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NASHTUCKY
REAL REVIEWS.
NO SPIN.

Nashtucky ranked #2 and #4 on Fred Minnick's Top 100 American Whiskeys of 2024 — in a blind tasting against Stagg, Pappy, and Russell's Reserve. These are what YouTube reviewers and the whiskey press independently said about the bottles. We didn't write any of it.

#2
Fred Minnick Top 100 · 2024 Connected Spirits Rye
#4
Fred Minnick Top 100 · 2024 Connected Spirits Bourbon
2× Gold
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2022
Brand Founded · Kentucky Barrels · Nashville Bottled

#2 & #4 WHISKEY OF THE YEAR

Independent bourbon YouTubers and reviewers covering Nashtucky with no paid placement. The whiskey community found these bottles on their own.

Bourbon Review Channel

Nashville Barrel Company Connected Spirits | Fred Minnick's Top 10

A dedicated breakdown of the Nashtucky Connected Spirits Bourbon — #4 on Fred Minnick's Top 100 American Whiskeys of 2024 — with full tasting notes and the reviewers' verdict on whether the ranking holds up in a direct pour.

January 2025

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Bourbon Comparison Channel

Elijah Craig Single Barrel vs. Nashtucky 8 Year — Which Is the Better Value?

A direct head-to-head between an Elijah Craig store pick and the Nashtucky 8 Year Bourbon. The reviewer evaluates both on nose, palate, finish, and value for money — and gives a clear winner verdict.

August 2024

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Stuff & Whiskey

What THE HECK Is Nashtucky Bourbon? A New NBC Label You Need to Know

Stuff & Whiskey breaks down what Nashtucky actually is, where it comes from, how it's different from the NBC core lineup, and why the bourbon community was talking about it before most people had even heard the name.

March 2023

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Whiskey Investigator

Is Nashtucky 8 Year Really Booker's? The Rumor Reviewed

The whiskey community started speculating that the Nashtucky 8 Year single barrel came from Jim Beam's Booker's program. This reviewer investigates the claim side-by-side and delivers a verdict on one of the more talked-about NBC releases.

July 2023

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Bourbon of the Year

Nashtucky 12yr Shelf Clear Pick vs. Knob Creek 12 Cask Strength 2020

A 12-year Nashtucky shelf pick goes up against one of the most celebrated Knob Creek Cask Strength releases. At over 135 proof, the Nashtucky holds its own in a rigorous side-by-side that tests whether age and proof translate to quality.

August 2025

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Breaking Bourbon · Independent Review

"A well composed barrel proof bourbon that drinks higher than its age leads on. A solid inaugural offering — and a strong signal of what this program is capable of."

— Breaking Bourbon, Nashtucky 8 Year Single Barrel

WHAT THE WHISKEY PRESS SAYS.

Independent reviews and editorial coverage of the Nashtucky lineup — from trade publications to collector-focused review blogs.

Fred Minnick · Top 100 American Whiskeys 2024

"Nashtucky 'Nashville's Connected Spirits Small Batch Rye' — #2. Nashtucky 'Nashville's Connected Spirits Small Batch Bourbon' — #4. Both ranked above George T. Stagg in a fully blind national tasting."

Connected Spirits Rye 112.4 Proof · Connected Spirits Bourbon 120.4 Proof

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Breaking Bourbon · Independent Review

"This particular barrel displays traits of much older bourbon, with prominent dry and spice notes being noticeable throughout. A well composed barrel proof bourbon that drinks higher than its age leads on."

Nashtucky 8 Year Single Barrel Bourbon

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Skurnik Wines & Spirits · Trade Coverage

"The new line quickly earned recognition, with core products landing double gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and ranking 2nd and 4th in Fred Minnick's Top 100 of 2024. Barrel selection is paramount — no blend or single barrel is ever released under five years old."

Nashtucky Whiskey Co. Brand Overview

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Seelbach's · Private Barrel Review

"At 121 proof it still drinks like a caramel bomb. This is one of the first Nashtucky private barrels to land outside of Tennessee — the 9-year is one of the most unique profiles I've had in a while. If you see spots open, sign up."

Nashtucky 9yr Single Barrel #606 — Seelbach's Pick

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Barrel Banter · 2025 Season

"Rich, sweet, layered, and smooth. Could stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the best Elijah Craig Barrel Proof or Stagg Jr. releases. This is the kind of pour that checks all the boxes — and it came out of Nashville."

Nashville Barrel Co. / Nashtucky Single Barrel — 8yr, 120.34 Proof

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Bourbon Pursuit · Whiskey Quickie

"A 5 year old bourbon at 115.5 proof and $75 MSRP that punches well above its price point. Nashville Barrel Company's sourcing and barrel selection program is producing results you'd expect from a much larger operation."

Nashville Barrel Company Single Barrel Bourbon

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Try It Yourself

THE #2 & #4
WHISKEY OF THE YEAR
IS POURED IN NASHVILLE.

Taste Nashtucky on a walk-in Whiskey Flight at either NBC Nashville location. Or order bottles direct — shipped to you.

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