Evan Williams Bourbon Whiskey, 1 L, 43%

Heaven Hill Bourbon Whiskey, 1 L, 40% Whiskey production after Prohibition In 1934, shortly after the end of Prohibition, Heaven Hill Distillers Inc. was founded in Bardstown, Kentucky by the Shapira family. At the time, this new market was a highly speculative business, comparable to the internet market of the 1990s. The risk for Heaven Hill was enormous, as it had no brands or whiskey stocks of its own - and this in the middle of the "Great Depression". After a short, successful production phase, the distillery was closed by the US government in 1942 to produce spirits for the war effort. After the end of the war and the entry of Earl Beam, from the Jim Beam Company, as master distiller in 1946, things went steeply uphill again. It was finally in 1957 that Evan Williams Bourbon was introduced and quickly became the most popular bourbon in the USA. Heaven Hill Distillery today Over the years, Heaven Hill introduced numerous successful brands such as Elijah Craig and Rittenhouse Rye and became the largest family-run spirits company in the USA. The company now has 900,000 barrels of whiskey in its halls. These are the seventh largest bourbon whiskey stocks in the world. In addition to bourbon, the company also sells other spirits such as Hpnotiq Liqueur and Pama Pomegranate Liqueur. Heaven Hill Bourbon Whiskey Heaven Hill Bourbon Whiskey is the company's very high-quality base bourbon, which is a delight both neat and in cocktails. Heaven Hill Bourbon Whiskey is very young and is stored for at least 4 years and a little longer. The nose reveals an intense rye aroma and sweet spiciness. On the palate it is spicy, light with a hint of wood. The aftertaste is warm and pleasant with a sugar/caramel note.

Makers Mark Bourbon Whisky 1.0L 45% The history of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky Makers Mark Bourbon Whisky is a somewhat atypical Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that is produced in Loretto, Kentucky. The first special feature of Maker's Mark is its name. Unlike other American whiskeys, the (e) in Whisk(e)y is omitted, which is why it is called Makers Mark Bourbon Whisky. More exciting than the name of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky, however, is its history, which began in 1780. At that time, former officer Robert Samuels went from Pennsylvania to Kentucky to settle there as a farmer and distiller. The whiskeys produced by Samuels, however, were intended more for personal use, and it was not until his grandson Taylor Williams that he began producing bourbon whiskey commercially in 1844. The family business was then successfully continued by William Isaac and Leslie and reopened after the dry years of Prohibition with a new distillery. The distillery is now run by the seventh generation and produces around 4,000 litres of whiskey a day, which is very little compared to other American bourbon whiskey distilleries. The production of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky Along with the name, the production method of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky is also unusual. A very high proportion of sour mash (around a third) is used. The mash is composed as follows: 70% corn, 16% barley malt, 14% winter wheat.Normally, rye is used instead of wheat for bourbon whiskey, but it is the wheat that gives Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky its special flavour. Furthermore, during distillation, care is taken to only use up to around 62.5% ABV. is highly distilled so that more aromatic substances are retained in the distillate. Maker's Mark also takes particular care in choosing the barrels. These are stored in the open air for around a year before filling to extract the tannins. This process is obviously very expensive, but it is of great benefit to Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky. One of the biggest buyers of used Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky barrels is the Scottish malt distillery Glenmorangie, which also pays great attention to outstanding barrel quality. After storage, Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky is bottled in distinctive bottles and then dipped head first by hand in red sealing wax. This is how the famous Red Seal Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky is created, which is highly valued by connoisseurs all over the world. The taste of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky On the nose, Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky is extremely round and balanced, with fine notes of vanilla, wood and cocoa. The body of the Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky is round, soft and buttery with a fine sweetness and again hints of caramel and vanilla. The smooth, pure aftertaste of the Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky ends a drinking experience that is unparalleled in this price range. Ideal for classic whiskey drinks or neat on ice.

Ezra Brooks Bourbon Whiskey 0.7L 40% The Ezra Brooks Bourbon Whiskey is now distilled, stored and bottled in Kentucky by the Heaven Hill Distilleries. The history of the brand can be traced back to the early 18th century. Seven generations of whiskey makers have ensured that Ezra has developed its outstanding character. Selected grains, water filtered through limestone and the natural aging process give Ezra Brooks this charcoal-filtered taste that is unique to Kentucky. One of the most popular bourbons in the Bluegrass State.