Taking on the World, One Barrel Tasting at a time
If you had asked me a little over two years ago if I would be involved in the bourbon industry, I probably would have laughed. I knew nothing of the topic and didn’t drink the spirit.
Learning this industry has taught me a lot of things, and this blog is meant to bring those things I learn to you. You won’t find reviews here, only stories about the great people who make up the bourbon industry. And maybe a little about the spirits itself.
Bottling History
Tasting barrels everyday leads to lots of bottling.
Releases
Private Reserves
Bottlings
Recent Notes
My notes will include interviews with friends and family, recent releases, current happenings, and much more!
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1. Sweet Ass Blonde - 12-year whiskey
- 95 bottles
- 136 proof
- NOTES: nose: fun fair grounds. Palate: loved cinnamon lane food isle loved the center of my tongue not the outer gravitron ride.
2. Round Table - 12-year whiskey blend with a splash of bourbon
- 17 sets
- 127 proof
- NOTES: A very well-rounded profile and a good, “heated” conversation on the end.
3. Flapjack - 12-year small batch whiskey
- 184 bottles
- 123 proof
- NOTES: A sweet profile will leave your pancakes jealous. THis maple syrup, brown sugar crumble tasting whiskey finishes with a spicey, oily finish.
4. Blondie VII - 13-year single barrel whiskey
- 52 bottles
- 135 proof
- NOTES: Vanilla pudding with an overtone of whipped cream. A whiskey espresso.
5. Blondie VII - 13-year single barrel whiskey
- 52 bottles
- 135 proof
- NOTES: Vanilla pudding with an overtone of whipped cream. A whiskey espresso.
5. Blondie VIII - 13-year small batch whiskey
- 79 bottles
- 122.5 proof
- NOTES: Spicy, sassy coffee cake crumbles and ends warm… you’ll remember her name.
6. Sweet Thang - 13-year small batch whiskey
- 22 bottles
- 108 proof
- NOTES: Smooth, buttery and sweet!
7. Mr. Peanut's Revenge - single barrel bourbon
- 20 bottles
- 124.2 proof
- NOTES: This one is definitely unique. A very pronounced flavor of roasted peanuts.
Family Gallery
Oh the stories of a craft distillery.
I love storytelling. Especially storytelling in pictures. Here, you will get a story of distillery life in photos, as there is never a shortage of moments or friendships at Bourbon 30.
Latest Bourbon 30 News
We have released our NEW Bourbon 30 labels! We will no longer produce the 80-proof single barrel bourbon whiskey, but will have the 90-proof and 100-proof bourbon whiskey.
We hope you enjoy the new labels and our newest batches!
Upcoming Releases
Our future releases include private, in-house reserves, as well as picks made by guests just like yourselves. Below is a list of picks ready, but not yet released.
Whiskey blend
122.5 proof
BlondieVII
This whiskey has a smooth front that builds to a flowerful, but delicate and warm spice finish.