Old Zach Bourbon Whiskey | Pour Decisions Tuesday
Old Zach Bourbon
🇺🇸 A Patriotic Pour from Cox’s Creek
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This week on Pour Decisions Tuesday, Heather and B raise a glass to Old Zach Bourbon Whiskey — a Kentucky bourbon that honors veterans and those who have served our country. Distilled by Cox’s Creek Distilling Company in the heart of Kentucky bourbon country, this bottle is all about heritage, honor, and high-proof flavor.
With its patriotic packaging and bold messaging, Old Zach Bourbon feels like a salute in a glass. But it’s not just a pretty label — it’s a serious bourbon pick selected by a local bourbon group with the same passion we bring to every episode of Tortured Bourbon.
🥃 Barrel Details & Proof
Distillery: Cox’s Creek Distilling Company – Cox’s Creek, Kentucky
Age: 11 Years
Barrel: #243
Proof: 120 (Barrel Strength)
Type: Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
This bourbon is a pure barrel-strength beast — uncut, unfiltered, and loaded with the flavors that make Kentucky bourbon famous: toasted oak, dark caramel, vanilla bean, and a hint of smoky char. It’s the kind of bourbon that commands respect — and maybe a few drops of water if you’re not ready for the full barrel blast.
🎖 A Bourbon that Honors Service
Old Zach Bourbon pays tribute to veterans with every bottle sold, reminding us that bourbon is as American as freedom and fireworks. From the red-white-and-blue label to the star-spangled branding, this bourbon wears its patriotism with pride — and pours it with integrity.
Heather and B discuss how bourbon brands can honor service authentically while still delivering great liquid in the bottle — and Old Zach Bourbon seems to strike that balance beautifully.
🎤 Katie’s Corner: Tasting Notes
Katie jumps in with the bourbon breakdown:
Nose: Deep oak, molasses, vanilla cream, and a touch of baking spice.
Palate: Caramel, dark cherry, brown sugar, and charred oak with that classic Kentucky bourbon warmth.
Finish: Long, bold, and patriotic — a lingering bourbon hug that sticks around like good company.
🔥 Bourbon Banter Breakdown
In this episode, the team talks:
How barrel proof bourbons deliver true bourbon character
The importance of bourbon aging beyond a decade
What makes Kentucky barrels unique for bourbon maturation
How patriotism and purpose meet in modern bourbon branding
Whether Old Zach Bourbon earns its place among legendary single-barrel bourbons
🏆 Tortured Bourbon Ratings
Where does Old Zach land on our scale?
Cock of the Walk: Top-tier bourbon worthy of a toast to freedom
Hush Your Mouth: Surprisingly smooth for its proof
That Dog Will Hunt: Reliable and strong Kentucky bourbon
Bless Your Heart: Good intention, tough finish
Piddlin’: Let’s just say… not this time, y’all
Tune in to see where Old Zach Bourbon lands and if it deserves a second pour.
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