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Three Chord Backstage Series: Black Stone Cherry

Three Chord Backstage Series: Black Stone Cherry is a highly drinkable whiskey based on a fun concept that is more likely to draw existing fans of the band than new whiskey drinkers.
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Episode #103

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Buzzard’s Roost Signature Double Oak Bourbon
Another double-oaked bourbon joins the fray, but Buzzard’s Roost Signature Double Oak purposely pulls back its oak components to allow other flavors to join in.
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Black Frost Blended Rye Malt
Providing an intriguing overall sip, Black Frost Distilling puts out a rye that punches above its class considering its young age.
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Copperworks Color Cask American Single Malt
An American single malt aged in a sherry-colored cask for nearly 5 years results in a wholly original and completely unexpected whiskey.
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McLaughlin Distillery Cask Strength Baby Barrel Bourbon
McLaughlin Distillery Baby Barrel is made from a 100% corn mashbill and aged in 2.5-gallon barrels for over 5 years, ultimately offering an unforgettable tasting experience that stands out in today’s marketplace.
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Walleye Run Malted Rye WhiskeyRead Review
Black Frost Blended BourbonRead Review
Penelope Four Grain BourbonRead Review
Whiskey Row Bourbon Triple WoodRead Review
Blood Oath Pact No. 11Read Review
Derby Town Barrel Proof Straight BourbonRead Review
Two Souls Spirits Wisconsin Rye “Shortstack”Read Review
Kentucky Green Code BourbonRead Review
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Whiskey News

The latest happenings in whiskey

RD1 Spirits Opens Flagship Distillery in Kentucky with Interactive Installations by Dimensional Innovations

New destination anchors Lexington’s entertainment district and cements Kentucky’s status as a bourbon capital, blending heritage with immersive design.
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Middle West Spirits Expands National Footprint with Acquisition of Old Elk

Old Elk Distillery, an award-winning whiskey brand, joins the portfolio of Middle West Spirits, one of North America's largest independently-owned distilleries.
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Coors Spirits Co. Launches Blue Run Flight Series III Micro-Batch Bourbons

Extremely Limited Series from Coors Spirit Co. Explores The Sensory Play Between Bourbon, Rye Whiskeys.
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Lofted Spirits Elevates Dan Callaway to Master Blender

This new title reflects Callaway’s leadership in shaping the flavor and innovation strategy for Lofted Spirits’ growing house of brands.
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Maryland Distillers Guild launches “Rye Curious” campaign with special whiskey release

To bring awareness to Maryland’s official state spirit, the Maryland Distillers Guild is launching a new “Rye Curious” campaign.
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Roaming Man Earns Two Double Golds in San Francisco and Launches a 10-Year Edition, as Sugarlands Distilling Company Opens The Hidden Stave

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InvestBev Closes Eight-Figure Financing Agreement with Kentucky-based Registered Distillery One

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Hard Truth Distilling Co. & Mellencamp Whiskey Co. Release American Odd Sweet Mash Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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Heaven Hill Celebrates Bernie Lubbers as He's Named Whiskey Ambassador Emeritus

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Interview

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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Tour

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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