2025 Whiskey & Bourbon Raffle

• Monks Road Fifth District Series
  • Nose: Bold and crisp notes of cherry and vanilla with a hint of honey.
  • Palate: Smokiness of campfire compliments cherry and spice notes.
  • Finish: This high-rye bourbon has a very smooth and creamy finish.
• Willett Estate Small Batch Rye: Superb 4-year-old rye that’s getting better and better with each release. It’s made from two separate two mash bills, one 51% rye, the other 75% rye. Rich, round, and very smooth aromas of cereal, pepper, clove, nutmeg, toast, and caramel, with an oily, viscous mouthfeel. ABV is 54.5% – serve with a small amount of water to taste.
• Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey: Kentucky – Aromas of dusty cocoa notes with oaky smoke underneath lead to a dry and spicy mouth-feel witth honeyed rye and cloves on the palate with a long finish with hints of vanilla and baking spices.
• Penelope Rio: Inspired by the joy of Brazil, Rio delights the senses with a double cask finish of American honey and Brazilian oak. The two make perfect dance partners, rich and sweet, with surprising depth.
• Buffalo Trace: Thick, mature aromas, with notes of subtle spice, meadow grass, light molasses and leather. Pleasantly sweet at first in flavor, with notes of brown sugar and cinnamon, becoming dry with enveloping flavors of oak and leather.
• Elijah Craig: Big, rich, and complex. Delightful spice and pepper notes fade to milk chocolate with just a hint of smoke. On the finish, the complexity continues. Nicely warming, with lingering chocolate and baking spices.
• Blanton’s: A deep, satisfying nose of nutmeg and spices. Powerful dry vanilla notes in harmony with hints of honey amid strong caramel and corn. A medium finish composed of returning corn and nutmeg flavors.
• Jefferson’s Reserve Single Barrel: This exclusive Single Barrel Bourbon from Jefferson’s is a higher proof expression of their classic Jefferson’s Reserve. The flavors of cinnamon toast, toffee and brown sugar are amplified in this special offering.
• Old Forester: Bright candied citrus and floral overtones give way to rich turbinado sugar and roasted coffee beans as slight cedar and charred oak round out the nose.  Subtle citrus with heavy notes of dark honey, molasses and charred oak. A dry toasty oaked caramel with lingering bittersweet tannins.
• A Midwinter Nights Dram: In terms of flavor, High West A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act #9 Scene #5 is known for its notes of dark fruit, caramel, vanilla, and spice. The whiskey has a rich and full-bodied mouthfeel, with a long and satisfying finish. It is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks, and is sure to warm you up on a cold winter night.
• Michters small Batch: This drink is made from a carefully selected mash bill that features the highest quality American corn. Complex nose, with an overlay of camphor. Sweetness, then corn and wood smoke flavors with rye underneath. The finish is lingering with wood notes mingling with maple syrup.
• Heaven Hill: This bourbon pays tribute to the earliest days of Bottled-in-bond. Product is made from one distillery, in one distillations season, aged for a minimum of 4 years, and bottled at 100 proof. It is smooth with warm sweet notes of caramel and honey with a long finish.
• Blanton’s: A deep, satisfying nose of nutmeg and spices. Powerful dry vanilla notes in harmony with hints of honey amid strong caramel and corn. A medium finish composed of returning corn and nutmeg flavors.
• Stagg: Rich, sweet, chocolate and brown sugar flavors mingle perfectly with the bold rye spiciness. The endless finish lingers with hints of cherries, cloves and smokiness. Enjoy neat!
• Makers Mark Private Selection: Single barrel rye whiskey’s distinctive flavor profile, characterized by notes of pepper, cinnamon, and herbs, distinguishes it as a bold and flavorful spirit. Its spicy kick and robust body make it a favorite among whiskey enthusiasts seeking depth and complexity in their libations.
• Old Elk: A smooth and premium profile. The wheat allows for the corn’s natural flavors to shine through with some sweetness and the barrel’s light vanilla notes. A smooth and layered whiskey aged for a minimum of 5 years. This one is for the wheat lovers.
• Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 year: Each sip of this bourbon, otherwise known as Pappy 12 Year, delivers waves of decadent toffee, freshly toasted nuts, and soothing brown spices. The long, lingering finish can compete with any excellent cognac, making Van Winkle 12 Year Special Reserve Lot B a perfect after-dinner drink
• Bulleit Bourbon: Straight from the barrel, uncut and non-chill filtered, Bulleit Bourbon Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey embodies the essence of Bulleit Bourbon. Distilled in Kentucky from the highest quality ingredients.
• Willet: The nose opens with scents of caramel, cinnamon toast, and milk chocolate with some light fruit and oak underneath.  The palate follows the nose closely, opening with sweet cinnamon and caramel flavors with white grapes, raisins, and sweet oak in supporting roles.  A medium-long finish features chocolate, raspberry, and caramel and invites you to take another sip.
• Jack Daniels 10: To honor the distillery’s past, the Master Distiller, Chris Fletcher handcrafted this aged stated whiskey and evolved this whiskey process to achieve a rare flavor profile. Jack Daniel’s !0 year old Tennessee whiskey highlights his world-class whiskey making experience
• Blue Line Unapologetic American Whiskey: Honey, sour apple, vanilla and a long black peppercorn finish
• Heavens Door “The Bootleg Series”: Heaven Door’s Bootleg Series presents their Vol. IV edition, flaunting a rich and complex 11-year-old wheated bourbon, matured to perfection in the smoky peat of Islay Scotch casks and bottled at a robust 111.0 proof. This year’s flagship release, featuring Dylan’s “Lighthouse in Maine, 2017,” is housed in a luxurious leather casing, making it the perfect addition to any connoisseur’s collection.  The rare Bootleg collection of annually released whiskeys comes in ceramic bottles that feature Heaven’s Door owner Bob Dylan’s custom artwork.
• H. Deringer Bourbon Whiskey: H. Deringer Bourbon Whiskey pays tribute to the renowned gunsmith Henry Derringer with our exclusive small-batch bourbon. Crafted with utmost precision, this exquisite small batch bourbon exudes unmatched character and smoothness. Aged in new charred white oak casks, our bourbon is offered in a crystal wine decanter, designed by a renowned glass artist. Aroma: Vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, cream. Light rye spice in the finish Palate: Caramel, vanilla, fruit. Slightly candied, slight spice.
• Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 20 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey: This distinguished spirit, aged for two decades, offers a harmonious blend of caramel, toasted oak, and dark chocolate, accented by hints of vanilla and spice. Its smooth, complex finish speaks to its exceptional quality and meticulous aging process.
• Calumet Farm Single Rack Black 15 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon: TASTE: Bold flavors of oak, aged spice and toasted grains are present while toffee and a subtle smoky-sweetness roll across the palate FINISH: A lingering finish mellows, leaving sweet tobacco and rye flavors with a slightly dry mouth feel
• Henry McKenna Single Barrel Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 10 year old: The bouquet features smells of new car leather, breakfast cereal, cornmeal, pepper and hemp. Entry is nicely sweet and intensely grainy; the midpalate is the high point as the taste profile expands to include semisweet flavors of caramel corn, toasted marshmallow, dried fruit and chocolate covered cherry. Concludes oaky sweet and chewy.
• Lux Row Distillers 12 Year Old Double Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey: This exceptional bourbon boasts a rich tapestry of flavors, with notes of caramelized oak, vanilla bean, and toasted nuts. The double barrel aging process imparts a deep complexity and smoothness, balanced by hints of dark chocolate and a touch of spice. Each sip unveils a well-rounded profile, with a lingering, satisfying finish.
• Old Grand-Dad 1882 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey: Scents of Snickerdoodle cookies and caramel candies combine with nutmeg and vanilla. Well-developed tannins like seasoned oak and charred wood fill my nostrils. There’s a richness that is hard to describe, but is something close to a sweet cream. Breadfruit and toasted orange peel provide some fruit characteristics
• I.W. Harper 15 Year Old Straight Bourbon: Sweeter up front with grain and corn immediately apparent, I.W. Harper Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 15-Year-Old then moves into notes of oak, raisin, caramel, spice, and vanilla. The finish leaves a long and lasting mouthfeel perfect for enjoying as bourbon the rocks, or whiskey neat to truly appreciate the full flavor profile.
• Rabbit Hole 6 Year Founder’s Collection BoxerGrail Cask Strength Rye: Rabbit Hole 6 Year BoxerGrail offers a robust flavor profile with prominent rye spiciness, complemented by notes of caramel, oak, and a hint of dark fruit. The extended aging period contributes to a nuanced and complex tasting experience.