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Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon

Balanced and approachable, Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon adds richness to its standard counterpart while managing to keep oak flavors in check.
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Bulleit Bottled in Bond Bourbon
The first Bulleit-distilled bourbon is dangerously drinkable and will likely surprise you with its full-flavored, balanced 100 proof pour.
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Two Souls Spirits New York Rye Finished in a Used Honey Spirit Barrel “Five Golden Grains”
A unique grain set and finishing barrel produce a sip that’s not quite like anything else on the market.
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Penelope 17 Year American Light Whiskey
Amazingly, Penelope improved upon their previous light whiskey release with this 17 year old edition, and though the improvements are less transformative, they result in an even more impressive sip.
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon (Batch A125)
Deviating from the path past batches have taken, the first Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon batch of 2025 will leave fans of the brand scratching their heads.
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2XO The Sneakerhead Blend BourbonRead Review
Burton James Bourbon (Batch 01)Read Review
Burton James Five-Tool Player (Batch 05)Read Review
Old Grand-Dad 114 BourbonRead Review
Booker’s Bourbon Batch 2024-04 “Jimmy’s Batch”Read Review
Old Forester 117 Series: Warehouse IRead Review
Wyoming Whiskey Barrel Strength Bourbon (2024)Read Review
Blue Run Ember BourbonRead Review
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The latest happenings in whiskey

Pursuit Spirits Launches Direct To Consumer Program - P.Club

Pursuit Spirits introduces P.Club.
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INTRODUCING FREY RANCH 100% BARLEY WHISKEY

Farm-to-Glass Distillery Frey Ranch Launches First Unmalted Barley Whiskey in its Single Grain Series.
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Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Unveils Its First Bottled-in-Bond Expression, Distilled in Spring 2017

The brand’s first bonded whiskey is crafted at Bulleit Distilling Company in Shelbyville, KY.
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Brother’s Bond Bourbon Secures $7.5 Million in Fresh Funding

Brother’s Bond Bourbon, founded by co-creators, longtime friends, Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, announces the successful close of a $7.5 million funding round.
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A. SMITH BOWMAN DISTILLERY’S CASK STRENGTH BOURBON RETURNS WITH FOURTH RELEASE IN ANNUAL SERIES

A Smith Bowman Cask Strength #4 is available in select markets and via online lottery starting February 24.
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Ohio’s Echo Spirits Constructs Its Latest Engineer Series Blended Bourbon Offering

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Frey Ranch Distillery Joins University of Kentucky’s Estate Whiskey Alliance

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SAZERAC COMPANY TO HOST CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE RELIEF FUNDRAISER FEATURING THREE ULTRA RARE BOURBON OFFERINGS

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B.R. Distilling Company Launches Limited-Release Blue Note Special Reserve

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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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#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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Best Finished Whiskeys of 2024

Once a minor aspect of American whiskey, now a tour de force. We highlight five of the best finished whiskeys of 2024.
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