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This week on Bonded-Life and Bourbon Conversations, Aaron and Michael Explore the unique world of barrel-finished bourbon with Old Emmer Vino De Naranja. Finished in Spanish orange wine casks, this bourbon brings an unexpected citrus twist to a traditional pour. We'll dive into the influences of this unusual barrel finish, the aromas, and flavors that make this bottle stand out! Is this a perfect marriage of bourbon and citrus, or does the orange steal the show? Pour a glass and join us on Bonded!

This week on Bonded Life and Bourbon Conversations Aaron and I return to Heaven Hill Double Mash 9 Year Bourbon! Known for its deep roots in Kentucky bourbon history, Heaven Hill is taking a new innovative approach with this release showcasing how mash bills, aging, and craftsmanship can come together to create something unique. Pour a glass and join us as we explore the aromas, flavors and finish that define this expression!

This week Michael and Aaron explore the return of Black Maple Hill Kentucky Straight Bourbon Small Batch. Rare Character is bringing this 95 proof and once highly sought after bourbon back to Kentucky. We'll briefly dive into the history before attempting to break down the nose, palate, finish all before capping the episode off with our ratings to see if it'll shake up the leaderboard for Bourbon of the Year. Pour yourself a glass and join us for this week's episode of Bonded-Life and Bourbon Conversations

Whiskey has always had a way of bringing people together. It creates conversations, stories, and lasting memories that stay with us long after the glass is empty. In this episode Aaron and I sit down for Stranahan's Mountain Angel 10yr, a bottle that carries meaning far beyond the whiskey inside. While we explore the history of Stranahan's and the character this 10yr Colorado single malt brings we reflect on the fact that somethings are much greater than tasting notes and age statements; because the most meaningful part of any bottle isn't what's inside but who we shared it with.

Rivalry week is finally upon us here at Bonded, and we're settling Texas vs OU the only way we know how...with Bourbon! Oklahoma steps into the glass with Two Ponies Bourbon while Texas fires back with Milam & Greene's Unabridged Volume 2. Aaron and i put both pours to the test, head to head, palate vs palate to see which bottle AND cousin earns bragging rights!! Two States. Two Bourbons. Two Cousins. One Rivalry! ***It should be pointed out that the University of Texas does lead the Red River Rivalry series 65 to 51***

This week on Bonded-Life and Bourbon Conversations, Aaron and I are joined not only by returning guest Adam but also our wives! We explore whether or not Aaron and I have judged this experimental bottle too harsh in the past or if our special guest's opinions can sway us any. Pour a drink and join us as we review Weller CYPB!

This week on Bonded, after much delay, we crack open the Penelope Estate Collection 10 Year Single Barrel! Being one of Penelope's more mature releases we're excited to dig into what a decade of aging brings to the glass. From the nose to the palate and of course the finish join us as we discuss where this bottle fits into Penelope's lineup!

This week on Bonded Life and Bourbon Conversations we're pouring an Elijah Craig Single Barrel Private Barrel hand-picked by our local shop, Planet Spirit. Aged 8 years in rickhouse GG this 126.4 proof definitely isn't coming to the table quietly. We'll dive into the nose, palate, and finish to see what makes this barrel different from your standard Elijah Craig pour! Grab a glass and join us as we find out if Planet Spirit found a gem in the rickhouse!

This week on Bonded Life and Bourbon Conversations, Michael and I sit down with guests Adam and Ryan again to pour up Widow Jane 10 Year Ocho Cask! This unique take on the Brooklyn distillery's signature 10-year bourbon. Finished in Ocho Tequila casks, this bottle brings an unexpected twist to a well aged bourbon layering a brighter agave character alongside notes of caramel, oak, vanilla, and spice. We'll break down how much influence the tequila cask actually brings to the glass and whether it complements or completes with the bourbon underneath. With 10 years of age and a finish that definitely steps outside the traditional bourbon playbook, there's plenty to talk about with this one!

This week on Bonded-Life and Bourbon Conversations Aaron and I sit down to discuss one of our biggest pours yet with Horse Solider Cask Strength, coming in at a massive 137 proof. We'll dive into the incredible story behind Horse Solider Bourbon and Will Summers, brand ambassador and one of the Green Berets whose mission in Afghanistan following 9/11 helped inspire the story told in 12 Strong. So pour one neat and raise a glass to an incredible story, an American whiskey, and a bottle that definitely earns the name Horse Solider!

Aaron and I head to Wine Cellar Durant for the first ever Allocated Bourbon Drop Day! We spent the day hanging out with owners Jordan and Angie for a behind the scenes look at the event, the bourbon community, and what made this day one to remember! Tune in as we recap the great bottles, great people and memorable day out at Wine Cellar Durant!

This week we pour up something a little different with Penelope Architect Crème Brulee which adds a decadent twist to this unique release. We'll talk about what makes this bottle stand out and how those Crème Brulee flavors come through from the nose to the finish! Grab a glass and join in on the conversation as we find if Penelope Architect Crème Brulee deserves a spot on the shelf!

This week on Bonded-Life and Bourbon Conversations, Aaron and I crack open a heavy hitter from the Weller lineup with the help of our two friends Adam & Ryan. Bottled at 114 proof, Weller Full Proof is a wheated bourbon that delivers a rich, full bodied flavor that Buffalo Trace intended straight from the barrel. As an added bonus to the episode stick around to hear me attempt the highest number of "yea's" ever performed on a podcast episode! Pour one up and join us as we put Weller Full Proof to the Bonded taste test!

This week Aaron and I sit down to discuss Lost Lantern's United States of Bourbon! We’ll dig into the story behind the bottle, the producers and regions represented, as well as the flavors that bring it all together. As always, we’re talking whiskey, craftsmanship, and the stories behind the pour. Grab a glass and settle in for a conversation that’s all about discovering this bottle one sip at a time.

This week on Bonded-Life and Bourbon Conversations, Aaron and I crack open DFW's Builders Bourbon Society's O.K.I 11 Year Single Barrel club pick. This 109.2-proof is rich not only in flavor but also in the story behind it. Join us as we once again enjoy one of the best sounds in the world-second only to hearing "I found this at MSRP!"-and dive into this outstanding barrel pick from Builders Bourbon Society!