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We Battle Blind For Our 2025: Bourbon Of The Year

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Five heavy hitters enter a blind tasting; a tie forces a live tiebreak and the crown goes to Old Man Winter With a prestige French oak finish. We trade hype for flavor, argue proof vs. balance, and learn how availability shapes a worthy Scotchy Bourbon Boys “Bourbon of the year.”

• sponsors thanked and distillery updates shared

• lineup set for the blind: five bourbons, one wild card on the side

• simple scoring rules agreed, color coding to prevent bias

• first-pass notes on cola, peanut, vanilla, and fruit-forward profiles

• proof chat and how it affects palate, not just…

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