Spirited Saturday - Store Picks

Milam & Greene Single Barrel #689 Straight Bourbon

Proof: 108.5 | Origin: Distilled in KY, Aged & Bottled in TX

Pricing: $60 Sale (Reg. $69)

This limited-run, hand-picked bottling highlights exceptional artistry with a singular taste profile. It serves as a standout, one-of-a-kind selection for both casual bourbon lovers and serious collectors.

McClintock ‘Matchstick’ Straight Bourbon

Proof: 90 | Origin: Frederick, Maryland

Pricing: $60 Sale (Reg. $70)

Crafted from organic, non-GMO grains stone-ground on site, this wheated bourbon boasts a rye-finished edge. Less sweet than typical offerings, it delivers vibrant flavor paired with a rich, velvety feel that excels neat, on the rocks, or mixed.

Rare Character High-Rye Bourbon (Barrel KHR-086)

Proof: 116.64 | Age: 10 Years, 1 Month | Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Pricing: $90 Sale (Reg. $105)

A truly unique, single-barrel pour brimming with depth and intrigue. Smooth on the palate, it opens with rich dark sugar, cherry cola, and seasoned wood. It evolves to reveal vanilla icing, black pepper, and cured tobacco, balanced by subtle notes of fresh raspberry cream and warm spiced bread for a complex finish.

Whole Hogsworth ‘The 15’ Barrel Select

Proof: 113.6 | Composition: Bourbon & Armagnac Blend

Pricing: $60 Sale (Reg. $70)

Crafted by Raj Peter Bhakta, this vibrant 113.6-proof creation combines 57% bourbon with 43% Armagnac (aged up to 52 years) before completing its maturation in ex-Calvados barrels. The aroma opens with sweet caramel and subtle floral rancio. On the palate, bold black pepper and dark cherry take center stage, leading into a warm, persistent finish of spicy oak and citrus marmalade.

Cocktails

Dissertation on Roast Pig

2 oz Whole Hogsworth ‘the 15’

½ oz Jelinek Fernet

½ oz Licor 43

2 dashes Turkish Tobacco bitters

Combine all ingredients with ice, stir well strain into ‘up’ glass

Safety Matches

2 oz McClintock ‘Matchstick’ Bourbon

1 oz triple sec

½ oz lemon juice

2 dashes Angostura bitters

Combine all ingredients with ice, stir well strain into ‘up’ glass