Season 1 · Episode 545

545 - Our Favorite Whiskeys of 2025 on Bourbon Community Roundtable 113

We’re back for a high-energy episode as the crew—Kenny, Ryan, Fred, Eric, Brian, and Blake from Seelbach’s—gather around the table to crown the heavy hitters of 2025. Between the usual banter and plenty of laughs, we’re breaking down the bourbon and rye releases that actually lived up to the hype this year. We also tackle the trends dominating the shelves, from the honey-finish craze to the serious rise of American Single Malts. We dive deep into the price-to-quality debate, dissecting whether these craft price points are justified and why you need to be looking outside the typical trophy bottles to find the real gems. If you want to know what belongs on your bar cart in 2025, this one is a must-listen.

Bourbon Pursuit

December 18, 20251h 9mExplicit

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Show Notes

It's the end of the year and that means we get to rattle off all of our favorite whiskeys this year. But it's not just us, it's the entire roundtable. We don't talk about our "Bourbon of the Year" but we hit on all the great ones we tried and I don't want to spoil it, but there's a ton of good ones so pay attention. And can you believe it... Ryan actually put a honey finish and two american single malts in his list. At this rate, maybe he'll enjoy amburana in 2026.

Show Notes:

The standout quality of Bardstown Bourbon Company, particularly Cathedral and Normandy
Ryan’s insights on Redemption 18-Year and its market implications
Exploration of craft distilleries pushing the envelope with innovative offerings
Engaging conversations around honey-finished bourbons and the evolving perception of American single malts
Predictions for trends shaping the whiskey market in the near future

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