Night of Bourbon
Join us for an evening of bourbon tasting.
Ticket includes a taste of 15 exclusive Bourbons and pub-fare. Cash bar will be available.
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2025 TASTING NOTES
BHAKTA 1928 Straight Rye Whiskey Calvados & Armagnac
15 Year 100 Proof
Bold Rye Whiskey fortified with Ancient Armagnac. BHAKTA 1928 embodies the Spirit of the Roaring Twenties—Boom Times, Boundless Optimism, and Big American Dreams. In this breakthrough blend, America’s finest rye is unified with France’s oldest spirits, including Armagnac from the rare 1928 vintage, to capture the essence of an iconic era’s je ne sais quoi.
Aroma: Custard, caramel, vanilla
Palate: Oak, vanilla, spice
Finish: Lingering oak and mellow tannins
Hogsworth Bourbon Whiskey & Armagnac
9 Year 94 Proof
Hogsworth marries America’s best bourbons with exquisite Armagnacs from France — some over forty years old. Older, richer, more complex. This is what it means to get your Hogsworth. Now go get yours! OINK OINK. – Raj Peter Bhakta
Aroma: Honey, creme brulee, baking spices, gingersnap, red cherry, herbs, leather, tobacco, orange and clove
Palate: Chai, green apple, black pepper, orange zest, sweet cherry, grape, raisin, fig, vanilla and caramel
Finish: Oak spice, marmalade, vanilla bean, friend and spices red fruits, leather and cigar box, chocolate covered bitter orange peel and strawberry twizzlers.
Old Elk Private Blend “THE CENTER CUT”
9 Year 112.4 Proof
This typically presents with a complex aroma of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, with hints of spice from the unique grain blend, followed by a palate featuring rich brown sugar sweetness, a smooth wave of oak, subtle notes of citrus and pepper, culminating in a long, lingering finish with a touch of dark chocolate and lingering spice. The “Four Grain” aspect refers to a mash bill that includes corn, wheat, barley, and rye, which contributes to the complex flavor profile. Due to its high proof, “The Center Cut” may be quite robust and spicy, making it suitable for sipping neat or with a splash of water.
Aroma: Caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, subtle spice notes
Palate: Brown sugar sweetness, smooth oak, citrus hints, pepper spice
Finish: Long, lingering, dark chocolate notes, lingering spice
Art of the Spirits American Whiskey, Forged in Flames
19 Year, 11 Months 128.4 Proof
On This Most Solemn Day, September 11th – Art of the Spirits “Honored to Serve” Straight Bourbon Whiskey HONORS and REMEMBERS all those who lost their lives as a result of the World Trade Center attacks. This exceptional single barrel was dumped by local firefighters and police officers that pays tribute to the brave 343 firefighters, 60 police officers, and 2,753 individuals who tragically lost their lives on that fateful day. Your sacrifices will NOT be forgotten!
Aroma: Caramel, Cherry cola, and baking spices
Palate: Caramel, brown sugar, dark cherry, stone fruit, & baking spices
Finish: Long, sweet fruit, very light hints of oak and spices
Art of the Spirits American Whiskey, Honored to Serve
14 Year 128.4 proof
Introducing the Art of the Spirits 14-Year-Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a genuinely exceptional expression crafted with a unique 65% Corn / 17.5% Wheat / 17.5% Rye mash bill. Aged for 14 years in new 53-gallon American oak barrels, this bourbon is a testament to time-honored craftsmanship. Unlike MGP-sourced spirits, this unique distillate hails from an undisclosed Missouri distillery, ensuring a distinctive character that sets it apart.
Aroma: Caramel, Cherry cola, and baking spices
Palate: Caramel, brown sugar, dark cherry, stone fruit, & baking spices
Finish: Long, sweet fruit, very light hints of oak and spices
Rabbit Hole ‘I’m Your Huckleberry’ Single Barrel Heigold Cask Strength Bourbon
4 Year, 5 Months 108.1 Proof
Just like Doc Holliday in Tombstone, this bourbon is ready to take on any challenge. Aged for 4 years and 5 months in #3, wood-fired, toasted & charred new American Oak barrels, it’s got the grit and determination of a true frontier spirit. The mash bill is a perfect blend of 70% corn, 25% malted rye, and 5% malted barley, creating a flavor profile that’s as smooth as Doc’s quick draw and as bold as Wyatt Earp’s mustache. When you take a sip, you’ll be transported straight to the dusty streets of Tombstone. The aroma is a tantalizing mix of sweet caramel, rich vanilla, and a hint of spice that’ll make your spurs jingle. On the palate, you’ll find a bold medley of buttery corn, dark fruit, and a spicy rye kick that’ll have you saying, “I’m your huckleberry” to anyone who dares to challenge your whiskey prowess. But here’s the kicker – with only 198 bottles available, this bourbon is as rare as a peaceful day in the wild west. It’s a true collector’s item that any whiskey lover or fan of the classic western film will be proud to have in their saloon.
Aroma: Sweet toasted malt with hints of citrus and spice
Palate: Rich butterscotch with bursts of citrus, followed by a comforting peppery spice
Finish: A warm, lingering spice that leaves a lasting impression
HIRSCH The Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Double Oak
9 Year 112.2 Proof
HIRSCH The Single Barrel Double Oak releases are aged at least eight years in a New American Oak barrel with a char #4 and finished in a custom char #1 New American Oak barrel for one year. Although the flavor profile of single barrels may vary from barrel to barrel, here are general tasting notes of what you can expect from the Double Oak Single Barrels: maple sweet on the nose, with layers of caramel, fig, and tobacco, all held together by a soft oak presence. On the palate, you get leather, baking spice, vanilla, and caramel. No more than 30 barrels are released annually.
Aroma: Maple-vanilla sweet with layers of caramel, fig, tobacco, all held together by a soft oak presence
Palate: Leather, baking spice, vanilla, caramel
Finish: Dark chocolate, caramel, and stone fruit with herbal tea and subtle leather
Woodinville Whiskey Co Single Barrel Bourbon
5 Year, 7 Months 114.58 Proof
This truly small-batch bourbon starts with traditionally grown corn, rye, and malted barley. All of our staple grains are cultivated exclusively for us on the Omlin Family farm in Quincy, Washington. The grains are mashed, distilled, and barreled in our Woodinville® distillery, then trucked back over the Cascade Mountains to our private barrel houses, where Central Washington’s extreme temperature cycles promote the extraction of natural flavors from the oak. Before being coopered, the barrel wood is seasoned in the open air, rain, wind, sun, and snow for eighteen months, softening the wood’s harsh tannins. The barrels are then slowly toasted and heavily charred to further enrich the wood’s desirable flavors. This meticulous process yields a truly hand-crafted spirit with aromas of crème brûlée and spice cabinet, as well as notes of rich caramel, dark chocolate, and vanilla bean on the palate with a sweet, lingering finish.
Aroma: notes of soft & silky caramel, rich chocolate, baking spices, vanilla bean, cherries & citrus.
Palate: pronounced notes of leather, tobacco leaf, ground baking spices, raw cacao, smoky vanilla and hints of menthol throughout.
Finish: Sweet and Lingering
Blue Run Chosen Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Private Barrel Selection
Aroma: Maple and brown sugar, French vanilla, cinnamon, baking spice and rich oak.
Palate: Rich on the palate, layered, big, buttery texture. Pleasant oak – not too dry, but plenty of influence and structure here. Vanilla bean, toffee, tobacco, some black pepper and baking spice, sweet cream and a hint of cocoa.
Finish: Long, packed with dessert and baking spice, pleasant oak but not too drying, great blend of cocoa, cinnamon, pepper, brown sugar and sweet caramels.
Stellum Cask Strength Bourbon Black
109.22 Proof
Stellum Black Bourbon is the next step in Stellum Bourbon’s evolution. By incorporating reserve barrels from our stocks with the original Stellum Bourbon blend, we created a bourbon that delivers robust flavor alongside profound complexity. The result is an expression both entirely new and deeply familiar, with roots firmly planted in Stellum Bourbon.
Aroma: Aromas explode from the glass in waves and really never stop in their intensity. First out of the glass is flowery vanilla, followed by orange creamsicle, caramel corn, and mixed peppercorns. As it sits for a few minutes bright cedar emerges followed by smoldering oak.
Palate: Sweet orange that has been lightly charred. Leather and the floral vanilla from the nose come forward next and are followed by cardamom, cedar, and a hint of spicy nuts that recedes into a sweet cinnamon.
Finish: Some dark chocolate taffy (think Tootsie Roll) and then leather-tobacco-cedar emerges, as it goes on for a very long time. The finish goes on for a very long time and sits prickling the back of your tongue and roof of your mouth.
Dark Arts Whiskey House Straight Rye Whiskey finished in red port and white port wine casks
7 Year 111.36 Proof
A robust and dynamic flavor profile, with a balance of spice and sweetness, and a long, enjoyable finish. Some reviewers have noted a flavor reminiscent of cannabis, with notes of honeysuckle, orange citrus, pine resin, and earthiness.
Aroma: Spiced apple pie, dried cranberry, raisin, dried cherry, dark fruit, stewed apples, and peach cobbler with rye spice forming a warming heat
Palate: Resinous pine, manuka honey, caramel, toasted oak, fruit and nut flavors, dark fruit, black currant, black raspberry, peppery aged oak, rye spice, and baking spices, with a hint of dill
Finish: Resinous rye spice, oily mouthfeel, fruit and honey, soft tannins and caramel, resin, chocolate, and fruity terpenes, spices and fruit with brown sugar
Dark Arts Whiskey House Barely Legal Bourbon
7.5 Year 116.6 Proof
Aroma: Ripe orchard fruits, rye spice, caramelized sugar, lemon zest, and graham crackers
Palate: Honeyed chocolate, cherry cola, citrus notes, and cinnamon spice
Finish: Rich and buttery mouthfeel with vanilla, caramel, fruity flavors, and oak spice
Dark Arts Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished with Toasted Jupilles Fleur French Oak Staves
7 Year 108 Proof
A balance of sweetness, spice, and oak, with a creamy texture. The French oak finish adds nuttiness and spice, complementing the classic bourbon flavors of vanilla and caramel.
Aroma: Spiced caramel, ripe red fruits, crisp apples, and funnel cake.
Palate: Sweet raspberry, toasted oak, tres leche, and cinnamon spice. Some detect honeyed chocolate, cherry cola, and citrus notes.
Finish: Creamy mouthfeel with toffee, vanilla cream, and a hint of cold smoke. Lingering flavors of vanilla, caramel, fruit, and oak spice. Some find notes of sweet dough, honey, cream, and toasted oak.
Barrel Bandit Double Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in a Second Oak Barrel
8 Year 111.6 Proof
A harmonious blend of varied grain malts, including corn and rye, resulting in a generous and smooth experience. The double barreling process contributes to intensified aromas of butterscotch, fudge, creamy toffee, and nutty notes, alongside the smooth sweetness of spice and vanilla.
Aroma: Herbal and fresh wood notes, with hints of dill, marshmallow, and turbinado sugar
Palate: Sweet caramel and vanilla flavors, complemented by spicy cinnamon and white pepper notes. There are also prominent fresh wood and dill flavors, with a backdrop of fresh paper and mild sweetness.
Finish: Lingering warmth with flavors of caramel, toasted wood, and a hint of cocoa. It has a gentle heat and peppercorn bite
Barrel Bandit Cigar Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished with Amburana Wood
115.2 Proof
Tasting notes for high rye bourbon, like the Barrel Bandit Cigar Batch, often include a complex profile with a balance of sweet and spicy notes. Based on general high rye bourbon characteristics and specific reviews, the Barrel Bandit Cigar Batch may exhibit the following tasting notes:
Aroma: Aromas of brown sugar, cinnamon, and leather, with hints of baking spices, oak, and potentially a minty earthiness. Some may detect fruit notes like apricot or peach.
Palate: Initial flavors of caramel and baking spices, followed by fruit notes such as ripe apples and pears. A spicy character from the rye is expected, with potential notes of cinnamon, pepper, and citrus peel. Some may also find toffee, leather, or tobacco notes.
Finish: A lengthy finish with a balance of spice and sweetness, with lingering notes of oak, pepper, and cinnamon. Some may experience a slightly astringent finish.
Starlight Distillery Carl T. Huber’s Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Champagne Wine Barrels
105 Proof
Aroma: Honey buns, maple spice, brown sugar, and dark cherry. Some reviewers note a spiced aroma with apple, cinnamon, and ginger. Others describe toasted cereal, honey-roasted walnuts, and golden raisin.
Palate: Creamy and decadent with brown sugar sweetness, rich maple, sweet oak, and barrel char. Some taste classic bourbon notes with sweet orange and corn.
Finish: Warming brown spice, creamy caramel, and lingering boozy maple sweetness. The finish is described as long, warm, and slightly dry, with a nice level of sweetness.
Rare Character Presents Single Barrel Series
8 Year, 5 Months 120.18 proof
Aroma: Rye spice, hazelnut, and seasoned oak.
Palate: Anise, sweet cream, maple sugar candy, toffee, and a creamy consistency. Some detect vanilla angel food cake, glazed donut, and lemon tea.
Finish: Rye spice with brown sugar sweetness, graham cracker, and a hint of black licorice. It can also present a lingering heat with notes of drier spice. Some find a soft bread note leading to a brown sugar finish.