Released in 2014 as the brand's first silver expression

the spirit punches well above its weight class in blind tastings and critical reviews

Stara Sokolova is another widely available Serbian slivovitz

Margarita: The citrus and pepper notes integrate seamlessly with fresh lime juice and orange liqueur

but Wild Turkey 101 runs hotter at 101 proof versus Elijah Craig's 94 proof

Johnny Drum Black Label 750ML other-spirits Released in 2014 as theJohnny Drum Black Label 750ML is a charcoal filtered Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof) in a 750ml bottle. This expression earned a Silver Medal at the 2012 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and its uncommon charcoal filtration step a technique far more associated with Tennessee whiskey gives it a distinctly smooth, oily texture rare among Kentucky bourbons. Quick Facts: ABV: 43% (86 proof) Origin: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA