We're doubling down! In this Trailside Tasting, we pour two very similar but wildly different expressions from Taconic: the 2025 Christmas Release and distillery single barrel #1641. They both carry a similar backbone with a classic Taconic bourbon profile, but one strives for approachability while the other is bold and unforgiving. Side by side, they show off a style that’s complex yet refined, expressive yet grounded, and unmistakably Taconic. We dig into the profiles, the history of the distillery, and what makes each pour stand out with cold air and quiet trail all around. If you’re curious about Taconic’s holiday releases, their distillery single barrels, or how two expressions from the same distillery can tell completely different stories, this is a tasting worth slowing down for. Join me on the trail as I taste, talk, and let both stories unfold one sip at a time. Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/bourbonboot Patreon: patreon.com/bourbonboot Email me: ContactBourbonBoot@gmail.com

In this Trailside Tasting, we pour NoCo Distillery’s Founder’s Reserve Cigar Blend, a deeply expressive whiskey finished entirely in NoCo’s own house‑made spirit barrels, a process that layers fruit, richness, and complexity into something that feels both intentional and effortlessly enjoyable. This bottle shows off the creative fingerprints of a distillery that builds its flavor from the ground up. The result is a whiskey that’s bold yet balanced, fruit‑forward yet grounded, and blended so seamlessly it feels like the components were always meant to live together. We dig into the profile, the barrel‑finishing philosophy, and what makes this blend stand out in a crowded category with Colorado air and mountain quiet in the background. If you’re curious about NoCo Distillery, unique finishing techniques, or how in‑house barrels can shape a whiskey’s character, this is a pour worth slowing down for. Join me on the trail as I taste, talk, and let the story unfold one sip at a time. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bourbonboot Patreon: https://patreon.com/BourbonBoot Email me: ContactBourbonBoot@gmail.com

In this Trailside Tasting, we crack open Tamworth’s 8‑year Bottled‑in‑Bond rye, a wildly creamy, one‑of‑a‑kind pour built from Maine‑grown rye and distilled right in the heart of Tamworth, New Hampshire. This bottle carries the unmistakable fingerprint of Steven Grasse’s creative pedigree, but the whiskey itself stands on its own: rich, textural, and unlike any rye I’ve had before. We dig into the flavor profile, the local‑grain philosophy, and what makes this bonded release feel both rustic and refined. All of it tasted with winter air and quiet pines in the background. If you’re curious about Tamworth Distilling, Bottled‑in‑Bond rye, or how regional grains can shape a whiskey’s soul, this is a pour worth slowing down for. Join me on the trail as I taste, talk, and let the story unfold one sip at a time. Follow me on Instagram: / bourbonboot Email me: ContactBourbonBoot@gmail.com

There’s something about a cold and quiet trail and a good pour that makes a new whiskey story hit a little deeper. In this Trailside Tasting, we dive into the launch of Onyx & Amber’s Guest Blender series, a project built to spotlight the palates and blending prowess of the innovators shaping modern American whiskey. The first release comes from Ryan Negley, of Boulder Spirit acclaim, who blends 7–12 year Indiana straight bourbon into a profile that feels both grounded and exciting. We break down the tasting notes and the intention behind the blend, all alongside the Colorado Aspens and mountain creek of Cheyenne Mountain. If you’re curious about Onyx & Amber, the Guest Blender series concept, or how bourbon stocks can be layered into something fresh, this is a pour worth slowing down for. Join me on the trail as I taste, talk, and let the story unfold one sip at a time. Merry Christmas and/or Happy Holidays to everyone! Follow me on instagram: / bourbonboot Email me: ContactBourbonBoot@gmail.com #Onyx #Amber #Colorado #hiking #Denver #milehigh #NewWhiskey #review

This seems like the perfect time of year to revisit Brooklyn Bakery. Where as most visual media is seeing people stroll the streets of New York to re-kindle a lost love from their childhood, I'll be pouring Lost Lantern's 2023 release: Brooklyn Bakery. Fresh bread notes, warm spice, and a finish that lingers like a New York morning. We break it down, sip by sip. Follow me on instagram: / bourbonboot Email me: ContactBourbonBoot@gmail.com #Lost #NDP #whiskey #bourbon #nyc #newyork

In this episode of Beyond the Barrel, we join Sebastien Gavillet to dive deep into the spirit and story of NoCo Distillery in Fort Collins, Colorado, a craft operation known for pushing boundaries while honoring tradition. Join us as we explore NoCo to uncover what makes this distillery truly stand apart: their experimental approach to fermentation and distillation, their passion for unique mashbills, their commitment to sourcing only the best barrels, and the creative spark that fuels every bottle they release. Pour a glass, settle in, and come with us as we go Beyond the Barrel. *For those with a keen eye... This was re-uploaded to try and correct some of the shakiness. Not really sure why it isn't stabilized as it was filmed with a gimble etc. Cheers!* Follow me on instagram: / bourbonboot Email me: ContactBourbonBoot@gmail.com #Whiskey #foco #noco #bourbon #scotch #tour #interview #behindthescenes #Colroado #New #CO

Dive into Colorado’s hidden gem: Minturn Whiskey Company. Their Colorado Peated Malt Whiskey takes inspiration from Scottish tradition yet delivers a surprisingly approachable profile that’s all its own. Crafted in one of the smallest tasting rooms in the United States, tucked away in Minturn, just outside of Vail Colorado. This newer brand is redefining mountain whiskey with bold character and a touch of alpine grit. **The peated malt and blended malt whiskey are not single malts because they blend multiple distilleries together! Single Malt must be made from a single distillery. Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bourbonboot Email me: ContactBourbonBoot@gmail.com #whiskey #whisky #peated #malt #colorado #review #reviews #scotch #hiking

This will be a whiskey channel that dives deep into different bottlings. What makes them unique, why you should care, and how to find a bottle for yourself. Come along on this journey with me!