Shortbarrel Bourbon: 4-Cask Finish vs. 134 Proof Monster

Whether you’re a seasoned cigar aficionado or a high-proof bourbon hunter, this week’s "Wednesday Small Pours" is one you can't miss! 🥃 Join Wayne and Rebecca from Your Bourbon Journey as they dive into two powerhouse expressions from Shortbarrel Bourbon. First up is the complex Cigar Batch (Gauge 36), a masterfully blended bourbon finished in four distinct casks—Armagnac, Cognac, Rum, and Tawny Port. Is it the ultimate pairing for your favorite full-bodied cigar? Then, things get intense with a Watch Hill Proper Single Barrel clocking in at a massive 134 proof. We’re breaking down the legs, the "pops of pepper," and that surprising minty finish. Plus, find out which bottle we’d actually "pull the trigger on" for our own collection! Special thanks to Michael and Dawn from Chasing Neat for the bottle exchange at Bourbon Con! ### **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 ❌YOUR BOURBON JOURNEY DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL❌ ✴️ Shortbarrel Cigar Batch (Guage 36) Classification: Finished Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskeys Company: Shortbarrel Bourbon Distillery: Blend of MGP (Indiana) and Bardstown (Kentucky) sourced barrels Mash Bill: Blend of 36% Rye (MGP) and a lower-rye Kentucky bourbon Age: 8-Year-Old MGP blended with various KY barrels; finished for 1–3 years Proof: 114 Other: Non-chill filtered; finished in four distinct casks: Armagnac, Cognac, Rum, and Tawny Port. Designed specifically to pair with full-bodied cigars. ✴️ Shortbarrel Single Barrel (Watch Hill Proper) Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Single Barrel) Company: Shortbarrel Bourbon Distillery: Sourced (Likely MGP/Indiana based on the 7.8-year age and proof) Mash Bill: Likely 21% or 36% Rye (Shortbarrel frequently picks high-rye MGP barrels) Age: 7.8 Proof: 134 ❌YOUR BOURBON JOURNEY DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL❌ 🕒 Video Chapters 0:00 - Intro: Wednesday Small Pours with Your Bourbon Journey 0:56 - Shortbarrel Cigar Batch (Gauge 36) Specs & Finish 2:45 - Tasting the Cigar Batch: Cognac vs. Port Influence 4:38 - The "Legs" and Leather: Why it’s built for Cigars 5:38 - Shortbarrel Watch Hill Proper Single Barrel (134 Proof!) 7:17 - Tasting 134 Proof: Does it drink hot? 9:55 - The "Knuckle Curve" Finish: High Rye & Mint Notes 10:12 - The Final Verdict: Which Shortbarrel wins? 12:16 - Cheers to Chasing Neat & Thank You for Watching 🚨REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY🚨 ❓Questions❓ YourBourbonJourney@gmail.com NOTE: The spirits in this review were provided to us by friends.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. #BourbonReview #ShortbarrelBourbon #WhiskeyTasting #CigarBatch #BourbonJourney #MGPBourbon #SingleBarrel #HighProofBourbon #CigarPairing #WhiskeyNetwork #BourbonCon #WatchHillProper #WhiskeyLovers #BourbonLife #DrinkResponsibly