The Last Call

     Traveler’s Point Distillery has quietly been building something special out in Indiana, and this barrel proof wheated bourbon feels like a real step forward. With their focus on locally sourced grains and full control over distilling, aging, and bottling, this release shows what happens when a craft distillery starts hitting its stride. Seeing this expression reach over four years old at barrel proof is a strong sign of growth.      There’s a clear intention here too. Instead of chasing aggressive, high-proof heat, Traveler’s Point leans into balance and drinkability. That philosophy immediately sets expectations for something a little different from the usual barrel proof experience. The distillery uses a lower barrel entry proof, along with 53 gallon barrels, allowing the whiskey to mature gradually and develop complexity without becoming overly tannic or hot. A      Everything is handled in-house in Indiana, from grain to glass, reinf...

     Penelope has become a household name in the bourbon world, and for good reason. Their transparency around sourcing and blending, especially with access to MGP stocks since their acquisition, has led to some exciting releases. With the Weeded Bourbon, Penelope is offering something approachable and shelf-stable, an everyday pour that doesn’t break the bank.      This release is a four-grain bourbon and is only 1% different compared to their standard four-grain. It shifts slightly, boosting the wheat while trimming the barley, a subtle but interesting tweak. The whiskey is aged four to six years, with a blend that includes some older barrels for added depth. At its price point it aims squarely at the budget-friendly market while offering a higher proof than their standard four-grain expression. For the full video review visit the link here:  https://youtu.be/XWegRGLxu3g . Age Statement: 4 years. ABV: 47.5%. Mash bill:  74% corn, 16% wheat, 7% ...

     I received this spirit as a review sample from Jeptha Creed,  linked here . It is important to clarify this did not impact the ratings of this review.      Jeptha Creed Distillery, based in Shelbyville, Kentucky is what you want to hear when you see "craft distillery." Not only is Jeptha Creed family owned and operated, most of the grains are actually harvested from their own farms. On top of that it is a mother daughter duo at the helm and running the distillation process. Which, seeing more women get into the spirits world is just amazing. The big thing Jeptha Creed hones in on is the use of bloody butcher corn.      This release is their highest age statement to release to the public. Now while there is no true definition in the TTB for "wheated" typically this refers to the mash bill having a high content of wheat. Jeptha Creed decided to take it a step further and use malted wheat VS standard wheat. This should typically b...