When longtime viewer and Patreon supporter Tyler sent us four mystery bourbon samples—each with a secret identity—we knew we were in for a ride. One bourbon he loves, one he hates, one we missed in a past episode, and one we can’t even get in our area. With Katie holding the answers until the end, we dove headfirst into one of the most unpredictable blind tastings we’ve ever done. No script. No prep. Just four pours, four guesses, and four people slowly realizing how wrong they might be. This episode was fun, chaotic, and full of surprises—and we’re already ready for the next one.

Is Missouri hiding one of the best barrel strength bourbons out there? In this Pour Decisions Wednesday, we explore Ben Holladay Rickhouse Proof—a bold, historic, grain-to-glass powerhouse from the oldest distillery west of the Mississippi. High proof, deep flavor, and zero hype. This one’s a sleeper hit.