered wheated bourbon forgoes chill filtration to preserve all the naturally occurring residual oils and flavors that occur during the distillation and aging process (potentially making it appear cloudy at cold temperatures). This bourbon balances a rich mouth feel, with robust notes of vanilla and oak. A whiskey that satisfies the demand of the non-chill filtered whiskey enthusiasts, honoring the man who made wheated bourbon legendary.

Nose of vanilla, dark cherries and caramel. On the palate, there is a balance of caramel and toasted oak. The finish is long, with notes of crème brûlée and chocolate.