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Demo: Bourbon Crowd Favorite

Title
Demo: Bourbon Crowd Favorite
Event Purpose
Standard Blind Tasting
Category
Whiskey
Category Style
American - Bourbon (≥51% corn, new charred oak)
Status
Closed
Visibility
Public
Scoring Mode
Single Pick
Description
A relaxed neighborhood bourbon flight focused on the bottle guests would most want to revisit.
Location
The Copper Room
Starts At
Apr 18, 2026 6:30 PM
Ends At
Apr 18, 2026 8:30 PM
Max Participants
12
Host
James McCormick
Reveal Participants At
Not set
Reveal Ballots At
Not set
Reveal Results At
Apr 18, 2026 8:30 PM
Entry Style Producer Sample Serving Order
Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bourbon Buffalo Trace F101 1
Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bourbon Maker's Mark F102 2
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bourbon Woodford Reserve F103 3
Four Roses Small Batch Small Batch Four Roses F104 4
Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon Wild Turkey F105 5

Results Summary Crowd Favorite

Submitted Ballots 8
Samples 5
Leading Entry Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 3 votes
Votes Cast 8

Overall Results
1 Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey F101 American / Bourbon 3 votes 37.5%
4 comments
  • Caramel and orange peel made this the easiest glass to return to.
  • Classic vanilla and cherry notes.
  • A little sharper on the first sip.
  • Balanced, familiar, and very easy to enjoy.
T-2 Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey F102 American / Bourbon 2 votes 25.0%
3 comments
  • Soft wheat sweetness and a gentle finish.
  • Approachable and rounded without fading away.
  • Sweet upfront with a short finish.
T-2 Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey F103 American / Bourbon 2 votes 25.0%
4 comments
  • Silky texture with a cocoa note.
  • The richest mouthfeel in the flight.
  • Polished, though slightly dry for me.
  • Dark chocolate and toasted oak carried the finish.
4 Four Roses Small Batch F104 American / Small Batch 1 vote 12.5%
3 comments
  • Bright spice with a clean finish.
  • Floral aroma and lively fruit.
  • Red fruit and baking spice stood out immediately.
5 Wild Turkey 101 F105 American / Bourbon 0 votes 0.0%
2 comments
  • More oak than I expected, but balanced.
  • Bold cinnamon finish.

Style / Subcategory Results

American / Bourbon

4 entries
7 Votes 87.5% of ballots
  1. 1 Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 3 votes
  2. T-2 Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2 votes
  3. T-2 Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2 votes
  4. 4 Wild Turkey 101 0 votes

American / Small Batch

1 entry
1 Votes 12.5% of ballots
  1. 1 Four Roses Small Batch 1 vote