Neat Plans & Pour Decisions - Ep 35 - Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye

This week on Neat Plans, the crew cracks into something truly special — a Barrel Proof Elijah Craig Rye pulled straight from a Heaven Hill Distillery Bottle Your Own experience, hand-selected by our very own Danielle. It’s a unique, distillery-only pick that brings big proof, bold rye spice, and serious character. But fret not! Barrel proof rye is also generally available! Rich spice, just enough sweeteness and a long, warming finish — this pick absolutely delivers.

And then we visit the Wheel! In a rare twist, it lands on something they also really enjoy, making this episode a double win and one you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, the guys crack open one of the most anticipated releases of the year: the brand-new William Heavenhill 19-Year Wheated Bourbon. And yes… it is absolutely out of this world. From the first sip to the last, the crew can’t help but gush over just how rich, deep, and beautifully aged this expression really is. If you’re a Heaven Hill fan—or a sucker for elite wheaters—this pour might ruin your palate for anything else.

But then comes the Wheel somehow, against all odds, gives them a mystery pour that actually stands up to the William Heavenhill 19. The guys go in expecting a letdown and end up stunned by how well it holds its own. They like it—a lot—and you’ll want to stick around to see what it turns out to be.

If you’re here for big flavor, honest reactions, whiskey nerdery, and a few laughs, this episode delivers. Pour something good and join us!

This week the guys sit down with the newly released Willett Small Batch Bourbon—a bottle that’s been getting plenty of buzz from fans of the Bardstown distillery. It's a good pour for a good price!

Then things get chaotic in the best way. The Wheel drops them onto a bottle that takes them all for a ride but they can't quite land on what it is. The reveal is a real face palm.

Pour something you enjoy and hang out with us!

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