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Bernheim Barrel Proof Original Wheat Whiskey (Batch A225)

Featuring new flavor notes for the latest release of Bernheim Barrel Proof Original Wheat Whiskey, Batch A225 is slightly improved over last year’s batches, but it still isn’t enough to move the needle substantially.
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Heaven Hill Select Stock 14th Edition - Bourbon Finished in Brandy Barrels
A well-executed brandy finished bourbon from Heaven Hill is a nice incentive to drive bourbon tourism to their visitor centers.
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Orphan Barrel Fanged Pursuit
Though the bourbon doesn’t jump out of the glass and bite you as its name suggests, Fanged Pursuit is a decent sipper that, if you make peace with its proof and price, is an enjoyable and accessible high-aged pour.
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Doc Holliday Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon (2025)
The Doc Holliday brand breaks into the Bottled in Bond scene with an affordable and adventurous Oklahoma-sourced bourbon, but its unique flavor profile may turn off some.
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Two Souls South Dakota Straight Bourbon “The Black Queen”
Featuring a native varietal of South Dakota-grown applewood-smoked corn makes for a decidedly non-Kentucky style sip.
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Larrikin Decade Rye Cognac CaskRead Review
Three Chord Backstage Series: The Allman Brothers BandRead Review
Three Chord Backstage Series: Dinosaur Jr.Read Review
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Tennessee Whiskey (Batch 3)Read Review
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Old Forester The 117 Series: 1910 Extra Old (Batch No. 002)Read Review
Copperworks Port Cask Finish Single MaltRead Review
Jack Daniel’s 10 Year Tennessee Whiskey (Batch 4)Read Review
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Whiskey News

The latest happenings in whiskey

UK’s Estate Whiskey Alliance launches certification program

The University of Kentucky’s Estate Whiskey Alliance® (EWA) is launching a first-of-its-kind program that authenticates estate whiskeys with a globally recognized certification mark to be used on qualifying whiskey product labels.
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CHATTANOOGA WHISKEY RELEASES EXPERIMENTAL BATCH 043: PRE PROHIBITION STYLE

Chattanooga Whiskey has announced the newest release in their Experimental Single Batch Series – Batch 043: Pre Prohibition Style.
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15 STARS Fine-Aged Bourbon Debuts Three Ports Expression

15 STARS Releases Bourbon Blend Finished in Three Port Casks.
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WESTWARD WHISKEY COLLABORATES WITH FORT GEORGE BREWERY FOR A BOLD DOUBLE STOUT RELEASE AND 2025 CLUB EXCLUSIVE

Westward Whiskey introduces its first club release of 2025, Westward x Fort George Brewery Stout Cask.
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Remus Bourbon Launches New Master Distiller Experimental Series

Remus Bourbon announced the launch of its new Remus Bourbon Master Distiller Experimental Series.
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LUXURY BOURBON LOVERS, YOUR NEXT POUR IS JUST A CLICK AWAY: AUGUSTA DISTILLERY EXPANDS SHIPPING AVAILABILITY NATIONWIDE

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Brother’s Bond Bourbon Launches Global Expansion Strategy Across Three Continents

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Lofted Spirits Established to Unite Bardstown Bourbon, Green River and Lofted Custom Spirits Brands

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Woodford Reserve Releases 2025 Kentucky Derby Bottle

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Articles

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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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