About this episode

This episode explores the best bourbons across different proof categories, comparing readily available shelf bottles to allocated ones.

Send us Fan Mail Does allocated bourbon actually taste better… or are we just chasing labels? In this episode of Bottles & Bites Without Borders, I break down the best bourbons in every proof category — comparing readily available shelf bottles to their allocated, hard-to-find counterparts. We’re covering proof tiers from 90 proof all the way up to hazmat heat — and putting standard releases head-to-head with some serious heavy hitters. We’ll explore: • How proof impacts flavor, texture, ...

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Host: Rob Clark

Topics covered

• bourbon
• proof categories
• allocated bourbon
• shelf bottles
• flavor comparison

Keywords

• bourbon
• proof
• allocated
• shelf bottles
• flavor

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Products: bourbon

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