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Middle West Spirits Vino De Naranja Whiskey

Well integrated from start to finish, Middle West Spirits Vino De Naranja Whiskey is a great example of Middle West Spirits’ distilling capabilities.
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Episode #97

The Hottest Whiskey Releases this Fall

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World Whiskey Society 12 Year Single Barrel Rye Finished in Awamori Cask
Utilizing a new type of finishing barrel for rye whiskey, the latest World Whiskey Society Reserve Collection release delivers a unique, nuanced sip that rewards those who are willing to take the time to sit with it.
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Green River 1885 Bourbon
Green River 1885 Bourbon accomplishes its goal of being a flexible cocktail bourbon, but is lacking when it comes to being sipped neat.
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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye (136.6 Proof)
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye at 136.6 proof is one of the boldest ryes you’ll taste in 2024.
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Oregon Spirit Straight American Malt Whiskey
An American malt whiskey that seems designed not just for malt drinkers, but for anyone interested in whiskey.
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Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 4
Entering into its fourth year and subsequent release, the Wyoming Whiskey National Parks series continues to be some of the best and most consistent bourbon Wyoming Whiskey releases.
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Oregon Spirit Bottled in Bond Rye
Oregon Spirit Bottled in Bond Rye is a unique tasting and smelling 100% rye that will be hard to shake from your memory.
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Westward Whiskey Milestone Edition No. 2
Westward Whiskey proves once again to be at the top of their game, with Milestone Edition 2 delivering a sip that stands out in the world of American single malts.
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Woodinville Straight Bourbon (2024)
A well rounded whiskey out of Washington state, Woodinville Bourbon stands toe to toe with more established distilleries.
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Oregon Spirit Straight American Wheat Whiskey
Oregon Spirit Straight American Wheat Whiskey features an incredibly memorable nose that gets undercut by an underdeveloped finish.
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #12
Unassuming at first, Bardstown Bourbon Co.’s Discovery Series #12 is rewarding for those who take the time to explore it.
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THE BUFFALO TRACE ANTIQUE COLLECTION RETURNS FOR THE FALL 2024 SEASON

Celebrating 25 years of Weller at Buffalo Trace Distillery, William Larue Weller is the focus of this year's Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.
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SAZERAC COMPANY AND BLOCKBAR TO HOST ONLINE AUCTION OF RARE AND COVETED SPIRITS WITH EVERY DOLLAR RAISED BENEFITING RELIEF EFFORTS FOR HURRICANES MILTON AND HELENE

Auction will be “no reserve” and feature some of Sazerac’s most-prized spirits including Double Eagle Very Rare, The Last Drop, BTAC, and a variety of complete sets of fan favorite bourbons such as Weller, E.H. Taylor, 1792 and more.
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Blue Note™ Launches Limited-Release Honey Bourbon Cask

Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Honey Barrels Embraces the Art of Fusion.
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WOODFORD RESERVE ANNOUNCES 2024 HOLIDAY BOTTLE

Woodford Reserve debuts a fresh look for its limited edition annual holiday bourbon bottle.
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Lost Lantern Makes a Statement with its First 10 Year Old Single Cask Collection

The new collection, featuring a 10-year-old bourbon, two 10-year-old ryes, and a nearly 10-year-old American single malt, highlights distilleries that have invested in long-term aging. These are the oldest whiskies Lost Lantern has ever released, and in some cases, the oldest ever from these distilleries.
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Buzzard’s Roost to Release Small-Batch Kindred Collaboration Bourbon on Saturday, Oct. 26

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Green River Distilling Co. Coming to Whiskey Row

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New Riff Releases Biscuit Malt Rye Whiskey

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New Whiskey Company Enters the Market with Bold First Release

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2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Everything You Need to Know

What surprises does Buffalo Trace have in store for whiskey drinkers this year?
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The Blanton’s Bourbon Phenomenon: How the Brand’s Surge In Popularity was Years in the Making

Blanton’s Original Single Barrel Bourbon rise in popularity from readily available on just about any shelf, to a bottle that sells for multiple times its asking price and a level of demand that could even be described as excessive. So what caused Blanton’s surge in popularity?
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Blasting off with Strato Whiskey

What isn’t talked about when it comes to aging bourbon is that the territory of the United States extends outwards and upwards. That changes this week thanks to one of the most innovative experiments that the world of whiskey has seen in a long time.
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Chasing the Dragon: We Drink Fireball Dragon Reserve Whisky

Does the market really need an upscale Fireball Whisky? Thanks to Fireball Dragon Reserve Whisky, we now know the answer.
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The charm of bourbon decanters

The bygone era of the bourbon decanter was a period when packaging overshadowed the whiskey itself. Though they were utilized to help sell bourbon which had fallen out of favor, their distinct style and creativity remains charming 50+ years later.
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Spending a Night at Jack Daniel’s

Ever wonder what it would be like to spend a night at a distillery? It should be on every whiskey lover's bucket list.
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SBC #90 Pinhook Bourbon Vertical Series 9 Year “Blaze Year 5”

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SBC #88: New Riff “Smoke ‘Em if Ya Got ‘Em”

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