Great list! This year’s Micther’s 10yr drinks closer to the M20 than ever before. And C923 is a beast. Cheers 🥃

I did my end of year blind and my top 10 were: 1. Russell’s 13, 2. Woodford Batch proof (this was a shocker), 3. Michters 10, 4. Makers Cellar Aged, 5. Old Forester Sib BP store pick, 6. Four Roses BS store pick OESQ, 7. Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend, 8. Peerless High Rye, 9. Woodford Historic Barrel Entry, 10. Russell’s store pick. Bottles that didn’t make this list were Stagg 22B, Weller Full Proof store pick, Weller 12, Elijah Craig 18, Knob Creek 18, Bardstown Disco 8, Elijah Craig A123, and Barrell 35.

Great list David. Haven't had the pleasure of 13th Colony, but love the MM CA and PH DB. C923 and EHT BP are a push for me.

Stagg 22a was technically a 2023 release, and it blows the doors off 23a, just saying. You should hunt a bottle down. It's the best Stagg batch since 17 imo. 22b was good, but 22a is special, imo. Cool list. I would love to try that 13th Colony DO, but good luck on that one. lol I also agree about the Michter's 10 yr. I'm not into lower proofs, which generally feel watery to me, but that's a fantastic and rich whiskey for it's proof.

Good selection, David. Haven't had them all, but had a few, the EHTBP and the ECBP you picked are on my shelf, and I'm happy at that. As are the JDSBBP Rye and similar 13thC and OFSBBS. Tis was a good year for bourbon lovers. Except for the prices. I don't know that I have any that I'd add to the list. If the list was of those I reach for most in the past year, it'd be B7, KCSiBs, Booker's all versions, RR10 and RRSiBs those get close enough to the more expensive, harder to get keepsakes on the list. No Turkey or Beamers on the top 10 list. hah. Oh well. Cheers!

Definitely a solid list. Many I’ll never ever see let alone try.

Love the channel David. Have you tried the JD 12 yet, if not it's a must try and absolutely sensational

BBC Discovery #11 should be in the conversation for top 10 of 2023 for sure.

I get SO much friendly grief when I say I prefer Elijah Craig BP B523 to C923. But I fend them off. There is just something in the finish of C923 that doesn't turn me on, I don't like a bitter note I perceive. Not a hostile thing, "find a bottle you love". Again, it's friendly grief because I'm going against the grain, but my personal opinion is B523 got a lot of unfair reviews for its age statements and should deserve more love. These things are what makes bourbon so fun for the open minded.

Great list. I love how a lot of the bourbons are from your patreons. Some great people in the bourbon community.

I agree on Michter's 10. Amazing.

I agree with most of the list. The 2023 Four Roses LE should be up there too.

Old Forester 1920 should of at least been mentioned lol, it's a fantastic bottle and is easy to find

Just got that EHBP a few days ago in a raffle. You got me excited to try it now

how do you think that 27y Obtanium sample would have faired in the lineup if you had more to compare?

Great list David. 13th Colony killed it this year for sure.

I had the 13th DO in the queue in nada. The two faves I own are Michter’s 10 and EHTBP. Not sure which I like better. Got 2 bottles of the EHTBP. Happy about that

Those Old Forester Single Barrel Store picks are truly amazing!

Great list! The Michter's this year oh man, it is the best for me by a mile but I haven't had 13th colony yet.

I think you nailed it!