Today we’re diving into Preservation Distillery’s Very Olde St. Nick Immaculata, a premium release with a serious price tag and a profile that leans hard into that “dusty” pre‑boom character. This pour shows its age in a straightforward way: sweet oak, musty caramelized corn, and that slow, settled depth you usually only find in older bottles from another era. In this tasting, I break down what Preservation is aiming for, how Immaculata delivers on that old‑school profile, and whether the experience matches the price tag. If you’re curious about the Very Olde St. Nick line or how this release stacks up in today’s market, this one’s worth a closer look. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bourbonboot Patreon: https://patreon.com/BourbonBoot Email me at: ContactBourbonBoot@gmail.com

In today’s Trailside Tasting, I’m diving into a 9‑year single‑barrel apple brandy from the newly rebranded Copper & Kings, hazmat, ex‑bourbon barrel aged, and bursting with character. This bottle is a reminder of why American brandy deserves more love. Rich orchard fruit, deep oak influence, and a proof point that somehow amplifies the elegance instead of burying it. It’s bold, it’s expressive, and it’s one of the most memorable pours I’ve had in a while. If you’re curious about Copper & Kings’ new direction, the magic of long‑aged apple brandy, or what a high proof can do when handled with intention, this is a tasting worth slowing down for. Lace up, pour a little, and walk with me as we explore something truly wonderful. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bourbonboot Patreon: https://patreon.com/BourbonBoot Email me at: ContactBourbonBoot@gmail.com

Let's make a cocktail! The bourbon renewal is essentially a black currant twist on a whiskey sour. It's sweet, refreshing, and fits any mood in any season. Bourbon Renewal 2oz Bourbon .5oz creme de casis .5oz simple syrup 1oz lemon juice A few dashes of angostura bitters

In this Trailside Tasting, I dive into Boundary Oak Distillery’s 82nd Airborne bottle, an eye‑catching release that unfortunately doesn’t deliver where it counts. While the packaging pays tribute to the legendary 82nd Airborne Division, the whiskey inside falls flat, offering an underwhelming experience at a premium price. As someone who appreciates both good bourbon and genuine respect for service members, it’s disappointing to see a product lean heavily on flashy marketing while offering so little in the glass. If you're considering picking up this bottle for the story behind it, this review might save you some money, and frustration. Let’s talk about bourbon and transparency as we hit the trails in Colorado. If you’ve tried this bottle, drop your thoughts in the comments, did you feel the same way? Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bourbonboot Patreon: https://patreon.com/BourbonBoot Email me at: ContactBourbonBoot@gmail.com

For a deeper dive into this exact barrel, check out my full written review: bourbonboot.com/post/mile-high-spirits-wheated-bourbon-barrel-20k12-2 Today, we crack into Mile High Spirits’ 7‑year Wheated Bourbon Single Barrel from the Whiskey Slickers. A Colorado‑born, high‑character whiskey that shows just how far careful aging and a softer wheat mash bill can take a pour. This whiskey starts where patience meets intention: in the barrel. Mile High Spirits has been laying down whiskey in Denver for years, but this single‑barrel release feels like a milestone - warm, expressive, and shaped by the slow, steady work of time. We dig into the wheat‑driven sweetness, the oak influence, and how a distillery known for its punchy Denver attitude can still produce a bourbon with this much depth and restraint. 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

Today, we crack into Root Shoot’s Bottled‑in‑Bond American Single Malt, a down‑to‑earth, ridiculously high‑quality pour born right on the Olander family farm. This whiskey starts where most stories end: in the soil. Root Shoot Malting has been supplying some of the best grain in Colorado for years, and now they’re stepping fully into the whiskey world with a single malt that feels honest, intentional, and beautifully made. We dig into the malt character and how a farm‑driven approach can shape a whiskey’s entire personality. If you’re curious about Root Shoot, the Olander farm legacy, or how true grain‑to‑glass whiskey can taste when the people growing the barley are the same ones distilling it, 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

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: https://www.instagram.com/bourbonboot Patreon: https://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