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Best of the Year

Best Rye Whiskeys of 2023

While rye whiskey options continue to expand, 2023 brought forth a number of ryes grounded in familiarity but highlighted by exceptional quality, that elevated above the rest.
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Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey (2023)
A whiskey with a smooth, creamy mouthfeel that nails its funky weirdness and its long, sweet finish.
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Woodford Reserve Distillery Series: Toasted Oak Four Grain
You wouldn’t expect simply using toasted barrels to completely transform Woodford Reserve’s bourbon, but the results speak for themselves.
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Penelope 9 Year Private Select Bourbon (Batch 23-202)
As their first major release since being acquired, Penelope Barrel Strength 9 Year Private Select Bourbon showcases how this new relationship will evolve the Penelope Bourbon brand.
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Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond Bourbon Vintage Series: Fall 2019
Leave it to Chattanooga Whiskey to make their already unique Bottled in Bond series even more unique.
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Brother’s Bond Original Cask Strength (2023)
Like drinking honey with a spicy kick, Brother’s Bond Original Cask Strength is a delicious bourbon that ends with an incredibly long finish.
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Seelbach's Private Reserve (Batch 5) Toasted French Oak & Maple Finished Bourbon
A combination of French oak and maple syrup finishing barrels provides for a unique twist to your typical Kentucky bourbon.
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Elijah Craig European Oak (2023 Ryder Cup Limited Edition)
Elijah Craig’s European Oak 2023 Ryder Cup Limited Edition bourbon begs the question: have bourbon-sports sponsorships finally reached a critical tipping point?
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Unbendt Unblended Straight Rye Bottled-In-Bond
Bendt Distilling Co. may be a small Texas distillery, but they’re producing noteworthy bottled in bond whiskeys that reward those who can get their hands on them.
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Bernheim Barrel Proof Original Wheat Whiskey (Batch B923)
The second release in the series, Batch B923 proves barrel proof wheat whiskey can be a tricky endeavor.
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Still Austin Cask Strength Rye
A bold, interesting rye that’s equal parts unique and intense.
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Milam & Greene Whiskey Introduces Its Most Exclusive and Final Bottling of the Castle Hill Vintage Series Bourbon Whiskey

Milam & Greene Whiskey announced the release of The Castle Hill Batch Three 15-Year-Old Bourbon.
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Preservation Distillery Releases Limited, Distillery-only Offerings of Very Old St. Nick

Preservation Distillery and Farm recently introduced two limited distillery-only offerings of Very Olde St. Nick whiskeys.
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WYOMING WHISKEY DEBUTS “MADE OF WYOMING” CAMPAIGN

Wyoming Whiskey captures the soul-stirring vistas of Wyoming, the state at the heart of the whiskey brand, in their most extensive campaign to date, “Made of Wyoming.”
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Log Still Distillery Unveils Rebranded Visitor Experience

Kentucky-based Log Still Distillery announces a comprehensive rebranding of its distillery campus experience in Nelson County, combining a blend of modern facilities and a deep-rooted sense of home.
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Three Chord announces Backstage Series

Backstage Series offers music fans the chance to buy a bespoke bottle of whiskey, custom blended in close collaboration with their favorite music artists - giving fans of the artists an opportunity for an immersive sensory experience aligned with the artist's aesthetic.
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Best American Whiskeys of 2023

One word that best describes American whiskey in 2023 is diverse. Our five finalists this year couldn’t be more diverse, both in their origins and flavor profiles.
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Best Malt Whiskeys of 2023

Five of the best, most exciting, memorable, and unique malt whiskeys of 2023.
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A Taste of History: Review of “The Prohibition Collection” A New Annual Limited Release from Buffalo Trace

The Prohibition Collection’s first release pays homage to five brands with rich history in the era and we dig into how each whiskey tastes.
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2023 Holiday Buying Guide: 8 Limited Edition Bourbon Alternatives

There are plenty of great whiskeys that fly under the radar every year that can be just as good as the whiskeys that everyone goes nuts trying to get their hands on.
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2023 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Everything You Need to Know

What surprises does Buffalo Trace have in store for whiskey drinkers this year?
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Do you know more about bourbon than ChatGPT?

We asked ChatGPT ten questions about bourbon and assessed its accuracy. Did it pass or does the AI need to go back to school?
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