The Last Call

     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/y14D4vPuFjM . Age Statement: 5 years (Bottled in Bond). ABV: 50%. Mash bill: ...

     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 smaller, and for working closely with local grain sources. Th...

 Whiskey Acres Distilling Bloody Butcher Bourbon Whiskey Review.      I received this bottle from Holly's Package Store in Greentown, Indiana. Click here to follow them . It is important to clarify this did not impact the ratings of this review.      Whiskey Acres continues to prove why they are one of the most compelling true farm distilleries in the country. Based in Illinois, they handle every step of the process themselves, from growing the grain to distilling, aging, and bottling. That seed-to-bottle approach already sets them apart, but this release takes things even further with the use of heirloom Bloody Butcher corn.      This bottle was one I was excited to get my hands on, especially knowing how quickly it sold out at the distillery. Bloody Butcher corn tends to bring a deeper, earthier sweetness compared to traditional yellow dent corn, and I was eager to see how Whiskey Acres would showcase it. For the full video review visi...