E407 - Maker's Mark Cellar Aged (2026)

In this episode, we taste and review the latest batch of Stagg (juniors) which is 26D. This barrel proof offering is still one of the most sought after by enthusiasts and newcomers alike. How many batches of Stagg will there be? For the past couple of years, the answer has been four. Will Buffalo Trace make more batches in the coming years? No one knows. One thing is for certain…we will always taste and give you our honest thoughts. --------------------------SocialsIG: https://www.instagram.com/themashupkyFB: https://www.facebook.com/themashupkyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themashupkyJoin our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheMashUpBourbonPodcastPartnership(s)Visit Bourbonoutfitter.com and enter code THEMASHUP for a special discount or visit bourbonoutfitter.com/THEMASHUPMusic: All the Fixings by Zachariah HickmanThank you so much for listening!

This is only the 2nd time a Parker's Heritage release has carried a 14 year age statement. The 20th release of Parker's Heritage is a 14-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon made with a rye backset. If you are confused by this, don't worry, you're in good company. Join us this week as we crack this brand new release from Heaven Hill and have a lot of fun in the process. Spoiler alert...this might be the most unique whiskey we've tasted this year. But, does that mean we like it? You'll have to listen to find out. --------------------------SocialsIG: https://www.instagram.com/themashupkyFB: https://www.facebook.com/themashupkyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themashupkyJoin our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheMashUpBourbonPodcastPartnership(s)Visit Bourbonoutfitter.com and enter code THEMASHUP for a special discount or visit bourbonoutfitter.com/THEMASHUPMusic: All the Fixings by Zachariah HickmanThank you so much for listening!

The new 2026 Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon is the 19th release of it's kind. The blend for this year is made up of four exceptional bourbons—14-year OBSK, 14-year OESK, 15-year OESV, and 23-year OESK. It's bottled at bottled at barrel strength and there are only 16,800 total bottles. The MSRP is $249 and this bottled released in early October. This release is always one that is high on every bourbon consumers wish list. We're here to tell you our thoughts on this years release and let you know if we'll be hunting for multiple or be happy with the one we've got. --------------------------SocialsIG: https://www.instagram.com/themashupkyFB: https://www.facebook.com/themashupkyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themashupkyJoin our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheMashUpBourbonPodcastPartnership(s)Visit Bourbonoutfitter.com and enter code THEMASHUP for a special discount or visit bourbonoutfitter.com/THEMASHUPMusic: All the Fixings by Zachariah HickmanThank you so much for listening!

This years version of Maker's Cellar is the 4th release in the series. We've reviewed this bottle annually and we liked the first two releases. But how does this new one stack up? Well, first of all, it has the highest proportion of 14 year old bourbon of any of the releases. Does that translate into the palate? guess you'll have to listen to find out. --------------------------SocialsIG: https://www.instagram.com/themashupkyFB: https://www.facebook.com/themashupkyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themashupkyJoin our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheMashUpBourbonPodcastPartnership(s)Visit Bourbonoutfitter.com and enter code THEMASHUP for a special discount or visit bourbonoutfitter.com/THEMASHUPMusic: All the Fixings by Zachariah HickmanThank you so much for listening!

Marquee Exclusive Small Batch Bourbon is an innovative release by New Era Distillery based in Lexington, Kentucky. It breaks away from traditional distillery practices by relying on a rotating panel of "tastemakers" to create blends. Back in episode 278, we had Zane Brammell (owner and founder) on to talk about all things NEWS. Zane is back for this episode to tell us all about how Marquee came to be. Marquee Bourbon is blended by the community for the community. The very first batch of Marquee just released. It is limited and only available in Kentucky. However, it was created and blended by 9 "tastemakers" which consisted of bartenders, enthusiasts, spirits writers, and others including our own Kenny Mills. These folks engaged in a friendly whiskey blending competition and it resulted in the first batch of Marquee which is 94 proof and retails for $49.99. So join us this week for this spirited episode as we catch up with Zane, taste some good bourbon, and talk about what's next for NEWS and Marquee. --------------------------SocialsIG: https://www.instagram.com/themashupkyFB: https://www.facebook.com/themashupkyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themashupkyJoin our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheMashUpBourbonPodcastPartnership(s)Visit Bourbonoutfitter.com and enter code THEMASHUP for a special discount or visit bourbonoutfitter.com/THEMASHUPMusic: All the Fixings by Zachariah HickmanThank you so much for listening!

Taters clock, enthusiasts jock...they want to be down with the KING! Ladies and Gentleman, we interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you our review of one of the most sought after whiskeys today. King of Kentucky is an ultra premium single barrel offering from Brown-Foreman. Debuting in 2018, this bourbon has been one of the most sought after bottles since it debuted. You know we can't try any new high caliber bottles without blinding them. So, in this episode, we taste and review the new King of Kentucky and compare it to releases from previous years. We hope you enjoy it. Let us know if you are down with the King.--------------------------SocialsIG: https://www.instagram.com/themashupkyFB: https://www.facebook.com/themashupkyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themashupkyJoin our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheMashUpBourbonPodcastPartnership(s)Visit Bourbonoutfitter.com and enter code THEMASHUP for a special discount or visit bourbonoutfitter.com/THEMASHUPMusic: All the Fixings by Zachariah HickmanThank you so much for listening!

Chevalier Casks is a brokered marketplace and timed sales platform for whiskey barrels, cooperage, distillery equipment, and related inventory. They help connect buyers and sellers in the whiskey market and simplify complex transactions. In this episode, we discuss bulk whiskey sales and barrel brokering with the leaders of Chevalier: Coby Adkins, Ben Franzini, and Sam Rock. Collectively, these guys have many years of experience in spirits finance, distilling, operations, and hospitality. While you may not be familiar with Chevalier, they are responsible for some of the absolute best whiskey that we've had in our glasses over the past few years. This conversation covers everything from the current and future state of the whiskey market to all the things that Chevalier does to serve distilleries, brand owners, bottlers, and industry partners. So if you've ever wondered what a barrel broker does, this episode is for you. In addition to the fascinating conversation, we also share and discuss some amazing pours (as usual). --------------------------Visit Chevalier Casks: https://www.chevaliercasks.com/SocialsIG: https://www.instagram.com/themashupkyFB: https://www.facebook.com/themashupkyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themashupkyJoin our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheMashUpBourbonPodcastPartnership(s)Visit Bourbonoutfitter.com and enter code THEMASHUP for a special discount or visit bourbonoutfitter.com/THEMASHUPMusic: All the Fixings by Zachariah HickmanThank you so much for listening!

In this episode, we tackle two of the most sought after releases of 2026. Bulleit 20-Year-Old Straight Rye Whiskey is one of the oldest whiskeys ever bottled by the brand. Coming in at 137 proof, this MGP sourced rye is like nothing we've ever seen or tasted. Buffalo Trace recently released the Elmer T. Lee 40th anniversary edition to celebrate one of the most iconic figures in their brands history. We were lucky to get our hands on a bottle thanks to Jazz. Join us this week as we taste some great whiskey and engage in some legendary conversation. --------------------------SocialsIG: https://www.instagram.com/themashupkyFB: https://www.facebook.com/themashupkyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themashupkyJoin our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheMashUpBourbonPodcastPartnership(s)Visit Bourbonoutfitter.com and enter code THEMASHUP for a special discount or visit bourbonoutfitter.com/THEMASHUPMusic: All the Fixings by Zachariah HickmanThank you so much for listening!

What do you get when you blend two mashbills at a large heritage distillery. Why...it's twice the mash...some might call it double mash. For this week's short, we taste and review Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash. This is 9-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey released in a few months ago. Coming in at 100 proof, this expression is comprised of two mashbills blended together. The result is a four grain bourbon that contains corn, malted barley, and equal parts wheat and rye. So is this experiment one worth trying? Give us a listen to find out. --------------------------SocialsIG: https://www.instagram.com/themashupkyFB: https://www.facebook.com/themashupkyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themashupkyJoin our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheMashUpBourbonPodcastPartnership(s)Visit Bourbonoutfitter.com and enter code THEMASHUP for a special discount or visit bourbonoutfitter.com/THEMASHUPMusic: All the Fixings by Zachariah HickmanThank you so much for listening!

The 2026 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is the 26th annual limited-edition release celebrating the September 2 birthday of distillery founder George Garvin Brown. This limited edition bourbon comes from one of the heavyweight heritage distillers and always demands the attention of whiskey novices and nerds alike. Who wouldn't want a bottle of Birthday Bourbon? That rhetorical question gets answered in this episode. Join us for this episode as we break down one of the most sought after annual releases in all of bourbon. Should you be hunting this one? We'll let you know for sure / 2 for realz. --------------------------SocialsIG: https://www.instagram.com/themashupkyFB: https://www.facebook.com/themashupkyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themashupkyJoin our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheMashUpBourbonPodcastPartnership(s)Visit Bourbonoutfitter.com and enter code THEMASHUP for a special discount or visit bourbonoutfitter.com/THEMASHUPMusic: All the Fixings by Zachariah HickmanThank you so much for listening!