Only 1,776 Bottles! Is the WH McBrayer 250th Anniversary Worth It?

Happy Friday, bourbon lovers! With the 4th of July right around the corner, we are incredibly excited to taste and review a highly limited, deeply historic pour: the WH McBrayer 250th Special Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from McBrayer Legacy Spirits! Commemorating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, this special batch is a tribute to W.H. McBrayer ("The Judge"), one of Kentucky’s pioneering founding distillers. Contract distilled at Wilderness Trail, this unique expression features a historic mash bill of 88.4% Bloody Butcher Corn, 5.8% Heritage Rye, and 5.8% Malted Barley. Blended from just 11 barrels aged 5 to 7 years, it’s bottled at a perfect 105 proof with a low barrel entry proof and non-chill filtration. Only 1,776 bottles were released! Does it live up to the legendary dark, leathery tobacco profile of "The Judge," or does this special edition bring something completely different to the palate? We unpack the unexpected bakery notes, bright cinnamon, and long, delicate finish that has people comparing it to a quintessential American apple pie. 👉 Grab Your Bottle Before They’re Gone: Secure yours directly from McBrayer Legacy Spirits: https://bourbonshop.mcbrayerspirits.com/products/w-h-mcbrayer-250th-special-edition Local Tip: If you are in the Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky area, you can also pick up a bottle from Brad Bonds at Revival Vintage Spirits! If you love whiskey history, rare mash bills, and honest reviews, hit that SUBSCRIBE button, drop a comment below, and always drink responsibly! Connect With Us & 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 🎓 Want to earn a FREE Whiskey Certificate? Start your bourbon education journey with Whiskey University today! Take your first steps here: https://www.whiskeyuniv.com/first-steps ❌YOUR BOURBON JOURNEY DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL❌ WH McBrayer 250th Special Edition Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Company: McBrayer Legacy Spirits Distillery: Contract Distilled at Wilderness Trail Mash Bill: 88.4% Bloody Butcher Corn, 5.8% Heritage Rye, 5.8% Malted Barley Age: NAS (11 barrels that were 5-7 years old) Proof: 105 SRP: $100 Released: June 5, 2026 Other: 1776 Bottles Released ❌YOUR BOURBON JOURNEY DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL❌ 🎥VIDEO CHAPTERS: 0:00 - McBrayer Legacy Spirits Has a Special Release 0:19 - Thank you to Bill McBrayer - FedEx, not so much! 1:28 - WH McBrayer 250th Specs: Mash Bill, Age, & Proof 2:53 - Supporting the McBrayer Legacy & Bridge Restoration Project 3:43 - The Nose: Brighter, Sweeter, and Fruitier? 5:10 - First Sip & Palate: Cinnamon Pop & Bakery Notes 5:44 - Apple Pie Vibes & Dark Pastry Crust Realness 6:30 - The Finish: Delicate, Peppery, and Complex 6:58 - Terroir in Bourbon: Same Mash Bill, Totally Different Profile 8:11 - Connecting Nose & Palate - Apple Pie 8:27 - Delicate but Long Finish 9:55 - Final Verdict: Is it a Buy or a Backup? 11:09 - Cheers to America's 250th & Subscribe! 🚨REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY🚨 ❓Questions❓ YourBourbonJourney@gmail.com NOTE: Thank you to McBrayer Legacy Spirits for providing this bottle for review. Your Bourbon Journey maintains strict editorial independence; samples are accepted for educational and review purposes only and are never a guarantee of a favorable review. Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with McBrayer Legacy Spirits—we just love great whiskey and supporting the revival of an incredible bourbon legacy (including their nonprofit work to restore the historic walking bridge near Wild Turkey!). #whmcbrayer #mcbrayerlegacyspirits #bourbonreview #whiskeytasting #kentuckybourbon #wildernesstrail #bloodybutchercorn #limitedrelease #bourbonjourney #americanwhiskey #rarebourbon #thejudgebourbon #whiskeyhistory #bourbonlovers #drinkresponsibly