Another #30DaysofBourbon Challenge is in the Books - Thank you!

 

Wow, that was a fast 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge! In some ways, I’m sad; in others, I’m happy it is over and done with. I sip whiskey almost every day, and I almost always limit myself to one pour – because I embrace drinking responsibly.

 

I’m happy because, as a whiskey reviewer, the samples from distilleries keep rolling in, and they’re not all Bourbon. I can’t allow those incoming samples to back up in the queue because it is rude not to process things in a timely fashion, and other times, some whiskeys are about to be released, and the brand wants a review before the official launch date.

 

That translates to several days when I take more than one pour – one for the 30 Days of Bourbon and another for what I’m reviewing. So, yeah, I’m happy this year’s Challenge is in the books.

 

Here’s a brief recap of each day’s pour:

 

• Day 1: J. Mattingly 1845 6-Year Kentucky Bourbon - 119°
• Day 2: High n’ Wicked 5-Year Kentucky Bourbon - 104°
• Day 3: Mayor Pingree 15-Year Straight Bourbon - 114°
• Day 4: *Dancing Goat Stillman’s Private Stock 6-Year – 111.4°
• Day 5: Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bottled-in-Bond 6-Year - 100°
• Day 6: Remus Repeal Reserve Series III - 100°
• Day 7: 15 Stars Triple Cask Batch 001 NAS - 105°
• Day 8: Old Stubborn Pot Still Wheated NAS – 123.8°
• Day 9: George Dickel Bottled-in-Bond 12-Year - 100°
• Day 10: Woodinville Fine Spirits Private Select – 114.2°
• Day 11: Jack Daniel’s Coy Hill Barrelhouse 8 10-Year – 134.7°
• Day 12: Evan Williams Red Label 12-Year - 101°
• Day 13: Ella Jones Colorado Straight Bourbon NAS - 94°
• Day 14: J. Henry & Sons 2019 Anniversary Edition NAS – 130.56
• Day 15: Blue Run High Rye Kentucky Straight Bourbon NAS – 111°
• Day 16: Elijah Craig Fine Spirits Private Barrel 8-Year – 130.9°
• Day 17: Milam & Green Unabridged Vol 3 3.5-Year - 118°
• Day 18: UNBENDT Unblended Texas Straight Bourbon 6-Year - 142°
• Day 19: Old Grand-Dad 114 NAS - 114°
• Day 20: Pinhook 2023 Bourbon Resolve NAS – 101.48°
• Day 21: Fireside Hazmat Proof 6-Year – 141.2°
• Day 22: Boulder Spirits Sherry Cask Finish NAS - 94°
• Day 23: Yellowstone Special Finishes Collection Toasted NAS - 100°
• Day 24: Barrell Bourbon Single Barrel 24A1 8-Year – 117.84°
• Day 25: Heaven’s Door Ascension NAS - 92°
• Day 26: Fighting Cock 6-Year - 103°
• Day 27: *New Riff Zeus Juice 4-Year – 106.5°
• Day 28: *Four Roses OBSO Fine Spirits 10-Year – 126.8°
• Day 29: Hidden Barn Organic Wheat 6-Year – 106.2°
• Day 30: *Rebel Distiller’s Collection Rebel Without The Rye 6-Year - 113°

 

The final activity of the Challenge is to donate at least $30.00 to any charity of my choosing. This year, I’ve bumped up my donation to $50.00. I have always dedicated my Challenge to the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDS.org). Their mission is to help those afflicted with Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (a/k/a Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) while driving research for a cure for this horrific disease. Here is a copy of my donation:

 

Thank you to those who participated in this year’s Challenge! I hope you found it fun and more than what you expected. Feel free to shout out to your charity of choice in the comment section.

 

Finally, at the rate that 2024 has been flying by, the 2025 Challenge is just around the corner. Cheers!

 

 

An * denotes that this Bourbon was a private barrel that I picked.

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Whiskeyfellow encourages you to enjoy your whiskey as you see fit but begs you to do so responsibly.