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Wyoming Whiskey Barrel Strength Bourbon (2024)

Wyoming Whiskey Barrel Strength Bourbon, delivers a flavorful well aged sip from the Equality State, but it comes at a price.
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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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Blue Run Ember Bourbon
While its lack of background information may be frustrating for the price, Blue Run Ember delivers where it counts, producing an enjoyable spice-filled sip.
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Watch Hill Exceptional Series (Batch 02)
Delivering delicious aged notes without ever going overboard, Watch Hill Exceptional Series Batch 02 uses every one of its proof points to deliver a pour that bourbon lovers will clamor after.
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Pure Antique 20 Year (2024)
Featuring an impressive 20 year age statement helps elevate this bourbon to great heights, but it comes at an exorbitant price.
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Westland Garryana Edition 9
An American single malt that focuses heavily on chocolate, clove, and mixed nuts.
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Garrison Brothers Balmorhea BourbonRead Review
Eric LeGrand Single Barrel BourbonRead Review
Westward Whiskey Oloroso Sherry Cask (2024)Read Review
Woodford Reserve Batch Proof (119.5 Proof)Read Review
Silverbelly AJ’s Birthday Whiskey (2024 Release)Read Review
Minden Mill American Single MaltRead Review
Penelope Cooper Series Havana (Batch #1)Read Review
Hidden Barn Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Madeira Casks “Perfect Harmony” (2024)Read Review
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Whiskey News

The latest happenings in whiskey

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company Releases Toasted Rye Batch 1

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company, a family-owned and operated craft distillery in Louisville, announces the release of its Toasted Rye Whiskey.
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Green River Introduces Kentucky Straight Wheated Single Barrel Bourbon

New cask strength offering of the brand’s high-wheat bourbon available exclusively by-the-barrel and at distillery gift shops in limited quantities.
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Big Easy Whiskey Launches in Time for the Big Game!

Now available in New Orleans, Big Easy Whiskey is a 5-year Straight Whiskey made from Bourbon mash and infused with a proprietary blend of botanicals and fruit.
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WHISKEY DEL BAC NAMES MASTER DISTILLER/BLENDER AND DIRECTOR OF DISTILLERY OPERATIONS

Whiskey Del Bac® has announced the promotion of Mark A. Vierthaler to Master Distiller & Blender and Director of Distillery Operations.
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Holladay Distillery breaks ground on ironclad rickhouse in latest growth spurt

Popular Weston-based bourbon distillery responds to increased demand by expanding its production operations.
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GARRISION BROTHERS and TEXAS PARKS and WILDLIFE FOUNDATION Team Up to Help Conserve the State’s Lands, Waters, and Wildlife

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Jeptha Creed Distillery Sees Growth Among Industry Slowdown

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Heaven Hill Distillery Announces 2025 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection Release

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Heaven's Door Spirits Unveils Bootleg Series Volume VI: Bob Dylan's Repertoire of American Whiskies are the Perfect Blend of Art and Craft

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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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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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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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