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Three Chord Backstage Series: Underoath

Composed of a range of aged bourbons, this blend excels at balance and drinkability.
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Episode #103

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Old Hamer Cask Strength Bourbon
Unable to wield its proof to its advantage, Old Hamer Cask Strength Bourbon delivers a sip that will make you pause before going back for seconds.
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Green River Straight Bourbon (2025)
Green River Straight Bourbon is still developing 3+ years after its launch, which results in noticeable changes from year to year, yet it remains an affordable and approachable pour.
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Whiskey War Barrel Proof
While Whiskey War Barrel Proof delivers a pleasing sip, it leaves consumers in the dark about its origin.
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Booker’s Bourbon 2025-01 “Barry’s Batch”
The first batch of 2025, which pays homage to Beam’s former CEO who has since passed on, proves to be a meaningful tribute as it’s quintessential Booker’s Bourbon through and through.
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Three Chord Backstage Series: AtreyuRead Review
McLaughlin Distillery 3799 BourbonRead Review
Bushwood Long Ball Gold Label Single Barrel BourbonRead Review
Knob Creek 10 Year RyeRead Review
Holladay Soft Red Wheat Rickhouse Proof Bourbon (Oct 2024 Batch)Read Review
Hinterhaus Single Malt “Discovery” Batch #4Read Review
All Nations BourbonRead Review
Woody Creek Distillers BourbonRead Review
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Whiskey News

The latest happenings in whiskey

Jeptha Creed Distillery Announces Expansion Into Virginia Market

The craft distillery from Shelbyville, Kentucky, is now available in the Old Dominion State.
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Buffalo Trace Distillery April 2025 Flood Update – Tuesday, April 15

Nearly one week after flood waters reached their peak at Buffalo Trace Distillery, signs of normalcy have returned to the Distillery.
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Jack Daniel's Newest Music Experience Highway No. 7 Makes First Stop in Indio, CA with Max McNown

Jack Daniel’s genre-spanning cross country music road trip kicks off at the Old Polo Estate on April 26.
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RD1 Spirits to Open New Brand Destination Distillery in Lexington This May

Limited Release 12-year Kentucky Straight Bourbon to Celebrate Grand Opening.
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Chicken Cock Whiskey Revives Ryeteous Blonde for a Limited-Time Release

Chicken Cock Kentucky Straight Rye finished in Goodwood Brewing Blonde Ale Barrels, crafted for a Ryeteous Summer.
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Buffalo Trace Distillery April 2025 Flood Update – Friday, April 11

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Trackside Distilling Company Releases First Kentucky Bourbon

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Graeter’s Ice Cream and New Riff Distilling Unveil Bourbon Ball Ice Cream Collaboration

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Expanding the Round Barn Distillery Bourbon Collection: Maple Bourbon & Port Barrel-Finished Bourbon

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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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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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SBC #99 Penelope 17 Year American Light Whiskey (HAZMAT) “Dangerously Drinkable”

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