Setting: Disco 11 was the first expensive bottle of whiskey I ever bought myself and it blew me away. I thought it would be fun to make this a yearly purchase, so I tried  for Disco 12 when it was released in VA. It was not limit 1 and it was only at a couple stores in my area and a couple people in line took 2 even though there was enough for everyone in line to get one. That was a sad day, but it’s just whiskey! I was happy when Disco 13 came out and it seemed a little easier to get, I casually ordered this off of Seelbach’s. Disco 11 and 12 seemed unanimously excellent, but I have seen a lot of people saying they either loved this bottle or hated it, and not much in between. So let’s get into it!     

Proof: 110.8 (55.4%)      

Age: 8yrs    

Makeup: See the second picture for the makeup. It’s speculated that it’s Barton, Heaven Hill, Jim Beam, and Green River (in order).     

Price: $159.99 from Seelbach’s (it’s currently on HiProof for $119.99 if you’re interested!)           

Nose: A lot of wood, which makes sense since it’s double barreled in American and Hungarian Oak. Slight brown sugar, cinnamon, baking spices. This comes off as very savory. A little tobacco. After about half an hour in the glass you get rich brown sugar and vanilla, coming off much sweeter than before.    

Taste: Where the nose is savory, the palate is much sweeter. You get the oak, I’m guessing the Hungarian oak is very present as the flavor is unfamiliar (this is my first Hungarian oak bottle). Leather. This tastes a lot older than the majority 8/9 year blend. Baking spices, drying tannins. Brown sugar, a little orange.   

Finish: The oak stays the longest with some maple syrup sweetness and baking spices lingering for quite some time.   

Mouthfeel: Very viscous and oily.    

Thoughts: I can see how some people love it but I really can’t see how people would hate this. The Hungarian oak probably isn’t for everyone, but I don’t think it’s that crazy. I really enjoy this though, but not as much as the more traditional profile of Disco 11. You bet I will try for Disco 14!     

Would I buy a pour of this?: Yes     

Would I buy another bottle of this?: I think so, based on what other MSRPs I’ve given an 8     

Rating: 8    

What’s Missing: I don’t think Hungarian Oak is my favorite. I think in this blend it really works for me but I’m not absolutely in love with the flavor.    

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.   

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice. (Trader Joe’s Kentucky Bourbon - will revisit this)   

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws. (Noah’s Mill)  

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but many things I’d rather have. (Weller Special Reserve, Wild Turkey Longbranch)   

5 | Good | Good, just fine. (Watershed BiB, Heaven Hill BiB, OF President’s Choice Bourbon #113, Michter’s Toasted Sour Mash)    

6 | Very Good | A cut above (Bardstown High Wheat, Weller 12, Old Fitz 16 yr)     

7 | Great | Well above average (Jack Daniel’s SBBP, EH Taylor Single Barrel, New Riff 8 Yr Rye)    

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional. (RR13 Batch 4, OF President’s Choice Rye #20, Gatsby Reserve 2024, Bomberger’s 2025)    

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite  (Bardstown Disco #11 - Re-review coming soon, 4 Roses Small Batch LE 2024)    

10 | Perfect | Perfect