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Minden Mill Bourbon

One of the few estate distilleries in the country, Minden Mill Bourbon delivers an easy-to-enjoy sip, but what it will taste like in the future is anyone’s guess.
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BOURBON RELEASE CALENDAR

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Episode #99

-The Rise of Celebrity Whiskeys
-Crafting Celebrity Spirits: The Business Models
-Consumer Perception: The Connection Between Celebrity and Product

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Phyllis & Her Walk In The Woods Tokaji Cask Finished (Batch Tokaji 1-24)
A complex finished rye with highlights of stone fruits and a youthful undertone throughout.
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Bourbon de Luxe (Batch 2024-01)
Paying homage to a brand with roots dating back to 1911, this inaugural sourced three barrel blend brings excitement for what is yet to come.
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Buzzard’s Roost Kindred Collaboration Bourbon
Utilizing wave-stave designed barrels has surprising results.
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Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond Fall 2024 Edition
The latest release of Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond is a traditionally-inspired wheated bourbon that doesn’t disappoint.
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Hard Truth French Oak Harvest RyeRead Review
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Bottled in Bond BourbonRead Review
Stoll & Wolfe Rosen Rye 4 YearRead Review
2Bar Single Barrel Bourbon (Barrel #991)Read Review
2Bar Bottled in Bond BourbonRead Review
Hillrock Estate Double Cask Bourbon - Bottled in BondRead Review
Borchetta Bourbon Small BatchRead Review
Wheel Horse Bourbon Cigar Blend (2024)Read Review
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Whiskey News

The latest happenings in whiskey

Penelope Bourbon expands its award-winning portfolio with Wheated

Penelope Bourbon introduced a new addition to its Core Series of bourbons with Penelope Wheated Bourbon.
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BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY EXPLORES THE FLORAL AND BITTER FLAVORS OF HOPS IN THE 26TH RELEASE OF ITS EXPERIMENTAL COLLECTION

Buffalo Trace Distillery announced the 26th release from its innovative Experimental Collection: Spirits Distilled from Grain and Hops.
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Go Pig or Go Home: WhistlePig’s New Snout-to-Tail Bourbon - Aged 10 Years Places a Big Pig Stake in Bourbon Heartland

Ten years after launching Small Batch Rye, WhistlePig Rounds Out the ‘Perfect 10s’ of Whiskey with the Addition of Snout-to-Tail Bourbon.
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Heaven Hill Brands Appoints Adam Edwards as New East Coast Ambassador

Heaven Hill Brands announces the appointment of Adam Edwards as the company’s new East Coast Ambassador.
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Kentucky Artisan Distillery Opens Clubhouse

Kentucky Artisan Distillery (KAD) announces the opening of its doors and barrels to the public with the unveiling of its new Clubhouse Barrel Tasting Experience.
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World Whiskey Society Announces the Launch of Green Code Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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Lux Row Distillers makes Small Batch PX Sherry Cask Finish available nationwide

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Barrell Craft Spirits Launches Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon

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FRANK AUGUST APPOINTS WILLETT VETERAN JESSICA OSBORNE AS BRAND DIRECTOR

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Articles

Going in-depth on key topics

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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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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Best Rye Whiskeys of 2024

While rye whiskey options continue to expand, 2024 brought forth a number of ryes highlighted by their uniqueness and exceptional quality that elevated them above the rest.
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SBC #94 Chattanooga Whiskey Co. Tennessee Rye Malt Barrel Proof “The First Barrel”

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SBC #92, #93 Nashville Barrel Co. 34 Year Canadian Whiskey

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