Welcome to Bourbon with the Boys, a production of B-Team Promotions. In this episode, Bobby Dewrell, Tom Mason, Jim McPherson, and John Newton sit down to taste and discuss a selection of whiskeys from Castle & Key. With Skylar Black on the soundboard, the boys take us through a journey of flavor and complexity.

Castle & Key Wheated Bourbon

The boys start with the Castle & Key Wheated Bourbon. This bourbon is known for its soft, mellow, and slightly sweeter notes, thanks to the 10% white wheat in the mash bill. It’s a departure from traditional weeded bourbons, offering a depth of complexity and nuance that sets it apart.

• • Soft and mellow flavor profile
  • Slightly sweeter taste
  • 10% white wheat in the mash bill
  • A departure from traditional weeded bourbons

Exploring Four-Grain Bourbons

The discussion then shifts to the mash bill’s four-grain bourbons, including rye and wheat. This leads to a conversation about the Woodford Reserve Masters Collection and other notable four-grain releases from distilleries like Buffalo Trace.

• • Four-grain bourbons include both rye and wheat in the mash bill
  • Notable releases from distilleries like Woodford Reserve and Buffalo Trace

Tasting the Castle & Key Wheated Bourbon

As the boys taste the Castle & Key Wheated Bourbon, they note its unique flavor profile and discuss the impact of the 10% white wheat in the mash bill. They also highlight the bourbon’s balance and smoothness, making it an ideal choice for sipping by the campfire.

• • Balanced flavor profile
  • Smooth and mellow taste
  • Ideal for sipping by the campfire

Small Batch Blends and Barrel Selection

The conversation then turns to small batch blends and the barrel selection process. The boys discuss the significance of small-batch blends and the impact of barrel selection on the whiskey’s flavor profile.

• • Small batch blends and their significance
  • Impact of barrel selection on flavor profile

The Beach Liquors Pick: Restoration Rye

The boys then delve into the Beach Liquor’s pick of the Restoration Rye, a single barrel release at cask strength. They discuss the unique characteristics of this whiskey, including its high proof, sweet extraction, and lack of tannic influence.

• • Unique characteristics of the Restoration Rye
  • High-proof and sweet extraction
  • Lack of tannic influence

Closing Thoughts and Favorite Picks

The boys share their favorite picks from the tasting session in the final segment. Each group member highlights a different whiskey as their top choice, showcasing the diversity and complexity of Castle & Key’s offerings.

• • Each member’s favorite pick from the tasting session
  • Diversity and complexity of Castle & Key’s offerings

As the episode ends, the boys reflect on their tasting experience and look forward to future explorations of Castle & Key’s whiskeys.

Stay tuned for more episodes of Bourbon with the Boys, where the boys will continue exploring the bourbon and whiskey world.

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