Welcome to the July 2022 Columbus Bourbon recap. As always, A big thank you to all my readers! As a friendly reminder, follow ColumbusBourbon on Facebook and tell a friend.
Woodford Reserve has announced the release of the 2022 Woodford Reserve Batch Proof coming in at 118.4 Proof (59.2% alcohol). For this release, Woodford has combined a limited number of barrels and is released at the combined proof instead of watering down to the usual 90.4 proof (45.2% alcohol).
The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) has announced the Spring/Summer release of Maker's Mark Private Select titled 'The Lakeside Collection'. This version contains five expressions and will sell for $69.99 a bottle. They will be available throughout the State starting the week of July 18th.
Welcome to the Columbus Bourbon review for Crown Royal Peach. I've had this bottle in the cabinet for a while and am super excited to crack it open. In theory, this is a perfect summertime whiskey. Will it live up to that billing?
Let's get started with the basics.
The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) has announced the release of twelve batches of a special Woodford Reserve Blend called Buckeye Blend #5 appearing in stores this week (week of July 11th) at a price of $49.99 plus tax. As far as I can tell, this is just smaller blends of regular Woodford that is being sold at a premium price (these are 1 liter bottles... regular liter price is $43.99 + tax).
The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) has announced the release of five barrels worth of Old Forester starting this week (week of July 11th) at select OHLQ locations across Ohio. The Single Barrel 100 Proof is for $49.99 plus tax while the Barrel Strength will set you back $79.99 plus tax.
