Who says great bourbon has to come from Kentucky?
Kia and Jack from Honey Barrel are back, and they've brought a very special Ben Holladay Bourbon Lore 18-barrel blend to share with us.
This limited release helped introduce Holladay Distillery to a much wider whiskey audience, with reviewers discovering just how good Missouri bourbon could be.
We explore the juicy, biscuity flavours of the whiskey, why Holladay's commitment to making its own bourbon and sharing detailed production information matters, and how the distillery built its reputation without rushing whiskey to market.
Kia and Jack also explain why they chose to bring Ben Holladay into Australia and reveal the expanded range they're preparing for Australian whiskey drinkers, including High Rye Bourbon, Rickhouse Proof, eight-year single barrels and experimental finishes.
A great conversation about bourbon beyond Kentucky, doing things properly and an exciting future for American whiskey in Australia.
Cheers!
