The 2025 Space Juice blend was another fun one to make. Spending time tasting different whiskey and thinking about what could pair well togheter and not overwhlem the great bourbon flavors. This one I included a pour of the Jepsons Bourbon aged in amburana, which gives a really unique undertone. I can't wait to pop this open and share it with my friends and family—this one's going to be so fun!
This whiskey greets the nose with aromas of cherry cola, oak, and a hint of lemon zest. On the palate, rich oak is complemented by creamy vanilla and smooth caramel, creating a warm, balanced flavor. The finish is long and complex, with lingering notes of sweet cherry syrup, robust oak, leather, and subtle tobacco.
Neat means you're drinking whiskey straight—no water, no ice, just pure whiskey goodness. This blend is pretty hot (ABV) and will take a good sense to pull out all the complexities of fruit, creme brule and ginger.
Oak, leather, mint, cocoa, ripe red fruit, creme brule
Oak, hot spicy cinnamon, ginger, more cinnamon and old leather
Cinnamon, oak, leather, lemon zest, sweetness lingers
This whiskey comes in pretty hot in ABV so adding some ice really makes this thing shine. Sweet desert with fruit and cinnamon, perfect for the holiday.
Plums, cinnamon, golden raisins, cherry
Cherry cola, cinnamon, cognac sweetness
Slight oak, vanilla, cherry, sweetness lingers on the tongue
An infinity bottle is a practice of patience. Putting different whiskeys in a bottle to blend forever, to infinity. I started this project as an idea to expiriment and share with my friends, and I hope it inspries you to try something similar with your bottles.
As I collected new bottles and tasted older ones on the shelves I found some really great flavors that I thought would work together in this year's blend. I debated on putting in the Jepsons Bourbon aged in amburana since its such a strong flavor, but with the dilution of the rest of the bourbon, this really makes for an interesting pour.
Blending this year's bottle was really fun. I added a couple unique componenets that I think come across in the final blend. Being a little more intnetional with the whiskey I added this year to ensure for a really great drink. I hope you enjoy 2024's blend with some finished maple and cherry wood "moonshine".
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The inagural bottle of Space Juice with notes of cherry, vanilla, oak and cinnamon on the nose; malt and light peach on the tongue and finishes fast with sweetness that reminds one of eating a sugar cookie.
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2024 Space Juice Blend
2oz
Thresh & Winnow 10 Year
2oz
Circle City Toasted Series
2oz
Driftless Glen Single Barrel Cask Strength
2oz
Elijah Craig Small Batch
2oz
Riegers Straight Bourbon
2oz
Driftless Glen Single Barrel Wheated
2oz
Jepsons Bourbon Fininished in Amburana
2oz
Lost Lantern Spring 2024: FEW Spirits Straight Bourbon
2oz
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof
2oz
Three Rivers Distilling Third Time Bourbon
2oz
Old Elk Cigar Cut
2oz
After finishing off last year's blend, I decided to get a little adventurous for this year's batch. I mixed 2oz of all kinds of bourbons, whiskies, and ryes from my stash—some with cool finishes—and let it all hang out in a decanter for a year. And voilà, that's how Space Juice was born!
This is the most frequent question I get when sharing a whiskey. Truth is, everyone experienes things differently so this is going to be very subjective. But I try to explain my process below to help you start on your journey.
To smell whiskey, gently swirl the glass to release the aromas, then bring it to your nose and take short sniffs. This allows you to detect the various scents without overwhelming your senses, helping you identify notes like vanilla, oak, or fruit.
When tasting, take a small sip and let it coat your entire mouth before swallowing. Pay attention to the initial flavors, how they evolve, and the texture of the whiskey, noting elements like sweetness, spiciness, or smokiness.
The finish refers to the flavors that linger after swallowing. Take note of how long these flavors last and how they change over time. Some whiskeys might leave a warm, spicy finish, while others could have a smooth, sweet aftertaste.