Don't Skip This! J. Mattingly Master Blending Experience

Master the Art of Bourbon Blending: Our J. Mattingly Experience 🥃 Welcome back to Your Bourbon Journey! In Episode 55 of Bourbon Trail Tales and Tastes, we’re taking you inside the cellar at J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, for a deep dive into their legendary Master Blending Experience. Join Wayne and Rebecca as we relive our visit to Distillery No. 58 on our journey. We go behind the scenes with our guide, Dakota, to thieve whiskey directly from the barrels and craft our own custom blends. From navigating mash bills and proofs to finding that perfect 116-proof sweet spot, we share the exact "50/30/20" formulas we used to create our anniversary bottles: "St. Patrick’s Day 2024" and "Luck of the Irish." In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅The Blending Process: How to use a whiskey thief and mix components for the perfect mouthfeel and viscosity. ✅Tasting Notes: A side-by-side comparison of our two-year-old "married" blends—one leaning floral and nutty, the other rich with dark cocoa and cinnamon. ✅Pro Tip: Why J. Mattingly is the perfect "double" to pair with your Buffalo Trace visit (it’s right across the street!). ✅The Personal Touch: A heartwarming story about the incredible hospitality and the "hat pins" that made this visit unforgettable. Whether you're a Certified Bourbon Steward or just starting your own bourbon journey, this blending experience is a must-do in Kentucky. 🌟 Support the Journey🌟 🥃 **Become a Patron & Get Exclusive Content:** https://www.patreon.com/cw/YourBourbonJourney 🌐 **Visit Our Website:** https://yourbourbonjourney.com/ 🔔 **SUBSCRIBE HERE:** https://www.youtube.com/@YourBourbonJourney?sub_confirmation=1 📸 **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/yourbourbonjourney/ 👍 **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/YourBourbonJourney ✅ CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome to Your Bourbon Journey 0:20 Arriving at J. Mattingly 1845 (Distillery No, 58) 1:02 Entering the Cellar: The Blending Setup 1:37 Selecting the Barrels & The 50/30/20 Rule 2:35 Viscosity & Mouthfeel: The Secret Ingredient 3:44 Naming Our Bottles: St. Patrick’s Day & Luck of the Irish 4:40 Tasting: St. Patrick’s Day (116 Proof) 6:54 Tasting: Luck of the Irish (116 Proof) 9:08 Comparing the Blends: Dark Cocoa vs. Floral Notes 10:40 The Legend of the Hat Pins & J. Mattingly Hospitality 12:08 Location Tip: Right Across from Buffalo Trace 13:00 Cost & Closing Thoughts 🚨REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY🚨 ❓Questions❓ YourBourbonJourney@gmail.com NOTE: The spirits in this review were purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly. #BourbonJourney #JMattingly1845 #WhiskeyBlending #KentuckyBourbonTrail #BourbonTasting #FrankfortKY #CraftWhiskey #BourbonReview #WhiskeyThief #StraightBourbon #BourbonLovers #MasterBlender #BourbonTrail #YourBourbonJourney #WhiskeyExperience