This week, we’re exploring a rising star in the Bottled-in-Bond world — Southern Star Paragon Wheated Bourbon. Crafted in North Carolina, this wheated mash bill brings a smooth, rich profile with all the structure and integrity of the Bottled-in-Bond tradition.

🔍 Tasting Breakdown👃 Nose: Honey, toasted oak, soft vanilla👅 Palate: Creamy caramel, baking spice, warm wheat bread🔥 Finish: Gentle, lingering sweetness with a hint of spice

🏭 Distillery NotesProduced by Southern Distilling Company in Statesville, NC, this Bottled-in-Bond wheated bourbon is aged at least 4 years, bottled at 100 proof, and made in a single distilling season — a true showcase of craftsmanship and Southern pride.

This week, we’re tasting a single barrel rye selected by Fine Wine & Good Spirits, and it’s a standout. Sagamore Spirit brings their signature Maryland-style rye with a bold twist — this barrel pick is spicy, complex, and full of character.

🔍 Tasting Breakdown👃 Nose: Cinnamon, orange zest, herbal rye spice👅 Palate: Bold pepper, dried fruit, vanilla oak🔥 Finish: Lingering spice with a touch of sweetness

🏭 Distillery NotesSourced from Sagamore Spirit in Baltimore, MD — known for reviving Maryland-style rye with a modern edge. This barrel select is bottled at cask strength, offering a pure, unfiltered experience of their high-rye mash bill.

🥃 Heaven Hill 7 Year Bottled-in-Bond is a classic Kentucky bourbon aged 7 years and bottled at 100 proof. With notes of oak, caramel, tobacco, and spice, it delivers a balanced, dry profile that honors Heaven Hill’s legacy. A must-try for fans of traditional bourbon and Bottled-in-Bond standards.