The Bourbon Pitmaster

10/14/2026

🥃🔥 TASTY TENNESSEE TUESDAY… REBOOT🔥🥃

Yesterday’s pour was so good, I forgot to make the post! 😴

Better late than never, especially when we’re talking about the 2025 Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release — Tanyard Hill Rye, coming in at 136.2 proof (68.10% ABV)! 🥃🔥

This barrel-proof Tennessee rye comes from one of the oldest barrelhouses at Jack Daniel’s, delivering a bold, unapologetic wh***ey experience.

💨 The Puff: Crowned Heads Tennessee Waltz — because if we’re sipping Tennessee wh***ey, we might as well keep the entire experience in the Volunteer State!

🍂 A beautiful Michigan fall evening, a powerhouse rye, a premium cigar, and a little time to unwind.

Tuesday may have come and gone, but a great pour and puff never goes out of style!

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10/12/2026

🥃🍂 MICHTER’S & M81 MONDAY! 💨🔥

A little Michigan fall sunshine, a premium rye, and a Maduro with some serious attitude!

🥃 Tonight’s Pour: Michter’s 10-Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye — rich oak, caramel, warm baking spices, and that signature mature rye character.

💨 Tonight’s Puff: Blackened M81 Maduro to the Core by Drew Estate — Corona Doble (7 × 50).

This all-Maduro collaboration brings together Drew Estate, BLACKENED Wh***ey, and Metallica’s James Hetfield. We’re talking bold notes of dark chocolate, espresso, earth, leather, and spice.

🏆 And this isn’t just another Maduro! The Corona Doble earned 91 points from Cigar Aficionado, while its smaller Corona sibling landed at No. 7 on their Top 25 Ci**rs of 2023!

🔥 The Pairing: The sweetness and oak of Michter’s 10-Year Rye should complement the darker chocolate, coffee, and earthy character of the M81 beautifully.

Sometimes the best way to start the week is to slow things down, enjoy the fall weather, and appreciate a good pour and puff!

Who’s had the M81, and what wh***ey would YOU pair with it?

🥃💨 The Bourbon Pitmaster

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10/11/2026

10/06/2026

Mail Call Monday

10/05/2026

Perdomo Ci**rs

10/03/2026

Cooperage does NOT get enough credit for what they do!

09/29/2026

🥃 COMING SOON FROM: THE BOURBON PITMASTER × FERMI III

We went looking for something special—and found a APPLE BOMB 🍎🍎🍎

Kentucky Distilled Bourbon
🥃 Aged 7.5 Years — turns 8 years old in December 2026
🌽 Mashbill: 74/16/10
🔥 133.52 Proof | 66.76% ABV

Big proof. Big flavor. Apples all over this one. 🍎🥃

Interested in a bottle? Inbox me. 📩
More details coming soon!

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09/16/2026

🥃 A Visit to Traverse City Wh***ey Co. Traverse City Wh***ey Co.

One of the highlights of my recent trip up north was spending some time with the folks at Traverse City Wh***ey Co.

For me, distillery visits are about more than tasting wh***ey. It’s about getting behind the scenes, learning the process, talking with the people who make it happen, and gaining an even greater appreciation for what eventually ends up in our glasses.

I had the opportunity to taste through some incredible wh***ey, share some great conversation, and put The Bourbon Pitmaster palate to work. 🥃🔥

Now… did I simply visit?

Or did something happen while I was there? 👀

There are some things you don’t talk about until the time is right. 🤫🥃

For now, I’ll just say this:

I didn’t leave Traverse City empty-handed… and I’m not talking about bottles.

Big thanks to the Traverse City Wh***ey Co. Chris Christopher and the entire team for the hospitality.

The rest of the story will have to wait. 🥃🔥

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09/07/2026

🥃🔥 MAKER’S MONDAY GIVEAWAY 🔥🥃

BOURBON • CI**RS • HUMIDOR

We’re doing something special for Maker’s Monday!

Metro Detroit has some great spirits retailers putting in REAL WORK for the wh***ey community. I’ve had the opportunity to work with these retailers on barrel picks, and I want to show them some love while helping build their social media presence.

So I’m putting together a 100% FREE GIVEAWAY, and ONE lucky winner takes home the entire package!

🥃 THE GIVEAWAY

🥃 Maker's Mark Private Selection — “The Secret Formula: Cherry Pie”
🪵 Cigar Humidor
💨 4 Premium Ci**rs:

* Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo
* League of Fat Bastards Serie O
* Perdomo Lot 23
* My Father Blue

🔥 HOW TO ENTER — 100% FREE 🔥

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🥃 FOLLOW all four accounts: Joseph Wilson , Fermi III Liquor Newport Mi HARPER LIQUOR LAND TJ’s Market
👥 TAG 3 of your friends in the comments
📲 SHARE this post to your story and tag The Bourbon Pitmaster for extra chances to win! GOOD LUCK

No purchase necessary • Must be 21+ • U.S. residents only

🏆 MAKER’S MONDAY — SEPTEMBER 21

The winner will be drawn LIVE at 8:00 PM ET!

ONE WINNER. BOURBON. CI**RS. HUMIDOR. THE WHOLE PACKAGE. 🥃💨🔥

DISCLAIMER: The Maker’s Mark bottle, cigar humidor, and ci**rs were personally purchased/provided by The Bourbon Pitmaster for this giveaway. I did not participate in the selection of this Maker’s Mark barrel. Fermi III Liquor Newport Mi TJ’s Market and HARPER LIQUOR LAND are being highlighted solely to support their social media presence and are not sponsors, administrators, promoters, or responsible for this giveaway. This giveaway is independently administered by The Bourbon Pitmaster and is NOT sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Maker’s Mark, the cigar manufacturers listed, or any social media platform on which it appears. Open only to legal U.S. residents age 21 or older. No purchase necessary.

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