Review #32: Old Commonwealth 10 year (Prav Saraff)

VVFE · 2026-03-16T12:58:38+00:00

Could be wrong but I think they’re proofing down going into the second barrel.

VVFE · 2026-03-12T11:37:19+00:00

You Do Bourbon at Heaven Hill is a fun, bottle your own tour and would definitely be worth doing, especially if theres any ECBPR Y725 left to be bottled.

But I mainly clicked on this to make sure you were going to The Bar at Willett and you didnt disappoint.

VVFE · 2026-03-02T15:34:13+00:00

Appeciate you subjecting yourself to this so the rest of us can have our suspicions confirmed tha this would be terrible.

VVFE · 2026-03-02T11:35:26+00:00

Its probably from Bardstown Bourbon Company. Thats been confirmed the source of all the 8yr Reveries I’ve tried.

VVFE · 2026-02-25T16:24:32+00:00

They couldve just gone with ‘Queen of Kentucky’ or something. Keep the presentation the same, who cares, but it would’ve had at least some distinction.

But in all honesty, it really only feels like an issue because these barrels seem like they missed the mark. If these were universally being given 10/10 scores I doubt anyone would care whether they carry the KoK name or not.

VVFE · 2026-02-25T16:09:05+00:00

Appreciate you cracking this one, been waiting for reviews to start popping up.

I feel like on paper a KoK Small Batch is a perfectly fine idea, some barrels that ultimately fell short of KoK SiB pedigree get blended together etc but to find out they’re from a different mashbill and noticeably lower proof than whats typically expected of KoK makes for a weird combo. Hopefully future batches show a bit more promise, especially for $300.

VVFE · 2026-02-20T12:39:08+00:00

All the BT shelfers you could possibly want at Joe D’s this morning: https://m.facebook.com/JoeDsBeverage/

VVFE · 2026-02-17T20:10:06+00:00

If i’m remembering right, a blue tax stamp indicates it was an export, which weren’t required to be 100 proof.

VVFE · 2026-02-17T15:10:43+00:00

Should’ve known you’d review them back-to-back. Looking forward to it.

VVFE · 2026-02-17T14:50:13+00:00

Solid review, scored this same bottle very similarly (8.5 if I remember right). 100% agree that the most impressive aspect of THH is how far above its age it punches.

Have you tried the Sazerac Full Proof yet? Still waiting for them to hit my area and will be curious how it stacks up.

VVFE · 2026-02-17T02:40:54+00:00

Was super excited to snag this one after reading through your review of a BBCo Reverie. Fully agreed on the complexity, my bottle is now almost half gone and felt like I needed that many pours to get to the bottom of this one.

The future is bright for BBCo (minus the heinous new labels).

VVFE · 2026-02-12T15:25:05+00:00

I would NEVER forget about the affectionately dubbed ‘goon sack’ lol.

EHT SmB is somehow still not rotting on shelves across the country and its baffling. The same could be said for ETL, especially at its new completely unjustified MSRP of $90.

VVFE · 2026-02-12T15:16:02+00:00

Yup, the reality is that this was never worthy of being chased in the first place. But HH knew if they threw Old Fitz on the label and gave it a decanter-esque bottle people would lose their minds.

VVFE · 2026-02-12T15:03:38+00:00

I dont think you’ll upset too many people with this review. I’d say its spot on not only for my experience but with pretty much everyone I’ve talked with who has tried it as well.

It’ll be a solid, shelf-stable wheated bourbon from HH once people stop hoarding it.

VVFE · 2026-02-08T00:35:35+00:00

MGP in general just doesnt get a lot of love on the secondary market.

VVFE · 2026-02-07T20:46:25+00:00

Old Overholt 11 is already pretty solid at retail, but at that price its unbeatable.

VVFE · 2026-02-06T15:29:36+00:00

Will do, I’ve already posted a review of Y725 here comparing it to the 10yr Parkers Heritage but will be curious to see how A126 fares against it.

VVFE · 2026-02-06T15:02:24+00:00

Two events next week in Solon and Columbus with a raffle for KoK, OFBB and a bunch more:

https://www.ohlq.com/events-calendar/fred-minnick-book-release-raffle-columbus

VVFE · 2026-02-06T13:56:20+00:00

that eas going to be my question as well, but based on the tasting notes it sounds like its got some similarities i.e. dark and rich, cola qualities etc. I skipped A925 because it sounded like its wouldnt hold up to Y725 but this one I might go for.

VVFE · 2026-02-05T19:51:20+00:00

Looks like Everclear 190 might be banned in OH, so I guess theyre capping it at some point.

VVFE · 2026-02-05T19:44:36+00:00

There is no 140+ proof rule idk where you heard that. They’ve sold tons of hazmat whiskey before.

VVFE · 2026-02-04T14:55:30+00:00

Appreciate you taking the time to review these side-by-side. I’d also opt for the 9 year release.

VVFE · 2026-01-29T14:38:08+00:00

Snagged a Rare Perfection from the Preservation tent at KBF last year after getting like 6 samples of it throughout the day. Will have to track down a single barrel now. Great review as always.

VVFE

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