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WhistlePig Snout-to-Tail Bourbon - Aged 10 Years

Representing WhistlePig’s push from their core rye products into bourbon, Snout-to-Tail Bourbon - Aged 10 Years offers a unique double-toasted head attribute and enough flavor to go with it, but doesn’t deliver enough to justify its premium price point.
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Pursuit United Triple Mash Barrel Proof Bourbon
Displaying classic bourbon notes, Pursuit United Barrel Proof Bourbon rounds out the brand’s lineup with their highest proof bourbon offering.
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Pursuit United Triple Mash Barrel Proof Rye
Pursuit United Triple Mash Barrel Proof Rye is a complex blend of straight ryes from Bardstown Bourbon Co. and Sagamore Spirit, showcasing well-tuned balance and quality typical of the growing premium rye whiskey category.
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Kentucky Senator Bourbon (Release #6) John Edwards
Honing in on a classic bourbon profile, the sixth release from Kentucky Senator Bourbon is a good tribute to the Bluegrass State.
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Walleye Run Whiskey Single Malt Whiskey
Delicate with a lingering finish, Walleye Run Whiskey Single Malt Whiskey will appeal to those looking for a more classic American single malt.
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Chattanooga Whiskey Founder’s 13th Anniversary BlendRead Review
Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Batch 043: Pre Prohibition StyleRead Review
Old Forester The 117 Series: Bottled in Bond Rye (Batch No. 001)Read Review
Westward Whiskey x Fort George Brewery Stout CaskRead Review
Augusta Buckner’s Single Barrel 10 YearRead Review
Augusta Old Route 8 Single Barrel 8 YearRead Review
Garrison Brothers Lady Bird (2025)Read Review
Whiskey Row Bourbon Bottled in BondRead Review
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Penelope Bourbon makes a big splash in the cigar scene with Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 American Whiskey

Limited-edition release crafted for the ultimate medium-bodied cigar pairing is the first in a series of releases to enhance the complexity and enjoyment of cigar occasions.
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Binder’s Stash, Willett Distillery Announce Strategic Partnership, Redefining the Future of American Whiskey

Binder’s Stash announces a landmark strategic partnership with the iconic Willett Distillery.
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Lost Lantern Launches Summer 2025 Estate Distillery Collection

Celebrating the Rise of Farm Distilleries in America.
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15 STARS Unveils Founders Reserve Fine Aged Rye: A Rare Blend of Aged Rye Whiskeys From Three States

Limited Release Showcases 15 STARS Signature Blending and Proofing Approach.
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Four Branches Releases Limited Edition – The Continental

Small Batch Bourbon Honors 250th Anniversary of U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps.
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Oaklore Distilling Co. Launches Charitable Cocktail Promotion to Support Hurricane Helene Rebuilding Efforts

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Evan Williams Bourbon announces 2025 class of American-Made Heroes to be featured on bottles nationwide

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World Whiskey Society Unveils 20-Year-Old American Light Whisky Cigar Blend Gothic Edition

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Buffalo Trace Distillery & BlockBar announce online fundraiser with proceeds going to Kentucky storm relief efforts

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Westward Whiskey Files for Bankruptcy. What’s Next?

When news of Westward Whiskey filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in mid-April hit, many thought it would lead to their doors closing for good. But in our interview with the CEO of Westward Whiskey, he sees that the opposite is true, and their doors will be open even wider than ever before.
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Opinion

Will There Be a Bourbon Price Reckoning?

Last year marked a new high for bourbon pricing. The result has been a growing and more vocal backlash on pricing than usual. With signs pointing to a possible bourbon glut, has bourbon pricing been put on notice by their consumers?
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Opinion

Is Bourbon Really Going Bust?

According to recent news reports, the bourbon boom is now a bourbon bust. But is that really the case?
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Watershed Distillery - The Capital City Distillery Tour

We spoke to Greg Lehman, founder of the fan favorite Central Ohio distillery about how Watershed Distillery got its start and the plans he has for its future.
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Best Of

#1 Whiskey of 2024

There was one whiskey that stood out above all other in 2024.
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Best Bourbons Whiskeys of 2024

Competition in the best bourbon of the year space remains as competitive as ever. 2024 was another amazing year filled with great bourbon, but these five stood out to us the most.
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