Blanton’s Straight From the Barrel + Six-Year Surprises from New Riff, Castle & Key, & Garrison B...

This week on Bourbon Bytes, Clifton is diving deep into high-proof territory with a first-time review of Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel — the most elusive (and explosive) bottle in the Blanton’s lineup. How does it hold up to the hype, and is it worth chasing down? Also on the table: three six-year bourbons you need to know — a Single Barrel Selection from New Riff, Castle & Key’s Small Batch Six-Year Bourbon, and Garrison Brother's 2025 Guadalupe Bourbon supporting Texas conservation. Whether you’re all about barrel strength or on the hunt for value, this episode’s got you covered. 0:00 🎙️ Teaser: The Power of Sixes & Blanton’s SFTB 0:28 July 4th Recap & Kelly Clarkson Las Vegas Misfire 4:57 🥃 New Riff 6-Year Single Barrel Pick — 120 Proof Heat 6:55 🏰 Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon — Aged Six Years, Big Vibes 9:38 Garrison Brothers 2025 Guadalupe Bourbon Supporting Texas Wildlife 12:46 🐎 Byte-Sized Review: Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel — Worth the Chase? 21:09 ✌️ Wrap-Up + Community Shoutouts