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Whiskey Row Bourbon Triple Wood

Pairing a cognac and sherry finishing works better than you think it would.
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BOURBON RELEASE CALENDAR

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Blood Oath Pact No. 11
Blood Oath No. 11 is a tequila-finished bourbon that seems engineered to be approachable above all else.
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Derby Town Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon
A long-forgotten brand now resurrected, Mellwood Bourbon’s Derby Town Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon stays classic in flavors and close to its roots.
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Two Souls Spirits Wisconsin Rye “Shortstack”
A slightly-rough-around-the-edges barrel proof finished rye that’s packed with flavor.
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Kentucky Green Code Bourbon
Kentucky Green Code Bourbon focuses less on the whiskey and more on the bottle itself by ditching the traditional glass bottle for a more eco-friendly alternative.
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Frey Ranch Single Grain Series 100% Barley WhiskeyRead Review
K.Luke Small Batch Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon (Batch 11)Read Review
Ducks Unlimited Shotgun Shell American Single MaltRead Review
Minden Mill Straight RyeRead Review
Mellwood Bottled in Bond BourbonRead Review
Remus Gatsby Reserve Bourbon (2024)Read Review
Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: P.X. Sherry (Edition 001)Read Review
Westland Distillery Solum Edition 3Read Review
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The latest happenings in whiskey

Chattanooga Whiskey announces most limited Bottled in Bond blend to-date: Spring 2021 Vintage

Chattanooga Whiskey today announced the latest release in their Bottled in Bond Vintage Series: Spring 2021.
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Heaven Hill Distillery Announces Release of 2025 Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Launches Family Farms First Initiative

Through the Family Farms First Initiative, Heaven Hill Grain to Glass is committing up to $300,000 through 2028 to support family farms in times of need.
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LOST LANTERN LAUNCHES MONTHLY DISCOVERY CLUB TO SHOWCASE RISING STARS OF AMERICAN WHISKEY

Lost Lantern announces the launch of the Lost Lantern Discovery Club.
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Filmland Spirits Releases MOONLIGHT MAYHEM! 2 The White Port Wolf

Limited Edition Straight Bourbon is Finished in White Port Casks.
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FREY RANCH DISTILLERY LAUNCHES COMMEMORATIVE HARVESTER SERIES: 10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Frey Ranch, a Farm-to-Glass Whiskey Brand, Collaborates with Renowned Master Blender Nancy Fraley to Showcase the Grains Grown and Harvested Exclusively on the Frey Ranch Farm.
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National Bourbon Week Announces Spirited Schedule for Second Annual Celebration

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Introducing Oaklore Four Grain Bourbon

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WOODINVILLE WHISKEY LIMITED RELEASE: TEQUILA FINISH WOODINVILLE BOURBON

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Fincasa Whiskey Reflects On Owner’s Puerto Rican Heritage In Latest Rum-Cask Finished Rye Whiskey

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Articles

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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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