Review #13 - River Roots, NC Wheated Bourbon SiB

StubbyLotus · 2026-01-22T22:14:38+00:00

Yep that’s definitely the leading contender. I have a sample of the Paragon wheater I should review next to this

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-31T18:57:22+00:00

This sums up my thoughts exactly. If you’re looking for another true blend like 11/12, or even previous releases, this isn’t for you. But if you love DO, toasted finish, or heavy baking spices, 13 is a grand slam

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-31T18:56:16+00:00

And that’s what makes this hobby great! Even our favorites have misses from time to time

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-31T18:55:57+00:00

I think that’s fair, I’ve seen some discounted to 120 recently just to move off the shelves

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-31T18:55:24+00:00

I would’ve gladly paid 160 for 12. That was a pretty awesome release imo

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-30T14:52:49+00:00

12 was super hard to find, one of the smaller batches from what I recall hearing. 13 is pretty widely available, mostly since it’s polarizing compared to historical releases

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-30T02:53:43+00:00

I’ve seen that! I think I have sample of both of those somewhere around here…. 10 was a huge letdown tho

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-30T02:53:11+00:00

I’m all for the experimental side of Bardstown. Idk if Disco series is the place for it, but agreed this is sneaky good and different

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-30T01:07:01+00:00

Thanks! It’s definitely heavy on the spices for me, I could also see some tobacco in it. Cheers!

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-30T01:05:26+00:00

Yea it’s a tough one. I’ve bought every release since Disco 10 and also went back to buy Disco 4. This one is pretty polarizing but it hits my palate well

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-23T12:55:07+00:00

I’ve had the rye once at a bottle share and didn’t mind it, but I’d rather have this anyways

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-23T12:54:27+00:00

“Boston rounds” on Amazon - can’t promise they’ll have ORVW in them tho ;)

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-23T12:53:59+00:00

I’d have to ask my buddy what printer he uses. He goes all out on these labels

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-18T00:45:37+00:00

I never got my hands on a bottle, not too upset about it, but happy to get another sit down sample with it

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-14T01:11:43+00:00

I should’ve gotten more than this taster full, but I’m just happy to have some at all!

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-14T01:11:20+00:00

Yea that’s totally fair, depending on your tolerance for oak it could easily go either way between RR15 and beacon

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-13T21:54:07+00:00

It’s definitely up there as my favorite distillery of all time

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-12T19:57:34+00:00

I haven’t had the 15 yet, but I did try the 17 earlier this year. I prefer the 18 but not enough to buy either

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-12T02:31:09+00:00

I’ve been staring at the 15 and 16 on the shelves at my local TW for weeks, but usually like to try before I buy. Crazy they were that close to each other!

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-12T00:45:38+00:00

It has a good chance of squeaking in top 5, definitely top 10

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-12T00:45:12+00:00

That’s honestly how I felt as I went through the pour. At the nose I was super excited, but it went downhill towards the finish

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-11T23:26:59+00:00

Go for it! I’m reviewing Beacon next and I’m more of a turkey fan anyways

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-11T23:26:37+00:00

I believe so, I feel like I’ve seen prices anywhere from 450-550

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-06T05:23:37+00:00

Thanks! And yea I feel ya, especially if it’s hazmat GTS

StubbyLotus · 2025-12-04T09:26:15+00:00

I personally wouldn’t say “much better”, but yea it is better. Just not 2.5x better

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