The Last Call

 West Fork Whsky Co. Bloody Butcher Bottled in Bond Bourbon Review.      West Fork Whsky Co. is no stranger to this channel, and they’ve consistently shown what a craft distillery can achieve when they stay true to their roots. Based in Indiana, West Fork not only ages, distills, and bottles their own spirits, but also takes pride in pushing boundaries with unique mash bills and special releases. Tonight’s pour, the Bloody Butcher Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon, is one of those examples.      My very first encounter with this heirloom grain was through West Fork, and it left a lasting impression. It’s not for everyone, but when handled with care, it can create a profile that’s both exciting and refined. This release is especially intriguing, as it’s not just a 100% Bloody Butcher mash bill, it’s also bottled in bond, carrying with it the standards of quality and transparency. For the full video review visit the link here:  https://youtu.be/y14D4...

 Wood Hat Bloody Butcher Red Corn Whiskey Review.      Wood Hat Spirits out of Missouri has built its reputation on experimenting with unique corn varieties, creative barreling, and full in-house production. Their Bloody Butcher Red Corn Whiskey caught my attention the moment I saw it, partly because I’ve loved Bloody Butcher corn in other producers’ bourbons, and partly because I missed my shot at grabbing one when a small drop landed in Indiana a couple of years back. After my mixed experience with their Ol' Blue Corn Whiskey, I hesitated. But curiosity got the better of me, and I finally tracked down a bottle of this single barrel pick from Belmont Beverage. With its heirloom grain heritage, I went in with an open mind, hoping for the magic I’ve found in other Bloody Butcher expressions.      While Wood Hat doesn’t share much detail about specific barrels, they are known for using varying barrel sizes, sometimes full 53-gallon, sometimes much smalle...